About the Organization
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is one of India’s premier National Law Universities. The University has invited applications for multiple project-based contractual positions under its flagship initiatives, namely the HNLU Lawyers Fellowship Programme “Vidhi Saarathi – Justice Connect” and the HNLU Continuous Legal Education and Advancement Programme (H-CLAP).
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Project-Based Contractual Positions / Fellowship Opportunity
Available Positions
- Program Manager – 01 Post
- Coordinator (Fellowship) – 01 Post
- Documentation Officer – 01 Post
- Litigation Fellow – 10 Posts
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidates will contribute to:
- Access to justice initiatives
- Grassroots litigation support and capacity building
- Programme implementation and coordination
- Documentation and reporting
- Training and professional development activities
- Stakeholder engagement and liaison work across districts of Chhattisgarh
- Pro bono legal assistance and field-based responsibilities (for Litigation Fellows)
Mode of Work
Program Manager, Coordinator (Fellowship) & Documentation Officer
- Full-time contractual positions
- Candidates must be based at HNLU, Raipur
Litigation Fellows
- Fellowship-based engagement for practicing advocates
- Fellows may continue their independent legal practice
- Participation in online and offline training programmes at the HNLU campus
- Field-based and pro bono legal responsibilities
Eligibility Criteria
Litigation Fellow
Applicants should be practicing advocates based in any of the following districts of Chhattisgarh:
- Raipur
- Durg
- Bilaspur
- Rajnandgaon
- Balodabazar
For detailed eligibility requirements for all positions, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Stipend / Remuneration
- Program Manager: ₹65,000 per month
- Coordinator (Fellowship): ₹45,000 per month
- Documentation Officer: ₹35,000 per month
- Litigation Fellow: ₹22,000 per month
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last Date to Apply: 11 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the online application portal available on the official HNLU website.
Contact Information
- Email: cclslg@hnlu.ac.in
- Website: https://hnlu.ac.in/vacancies/
Important Note
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for detailed eligibility conditions, job descriptions, application links, and any corrigenda or updates regarding the recruitment process.
