About the Organization
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent legal think tank dedicated to improving governance and law-making in India through rigorous legal research. Vidhi works closely with Ministries of the Government of India, State Governments, and public institutions, providing research and legislative drafting support across multiple stages of policy and law formulation. The organisation is committed to high-quality, publicly accessible research and follows equal opportunity employment practices.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity (Research Fellowship)
About the Job
Research Fellows at Vidhi work closely with internal teams to undertake legal and policy research, draft publications, and support evidence-based governance reform. The selected Fellow will initially be placed with the Legal Design and Regulation team and will also be part of an institutional pool supporting other teams during the tenure, based on organisational requirements and individual strengths. The role involves active engagement with government ministries, departments, committees, and public institutions at both Central and State levels, with a focus on regulatory reform and institutional design.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Law and or postgraduate degree in Law or Public Policy
- 0 to 2 years of experience in legal research or policy analysis
- A master’s degree will be counted as one year of experience
- Strong legal research, policy analysis, and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Sound judgment and discretion in sensitive stakeholder contexts
Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, or Public Policy
- Prior experience engaging with government officials, civil society organisations, industry associations, or other stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver structured outputs in a fast-paced environment
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Conducting high-quality legal research, policy analysis, and legislative drafting
- Preparing reports, concept notes, issue briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Translating complex legal and policy analysis into actionable recommendations
- Coordinating and participating in meetings, consultations, and presentations with government officials, academics, and researchers
- Managing timelines and workplans across multiple concurrent projects
- Writing articles and blogs to disseminate research outputs
Mode of Work
Offline, Full-Time
Location
New Delhi
Remuneration
- Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience and in accordance with Vidhi’s internal structure
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the official online portal:
https://vidhilegalpolicy.in/careers/research-fellow-8/
Applicants are required to upload a single PDF containing the following documents:
- Latest Curriculum Vitae, not exceeding two A4 pages
- Statement of Motivation, maximum 500 words
- Details of two professional references including names, contact information, and nature of association
- One original writing sample, not exceeding 1000 words, demonstrating legal research and policy analysis skills
File Naming Instruction:
The uploaded file must be titled as:
“FirstName LastName_Application for Position Name”
Important Notes / Additional Information
- The position is full-time and based in New Delhi
- Only complete applications submitted through the online portal will be considered
- Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind
This opportunity is well-suited for early-career legal professionals seeking to contribute to impactful legal and policy reform initiatives at the national level.
