NLUD Litigation Supervisor Recruitment 2026

NLUD Litigation Supervisor (Jaipur) — 1 Post

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has invited applications for one Litigation Supervisor in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under the NLUD Justice for Children Litigation Fellowship (Rajasthan), established under the NLUD Chair on Justice for Children in collaboration with UNICEF. The post is contractual and part-time, for 12 months starting 15 December 2026. The last date to apply is 30 November 2026.

About the fellowship

The NLUD Justice for Children Litigation Fellowship is a flagship programme for young graduates committed to litigation practice on issues under the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. Supported by UNICEF, it aims at improving access to justice for children in need of care and protection, and children in conflict with the law, through quality legal aid and by building a cadre of child-sensitive lawyers.

Who can apply

The essential qualification is a Law Graduate degree, LL.B. or B.A.LL.B. The notification also requires:

• Litigation work experience of two or more years in Rajasthan.
• Updated knowledge of the POCSO and JJ Acts, the new criminal codes and special legislations, along with proficiency in court procedures and practice.
• A strong understanding of child-centric criminal jurisprudence and child rights frameworks.
• Experience in legal research, drafting and preparation of court pleadings.
• Ability to supervise litigation work and coordinate with fellows in the field, and experience in mentoring or training junior legal professionals.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Hindi, strong organisational, coordination and case-management skills, and a commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, rights-based legal practice.

Desirable: previous work experience in child-centric cases, experience as a support person, providing free legal aid including assistance with victim compensation, and proficiency in MS Excel, AI tools and graphic design tools and social media outreach.

What the work involves

The supervisor oversees and coordinates all litigation work under the fellowship in Rajasthan, supervises and mentors the Litigation Fellows engaged in case work, ensures child-centric litigation strategies in line with the new criminal laws, the POCSO and JJ Acts, and collaborates with legal institutions and platforms. The supervisor must be resident in Jaipur, coordinate with the UNICEF Rajasthan Office and the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, make routine visits to Udaipur, assign and monitor case progress, maintain litigation records, facilitate training and capacity-building of fellows, and act as liaison between the litigation team and the NLUD Justice for Children Chair.

Pay

The post carries a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month.

Fee

The notification prescribes no application fee. There is no fee to pay for this call.

Age limit

No age limit is stated anywhere in the notification.

How to apply

Apply only through the online form on the NLU Delhi careers portal. The notification states clearly that no application materials should be submitted by post or email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will advance to the interview stage. For queries, contact unicefchair@nludelhi.ac.in.