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GLG seeks a lawyer to join the Company’s legal department in Gurugram, India.  This candidate will be highly organized, efficient, proactive, impeccably trustworthy, and resourceful. 

About GLS:

GLG is the world’s knowledge marketplace. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of 700,000+ experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).

We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.

Eligibility:

Education:

• Law degree (LL.B. or higher) from a top law university, with demonstrated excellent academic performance

Experience:

• 2-4 years’ experience as a transactional attorney in a reputable business law firm, or in-house experience with the legal department preferably in a multi-national company

Required Skills:

• Must be fluent in MS office and comfortable with new technology. Prior experience of working on Salesforce platform would be an added advantage.
• Exceptional written and oral English communication skills.

How to apply?

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The Indian Journal of Constitutional Law (IJCL) (ISSN: 0975-0134), a flagship journal of NALSAR University of Law is now accepting submissions for its 10th Volume, to be published in 2021.

Call for Paper:

In the forthcoming Volume, IJCL seeks to strike a balance between legal realities and academic ideals in its published pieces.

Submissions that address contemporary issues in constitutional law or view the subject matter from a comparative, critical or intersectional perspective are encouraged. All submissions must be original, previously unpublished and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

The submissions must not contain any plagiarized content. We seek contributions in the form of articles, essays, comments, and reviews of recent cases, legislation, bills, and recently published books besides other forms of scholarly writing.

To be considered for the next issue of the journal (2021), we expect the submissions to reach us before January 17, 2021.

Submission guidelines:

All submissions must adhere to the submission guidelines:

For submission guidelines visit: https://ijcl.nalsar.ac.in/submission-guidelines/

How to submit?

Submissions should contain the manuscript, abstract and authors’ details in three separate documents. All documents must be in Microsoft Word’s .doc or .docx format only.

Submissions must only be in the form of electronic copies. Your submissions will be acknowledged within 48 hours and subjected to a thorough review process by the peer review group. In case the submission is accepted, the board shall inform the authors of the reviewer’s comments and the authors will be afforded reasonable time to submit a revised draft keeping in mind the reviewer’s comments.

All submissions and other related queries are to be sent to ijcl[at]nalsar.ac.in

Deadline:

To be considered for the next issue of the journal (2021), we expect the submissions to reach us before January 17, 2021.

Previous volumes can be accessed here: https://ijcl.nalsar.ac.in/archives/

Contact information:

The Indian Journal of Constitutional Law: NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad: Justice City, Shameerpet, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad – 500 101

• Aachman Shekhar: +91 7009078559
• Abhijit S Murthy: +91 9845605335
• Saher Naqvi: +91 7897717953
• Raghunandan Sriram: +91 8867004135
• Email: ijcl[at]nalsar.ac.in

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Whistle for Public Interest is calling for Online Legal Internship (Winter Program) for law students.

Eligibility:

Law students enrolled in either a 5-year or 3-year LLB course.

Mode of Internship:

Online.

Duration:

3 Weeks; Between January-February

Deadline:

30/11/2020

How to apply?

Interested candidates may send their whipofficial01[at]gmail.com.

They must also send their answers to the questionnaire in about 250 words.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed through the WhatsApp Video Call facility and 15 candidates will be selected thereby.

For official notification and application form visit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c99UNkQ8cUWugHwWY_Uyw41k30fHNSdE/view

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About the NLIU- Legal Aid Clinic (“LAC”):

The NLIU – Legal Aid Clinic (“LAC”), which is driven by the ethos of Article 39A of the Indian Constitution, has been established under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority. It is a student-run initiative, which aims to provide free legal aid to the marginalized sections of society. Our aim is to provide pro bono legal representation and advice to the weak and downtrodden sections of society.

About the Constitution Day: PIL Drafting Competition:

Eligibility

• The Competition shall be open for the students currently pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree in law i.e. 3-Year LL.B. course or 5-Year LL.B. course from any recognized university/college in India.
• There is no restriction on the number of entries from any college or university.

Team Composition

• “Individual Participation” as well as “Participation in a team of two” is allowed.
• Participants from two different universities may also form a team.
• The substitution of any Team Member is not allowed after the registration deadline except in extenuating circumstances and only with the permission of the Organizer.

Registration process:

• The participating teams can register themselves by filling this Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6TRUmTszFgeC2be-QM5bDYiJimLBEOLkyXw8dMGOgHehkbQ/viewfor

Payment details:

• The participation fee is Rs 100/- for one team.
• The participants have to pay the registration fee in the manner hereinafter provided.
• The payment screenshot must be attached with the registration form.
• After the successful registration, each participant or team shall be allotted a unique team code for further references.

How to make the Payment:

• Subsequent to filling the registration form, payment of Rs 100 as registration fee has to be made “+91-9920627181” with any UPI App (Paytm/ Google pay etc.)
• If you are facing any problem in making the payment, kindly email us at “legalaidclinic@nliu.ac.in” so that we could suggest some other methods for your convenience.

Important dates:

Registration open: 9/11/2020

Regitration close: 18/11/2020

Submission of PIL drafts: 21/11/2020

Declaration of Result: 26/11/2020

For submission guidelines download:

Queries:

• All the queries and clarifications must be sent to the official mail ID of the organizers (NLIU) i.e. “legalaidclinic@nliu.ac.in” and the subject of the mail must read as “PIL COMPETITION QUERY”.
• No query without the subject “PIL COMPETITION QUERY” would be entertained.
• The last day to raise a query is “19th November 2020”
• Only queries sent through mail shall be entertained.

Contact information:

Email: legalaidclinic@nliu.ac.in

Instagram: CLICK HERE (NLIU)

Facebook: CLICK HERE (NLIU)

LinkedIn: CLICK HERE

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MoEF&CC or Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is inviting applications for the job posts of Legal Associate, for its office in New Delhi.

About MoEF & CC:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is an Indian government ministry. The ministry portfolio is currently held by Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

It is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India’s environmental and forestry policies and programmes.

Number of vacancies:

Legal associate: 25.

Remuneration:

• Rs. 40,000 per month: For candidates with 1-2 years of work experience as advocates. (Legal Associate)
• Rs. 50,000 per month: For candidates with 2+ years of work experience as advocates and a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution.
• Rs. 60,000 per month: For candidates with 3+ years of work experience as advocates and a Diploma/ Certificate of specialization in related subjects/ fields from a recognized University/ Institution.

Desirable Requisites and eligibility:

Desirable Requisites:

Experience in handling cases related to the environment, forests, biodiversity, and wildlife etc.in a Government of India or State Government department/ Board.

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or Equivalent from a recognized University and/ or Institute in India, recognized by the Bar Council of India
• Experience of more than 1-2 years as an advocate.
• Enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council, under the provisions of The Advocates Act, 1961.

Note: The remuneration for the same position, change with a higher level of experience. (Legal Associate)

Deadline:

17 November 2020

How to apply?

• Applications in the format prescribed in the advertisement along with the supporting documents to the address mentioned in this section.
• A soft copy of the duly filled Application Form along with all, supporting documents may also be sent to e-mail ID policyandlaw@moef.gov.in within the prescribed time limit.
• The address at which the application must be sent is as follows:
  The Director,
  Policy & Law Division,
  Level III, Jal Wing,
  Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,
  Jr Bash Road,
  Aliganj, New Delhi – 110003

Important links:

Website official link: http://moef.gov.in/

Official notification: http://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/policy-and-law.pdf

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The CMR National Moot Court Competition, the flagship event at CMR University, School of a legal Study is a biennial event. Currently, in its seventh edition, this event has in the past attracted diverse participation by law schools from all over the country, thereby providing a forum for many law students to prove their mettle and further their careers by arguing on some of the most thoughtfully crafted problems on burning legal issues. Owing to the ongoing global pandemic the School of Legal Studies, CMRU resolves to organise this VII National Moot Court Competition on a virtual platform.

Team eligibility and composition:

a. Participation is strictly restricted to bona fide law students enrolled in the three year or five-year Law degree from any recognized institution in India.
b. Only one team shall be permitted to participate from each institution.
c. Participating institutions shall register a team consisting of three members with two of the members designated as ‘Speakers’ and the third designated as ‘Researcher’.

Date and Venue:

The CMR VII Virtual National Moot Court Competition, 2020 will be held from 10th – 13th December 2020 in a virtual format at CMR University, School of Legal Studies, Bengaluru.
Venue: ONLINE VIDEO CONFERENCING.

Registration details:

Payment details:

• Registration Fee – Rs. 2000/-
• Account Name: CMR University – School of Legal Studies
  Account No.: 39431978708
  Bank Name: State Bank of India
  Branch Address: St. Thomas Road Lingarajpuram
  Swift Code: SBININBBM37
  RTGS Code/ IFSC Code: SBIN0040283

Registration procedure:

a. Participants shall register through the online link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQD279ZspeVM9kNpev3-LTlts4QKNeLLJP6CuqgVBjE4LBsg/viewform
b. There shall be a Registration cap of 30 teams, and the registration will be accepted on a first come first serve basis
e. Teams that have completed Registration in accordance with the procedure mentioned herein above shall be assigned a Team Code. Thenceforth, all correspondence to the Organizing Committee shall specifically be done by mentioning only the Team Code.
f. Upon allocation of the team code, the teams shall use the same in all of their presentations and submissions and endeavor to conceal the name of their parent institution at all times.
g. No alteration in the Team Composition shall be permitted after the receipt of the registration forms.

Awards:

• Winner of the Competition: Cash Prize of 15,000/-
• Runner-up of the Competition: Cash Prize of 10,000/-
• Best Memorandum: Cash prize of 5,000/-
• Best Speaker: Cash prize of 5,000/-
• All participants of the Competition will be given E- Certificates.

Contact Information:

• Vaishali Kabra: +91 9859569293
• Vishnu Sudarshan: +91 7259802626
• Natasha K: +91 8150830650

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As the summer job search ramps up, the Child Advocacy Program (CAP), Child and Youth Advocates (CYA), and Advocates for Education (A4E) invite you to join a panel of 2Ls and 3Ls who will share their experiences locating and applying for summer internships in the child advocacy field.  Attendees will hear tips and advice for finding the right opportunity for them, whether it be in a small non-profit, government agency, or impact litigation firm.  Attendees will also get a sense of the variety of both substantive law and advocacy methods that exist in the child advocacy field.

Important Details:

• Date: 12/11/2020
• Time: 12pm-1pm (Eastern Time USA and Canada)
• Venue: Zoom
• Meeting Id: 944 6945 5692

Registration:

Click here to register: https://harvard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApceCsqz4sE9aOVwezrwDInPQRAcvPdIws

Contact Information:

For questions, please contact Crisanne Hazen, chazen@law.harvard.edu

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Morgan Stanley recognizes that successful careers today often do not follow a traditional path.  Return to Work 2021 is an opportunity for experienced professionals who have taken a break from the workforce to re-engage and re-start their careers. During the 12-week paid internship based in Mumbai, participants will work with colleagues and senior leaders across the Firm, as well as participate in training and networking events. On completion of the internship, participants may receive an offer of employment, basis performance.

Placements are based on applicants’ skills, experience, and interests, with internship opportunities in these business units:

• Technology
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Fund Services
• Legal and Compliance
• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Operations
• Global Markets
• Investment Management

Qualification:

• Successful candidates are likely to have around five years or more experience in the financial services industry, or another relevant area and have been on a career break for two or more years
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• An interest in returning to the workforce full-time

Important dates:

• Internship Program Dates: 11 March 2021 to 04 June 2021
• Last date to apply: 27/11/2020

Location:

Mumbai.

How to apply?

Click on the link to apply: https://ms.taleo.net/careersection/iam/accessmanagement/login.jsf?lang=en&redirectionURI=https%3A%2F%2Fms.taleo.net%2Fcareersection%2Fapplication.jss%3Flang%3Den%26type%3D1%26csNo%3D2%26portal%3D101430233%26reqNo%3D829189%26iniurl.src%3DJB-10109%26isOnLogoutPage%3Dtrue&TARGET=https%3A%2F%2Fms.taleo.net%2Fcareersection%2Fapplication.jss%3Flang%3Den%26type%3D1%26csNo%3D2%26portal%3D101430233%26reqNo%3D829189%26iniurl.src%3DJB-10109%26isOnLogoutPage%3Dtrue

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National Institute of Disaster Management [NIDM] is looking to hire a Legal Consultant for Law Graduate/Post-Graduate on a contractual basis, for its New Delhi office.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:
Graduate in Law.
Excellent communication, analytical, and drafting skills.
Desirable:
Postgraduate in Law.
Prior working experience in the field of Law/Disaster Management.

Maximum Age:

50 years

Remuneration:

Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Engagement & Tenure:

Contractual basis initially for a period of one year which may be further extended/renewed as per performance, requirements at NIDM, and willingness of both parties.

Location:

At present, the institute is hosted in the Ministry of Home Affairs building at Jai Singh Road, New Delhi, but in the process of shifting to its own campus at Sector 29, Rohini, New Delhi shortly.

Deadline:

25/11/2020.

For official notification visit: https://nidm.gov.in/pdf/recruitment/ToR_Legal2020.pdf

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About HPNLU:

The Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla was established by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in the year 2016 (Act 16 of 2016). In the four years of its foundation, HPNLU, Shimla has seen tremendous growth and has undertaken a good number of innovative measures to enhance the academic potential of its faculty members, students, and research scholars. Led by the visionary scholar of law, the Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr) Nishtha Jaswal, the University has been very proactive in organizing a series of events encompassing a wide spectrum of socio-legal issues. Despite the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, HPNLU, Shimla has been at the forefront of using digital platforms to raise awareness about issues as far spread as Fundamental Duties, Reproductive Rights of Women, Human Rights, and Access to Justice, etc.

About the conference:

Education is a fundamental human right and is important for the exercise of rights. It promotes individual freedom & empowerment and yields development benefits. Education is a powerful tool by which the economically & socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully as citizens. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 majorly focuses on learning which is the need of the hour. The conference will be through an online platform.

Themes for the conference:

In line with these observations, the proposed Conference invites papers from academicians and practitioners from fields as diverse as jurisprudence, advocacy, and judiciary, academics, policy framers on any of the following themes:
a. Right to Education to children from 6 to 14 years.
b. Evaluation of National Education Policy, 2020.
c. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009: a journey so far.
d. Judicial approach vis-a-vis the right to education.
e. Impact of covid 19 on right to education and virtual teaching.

Submission Guidelines:

Well written complete papers accompanied with an abstract in 250-300 words may be sent to cadr@hpnlu.ac.in latest by the 19th of November, 2020. The Word limit of papers is 4000-7000 words. The authors of selected papers will be intimated accordingly. Event schedule and other details will be provided to selected speakers and presenters in due course. The paper should be written in Times New Roman: Font 12, spacing 1.5. For footnoting ILI pattern should be followed. Selected papers shall be allowed to make a presentation via Webex online platform.

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