Author: LEXPEEPS editor

About the competition:

The Legal Aid Clinic of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun brings forth UPES National Article Writing Competition, 2020 focusing on the theme of “Free Legal Services” in order to impart knowledge about the basic legal rights, duties, and remedies which one should be aware of in his/her day to day life and bring it in use as and when needed. It aims to make people aware of the various mechanisms, organs, and statutes of the justice delivery system available to them for grievance redressal and to sensitize them towards utilization of the grievance redressal organs of the justice system. It also attempts to make people aware of the role of Lok Adalat, Free Legal Aid, and District Legal Services Authority.

Theme:

Free Legal Services.

Sub themes:

1. Free Legal Aid
2. Lok Adalat,
3. Article 39 of the Indian Constitution,
4. Legal Aid Clinics in Law Schools,
5. Legal Literacy Programmes,
6. District Legal Services Authorities,
7. Free Legal Advice by Law Practitioners, etc

Note: The list of Sub-themes is not exhaustive, the students are free to select any topic falling under the Broad theme.

Important dates:

• Registrations Open: 5 November 2020.
• Last Date of Registration: 20 November 2020.
• Last Date of Abstract Submission: 20 November 2020.
• Last Date of Article Submission: 20 December 2020.
• Declaration of Result: 15 January 2021.

Eligibility:

The Competition is open to all students pursuing 3 or 5 year LL.B, LL.M from any recognized institution across the nation.

Submission guidelines:

• The Article must be submitted in the English language only and must be in Microsoft Word Format(.doc/.docx) or PDF.
• The word limit would be around 1500-2000 words. (exclusive of the footnotes and abstract).
• The author may or may not include an abstract in the article.
• Co-authorship up to a maximum of two authors is permitted.
• The article should be the author’s original work and should not be published previously.
• The authors are not allowed to use any content from any online or offline resources without proper credits for the entry shall be deemed plagiarised and would be subjected to disqualification.
• Submissions with similarity will be automatically rejected.
• The file name of the submission must be as follows:

1. In case of Single Author – ‘full name of the author.docx/.pdf’
2. In case of Co-authors – ‘first name of Authors 1& 2.docx/.pdf’

• The last page of the submission must include the following information:

a. Name of the Author(s)

b. Name of the Institution.

Note: Non-compliance with either of the guidelines mentioned above will result in disqualification.

Formatting guidelines:

• The essay should be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size-12, Line Spacing-1.5, and Justified.
• The footnotes must be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size-10, and Line Spacing-1.
• The authors are expected to footnote their sources using any uniform citation method.

Note:

• Rules/Guidelines are subject to change as per university norms.
• The copyright of the published articles shall rest with UPES School of law.
• Plagiarized content shall not be entertained and shall be subjected to disqualification

Registration and submission link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemEvAL9YuSaF809OsLHB6_1BcUnEkSWlQjP5fIiP4wrMoWyw/viewform

The interested students are required to submit an abstract along with the registration form.

Awards:

• The winner will receive a Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000/- & E-Certificate of Merit
• The Runner-up will receive a Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- & E-Certificate of Merit
• 2^ndRunner-up receives a Cash Prize of Rs. 3,000/- & E-Certificate of Merit
• 2 consolation awards of Rs. 1,000/- & E-Certificate of Merit will also be awarded
• The Top 10 entries will be awarded an E-Certificate of Merit
• The Top 15 entries will be compiled and Published
• All participants will be awarded an E-Certificate of Participation

Contact details:

Drishti Tiwari(Student Convenor)- 9425556026
Sidhanta Sarkar(Secretary)- 97202 81573
Ajay Narwal(Treasurer)- 93284 44442

Email: lac@ddn.upes.ac.in

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The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC) is looking to hire a Counsel for its Markets Legal department [RSP Team], for the Mumbai branch.

The Legal department of JPMorgan Chase & Co description:

The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co is responsible for the provision of legal services to the Corporation and is organized by practice groups that generally align with the Corporation’s lines of business and corporate staff areas.  This structure encourages legal teams and businesses and staff areas to discuss legal, regulatory and business developments effectively and in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 2-7  years PQE  in professional practice and/or in in-house experience covering Markets related work in a comparable financial institution;
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to interact with senior business personnel and stakeholders in other functions;
• Self-directed and highly motivated attitude coupled with an ability to work collaboratively in a high performing team;
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively at a local, regional and global level and work in a cross-functional, cross-jurisdiction, team to achieve common goals;
• Competency in the use of technology, documentation management systems, and shared databases will be viewed favorably;
• Ability to identify and escalate issues timely and appropriately;
• Comfortable working with metrics and data measurement systems; and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and within tight deadlines.

Last date to apply:

30 November 2020, 12:56 PM

Location:

Mumbai.

How to apply?

• Click on the link given after this section and scroll down to the bottom to find the ‘Apply Now’ button.
• Enter your e-mail address after being redirected to the page for the application.
• Import your information and go ahead with filling the application form.
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Quill is now accepting applications for its internship program. Quill seek enthusiastic people committed to human rights, with a willingness to interact with others, and a desire to increase their hands-on experience of social and legal issues.

About the Internship:

The work revolves around the research on some of the most persistent socio-legal issues of our times. Hence, if you are interested in following up some of the most interesting cases of today, understanding how the law works as well as evolves, and writing and collating data about it.

Mode of working:

Offline.

Location:

Mumbai or Delhi.

Eligibility:

Students of law or undergraduate students with some experience/understanding of the law will be preferred.

How to apply?

http://www.quillfoundation.com/Internship.php visit the link given and click on apply now.

Contact Information:

Write to LHRC@quillfoundation.com for any kind of query.

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About All India Legal Forum:

All India Legal Forum (AILF), the brainchild of several legal luminaries and eminent personalities across the country and the globe is a dream online platform which aims at proliferating legal knowledge and providing an ingenious understanding and cognizance of various fields of law, simultaneously aiming to generate diverse social, political, legal and constitutional discourse on law-related topics, making sure that legal knowledge penetrates to every nook and corner of the ever-growing legal fraternity. AILF also houses a blog that addresses contemporary issues in any field of law.

School of IPR and Commercial law:

The School of IPR and Commercial laws is an autonomous research school of the Research Board of All India Legal Forum. It is an initiative to promote interdisciplinary research in corporate law and related fields like competition law, policymaking, conflict management, banking, and Intellectual Property Rights. The main objective of the school is to provide
holistic advice on all issues relating to corporate affairs and Intellectual Property Rights, and impacting on corporate functioning, including the legislative, policy, structural, governance, regulation and interdisciplinary / coordination issues, keeping in view the current developments and the probable future scenarios.

Objective:

The main objectives of the school of IPR and Commercial Laws are as follows:

• To set up and advance connections internationally and nationally with similar bodies, and provide a focal point in India for researchers in corporate law.
• To attempt and encourage research on corporate laws and entice students of the highest potential to provide opportunities for their engagement in corporate law research projects.
• To establish close relations with top associations and members of the legal profession associated with corporate law and securities regulation.
• To research Corporate Laws and allied laws of foreign countries and to identify training and development needs of the officials of the legal, regulatory other agencies associated with the implementation of corporate laws, rules, and guidelines.
• To provide a forum for critical research on the interplay of contemporary issues in corporate law, both from an academic and industry perspective.
• To provide insight into how Intellectual Property Laws are essential.
• To provide a forum for discussion and debate in the field of Intellectual Property Laws to students and academicians, and to undertake academic research and study to suggest improvements in various laws, bills, and government policies.
• To provide high quality and exclusive legal research both doctrinal and empirical by nature in the field of IPR and Commercial Laws.

Post:

Intern, School of IPR and Commercial Laws (Online Internship)

Role of interns:

The following are the main roles to be performed:

1. Participation in organised events like debates and panel discussion.
2. Writing articles on relevant topics or new developments in IPR and Commercial Laws.
3. Participation in competitions in IPR and Commercial Laws.
4. Editing papers in IPR and Commercial Laws.
5. Writing legal opinions on judgments in IPR and Commercial Laws.
   You will be expected to complete your allotted tasks within the time specified by your mentor.

Eligibility:

• Students who are in the Second Year and upwards in the 3-year LL. B and Third Year onwards in 5-year UG Law course.
• Students willing to work for the tenure and have interest in IPR and Commercial Laws.

Number of vacancies:

Unlimited.

Tenure:

The internship programme will be for a period of One (1) month.

Perks:

• A certificate of completion will be given upon the successful completion of the internship program.
• No Certificate will be given in case of non-fulfillment of tasks and non-completion of tenure.

Application procedure:

Interested candidates may mail their CVs at siprcl12345ailf@gmail.com with the subject “Application of Internship, SOICL”.

Deadline: 11.59 PM, 30^th November 2020

For further information, kindly mail us at siprcl12345ailf@gmail.com

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About the Organization:

Legal Zems is a law Aspirants led organization formulated with a vision of providing the platform for the youth to inculcate leadership skills and emerge as a strong personality who can stand with a strong opinion in the society. We at Legal Zems promote mutual growth and development. We believe that knowledge is fundamental in shaping.

Nature of Work:

Team Legal Zems is looking for passionate, hard-working, and sincere members for several different creative and exciting positions available at the moment. A wide range of tasks be it legal or non – legal shall provide ample scope for discovering, honing, and utilizing skills for a better cause.

Mode of working:

Work from home; flexible working hours.

Who can apply?

Any student who finds himself/ herself eligible for the position may apply, though preference shall be given to Law students currently enrolled in either 5 Year or 3 Year Law course.

Vacancies:

Department of Student Editor.
II. Department of Content Writer.
III. Department of Moot Court.
IV. Department of Debate and MUN.
V. Department of ADR.

VI. Department of Graphic Designer.

Perks:

1. The position will be permanent for a period of 6 months.
2. Certificate after the completion of the tenure.
3. Outstanding work shall be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and Letter of Recommendation & Trophy.
4. Free entry in Legal Zems events.
5. Free Publication in Legal Zems Monthly E-magazine and Blog of Legal Zems along with Publication Certificate.

How to apply?

Interested candidate can send their Curriculum Vitae at legalzems@gmail.com with Subject mentioning the post.

Last Date to Apply: 15 December, 2020.

Contact information:

For further Query, you may contact or Whatsapp:-
8376951009 or,
9315486852.

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Centre for Legal Studies Gitarattan International Business School
Presents 3rd NATIONAL INTER COLLEGE ONLINE DEBATE COMPETITION ON 4th & 5th DECEMBER, 2020.

About CLS GIBS:

Centre for Legal Studies has been set up by Gitarattan International Business School in the year 2016 for imparting legal education. CLS-GIBS has been emerging as one of the prominent law schools of the country providing 5 years of integrated programs in BA.LLB and BBA.LLB.

Topic:

CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT LAW: IS IT CONSTITUTIONALLY VALID OR A THREAT TO SECULAR NATURE OF THE CONSTITUTION.

Objective:

1. To improve and demonstrate debating & public speaking skills of Law Students
2. To promote the exchange of ideas and thoughts among students.
3. To spread maximum legal awareness among Law Students.
4. To give exposure to the current Legal issues.
5. To provide a platform for students to voice out their opinions on current global issues
   and exploring various solutions to the crisis.

Eligibility:

Students pursuing any law course of 3 years or 5 years duration from any University / Institute / College approved by Bar Council of India are eligible to take part in this event. Both the team members must belong to the same University / Institute / College.

Registration:

The last date for the Registration in the Virtual Inter College Debate Competition is 25th November 2020 with a Registration fee of Rs 300/- per team. For any clarification mail at debate@gitarattan.edu.in

Teams can register themselves by clicking at the following Link:
https://rzp.io/l/21elEv0Gc6

General guidelines:

1) There will be Two Rounds: Preliminary and Final. All the Teams will be placed under different groups in the Preliminary Round. From every group best two Teams will be selected for Final Round.
2) The Team Score will be calculated by adding both the team members’ individual scores.
3) For the Best Speaker award, an individual participant’s scores at any level will be considered.
4) Every Participant has the liability to make himself/herself present in the Webinarjam Platform. For that software and hardware issues are the responsibility of the participant as well as the team. Both the members of a team must be present for the competition at all stages.
5) The language for the debate competition shall be English only.
6) The total time allotted for each team is 8 minutes. The team shall decide the time limit of speaker 1 and speaker 2 but the minimum time for a speaker is two minutes
7) Team shall decide speaker 1 and speaker 2. Speaker 1 will debate ‘For the Motion’ and
speaker 2 will debate on ‘Against the Motion’.
8) The Competition shall be conducted on the Webinarjam platform and the Link will be shared with the teams 30 minutes before the debate.
9) Formal Attire (white shirt and black pants- for both male and female participants) is compulsory.
10) Use of Webcam/Face Camera (a device used by the participant) while speaking is mandatory.
11) Readin from any written document is prohibited. If it is observed by the Judges/organizer, the teams will be disqualified.
12) Usage of any abusive language/Obscene language shall implicate immediate disqualification of candidature.
13) Every participant has to make sure that they have a proper internet connection with a Camera and Microphone. In case of poor signals or blackout from participants, they will not be given any additional time or any other compensation. And it shall be deemed that the participant is done with the debate. CLS GIBS shall not be held responsible for connectivity issues of any kind.
14) Once Registration is done, no changes in names shall be allowed, and the amount paid shall be non-refundable.
15) CLS GIBS reserves the right to alter or change the rules or the procedure of the competition.
16) CLS GIBS shall have sole discretion to assess penalties or to disqualify teams for any failure in abiding by any of the foregoing Rules.
17) Team Codes will be allotted to each team after the formal registration and they should represent themselves throughout the competition with the allotted Team Code. All team members must refrain from disclosing the identity of their institution at any time and in any manner during the entire competition. Non-compliance with this rule shall result in immediate disqualification of the team. The decision of CLS GIBS in this regard shall be final and binding.
Note: The decision of the Judges and the Institution on any issue arising during the competition shall be final and binding.

Awards and Certificates:

• Best Team Award: Rs. 11000/- along with an e-certificate of merit.
• Runners-Up Team Award: Rs. 5000/- along with the e-certificate of merit.
• Best Speaker Award: Rs. 5000/- along with the certificate of merit In addition to the above, an E-Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all the participants.

Important Dates:

Last date of Registration: 25th November 2020
Date of Event: 4th December 2020 (Preliminary Round), 5th December 2020 (Final Round)

Contact details:

STUDENT COORDINATORS
Paramjeet Singh Bhamra: 9971087756

Sanat Saluja: 9811590678

Garima Rana: 8800474226

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About the Institution:

Gitarattan International Business School (giBS) was established in the year 2004. giBS is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Centre for legal studies, giBS conducts Law courses of BBA (LLB), BA (LLB) which are approved by Bar Council of India (BCI) and management courses by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, and Government of India.  The institute is accredited as category ‘A’ by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) and assessed as Category ‘A+’ by State fee Regulatory Committee, a fee committee of Govt. of NCT of Delhi & rated highest grading ‘A’ by Joint inspection Committee of Govt. of NCT of Delhi & GGSIP University. The institute has been rated Grade ‘A’ by Academic Audit Cell of GGSIP University consecutively from past 8 years. giBS has also been rated no. 2 by Times B School Survey 2019. 

Eligibility:

Any UG/PG students of recognised colleges and universities.

Committees along with the agendas for the event are listed below:

LOK SABHA: REVIEWING THE RESERVATION POLICY WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON 10% RESERVATION FOR THE ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION.

Extensive discussion on the contemporary socio-political issues shall take place among Law and Non Law students participating across
the nation and necessary outcomes shall enable the youth to think and design the newer policies and framework which shall help the
society at large to grow.

Date of the event:

28-29 November 2020.

Registration details:

Date of Event: 28th& 29th November 2020
For Delegates: Rs 199/-
Last Date of Registration: 20th November 2020
Registration and Payment Link: https://rzp.io/l/lj9bVz4q
Platform: Google Meet / Zoom.

Awards:

Best Parliamentarian: Rs 5000/-along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
High Commendation: Rs 3000/- along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
Special Mention: Rs 2000/- along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
Honourable Mention: Rs 2000/- along with Merit Certificate( Digital)
All the participants will receive Participation Certificate ( Digital)

General Rules:

The rules are based on democratic principles. By these rules, it is to ensure that everybody gets a chance to be heard and a proper decorum is maintained in the course of discussion that take place in Parliament.

• The Registration Fee is nonrefundable.
• Anonymity is our priority, so the delegate must enter the meeting room with their respective portfolio names and not by their own names.
• Dress code- Decent Business Formals or in accordance with the portfolio.
• The cameras of all the delegates must be switched on and the microphone must be muted unless EB allows.
• If there is any genuine reason for the cameras to be switched off, it should be prior intimated to the organizing team.
• Any kind of nuisance, vulgar language, nonparliamentary language would directly lead to disqualification.
• CLS-GIBS reserves the right to alter or change the rules or the procedure of the event.
• No request for the change of the portfolio would be entertained.
• Non-compliance with the rules would lead to the disqualification of the members at the discretion of the judges.
• English shall be the official and working language of the committee during the formal and informal debate.
• Use of Webcam/Face Camera (Device used by the participant) while speaking is mandatory
• Every participant has to make sure that they have a proper internet connection with a Camera and Microphone.
• In case of poor signals
  or blackout from participants, they will not be given any additional time or any other compensation. And it shall be deemed that the
  participant goes away from the event.
• CLS-GIBS shall not be held responsible for connectivity issues of any kind.
  Note: The Rule Book shall be given to the participants after Registration.

Contact information:

Student convener:

Ms Ananya: +91 9899339456
Ms Garima: +91 9599536871
Ms Avaya: +91 8708227983

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PGDM (Law) Program at Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM), Ahmedabad is organizing a National Essay Writing Competition. The competition is intended to provide a platform for students across the country for their participation and showcasing their research and writing skills and abilities.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all students of UG and PG (Including Foreign Nationals)

Topics:

• Future Role of Technology in Business Growth
• Role of Ethics in Business Developments
• “Ease of Doing Business” in India and the Government Initiatives in 2020
• Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility
• Corporate Governance and Role of Women Directors

Guidelines:

Writing guidelines:

1. The essay must be submitted in English only, between 1500-2000 words.
2. The essay must be the original work of a single author.
3. The essay submitted or selected or published elsewhere shall not be sent for the competition.
4. The essay should clear our plagiarism check.
5. The organizer reserve the right to cancel/disqualify any of the entry if found in violation of the guidelines for Submission.
6. In all matters related to the Competition, the decision of the Panel constituted by the organizer shall be final and conclusive.

Submission guidelines:

1. The essay must be sent by email to lawgicaladani@gmail.com  with the name of the participant, NEC 2020 in the subject line (Example: To lawgicaladani@gmail.com Subject: Anil Patel, NEC 2020)
2. The essay must be attached in ‘ .doc’ or ‘.docx’ format
3. The first page of the essay should contain the author details: Name, Address, e-mail id, Contact number, and name of the College/University along with address, course, and the semester of the Participant.

Important dates:

• Opening of Registration: 1st Nov 2020
• Last Date of Registration: 10th Nov 2020
• Last Date of Submission: 20th Nov 2020
• Result Declaration: 26th Nov 2020

Awards:

1. First Prize- Rs. 3000/-

2. Second Prize- Rs. 2000/-

3. Third Prize- Rs. 1000/-

Contact details:

• Faculty Convenor: Jehirul Islam, 09723361869
• Student Co-ordinator: Nishit Bhatt, 082001261 38
• Write to: lawgicaladani@gmail.com

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About RMLNLU

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, formerly Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute, is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. As one of the Autonomous law schools in India

About Regstreet Law Advisors:

Regstreet Law Advisors is a niche corporate and financial sector regulatory law firm that provides legal solutions in the regulatory space of  SEBI, IRDAI, IBBI, RBI, PFRDA, and their Appellate Tribunals or Courts.

About the International Legal Essay Writing Competition:

The Journal Committee (“Committee”) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors is organizing the 8th edition of the RMLNLU International Legal Essay Writing Competition (“RILEC”) along with the RMLNLU-Regstreet Law Advisors Conference on Financial Regulatory law on 14 March 2021

Eligibility:

All authors intending to participate in this legal essay writing competition must be pursuing their 5-year integrated LL.B. (Hons.) course / 3-year LL.B. course / LL.M. from any recognized university in India and an equivalent law degree, abroad for the academic year of 2020-2021, to be eligible to participate in the Competition.

Theme:

Financial Regulatory Laws

Sub themes:

1. Regulatory Hurdles to the Growth of a Successful IFSC in India
2. Financial Regulations and the Innovation in Fintech
3. Direct Overseas Listing
4. Resolution of Financial Firms
5. Analysis of the Stock Exchange Responses to Curb the Pandemic Caused Volatility
6. Social Stock Exchange
7. Trading Member Default

Note: The sub-themes are only indicative.

All entries in this legal essay writing competition will be judged and ranked by the Regstreet Law Advisors and Journal Committee.

Important dates:

The last date for submission is 17 January 2021. A maximum of top five entries will be selected for the virtual conference to be organised on 14 March 2021.

Awards:

• The selected entries will be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review-Journal & the RMLNLU Law Review Blog. The top three essays will be conferred with rewards.
• Winner – INR 15,000
• First Runner-up – INR 10,000 Second Runner-up – INR 5,000
• The top three entries will be receiving a ‘certificate of achievement’ and an opportunity to intern at Regstreet Law Advisors.
• A ‘certificate of merit’ shall be provided to the selected entries.
• Selected entries will get an opportunity to be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review-Journal & the RMLNLU Law Review Blog.
• All participants shall be receiving a ‘certificate of participation’.

Submission guidelines:

Participants are requested to adhere to the following submission guidelines:

• Word Limit for the Competition: 4000-4500 words (excluding footnotes).
• Individual  Attachments:  Name;  contact details; current academic status (Year, University, etc.); undertaking as to guarantee originality.
• Formatting specifications: Font and size for the essay: Times New Roman | 12
• Font and size for footnotes: Times New Roman | 10
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Citation Style: A uniform Style of citation should be followed throughout the essay.
• The file name must consist only of the author’s name.
• Entries should be emailed to rilec.rmlnlu@gmail.com under the subject title “Entry for 8th RILEC – [Name(s) of Author(s)]” in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
• The last date for the submission of soft copies is 17th January 2021.
• Any queries relating to the essay competition should be addressed to rilec.rmlnlu@gmail.com.

Contact details:

Email us at: rilec.rmlnlu@gmail.com

For more details, visit:

ww.facebook.com/RMLNLURILEC

Phone numbers:

Agrima Gupta: +91 9810373335

Harshit Agrawal: +91 9425429954

Anmol Adhrit: +91 8825314318

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Ministry of External Affairs is looking to hire for the job post of Consultant in Court Cases in the CPV (Consular, Passport & Visa) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Job description:

The Consultant shall act as a single-window for all Court cases pertaining to matters dealt with by the CPV Division of MEA.

• To receive and compile the Court notices / Summons / Petitions, etc.
• To share Court notice / Summons / Petitions with Section / Divisions concerned in the Ministry and Missions / Posts abroad and solicit their inputs to prepare responses to such Notices / Summons / Petitions, etc.
• To prepare draft affidavits and other inputs in consultation with Section/Divisions concerned and in consultation with Central Government Standing Counsels / Law Officers.
• To coordinate and maintain contact with Central Govt. Standing Counsels to keep abreast of ongoing and current Court Cases.
• To maintain a status report of all ongoing Court Cases and track the dates of next hearing etc to suitably alert the Officers concerned.
• To process matters related to payment of professional fees to Central Govt. Standing Counsels / Law Officers as admissible.
• Any other legal matter as directed by Head of Division.

Eligibility:

• The Applicant should be an Indian national.
• The applicants must have retired from Central Government service at the level of Deputy Secretary/ Under Secretary.
• He/She must possess Bachelors’s Degree in law.
• The applicant must also have knowledge of basic computer skills.
• The applicant must have 2 years’ experience in handling Court Cases.
• Applicants should not be older than 63 years of age and should be physically fit to perform duties.
• Desirable Criteria: 5 years of work experience in handling Courts Cases/legal field

Application process:

• The applicants must attach the following documents in support of their educational qualifications, experience in Govt. service and PPO Order, etc, with the application.
• The envelope containing the applicants’ details as mentioned above should be clearly labeled “Application for the post of Consultant (Court Cases) for CPV Division of Ministry of External Affairs”.
• The address the application should be sent to :
  Shri S. L. Mallik,
  Under Secretary (PF/PG) Ministry of External Affairs,
  Room No. 4071,
  Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, 23-D,
  Janpath, New Delhi 110011.

Last date to apply:

18/11/2020

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