About the Victim Advocacy Project
VAP is a justice-focused initiative aimed at strengthening victims’ access to the criminal justice system through structured legal representation and sustained advocacy.
The Project addresses long-standing gaps in legal assistance and victim participation by providing continuous, professional support from FIR to trial, appeal, and rehabilitation. It seeks to re-centre victims as rights-bearing individuals within adversarial proceedings and to build an adaptable model of victim advocacy through the integration of litigation, research, and field engagement.
About the Fellowship
The Litigation Fellowship 18 month immersive programme for early-career lawyers to engage in hands-on criminal litigation while working directly with victims of crime. Fellows will undertake end-to-end casework, including legal strategy, drafting, court appearances, and stakeholder coordination, while working closely with vulnerable victims and their families.
Fellows will be attached to mentors (senior lawyers and organisations), and will receive continuous supervision from NLU Delhi, along with structured training and capacity-building support. The Fellowship is designed to build a cadre of lawyers committed to victim-centric, trauma-informed legal practice and to strengthening victim participation within the criminal justice process.
Fellowship Details
- TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Contractual ; Retainer
- JOINING DATE: 1st July 2026
- DURATION: 18 months
- LOCATION: DELHI NCR
- STIPEND: 30,000 pm + up to Rs. 2000 (reimbursements for case management costs)
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Graduate of a three (3) or five (5) year LL.B. programme
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20/06/2026, 11:59 PM
Eligibility
Essential Requirements
- LL.B. (3-year or 5-year) with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA; enrolled with a State Bar Council and AIBE qualified.
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience (preferably in criminal trial courts).
- Working knowledge of criminal laws and relevant special legislations, familiarity with court practice, and well-versed in the new criminal law framework.
- Experience in legal research, drafting, and court proceedings.
- Ability to work in a team and manage case responsibilities with diligence.
Desirable Requirements
- Basic understanding and demonstrated interest in victim-centric criminal jurisprudence and victim rights advocacy.
- Experience working with vulnerable communities or grassroots organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle assigned cases across all stages of the criminal process, including investigation, trial, appeal, and rehabilitation.
- Take primary responsibility for cases, including appearing and arguing before courts, and assisting in proceedings.
- Engage directly with victims and their families, ensuring a rights-based and trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate with legal services authorities, investigators, prosecutors, and community-based organisations.
- Maintain regular communication with the assigned mentor and seek their guidance on cases
- Submit regular, detailed case notes in the prescribed format, along with all required documentation, research and other outputs, to NLU for supervision and reporting.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
Contact
For queries, contact: victimadvocacyproject@nlu@nludelhi.ac.in
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