About Vidhi
Vidhi is an independent think tank that conducts legal research and assists the government in drafting better laws. It is also committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance.
About the Opportunity
Vidhi Maharashtra is interested in hiring two Research Fellows who will be expected to:
- Undertake high-quality legal research, analysis and drafting in areas which are within the purview of the State Legislature and Government under the Constitution.
- Prepare reports, research notes and presentations.
- Coordinate and attend meetings/consultations/presentations with government officials, academics, researchers, and other stakeholders.
- Be organised, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
- Write articles, blogs, and participate in podcasts to disseminate research work.
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate degree in Law and/or postgraduate degree in Law
- 0-3 years of demonstrable work experience in the domain of legal research and/or litigation at the Bombay High Court/Supreme Court.
- Excellent legal research and writing/drafting skills.
- Excellent communication/presentation skills.
- Master’s degree in law, social sciences, or public policy studies.
- Experience in interacting with government officials, civil society groups, and concerned stakeholders.
- Prior experience in data gathering and empirical research methods.
- Prior publications in legal journals and newspapers.
- Candidates who are fluent in Marathi (spoken and written) will be strongly preferred.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should apply through our online portal by filling in the required details in the application form and uploading the following documents:
- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) of not more than two A4 pages.
- An original writing sample of not more than 1000 words with an in-depth analysis of any recent legal issue that demonstrates the candidate’s legal analysis and writing skills. Any submission exceeding the prescribed word count will not be considered.
- A brief statement of motivation in applying for the position, not more than 500 words.
- Names and contact details of two academic or professional referees who may be contacted for references. Referees should be either someone who has directly supervised your work or has taught you a course at the university level.
Please ensure that the file is titled “FirstName LastName_Application for Position Name” and is uploaded as a single PDF file under the field of ‘Additional Documents’.
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is 12 May 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location
These are full-time positions based out of Mumbai.
Contact Information
Please do not email resumes and cover letters; only queries may be sent via email to careers@vidhilegalpolicy.in with the subject line “Query – Vidhi Maharashtra – Application for Research Fellow“.
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