Fellowships for Young Advocates at The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust [Stipend Rs 30K]: Apply by Nov 15

The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT) invites applications for the Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships 2026, offering two fellowships to young advocates interested in pursuing litigation practice at the Supreme Court of India.

About Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT)

The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT) was established in 2008 with a substantial corpus contributed by a practising Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court. The Trust aims to support and promote professional opportunities and welfare programmes for lawyers practising before the Supreme Court of India.

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About the Fellowship

To recognise and promote young talent in the field of litigation at the Supreme Court, SCLWT has instituted two fellowships known as the Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships.

The fellowship aims to support young advocates committed to building their litigation practice at the Supreme Court of India.

• Name: Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships 2026
• Number of Fellowships: 2
• Duration: 2 years
• Practice Area: Supreme Court Litigation

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be enrolled as an Advocate with any State Bar Council in India.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years of litigation practice before any court in India.
• Non-litigation practice with law firms or individuals, judicial clerkships and teaching assignments will not be counted towards the required litigation experience.
• Candidates with 2–5 years of litigation practice and additional work experience in other fields, non-litigation legal roles or international organisations are also eligible, provided they demonstrate a willingness to commit to practice at the Supreme Court of India.
• Applicants must be prepared to commit to a minimum of 2 years of practice at the Supreme Court of India for the fellowship to continue.

Fellowship Benefits

Each selected Fellow will receive the following benefits:

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• Monthly Stipend: ₹30,000 for a period of 2 years during their practice at the Supreme Court.
• SCC Online Subscription: One-time subscription registered in the candidate’s name.
• Jurisphere Subscription: Single-user subscription registered in the candidate’s name and linked to their email address.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• A copy of their latest CV.
• A 1,000-word essay on a case of interest to the candidate, in which they have been involved or which they have been following.
• A 300-word Statement of Purpose explaining why the applicant deserves the fellowship. Applicants may highlight their socio-economic background and personal circumstances to support their candidature.

Last Date to Apply

15th November 2026.

Note: The deadline is final. Applications submitted after the deadline or those that are incomplete will not be considered.

Selection Process

• A panel of Trustees will shortlist 15 candidates for the final interview round.
• Final interviews will be conducted by the Chairperson of the Trust along with other Trustees.
• Interviews are expected to take place in December 2026 or January 2027.
• Two candidates will be selected for the Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships.
• The fellowship will be effective for two years from the date of award.
• All shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must email their complete applications along with the required documents to the Trust.

Email: [email protected]