Legal Associate at NALSAR’s Square Circle Clinic: Apply by June 22
The Square Circle Clinic at NALSAR University of Law is inviting applications for the position of Associate (Continuing Legal Education) to support its Continuing Legal Education Programme focused on strengthening criminal defence practice and access to justice.
About The Square Circle Clinic
The Square Circle Clinic is a criminal justice initiative at NALSAR University of Law, with offices in New Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. Established in April 2025 following the transition of the Project 39A team from the National Law University, Delhi, the Clinic undertakes pro bono criminal defence for prisoners sentenced to death and undertrial prisoners. It also engages in research and public outreach on issues relating to the death penalty, forensics, criminalisation and punishment, prevention of torture, legal aid, mental health, and criminal justice.
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About the Programme
The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme on Criminal Defence Practice seeks to develop a cadre of skilled, socially conscious criminal defence lawyers practising at the trial court level, particularly from non-elite and underrepresented backgrounds. The programme combines immersive learning, mentorship, casework supervision, and interdisciplinary engagement to strengthen criminal defence representation and access to justice.
The CLE Programme is being implemented through the Fair Trial Programme, which works with young lawyers and social workers to provide quality legal representation to undertrial prisoners in collaboration with the State Legal Services Authority in Maharashtra.
About the Job
The Square Circle Clinic at NALSAR University of Law is seeking to engage one Associate (Continuing Legal Education) on a contractual basis for its Continuing Legal Education Programme. The selected candidate will play a key role in the design, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the programme while working closely with programme leadership to ensure effective delivery and sustained engagement with participating lawyers and mentors.
Eligibility
- Candidates should have more than 3 years of experience in:
- Criminal defence litigation; and/or
- Criminal law research; and/or
- Teaching.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Continuing Legal Education Programme.
- Work closely with programme leadership to ensure high-quality programme delivery.
- Facilitate sustained engagement with participating lawyers and mentors.
Duration
The initial term of engagement will be one year. Any extension will be subject to the requirements of the programme and availability of funds, at the discretion of the University.
Mode
Full-time
Location
Delhi, Pune, or Nagpur
Number of Positions
1 Position
Application Deadline
22 June 2026
Application Procedure
Click Here To Apply.
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