Legal Research Assistant at WBNUJS, Kolkata [Salary Rs 50K]: Apply by Feb 15
About NUJS
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences is a National Law University located in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. In 2023, it was ranked 4th among law colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework and 2nd by India Today.
About the Job
Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant for a research project sponsored by the Department of Commerce, Government of India. The project aims to analyze the existing trade-in-services measures at state/local levels of government in India.
Eligibility
Necessary Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- LL.M. degree with a minimum of 55% marks
- Knowledge of the local language of any of the five states mentioned above
- Readiness to travel for fieldwork
Desired Qualifications/Requirements:
- Prior experience working with state/local authorities in any of the five states
- Specialization or demonstrable proficiency in international trade law
Roles and Responsibilities
The duties of the research assistants will include extensive travel and data collection from one of the five states, namely, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Applicants must be conversant in the local language of any of the five states. Previous experience of working with the state/local level authorities in the concerned state is desirable.
Salary
The engagement will be for a period of six (06) months, with a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
Duration
6 months
Last Date to Apply
15 Feb 2025
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to e-mail their applications comprising of their latest CV and a Statement of Purpose (500 words), which should highlight their prior relevant knowledge and experience.
Applications must reach the Registrar, WBNUJS, by 15 February 2025 at [email protected] along with a copy sent at [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, based upon which, final selection will be made. The outstation candidates may request an online interview in the application form.
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