Opportunity for Law Graduates:- Call for Applications – NLS Bangalore’s Project on Pre-Trial Processes in India & Preventive Detention in Karnataka : Deadline- Aug 16

NLSIU is undertaking two research projects on criminal justice-related issues with the support of the Thakur Foundation.

About Project on Pre-Trial Processes in India

• The first project is on pre-trial issues in India, focusing on two broad themes – excessive pre-trial detention, and the scope and implementation of search and seizure provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C), and special criminal statutes. In the context of excessive pre-trial detention, the project will study the issue of unnecessary arrests, and bail related issues. When dealing with search and seizure, it will focus on the impact that quasi-criminal statutes have had on the criminal justice process, and also the emerging issue of search of digital devices. The two-year project will culminate into a comprehensive research report, which will then be converted into a series of academic publications. More details about the project are available here.
• The second project is on preventive detention in Karnataka. This project will focus on studying Karnataka specific issues relating to preventive detention, including legislative history of preventive detention laws,
  judicial decisions, and analysis of preventive detention orders.

Essential Qualification

LL.B degree

Eligibility

(i) Candidates with a LL.M, and relevant work experience will be preferred.

(ii) Candidates who have experience in undertaking field-research will be preferred

(iii) Candidates who have proficiency in criminal procedure will be preferred.

Vacancies

2

The University invites online applications for two positions of Research Associate. Research Associates will work on the projects under the supervision of faculty members leading these projects.

Roles to cater

(i) Conducting desk research on identified issues.

(ii) Taking the lead in conducting field-work required under the project. This includes conducting focus-group discussions, interviews, and collection of data.

(iii) Writing research reports, and academic pieces, as required.

(iv) Preparation of progress reports, and handling other reporting requirements.

(v) Handling administrative responsibilities under the project.

Remuneration

Salary will be commensurate with educational background and relevant experience.

The Research Associates will be covered under NLSIU’s Group Health Insurance Scheme. NLSIU will not be able to provide accommodation on campus.

Deadline

August 16, 2022

Application Link

Official Notification

Relevant Documents to be produced:-

(a) Your CV
(b) A short statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
(c) A sole-authored writing sample (published or unpublished)
(d) Details of two referees with contact details

For further clarity one may reach out to the following:-

Ms. Savithri
Phone : 080-23010000/23160537
Email: recruitment@nls.ac.in