Centre for Social Justice: Vacancy For The Young Professionals Program For Legal Empowerment [YPPLE]

About The Program:

A group of young legal professionals will be placed for a minimum period of two year in field where CSJ is implementing its interventions. A learning/ performance road map will be developed jointly with the selected candidates. Each individual will spend a substantial duration in the field areas and the remaining time will be dedicated towards research and writing, reflections, inputs and capacity building

Eligibility:

The Program is open to young law graduates/legal professionals who wish to pursue a career in the field of human rights. Willingness to engage with field realities, to live in challenging conditions and to travel extensively, are things every candidate must be willing to do. Candidates must, above all, display a strong drive, motivation and commitment towards working for social change.

Primary Role: 

- Conduct field based research on law and policy issues for formulating interventions and creating policy documents.

- Coordinate training and capacity building programs and

- Develop training materials.

- Collaborate/coordinate programs with stakeholders including representations with various government authorities.

- Contribute to the legal work of the organization. Organize events to initiate public debate on issues.

- Bring in creative approaches and perspectives to the existing work of the organisation.

Stipend:

A stipend of Rs. 33,000/- per month will be paid to the selected candidates. Please note that the Program is designed as a two year engagement. At the end of mandatory one-year commitment, candidates would have the option to either continue working with CSJ or opt out.

Selection Process:

Candidates interested in applying for the Program must submit an online application with the following attachments.

1. A Statement of Purpose detailing their motivations and reasons for applying to the program. Candidates must also clearly specify their areas of interests and expectations from the Organization. (1000 words)

2. An updated CV.

3. 2 Writing samples.

Please attach the documents in this google form. For any queries, contact: ypple.csj@gmail.com.

Deadline: March 20th, 2023