Law Clerk–Cum–Research Assistant Vacancy At Karnataka HC

High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru invites applications from interested candidates for selection to 27 posts of Law Clerks-cum-Research Assistants.

Post: Law Clerks-cum-Research Assistants

No. of posts: 27

Monthly Honorarium: Rs.15, 000/-

Eligibility:

• Must hold Degree in Law granted by a recognized University with min. 50% marks.


• Must not have completed the age of 30 years as on the last date of application


• Must have enrolled as an Advocate


• Must have knowledge of computer

The duties and responsibilities of a Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant are:

• Reading of case files, preparation of the case including case summary and notes and chronology of events;


• Identifying facts and issues and questions that may arise or may have to be addressed;


• Presence in the Court during the hearing of cases, taking notes of arguments and citations;


• Research work on case law, books and articles for the purpose of assisting the Judge in the preparation of judgments; and


• Assisting the Judge to prepare speeches and academic papers

Method of Selection:

• A Committee of Hon’ble Judges constituted by Hon’ble the Chief Justice will select the candidates on the basis of academic record, achievements in co-curricular activities and performance in the interview.


• If there are large number of applicants, candidates will be short-listed for interview on the basis of academic record and achievements in co-curricular activities.


• The applicants whose applications are in order shall be considered for calling for viva. (Candidates called for viva-voce will have to appear for the same at their own cost).

Last date for submission of application: 06.04.2018

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