Research Associate at NLU Delhi [International Law, ₹35,000/month Salary, Contractual] – Apply by Mar 12!

About National Law University Delhi

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) is one of India’s leading law schools, known for its strong academic programmes in law and allied disciplines. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes and actively promotes research in diverse areas of legal studies.

About the Job

NLU Delhi is inviting applications for the position of Full-time Research Associate on a contractual basis for a research project titled “Reparations and Victim-Centred Justice under International Criminal Law.”

The project is funded through the Research Endeavour Grant (N-REG) 2025-26 of NLU Delhi and focuses on studying reparations jurisprudence in international criminal law.

The appointment will initially be for six months, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and project requirements.

Areas of Research:

• Public International Law
• International Criminal Law

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Assist in legal research related to international criminal law.
• Work closely with the Project Director on research tasks and project deliverables.
• Contribute to research outputs related to reparations and victim-centred justice frameworks.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. degree and LL.M. (appearing or completed) from a recognized Indian or foreign university with a good academic record.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication in a reputed journal.
• Previous experience in international law research projects is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of substantive and procedural international law.
• Excellent English proficiency.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Remuneration

• ₹35,000 per month (consolidated).
• The salary will be funded through the N-REG project grant administered by NLU Delhi.

Position

1 (One)

Nature of Appointment

Contractual

Application Deadline

📅 5:00 PM on March 12, 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and submit the following documents:

1. Résumé/CV (including education, specialization, work experience, and publications).
2. Combined PDF of undergraduate and postgraduate degree certificates.
3. Motivation Statement (max 800 words) explaining how the applicant meets the essential/desirable qualifications and possesses the necessary skills.
4. Any other relevant supporting documents.

⚠️ Ensure the application form and all attachments are submitted together. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Link: Click here!

Contact Information

For queries, contact:
Garima Tiwari
Associate Professor of Law & Project Director
National Law University Delhi
📧 Garima.tiwari@nludelhi.ac.in

Good luck with your application!

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