ACADEMIC FELLOW UNDER THE K.L. ARORA CHAIR ON CRIMINAL LAW AT NLU DELHI (SALARY UPTO RS. 50K): APPLY BY JULY 3

June 25, 2026by canonsphere

About the Chair

Justice D.P. Wadhwa former Judge, Supreme Court of India, the executor the Will of late Ms. Laj Bharti, sister of late Shri Kundan Lal Arora, Senior Advocate, as per her wishes, established a Chair in Criminal Law in the name of late Shri Kundan Lal Arora in National Law University Delhi with a view to promote teaching, research and advocacy in the field of Criminal Law.

Eligibility

LL.M. or relevant Masters Degree in Social Sciences (Criminology/Psychology) from a recognised Indian or foreign university with minimum 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed), and a good academic record.
For those applying with a relevant Masters Degree in Social Sciences there must be a clear and demonstrable track record of interdisciplinary research involving law.
Proficiency in criminal laws is necessary.
Prior research experience including field work and data collection is desirable.

Roles & Responsibilities

undertake to promote research in the field of criminal law, keeping in view the fast changes in criminal law both at national and international spheres and publish such papers in a journal which will be published annually;
organize seminars and conferences of national and international importance in criminal law;
formulate and develop the details of the projects in criminal law, curriculum, teaching and research methodology, training and advocacy work.
impart training in criminal trial work.
recommend the name of person for award of gold medal for his/her excellent contribution in the field of criminal law, viz. teaching, research, training in criminal advocacy.
identify and establish international collaboration and exchange with reputed Universities for promoting research and teaching in Criminal law.
Research and conduct training in all aspects of Criminal law, including important and current legal challenges facing the country (e.g. cross-border terrorism, victimology etc.)
do any other academic/ professional activity that may be deemed fit to expand the scope of research and practice in Criminal law.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via the link: https://careers.nludelhi.ac.in/login.php?msg=please_login

Salary

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of INR 50,000 per month, funded by the respective Chair.
The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds under the respective Chairs.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by July 3, 2026.

Fee

The candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred Only) online. SC/ST and PwD category candidates are exempted from application fee.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on an evaluation of their application contents.
Shortlisting does not guarantee an interview or final selection.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, the details of which will be communicated separately.