About ICLAA
ICLAA, established in 1972, is one of the oldest legal aid organizations in India. Renowned legal luminaries like Mr. Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, Mr. Justice P N Bhagwat, Mr. Justice V R Krishna Iyer. Currently, Senior Advocate Sanjay Parikh acts as its chairman.
About the Fellowship
Justice S. Rangarajan Legal Aid Fellowship is a three-month (extendable to six months) part time fellowship designed to provide first-generation law graduates with practical legal aid experience and mentorship in litigation. The fellowship is run by Indian Council for Legal Aid and Advice (ICLAA) at the Delhi High Court.
Aim of the Program
- Equip young lawyers with the necessary skills to excel in public interest litigation.
- Provide exposure to diverse areas of legal aid practice within ICLAA themes.
- Foster a commitment to pro bono legal work.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Strategic advisory to litigants reaching out to ICLAA;
- Research on public issues relevant to rights based discourse;
- Partnering with grassroot organizations lacking legal support;
- Outreach planning in areas with inadequate legal literacy.
Perks of the Fellowship
- Fellows will contribute 20 hours per week physically to ICLAA, working alongside experienced lawyers on various legal aid cases of courts in Delhi.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from senior lawyers at ICLAA.
- A monthly stipend of INR 10,000 and certificate of completion.
Who can Apply?
- First generation Law graduates with a 0-3 years of litigation experience;
- Demonstrated interest in human rights issues.
Selection Procedure
- Applications will be shortlisted based on the application form details of which are given below.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- The final selection will be made by a committee comprising representatives from ICLAA.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 06.10.2024
- Interview Date(s): Mid October
- Fellowship Start Date: 02.11.2024

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