Associate Fellow

ABOUT VIDHI

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (“Vidhi”) is an independent think tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good. Vidhi is committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, as well as other public institutions, providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making. Vidhi also conducts and freely disseminates independent research in areas of legal reform which it believes is critical to India’s future. Vidhi Karnataka works with the Karnataka State Government, local authorities and other bodies based in the state on legal issues of local concern.

Vidhi is an equal opportunity employer and neither practices nor tolerates any kind of discriminatory behaviour.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Vidhi is hiring an Associate Fellow to work with its Vidhi Karnataka Team for a period of one month. The Associate Fellow will be expected to:

• Undertake high quality research on issues related to the legal aspects of urban governance, property rights, social welfare, among other areas that are within the purview of the State Government under the Constitution
• Prepare quality reports, research notes and presentations
• Attending meetings with government officials on ongoing and new projects

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the following requirements

• An undergraduate degree in law
• 0-3 years of work experience (a master’s degree will be counted as one year of work experience)
• Good research and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their CV through our online portal. The deadline to submit applications is 22 October, 2025. Only queries may be sent via email with the subject line ‘Query – AF, VK’ to careers@vidhilegalpolicy.in