Research Assistant

ABOUT VIDHI

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think tank doing legal research and assisting the government in making better laws. 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 is an equal opportunity employer and neither practices nor tolerates any kind of discriminatory behaviour.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Vidhi Tamil Nadu aims to work with the Tamil Nadu government to enhance law drafting capacity, support policymaking with sound legal advice, and draft primary legislation, rules, and regulations in relevant areas of reform. 

This call for applications is for individuals interested in working as a Research Assistant (‘RA’) with the Vidhi Tamil Nadu team, and who are eligible as per the role description and eligibility criteria mentioned below.

The RA will work as an integral part of the Tamil Nadu Team at Vidhi and will be expected to undertake high-quality research and analysis for engaged projects and origination projects taken by Vidhi at its own behest, and provide support to the team for the projects outlined above. The RA will also prepare quality reports, research notes and presentations. 

 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Essential Requirements:

• Law student currently in the 3rd, 4th or 5th year;
• Excellent presentation skills, and ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders;
• Excellent legal research and writing skills; and
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable requirements:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have previously interned at Vidhi.
• Working knowledge of Tamil (spoken and written) is desirable.

LOCATION AND SALARY

This is a part-time remote position and the RA is expected to dedicate around 5-6 hours per day.

The RA will be engaged in this position for a duration of six months from 5th May 2025 onwards, and renewal shall be subject to performance. 

The salary will be INR 15,000 per month.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should apply through Vidhi’s online portal and must submit the following documents merged into a single document: 

• Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) in not more than two A4 pages;
• A brief statement of purpose for applying for the position, of not more than 500 words;
• A recent writing sample solely authored by the candidate, of not more than 1000 words, with an in-depth analysis on any legal issue in Tamil Nadu.

The deadline to submit applications is 25th April 2025. 

Queries may be sent only through email, titled ‘Vidhi Tamil Nadu - Application for RA’ addressed to careers@vidhilegalpolicy.in   

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 25th April 2025.