Introduction
National Law University, Jodhpur has announced an opening for a Research Associate for a socio-legal research project on the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005. This is a short-term, high-impact engagement for legal and social science researchers with qualitative research skills and interest in property law, family law, or gender-related socio-legal studies.
About the Organisation
Established in 1999, National Law University Jodhpur (NLUJ) is a leading institution under the National Law Schools system. Consistently ranked among the top law universities in India, NLUJ is known for its academic rigour, research output, and contributions to legal scholarship.
About the Opportunity
NLUJ is undertaking a project titled “Socio-Cultural Impact Assessment of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005: A Study of Jodhpur District”. The Research Associate will contribute to data analysis, report writing, publication activities, and stakeholder coordination. The engagement is for two months (tentatively September–October 2026) with a consolidated stipend of ₹80,000.
Featured Highlights
- Organisation: National Law University, Jodhpur
- Position: Research Associate
- Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Mode: On-site (Interviews: Online)
- Stipend: ₹80,000 (Lump Sum)
- Deadline: July 15, 2026
- Openings: 1
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold one of the following:
- Ph.D. in Law, Sociology, or Social Work
- LL.M. with specialisation in Family Law, Property Law, or Socio-Legal Studies
- M.A. in Sociology or Social Work
Additional requirements: qualitative research skills (NVivo preferred), strong academic writing, publications preferred, and reading proficiency in Hindi (mandatory).
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct thematic analysis of research data
- Contribute to report writing and publication activities
- Coordinate with High Court-associated stakeholders
- Organise and document research findings
Stipend
₹80,000 as a lump sum payment upon completion of the two-month engagement.
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF (Cover Letter + CV + Transcripts + Writing Sample) to:
📧 recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in | CC: abhandari@nlujodhpur.ac.in
Subject Line: Application: (Research Associate) – HSA 2005 Project
🔗 Official Notification: https://nlujodhpur.ac.in/news/427
Important Dates
| Application Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | August 2026 (Online) |
| Project Duration | September – October 2026 |
Why You Should Apply
Working with NLU Jodhpur offers a credible institutional affiliation and the opportunity to contribute to research on gender justice, inheritance rights, and legislative reform. Ideal for early-career researchers, academics, and those pursuing doctoral work in socio-legal studies.
