The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is inviting applications for one Research Fellow position at its new Vidhi Bengal state office in Kolkata, combining engagement with the State Government of West Bengal with independent legal and policy research.
About The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (Vidhi) is an independent think tank conducting legal research aimed at improving laws and governance for the public good. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India, State Governments, and other public institutions, providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making.
The organisation also conducts and disseminates independent research in areas of legal reform that it considers important to India’s future. Vidhi is an equal opportunity employer and does not practice or tolerate discriminatory behaviour.
About Vidhi Bengal
Vidhi Bengal is the newest state office of the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and is scheduled to commence operations in August 2026. It will work directly with the State Government of West Bengal on legislation and policy while also producing independent legal research on issues relevant to the state.
About the Job
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is hiring one Research Fellow for Vidhi Bengal. The role combines engaged work with the State Government and independent legal and policy research.
As the Research Fellow will join the office at the outset of its operations, the selected candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to building the new practice while working closely with the Lead of Vidhi Bengal.
Eligibility
- Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in law.
- Applicants should have 0–2 years of relevant work experience in public policy, litigation, or law firms.
- Candidates with relevant internship experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Excellent legal research and drafting skills are required.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Applicants should be organised, detail-oriented, and reliable in meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Draft primary and subordinate legislation on subjects within the State’s competence under the Constitution of India.
- Attend and present at meetings, consultations, and briefings with government officials and other stakeholders.
- Produce high-quality reports, research notes, briefs, and position papers.
- Write op-eds, articles, and blogs.
- Produce podcasts and videos to disseminate research and related work to a wider audience.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in law or public policy is desirable.
- Experience interacting with government officials, civil society groups, and similar stakeholders is preferred.
- A track record of publications in journals, blogs, or newspapers is desirable.
- Familiarity with graphic design is preferred.
- Fluency in spoken and written Bengali will be strongly preferred.
Salary
Remuneration will be competitive and in line with the candidate’s experience and Vidhi’s existing structure.
Mode
Full-time
Location
Kolkata
Last Date to Apply
July 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM IST.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must apply through the online application portal and upload the following documents as a single PDF under the “Upload resume” section:
- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), not exceeding two A4 pages.
- A statement of motivation of a maximum of 500 words explaining the candidate’s interest in the position.
- Names and contact details of two academic or professional references.
- One writing sample of 1,000–1,500 words on a subject related to law or public policy. The writing sample need not be prepared specifically for the application and may be an excerpt from a longer piece.
The uploaded PDF should be named in the following format: “FirstName_LastName_PositionName”.
Only applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed. Candidates should not send resumes or cover letters via email.
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Contact Info
Queries may be sent to careers@vidhilegalpolicy.in with the subject line “Query – Research Fellow, Vidhi Bengal”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply: Click here to apply
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