NLUJA Recruitment 2026 The National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam has invited applications for 26 fellowship opportunities under its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme and Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP), in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation.
The recruitment includes 20 CLE Fellowship positions and 6 Lawyer Fellowship Programme positions. Eligible law graduates, early-career advocates and practising lawyers in Assam can apply. The last date to submit the application is 03 October 2026.
NLUJA Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam |
| Programme | CLE & Lawyer Fellowship Programme |
| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| CLE Programme | 20 |
| Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP) | 6 |
| Job/Programme Location | Assam |
| Application Mode | |
| Starting Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Official Website | nluassam.ac.in |
NLUJA’s official notification archive lists the fellowship notification published on 22 September 2026, with the application deadline of 03 October 2026. NLU Assam
Vacancy Details
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme
Number of Fellows: 20
The CLE Programme is intended for fresh and early-career lawyers and focuses on strengthening professional legal capacity and access to rights-based legal services.
Eligibility
Candidates should generally be:
- Fresh law graduates; or
- Freshers enrolled as advocates with a State Bar Council;
- Having 0–2 years of experience;
- Able to commit to the complete six-month fellowship tenure;
- Willing to attend in-person intensive blocks at NLUJA, Assam.
Preference is indicated for young and early-career lawyers who have recently completed their legal education.
Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP)
Number of Fellows: 6
The LFP is intended for practising lawyers with some experience in litigation, legal aid or rights-based/community work.
Eligibility
Applicants should generally:
- Be enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council.
- Have 2 to 5 years of continuous practice as on the last date of application.
- Be currently practising in Assam.
- Have demonstrated involvement in trial/lower-court litigation, legal aid or rights-based/community work.
- Have the ability to independently manage legal-aid cases.
- Have an interest in contributing to systemic legal reform.
- Be willing to mentor junior lawyers.
- Be able to complete the full one-year fellowship tenure.
- Be willing to attend in-person intensive blocks at NLUJA and undertake placement in a designated district.
Preference is indicated for applicants practising in trial/lower courts and those demonstrating commitment to public-interest law and community engagement.
Fellowship Duration
| Programme | Duration |
|---|---|
| CLE Programme | 6 Months |
| Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP) | 1 Year |
The fellowship programmes include in-person components at NLUJA, Assam.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the required application documents, which may include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Self-authored writing sample
- Case history, where applicable
- Bar Enrolment Certificate, where applicable
- Law degree/educational certificates
- Government-issued photo ID
- Category/PwD certificate, if applicable
- Contact details of two referees
The writing sample and case history should be appropriately anonymised so that confidential/client-identifying information is not disclosed.
Statement of Purpose
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining:
- Why they want to join the programme;
- Their legal/professional interests;
- Their experience or interest in legal aid and rights-based work;
- What they hope to learn from the fellowship; and
- How they intend to use the fellowship experience.
The reported application requirements specify an SOP of approximately 500–800 words.
Selection Process
The reported selection process includes:
- Submission of application and supporting documents
- Shortlisting
- Online interview
- In-person interview
- Final selection
Shortlisting may consider the applicant’s previous commitment to legal aid, rights-based advocacy and community engagement.
How to Apply for NLUJA Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed email process.
Application Steps
- Prepare your updated CV.
- Prepare the required Statement of Purpose.
- Prepare a suitable self-authored legal writing sample.
- Attach relevant educational and professional documents.
- Include case history/referee details wherever applicable.
- Review all documents carefully.
- Send the complete application to the prescribed NLUJA email address.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 22 September 2026 |
| Application Starts | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 October 2026 |
NLUJA’s official website confirms the 03 October 2026 deadline.
Important Links
| LFP Notification | Click Here |
| CLE Notification | Click Here |
| Our Home Page | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Page | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of NLUJA Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in NLUJA Recruitment 2026?
There are 26 fellowship positions in total — 20 under the CLE Programme and 6 under the Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP).
2. What is the last date to apply for NLUJA Fellowship 2026?
The last date for submitting applications is 03 October 2026.
3. What is the full form of CLE?
CLE stands for Continuing Legal Education.
4. What is the full form of LFP?
LFP stands for Lawyer Fellowship Programme.
5. Who can apply for the CLE Programme?
Fresh law graduates and freshers enrolled as advocates with a State Bar Council, generally having 0–2 years of experience, can apply subject to the detailed eligibility conditions.
6. Who can apply for the Lawyer Fellowship Programme?
Advocates enrolled with a State Bar Council who have 2–5 years of continuous practice, are currently practising in Assam and meet the other programme requirements can apply.
7. What is the duration of the CLE Fellowship?
The CLE Programme has a six-month tenure.
8. What is the duration of the LFP Fellowship?
The Lawyer Fellowship Programme has a one-year tenure.
9. How can I apply for NLUJA Fellowship 2026?
Candidates can submit their applications with the required documents through the prescribed email process to registrar@nluassam.ac.in Assam Career
10. Is the application process online?
The application is submitted electronically through the prescribed email application process rather than a conventional online application portal.
11. Is NLUJA Recruitment 2026 only for candidates from Assam?
The LFP eligibility specifically requires candidates to be currently practising in Assam. The CLE programme is also intended for eligible early-career lawyers in Assam under this cohort.
12. What documents are required?
Applicants should prepare their CV, SOP, writing sample and relevant educational/professional documents. Additional documents such as Bar enrolment, ID, category/PwD certificates and referee details may be required as applicable.
13. Where can I get the official NLUJA notification?
The official notification is available through the NLUJA Assam 2026 notification archive.
