NCLT Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Law Research Associate Positions

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) invites applications for Law Research Associate (LRA) positions in its Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Mumbai benches. This is a contractual assignment providing young law professionals an opportunity to work closely with the judiciary and enhance their expertise in company law and insolvency law.

Position Overview

Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change.

Important Dates

Mode of Application: Online only. Applications submitted via post, email, or at NCLT headquarters will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:
   • Graduate in Law (LL.B.) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
   • Candidates should have obtained their law degree within the last two years or be final-year students in an Integrated 5-Year Law Program or the third year of a 3-Year Law Program.
2. Age Limit:
   • Maximum age: 30 years as of 25th January 2025.
3. Skills and Knowledge:
   • Proficiency in research and analytical skills.
   • Knowledge of Company Law, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), and allied laws.
   • Competency in using legal databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.
4. Disqualifications:
   • Candidates engaged in other employment or honorarium-based roles.
   • Those involved in criminal cases or facing disciplinary proceedings.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected Law Research Associates will assist the Hon’ble Members of NCLT in:

• Preparing case summaries, chronology of events, and legal notes.
• Conducting legal research on statutes, case laws, and precedents.
• Assisting in drafting judgments, reviewing case files, and maintaining case records.
• Verifying citations, legal precedents, and drafting corrections in final judgments.
• Preparing research papers, academic articles, and assisting in conferences.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination and Interview:
   • Questions on Company Law, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and allied laws.
   • Assessment of research skills and general knowledge.
2. Shortlisting:
   • In case of a large number of applications, shortlisting will be based on qualifications, experience, and other relevant parameters.
3. Final Interview:
   • Candidates must demonstrate legal knowledge, research aptitude, and analytical skills.

Note: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Process

1. Mode of Submission:
   • Applications must be submitted online via this link.
2. Required Documents:
   • Recent passport-sized photograph.
   • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   • Educational and experience certificates.
3. Deadline:
   • Submit the application form before 25th January 2025, 5:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.

For detailed information, refer to the official notification. Apply online before the deadline to secure this excellent legal opportunity with the National Company Law Tribunal.