Junior Associate Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is the focus of a new call for applications, offering an exceptional opportunity to work with the former Chief Justice of India. This role, based in New Delhi, is ideal for fresh law graduates from the class of 2025 or legal professionals with up to four years of post-qualification experience (PQE). As part of his office, selected associates will contribute to high-level legal research, assist in the preparation of speeches and scholarly publications, and work on domestic and international arbitrations.

📌 Position: Junior Associate Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

Two candidates will be selected to work directly with Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on high-level legal research, speech and article preparation, and arbitration matters—both domestic and international.

✅ Key Details:

• Position Title: Junior Associate Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
• Location: New Delhi
• Retainership: ₹1,00,000 per month
• Probation: 3 months
• Total Duration: 1 year (extendable by mutual consent)
• Type: Exclusive Retainership (No private practice or court appearances)

🧑‍⚖️ Who Can Apply?

• Law graduates from a recognized university (3-year or 5-year LLB)
• Fresh graduates from the Class of 2025 up to 4 years PQE
• Candidates must be ready for exclusive engagement—no external assignments or appearances allowed

📚 Nature of Work

As a Junior Associate to Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, you will be involved in:

• Drafting legal opinions and notes
• Deep legal research across subjects and jurisdictions
• Preparing speeches, articles, and books
• Supporting arbitration-related tasks and proceedings

This opportunity is especially suited for those inclined toward public law, academia, or international arbitration.

📅 Application Window

• Start Date: 21 April 2025
• End Date: 20 May 2025 (Strict Deadline – No late applications)

📨 How to Apply

Send the following documents to
📧 applications.dychandrachud@gmail.com
with subject: “Application for position of junior associate”

Required Documents:

1. CV (Max 3 pages)
2. Writing sample (Published/Unpublished)
3. Statement of Purpose (Max 300 words)
4. Scanned law degree (Provisional degree allowed for 2025 grads)

📆 Response by: 30 May 2025
🗣️ Interview: May be held in-person or via video call

🚀 Why Apply?

Working as a Junior Associate to Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud provides unparalleled exposure to legal scholarship, policy-making, and arbitration. The role offers mentorship, intellectual rigor, and a chance to contribute to the legacy of a former Chief Justice of India.

Whether you aspire to a future in litigation, academia, or international law, this role could shape your path forward.

Submit your application before 20 May 2025 to be considered for this elite opportunity.