“Assessing the Efficacy of Family Courts: A Case Study from Rajasthan”
Applications Invited for:
Research Associate (1 Position)
About the Research Project:
The Centre for Family Law at NLU Jodhpur is conducting a study to evaluate how Family
Courts in Rajasthan are functioning in practice. Based on fieldwork in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and
Alwar, the project looks at court infrastructure, delays, and counselling support to
recommend practical legal and policy reforms.
Qualifications:
• LLM in Law or allied subjects with a minimum of 55% in marks
• Strong research skills (qualitative analysis, NVivo preferred)
• Excellent academic writing (publications preferred)
• Prior engagement in a Research Project is preferred
Responsibilities:
• Data analysis (thematic)
• Report writing, publication assistance
• Coordination with Stakeholders
Duration: Two months (if extended, not more than 3 months)
Stipend: ₹40,000/- per month (subject to the completion of the work)
Mode: Remote (subject to physical presence if required)
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF including:
1. Cover Letter
2. Updated CV
3. Writing sample (No requirement of formal publication)
Email to: recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in and CC to : famlawcentre@nlujodhpur.ac.in
Subject: Application: (Research Associate) - Research Project 2026-2027
Last Date: October 31, 2026
Note: Contractual positions. NLU Jodhpur reserves the right to accept/reject applications
without assigning reasons. However, selected candidates will be informed within 2 weeks
from the last date to apply for the position.
