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NLUJA Recruitment 2026 – 26 CLE & LFP Fellowship Posts, Apply via Email

National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA)  |  In Collaboration with Azim Premji Foundation

26
Total Fellowships
2
Programmes (CLE & LFP)
Email
Mode of Application
3 Oct
Last Date



The National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam, in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation, has invited applications for 26 Fellowship positions under the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme (20 posts) and the Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP) (6 posts). Fresh law graduates (0–2 years experience) and early-career advocates practicing in Assam (2–5 years experience) can apply by submitting their application dossiers via email to `registrar@nluassam.ac.in`. The application process opened on 23 September 2026 and closes on 3 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a two-stage interview process (online and in-person).

🔔 Applications Open: NLUJA Fellowship 2026 applications started 23 September 2026. Last date to submit: 3 October 2026. Early-career lawyers and practising advocates in Assam — apply via email now!

NLUJA Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Programme Name Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme & Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP)
Organisation National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA)
Collaboration Partner Azim Premji Foundation
Total Fellowships 26 (CLE: 20  |  LFP: 6)
Tenure CLE: 6 months  |  LFP: 1 year
Eligibility CLE: Law graduates / 0–2 yrs experience  |  LFP: 2–5 yrs continuous practice in Assam
Age Limit No specific upper age limit stated – eligibility is experience-based
Application Fee None specified – applications are submitted via email
Mode of Application Email to registrar@nluassam.ac.in (no online portal)
Selection Process Dossier Screening → Shortlisting → Online Interview → In-person Interview
Application Start Date 23 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 3 October 2026




NLUJA Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJA) has released two notifications inviting applications for 26 Fellowships — under the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme and the Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP) — in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation.

The CLE Programme is designed to strengthen the professional capacity of early-career lawyers and improve access to quality, rights-based legal services across Assam. The LFP is a more intensive, field-embedded track for practitioners with early experience who are ready to deepen their competence and step into leadership roles in legal aid and systemic reform. Eligible candidates can apply by email from 23 September 2026 to 3 October 2026.

📧 Email-Based Application: Unlike most government recruitments, NLUJA Fellowship 2026 has no online application portal — candidates must send their complete dossier by email to registrar@nluassam.ac.in.




CLE vs LFP – Programme Comparison

Aspect CLE Programme Lawyer Fellowship (LFP)
Fellowships 20 posts 6 posts
Tenure 6 months 1 year
Experience 0–2 years (freshers eligible) 2–5 years continuous practice
Bar Enrollment Not mandatory (freshers/enrolled advocates) Mandatory – State Bar Council
Location In-person blocks at NLUJA, Assam Practising in Assam + district placement
Focus Area Capacity-building, access to justice Legal aid leadership, systemic reform, mentoring
💡 Which to choose? Recent law graduates or advocates with up to 2 years’ experience should apply for CLE. Advocates with 2–5 years of continuous practice in Assam, especially in trial/lower courts, should apply for LFP.

Eligibility Criteria



1. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme – 20 Fellows

•Freshers (Law Graduate) or freshers enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council – 0 to 2 years of experience.
•Able to commit to the full six-month tenure, including in-person intensive blocks at NLUJA, Assam.
•Preference given to young, early-career lawyers who have recently completed their legal education.

2. Lawyer Fellowship Programme (LFP) – 6 Fellows

•Enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council, with 2 to 5 years of continuous practice as on the last date for applications.
•Currently practising in Assam, with proven engagement in trial/lower-court litigation, legal aid, or rights-based/community work.
•Potential to independently manage legal-aid cases, contribute to systemic legal reform, and mentor junior lawyers.
•Able to commit to the full one-year tenure, including in-person intensive blocks at NLUJA and placement in a designated district.

Selection Process



1

Submit your application dossier via email – including a self-authored writing sample and a statement of purpose.

2

Shortlisting based on prior commitment to legal aid, rights-based advocacy, or community engagement.

3

Online interview (Stage 1) with the selection panel.

4

In-person interview (Stage 2) – final round before selection.

ℹ️ Two-Stage Interview: Selection involves both an online and an in-person interview – there is no written/objective test in this process.

Documents Required (as applicable)



✓A Statement of Purpose (500–800 words) on why you seek the training and what you hope to achieve.
✓A self-authored writing sample (a pleading, legal opinion, article or note) – anonymise all client-identifying details.
✓A short, anonymised case history of matters you have handled.
✓Your CV, Bar enrollment certificate (if available), law degree, a government photo ID, and category/disability certificates (if applicable).
✓Contact details for two referees who can speak to your practice and character.

Important Dates

Applications Open
23 September 2026
⏰ Last Date
3 October 2026




How to Apply for NLUJA Recruitment 2026

1

Read the official CLE or LFP notification (links below) carefully and decide which programme fits your experience level.

2

Prepare your Statement of Purpose (500–800 words) and a self-authored, anonymised writing sample.

3

Gather your CV, Bar enrollment certificate (if available), law degree, photo ID, referee contacts and category/disability certificates as applicable.

4

Email your complete application dossier to registrar@nluassam.ac.in, clearly mentioning the programme (CLE or LFP) you are applying for.

5

Keep a copy of your sent email and attachments for reference, and watch your inbox for shortlisting/interview communication.

Important Links



LFP Notification
Lawyer Fellowship Programme – 6 posts

Download

CLE Notification
Continuing Legal Education Programme – 20 posts

Download

Apply via Email
registrar@nluassam.ac.in

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Official Website – NLUJA
nluassam.ac.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many posts are vacant under NLUJA Recruitment 2026?

The total number of vacant fellowship posts under NLUJA Recruitment 2026 is 26 – 20 under the CLE Programme and 6 under the LFP.

QWhat is the starting and last date to apply for NLUJA Recruitment 2026?

The starting date to apply is 23rd September 2026, and the last date to apply is 3rd October 2026.

QIs there an application fee for NLUJA Recruitment 2026?

No application fee is specified in the notification. Applications are submitted directly by email, with no online payment portal involved.

QCan freshers apply for the NLUJA Fellowship 2026?

Yes. Freshers (law graduates) with 0 to 2 years of experience are eligible for the CLE Programme. The LFP requires 2–5 years of continuous practice, so it is not open to fresh graduates.

QWhat is the selection process for NLUJA CLE/LFP 2026?

Selection involves dossier screening, shortlisting based on legal aid/rights-based advocacy experience, and a two-stage interview – one online and one in-person. There is no written test.

QWhere should I send my NLUJA Fellowship application?

Applications, along with all required documents, must be emailed to registrar@nluassam.ac.in before the last date.


Apply Now via Email – NLUJA Fellowship 2026 | Last Date: 3 October 2026
Download Official CLE / LFP Notification PDF

NLUJA | CLE & LFP Fellowship | 26 Posts | with Azim Premji Foundation | Apply: 23 Sept – 3 Oct 2026

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