National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) invites applications for two Lead Researchers for a Diagnostic Study on Understanding ‘Ease of Justice’ in India.
The study, commissioned by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, in collaboration with UNDP India, aims to assess institutional capacity and justice delivery in India, particularly within civil and commercial jurisdictions.
The research will examine the efficiency, accessibility, infrastructure, digital adoption, inclusivity and governance of courts, legal services authorities and allied justice institutions across 12 states and 24 districts.
Position Details
- Number of Positions: 2
- Engagement: Contractual
- Duration: 1 year (December 2026 – August 2027, as stated in the notification)
- Location: Delhi NCR, with travel to study states as required
- Remuneration: ₹70,000 per month, based on qualifications and experience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Economics or a related social science discipline, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in empirical or socio-legal research.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills, evidenced by published or policy work.
- Proficiency in English.
Desirable Qualifications
- LL.M. or Master’s degree in any of the above disciplines, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- Experience leading qualitative fieldwork, preferably relating to courts, legal aid or access to justice.
- Working knowledge of mixed-methods research, thematic and content analysis.
- Understanding of research ethics, including trauma-informed and data protection practices.
- Knowledge of an Indian language.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualising and executing the study in accordance with the terms of reference.
- Leading qualitative fieldwork, including interviews with senior stakeholders and regional focus group discussions.
- Training, supervising and quality-assuring field teams.
- Ensuring ethical and data-protection-compliant research practices.
- Leading thematic and content analysis.
- Drafting consultation briefs, reports, policy briefs and reform recommendations.
- Coordinating with the project team and stakeholders and submitting regular progress reports.
- Preparing pillar-wise findings and the diagnostic report, including comparative benchmarking and prioritised reform recommendations.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates must submit the following documents by email:
- Updated CV
- Writing Sample
- Statement of Purpose (SoP) of 500 words
Email: ccv@nludelhi.ac.in
Subject Line: Lead Researcher Application – Ease of Justice StudyCandidates must also include a cover letter in the body of the email.
Application Deadline
15 November 2026 (Sunday)
For Queries: ccv@nludelhi.ac.in
