Research Law Assistant Vacancy At High Court, Madras

The High Court of Madras has invited applications for the engagement of Research Law Assistants to the Hon’ble Judges of the Madras High Court, both at the Principal Seat at Madras and the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Madurai. The engagement is purely ad hoc in nature and will initially be for a period of one year. This opportunity is particularly significant for young law graduates aspiring to gain first-hand experience in constitutional courts and judicial research.

The position of Research Law Assistant provides exposure to court proceedings, legal research, drafting of notes, and assistance in judicial work, making it a valuable stepping stone for candidates interested in litigation, judicial services, or academic careers.

Organisation Name: High Court of Madras
Post Name: Research Law Assistant
Total Vacancies: 28 (Twenty-Eight)
Nature of Engagement: Ad hoc
Tenure: One Year
Place of Posting: Principal Seat at Madras and Madurai Bench, Madurai

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Candidates must be Graduates in Law under any of the recognised patterns such as 10+2+3+3, 10+2+5, 10+2+4+3, or any other recognised pattern as decided by the Selection Committee. The law degree must be obtained from a University recognised in the Indian Union and should be recognised by the Bar Council of India for admission as an Advocate or Attorney of an Indian Court.

Only those candidates who have obtained their Law Degree not earlier than five years as on the date of notification are eligible to apply. Candidates who are pursuing postgraduate degrees in law or any other degree or programme requiring compulsory attendance elsewhere are not eligible for this assignment.

Mode of Application

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format. The duly filled application may be submitted either:

By post to:
The Registrar General, High Court, Madras – 600 104, or
By email at:
mhclawclerkrec@gmail.com

Last Date to Apply

The last date for submission of applications is 15 December 2025. Applications received after the due date or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

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