JOB POST: Consultant at National Law University Delhi

About the Organisation

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) is inviting applications for the position of Consultant (Placement & Career Development).

About the Opportunity

The selected candidate will manage the Office of Career Services and provide comprehensive training, mentorship, career development and placement services to NLU Delhi students.

The engagement will cover students enrolled in the five-year LL.B. Programme, LL.M. (PG) Programme, PGIP – M.A./LL.M. (Insolvency and Restructuring), the WIPO–NLU Delhi Joint Master’s Programme in Intellectual Property Law and Management, and such other academic programmes as may be introduced or offered by the University during the engagement.

Eligibility

• Postgraduate degree in Law, Social Sciences or MBA (HR) with a minimum of 55% marks.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in training, mentorship, career development and placement services.

• Experience of working with NLUs or law schools, with a proven track record in providing training, mentorship and career or placement services to students, particularly in reputed NLUs or law schools.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with students and provide career counselling, including assistance with resumes and cover letters.

• Willingness to travel and network.

• Familiarity with social media platforms.

• Knowledge of MS Office tools.

• Excellent presentation and networking skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Duration

The appointment will be for an initial period of one year. The contract may be extended based on satisfactory performance and the requirements of the University.

Mode and Location

The position involves work connected with the NLU Delhi campus, including recruiter meetings and sessions that may require travel. Interviews will be held at the NLU Delhi campus.

Vacancy

One vacancy.

Salary and Terms

• Consolidated pay will be as per market standards, with no bar for a deserving candidate.

• Monthly remuneration will be paid as per the applicable norms.

• TDS at 10% will be deducted.

• No additional benefits or perks will be provided.

• The engagement is purely contractual and temporary and will not confer any right to regular appointment, regularisation or absorption in the University.

Roles and Responsibilities

Training and Mentorship Services

• Conduct workshops and personalised sessions for third- to fifth-year students on CV preparation, cover letters, internship and placement applications, and soft skills.

• Conduct mock recruitment processes, including technical and HR interviews and group discussions.

• Assist students with firm-specific questionnaires and recruiter requirements.

• Organise sessions on law firm dynamics, practice area specialisation, client expectations and professional development.

• Provide training on high-pressure work environments, communication, teamwork and stress management.

• Conduct HR-focused sessions on recruitment criteria and professional ethics.

• Provide mentorship for judiciary examination preparation, including examination strategies, case law guidance and study methods.

• Conduct sessions on in-house legal roles, LL.M. admissions, MBA admissions and academic career opportunities.

• Guide first- to third-year students on securing internships, identifying beneficial legal organisations, and preparing CVs and cover letters.

• Conduct a Career Orientation Programme for newly admitted students covering career options, the internship and placement cycle at NLU Delhi, and steps students should take during their programme.

• Conduct mock interviews for internship selection processes for junior-year students.

• Provide guidance on converting internships into Pre-Placement Offers.

• Provide NLU Delhi students with complimentary access to career-focused webinars offered by the Consultant and discounted pricing on practical training courses offered by the Consultant.

• Provide anonymised insights and data on legal industry hiring trends and employer expectations.

Recruitment Outreach and Placement Facilitation

• Conduct outreach campaigns to law firms, boutique chambers, corporate legal teams, financial institutions and public policy organisations for PPOs, assessment internships, Day Zero placements and Day One engagements.

• Cover internship opportunities and full-time placements for students from the first year through graduation.

• Track recruiter engagement, conduct follow-ups and maintain recruiter relationships between recruitment cycles.

• Compile and transmit student CVs, manage application folders and act as the institutional point of contact for recruiter correspondence.

• Reach out to international law firms and cross-border organisations for collaborations, vacation schemes and international placement opportunities.

• Conduct physical and virtual meetings with recruiters, law firm partners, corporate legal teams and other stakeholders, as required.

• Manage the Day Zero recruitment process in collaboration with the RCC and the Department of Career Services.

• Coordinate recruiter logistics, scheduling and student-facing processes.

• Conduct pre-Day Zero briefings, group practice sessions and individual readiness assessments.

• Manage recruiter expectations and student preferences to maximise utilisation of offers and minimise offer wastage.

• Follow up on pending offers, deferrals and outstanding processes after Day Zero.

• Continue outreach for unplaced students after Day Zero until graduation.

• Coordinate rolling internship placements during the June–July and December–January internship cycles.

• Follow up with organisations that expressed interest but did not conclude placements during the primary recruitment cycle.

Institutional Alliances and Events

• Establish and nurture institutional relationships with law firms, business houses, financial institutions and think tanks.

• Organise and facilitate conclaves, guest lectures, panel discussions and collaborative engagements.

• Structure MOUs and long-term collaboration frameworks with key organisations.

• Identify and confirm judges and adjudicators for competitions through professional networks.

• Facilitate institutional partnerships for co-branding or co-hosting flagship events.

• Support promotional and outreach activities for NLU Delhi student competitions.

• Identify and coordinate practising advocates, law firm partners, in-house counsel, policy professionals and other domain experts for campus sessions.

• Coordinate standalone talks, panel discussions and session series, which may be recognised towards short-term courses, certificate programmes or continuing legal education credits at the discretion of NLU Delhi.

• Manage scheduling, communication with resource persons and student communication through the RCC.

Selection Process

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on the application documents submitted through the online form.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process and interview.

• Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee a call for an interview. Additional criteria may be considered during shortlisting.

• Interviews will be held at the NLU Delhi campus.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

• If a candidate does not hear from the University within four weeks after the deadline, the application may be treated as unsuccessful.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates must apply online through the NLU Delhi website by submitting the application form and the required documents.

Candidates currently in employment must submit their applications through the proper channel. Applications must be complete and supported by the prescribed application fee and required self-attested documents or testimonials.

Application Fee

• Application fee: ₹2,500.

• The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

• SC, ST and PwD category candidates are exempted from the application fee.

Important Dates

Important Information

• Eligibility will be determined based on the qualifications and information submitted by the last date for receipt of applications. Additional documents submitted thereafter will not be considered.

• Candidature or appointment may be cancelled if the candidate is found ineligible, has provided false or incorrect information, concealed facts or submitted fake documents.

• Incomplete applications, applications received after the deadline or applications not accompanied by the prescribed fee and required documents will be rejected.

• The University reserves the right to accept or reject applications, withdraw the advertisement, modify the selection process or withhold the post at any stage without assigning a reason.

• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

• The appointment will be subject to verification of antecedents and may be terminated due to misconduct, unsatisfactory performance or subsequent ineligibility.

• The rules and regulations of National Law University Delhi will apply to the selected candidate.

Contact Details

For queries, write to opportunities@nludelhi.ac.in.

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