The High Court of Meghalaya invites applications for engagement of Law Clerks-cum-Legal Research Assistants on a contractual basis at Shillong.
About the High Court of Meghalaya
High Court of Meghalaya is a constitutional court established in March 2013 under the provisions of the Constitution of India and the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. The Court exercises jurisdiction over the State of Meghalaya and plays a crucial role in adjudicating constitutional, civil, criminal, administrative, and service law matters within the region.
As a constitutional court, it contributes significantly to the development of regional jurisprudence while ensuring enforcement of fundamental rights and statutory protections. Judicial clerkships at High Courts provide young legal professionals with structured exposure to judicial research, drafting assistance, and courtroom processes at an advanced level of litigation practice.
Engagement as a Law Clerk-cum-Legal Research Assistant offers candidates an opportunity to work closely with judges and judicial officers while strengthening analytical and doctrinal research skills relevant to constitutional and appellate litigation environments.
About the Opportunity
The High Court of Meghalaya has released an official notification inviting applications for contractual engagement to two positions of Law Clerks-cum-Legal Research Assistants under the Scheme for Engaging Law Clerks in the High Court.
Selected candidates will assist the Court in legal research, case law analysis, preparation of judicial briefs, and drafting-related support functions. The role is designed to provide early-career law graduates with exposure to judicial decision-making processes and the internal functioning of a constitutional court.
This engagement is particularly valuable for candidates planning careers in litigation, judicial clerkships, public law research, or higher academic study in constitutional and administrative law.
Nature of Work Responsibilities and Exposure
Selected Law Clerks-cum-Legal Research Assistants will support the Court in conducting detailed legal research on statutory provisions, constitutional questions, and precedents relevant to matters listed before the Bench. These assignments strengthen doctrinal interpretation skills and enhance familiarity with judicial reasoning methodologies.
Candidates will assist in analysing case records, identifying legal issues arising in pending matters, and preparing structured research notes to support judicial deliberations. Exposure to such work helps develop clarity in legal writing and improves understanding of litigation strategy from a judicial perspective.
The role may also involve assisting in preparation of draft orders, summaries of arguments, and compilation of case-law references. Participation in these activities provides practical insight into how courts evaluate competing submissions and arrive at reasoned decisions.
Through continuous interaction with judicial documentation workflows, selected candidates will gain valuable experience relevant to appellate practice and constitutional adjudication environments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
LL.B. degree from a recognised Indian university (enrolment as an advocate is not mandatory)
Basic computer proficiency including familiarity with legal research databases such as SCC Online, Manupatra, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
Applicant must be an Indian national
Age between 23 and 33 years as on January 1, 2026
Candidates with strong legal research ability and interest in judicial work will be preferred.
Duration Mode Location and Stipend
Position: Law Clerk-cum-Legal Research Assistant
Number of posts: 2
Location: Shillong, Meghalaya
Mode: Contractual engagement
Tenure: As per the applicable scheme of engagement of Law Clerks under the High Court of Meghalaya
Stipend: Payable as per applicable norms under the 7th Central Pay Commission guidelines (details available in official notification)
Application Fee: No application fee is required.
Important Dates
Last date for submission of application: April 10, 2026
Applications must reach the office of the Registrar General during office hours on or before the prescribed deadline.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
Recent law graduates interested in judicial clerkships
Candidates preparing for litigation practice before constitutional courts
Applicants planning careers in public law research
Law graduates seeking experience in judgment drafting assistance
Candidates preparing for higher judicial service examinations
Researchers interested in constitutional and appellate jurisprudence
Engagement as a Law Clerk-cum-Legal Research Assistant provides valuable exposure to judicial processes and strengthens foundational skills required for careers in advocacy and legal scholarship.
Application Procedure
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Applications must be submitted offline via Speed Post or Registered Post to:
Registrar General
High Court of Meghalaya
Shillong, Meghalaya
Applicants should ensure that the prescribed application form is duly completed and submitted before the deadline. Only applications received within the stipulated time will be considered for selection.
