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SC lawyers trust invites applications for two J.S. Verma fellowships
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust has invited applications for two Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships, offering a monthly stipend of Rs. 30,000 over two years of practice at the Supreme Court. Applicants must be lawyers enrolled with any State Bar Council, with preference for those having two to five years of litigation practice in any Indian court.
Selected fellows will also receive one-time subscriptions to SCCOnline and Jurisphere. Interested candidates must email their CV, a 1,000-word essay on a case of interest, and a 300-word statement of purpose to [email protected] by 15 November 2026.
A trustee panel will shortlist 15 candidates for final interviews, expected in December 2026 or January 2027. The trust, established in 2008, is chaired by Justice Aftab Alam, with Justice Mukul Mudgal among former chairpersons.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The fellowship offers a structured entry point for young litigators into Supreme Court practice, with a stipend and legal database access over two years. The trust’s stipend amount and the two-year commitment underline its intent to retain advocates in the apex court, rather than merely provide a short-term grant. The application window is tight, with a final deadline of 15 November 2026, and the trust has said incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. The shortlisting of 15 candidates for interviews in December 2026 or January 2027 narrows the field before the final two are chosen. Applicants should note that non-litigation work does not count toward the practice requirement, though additional experience may be considered with a stated commitment to Supreme Court practice.
Source: scconline.com
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