Justice J.S. Verma Fellowship 2025 – Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT)

About Recruitment Details

The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust (SCLWT) invites applications for three Justice J.S. Verma Fellowships to support and promote young advocates interested in building a litigation career at the Supreme Court of India.
The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of ₹30,000 for two years, along with a one-time SCC Online subscription. Selected fellows must commit to practising at the Supreme Court for a minimum of two years.
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Important Dates

  • Application From: 13 Nov 2026
  • Deadlines: 15 Nov 2026
  • Exam Date: Record not Found
  • Result Date: January 2025 (as mentioned in the notification)
  • Salary / Stipend: ₹30,000 per month for 2 years + One-time SCC Online subscription.

Eligibility Criteria

❖ Advocates enrolled with any State Bar Council in India.
❖ Preference for candidates with 2–5 years of litigation experience. Non-litigation work, judicial clerkships and teaching experience are not counted towards litigation practice.
❖ Applicants must commit to at least 2 years of practice at the Supreme Court of India.

Required Documents

❖ Updated CV/Resume.
❖ 1,000-word essay on a case of interest.
❖ 300-word Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Application Procedure

Applicants must email their latest CV, a 1,000-word case essay and a 300-word SOP to scwelfaretrust@gmail.com by 15 Nov 2026.

Selection Procedure

A panel of Trustees will shortlist 15 candidates for the final interview. Interviews will be conducted by the Trust's Chairperson and other Trustees. Three candidates will be selected for the fellowship.
Selection Result: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
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Published on: 13 November 2026, 07:48 AM
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