RECRUITMENT NOTICE: CHAIRPERSON, ACSRL

Applications are hereby invited for the post of Chairperson, Alexis Centre for Study and Research in Law.

Last Date of Application: 10th May, 2015.

Send in your CV and Statement of Purpose on info@alexis.org.in

Kindly ensure that the subject of the mail is: “Application for the post of Chairperson, ACSRL”.

About the Centre

Alexis Centre for Study and Research in Law (ACSRL) is an autonomous Centre for Excellence established under the aegis of Alexis Foundation. The centre was officially inaugurated on 29th September 2012 at Dharwad, Karnataka. More details: www.acsrl.in

We are the proud organisers of 1st World Law Dialogue, a global platform for young people from around the world to come together and debate on issues of prime concern facing the world. More details are available here: www.lawdialogue.in

You can also checkout this video for the Delegate Reflections: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuS1jKfueFo

Soon, the 1st edition of World Law Review will be released by us at Samvaad 2015 in New Delhi.

Note: Location and areas of operation of the centre depend solely on Chairperson’s discretion and location.

Objectives

It is said that Law is the auditor of social actions. And, this audit function is possible only when we are aware of the Law & furthermore make use of such Law in making our world a better place to live in. Below are the objectives that we seek to achieve through ACSRL:

• To assist Students and Researchers by being a Resource Repository in the field of Law.
• To bring out original Publications in the field of Law and Justice.
• To conduct awareness programmes on various social, environmental and economic issues, various policies of Central & State Governments and International bodies, et al.
• To serve as a platform to formulate and brain storm new ideas, policies etc through Lectures, Seminars, Conferences and the like.
• To associate with eminent lawyers, law firms, NGO’s, or any other organizatiosn, for the purpose of promoting law & legal literacy among the people of any age group.
• Provide consultation to United Nations, Government of India, International Organisations and other Civil Society organisations on various drafts and policies.
• To conduct grassroots-level campaigns and surveys for the benefit of the people, by the people.

Eligibility

• Age: Between 18 – 25 years.
• Enrolled in 5 year integrated law programme or 3 year LL.B. programme.
• Recent graduates from Class of 2013 onwards are also eligible to apply.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Facebook, Skype, YouTube and Twitter.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
• Experience working with volunteers, non-profits, and community-based organizations.
• Inclined towards mentorship and teaching in order to improve the knowledge and professional abilities of others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to flexibly share leadership and build consensus.
• Ability to take initiative and take difficult decisions when necessary.

Recruitment Policy

• We are an Equal Opportunity Organization.
• We firmly believe in Diversity.
• Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisting of candidates is done on basis of CV/Resume.
• Every selection is done purely on merit basis.

Terms and Conditions

• This position is tenured, part-time, voluntary and unpaid.
• We are looking for atleast 12 months commitment from you.
• You will be required to devote atleast 12 hours per week.
• You will be put on probation for 3 months from date of selection.
• A Performance review will be conducted after completion of 3 months.

What We Look For?

We recruit exceptional people with outstanding capabilities and great potential.

Some of the qualities we look for in our people:

• Accountability
• Creativity
• Curiosity
• Discipline
• Empathy
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Technological Awareness

Why You Should Join Us?

• Leadership Training
• Networking Opportunities
• Personality Development
• Professional Growth
• Recognition
• Respect
• Satisfaction
• Social Impact
• Work Experience

Benefits

• Exposure of working in a youth-led organization.
• A platform to nurture your ideas and create positive impact.
• Professional Growth through Networking and Skill Development.
• Recommendation or Work Experience Certificate is provided on successful completion of your tenure or on demand, when required.

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Call for Papers: NUJS Journal of Telecommunication and Broadcasting Law; Submit by May 15th

The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences, India, has released the call for papers for Volume IV of its Journal of Telecommunication and Broadcasting Law (JTBL)

Call for Papers

The Journal of Telecommunication and Broadcasting Law (JTBL) accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Interested contributors are requested to send their submissions under the categories mentioned in the call.

For general queries relating to your submissions, kindly write to us atjtbl@nujs.edu

The last day to submit for consideration for Vol. IV is 30 April, 2015   15th May, 2015

Submission Guidelines

1. Co-authoring: is permitted.

2. Cover Letter: The cover letter shall contain the name of the author, institutional affiliation, title and category of the submission.

Submissions should be sent as attachments with the title of the write-up as the file name in .doc or .docx format only.

3. Contact Address: The Journal accepts only electronic form of submissions which must be mailed to jtbl@nujs.edu

4. Identification Details: The body of the write-up must not contain any identification of the author(s) or their institutional affiliation.

The official call for papers is HERE.

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Call for Papers: The Libertatem Magazine Issue 4 [Submit by 25th April, 2015]

CALL FOR PAPERS

THE LIBERTATEM MAGAZINE - ISSUE 4

The word written above shouldn't be taken as another addition to the already existing market of journals and periodicals in the legal arena. It should be taken as a fire brigade which reaches where there is fire. The fire which is present in the law students and members of the legal arena. Libertatem is a Latin word meaning a sense of freedom of expression. It channelizes this expression of the person who has something to express irrespective of the fact that what the CV of that person says, which is given a very high value and everybody is in a rat race to build it. It provides a platform to people who have something to express for the welfare of the community at large. A joint effort of students, this is a medium for the maximum utilization by all of you.

Through this platform students will be getting to know about the talk of the town of the legal arena, Supreme Court and High Court Orders & Judgment, Events taking place and other related things which a student should do and are there for welfare. People will also get to know about the ideas of the eminent personalities as there interviews which in turn are a message will be there in the magazine itself. A picture gallery is also waiting for you all which will be having a greater impact.

So, to broaden the scope of your knowledge and to get out of stereotype journals this is an arena for you all to express and get impress.

THE LIBERTATEM MAGAZINE is delighted to announce a call for articles for its 4^th Issue, which will focus on contemporary legal issues.

GUIDELINES

·    Authors should not mention their name or any kind of identification mark in the manuscript. Any manuscript found to have any details of authors shall be rejected upfrontly.

·     Article should not exceed 1200 words [should be strictly adhered to].

·         All submissions have to be made in MS Word format with Font size 12 and 1.5 line space.

·         No co-authorship is allowed.

·         The piece should not be overly technical, but practical and engaging.

·         Article should be specifically related to contemporary legal issues.

·  Papers must be written solely by the candidate, in English, and may not have been submitted for publication elsewhere.

·     All the claims of the authors, in the body of the manuscript, are expected to be backed by reasons along with proper citations [any uniform citation will do] and shall not be merely an assertion.

·         Article should not be bifurcated by the headings, rather, flow of arguments should be maintained through the manuscript.

·         Submission should also mandatorily include the author’s view, in the conclusion, taking into considerations the aspects/contentions discussed throughout the manuscript.

·         Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and shall lead to immediate rejection.

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

·         The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM Indian Standard Time on 25th of April, 2015.

·         Authors should submit papers directly through the website under ‘Submission link’, where further details regarding the submission procedure is available.

·         Submission Link - http://www.mylibertatem.com/submissions/

·         For any queries, contact query@thelawbrigade.com

THE REVIEW PROCESS & OTHER INFORMATION:-

·         It is the author’s responsibility to ensure that all references and citations are correct, and the submissions do not contain any material that infringes copyright or is defamatory, obscene or otherwise unlawful or litigious.

·         The copyright of the manuscript will vest with The Law Brigade Group. Due accreditation will be given to the authors.

·         For the purpose of anonymity, the author/s shall not disclose their identities anywhere in the body of the manuscript.

·         The submissions will undergo a double blind peer-review process.

·         The Editorial Board reserves the right for modification of the manuscript to maintain the standard and quality of the submission. The board will notify its decision and other relevant information through email.

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Adhrit Consociate – Online Internship Cum Recruitment Programme

Adhrit Consociate, the official blog of Adhrit Foundation (www.adhrit.in) is hereby inviting applications for its Online Internship cum Recruitment Programme from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students interested in writing about various issues.

Focused Areas:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Youth Empowerment

Eligibility:

• Open to all students above 18 years.

Note: People who are currently undertaking an internship at any of the group organizations (Alexis Foundation, Model Governance Foundation and Alexis Society) of Alexis Group are not eligible for this internship.

Place: Online.

Stipend: This is a voluntary and unpaid opportunity.

Certificates: The candidates who will perform all the assigned tasks within the prescribed time limit will be given duly recognized certificates.

Progression System: We have a six-tier progression system:

• Intern – 0-2 months
• Editorial Intern – 2-4 months
• Assistant Editor – 4-6 months
• Associate Editor – 6-9 months
• Editor – 9-12 months
• Senior/Executive Editor – 12 months & beyond

Your progression to the next level will depend on exceptional performance at the previous/initial level.

Reference/Recommendation Letter for Higher Studies/Job:  All persons associated with us for a period of six months or more will be eligible to receive a recommendation letter from our side (need basis).

About the Internship:

The selected intern(s) will work on following during the internship:

• Writing articles for the blog.
• Content creation, engagement and promotion via social media channels.
• Developing skills to write high-quality research papers for academic journals.

The Deadlines for submission of application:

• 1st Phase: 14th April, 2015.
• 2nd Phase: 30th April, 2015
• 3rd Phase: 14th May, 2015

Procedure for Application:

• The prospective applicants are required to send in their CVs along with a Statement of Purpose for joining the organisation.
• Applications should be mailed to: adhrit.internship@gmail.com

Recruitment Policy:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Organization.
• We firmly believe in Diversity.
• Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisting of candidates is done on the basis of CV as well as SOP.
• Every selection is done purely on merit basis.

The programme may be found at: http://adhrit.in/adhrit-consociate-online-internship-cum-recruitment-programme/

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