The deadline for applications is January 15, 2027.

The Global Fellows Program brings academics, practitioners, government officials and postdoctoral scholars from around the world to NYU for up to one academic year to conduct and present their research for future publication.

The principal objective of the Global Fellows Program at NYU School of Law is the production of scholarship through the advancement of research. We have a notable history of hosting distinguished scholars, judges, lawyers and government officials who wish to spend time advancing their scholarship and engaging in the intellectual life of the Law School. Fellows are welcome to participate in academic activities such as fora, lectures, colloquia, seminars and conferences. They are also invited to various social events, including some organized specifically for global fellows and others aimed at the broader community.

Global Fellows Program Categories

• Global and Senior Global Research Fellows are tenured or tenure-track academics with a demonstrable background of strong legal scholarship. More senior academics (for example, faculty members tenured for ten years or more) may be designated as Senior Global Research Fellows at the discretion of the selection committee.
• Global and Senior Global Fellows from Practice & Government are government officials, judges, officials from international organizations, and lawyers in private practice who wish to take a semester or academic year away from their posts to engage in serious scholarship. More experienced officials and practitioners may be designated as Senior Global Fellows from Practice & Government at the discretion of the selection committee.
• Postdoctoral Global Fellows are postdoctoral scholars who have attained their doctoral degrees within the past four years and who have not yet secured a tenure-track academic appointment at an institution. Postdoctoral Global Fellows meeting these eligibility requirements may be considered for a merit-based postdoctoral stipend. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the stipend for this position is US$70,000 for the academic year (or US$35,000 per academic semester), subject to any applicable tax(es). The rate is based on an expected duration of nine months for the academic year (or four to five months for the academic semester).
• Emile Noël Fellows are postdoctoral or tenured academics with a demonstrable background of legal scholarship on the themes prioritized by the Jean Monnet Center for International and Regional Economic Law & Justice. Please note that these fellowships are sponsored by the Jean Monnet Center and as such are subject to their own administrative and financial provisions and require a separate application form from the other Global Fellows Program categories listed above. For more information, please refer to the Emile Noël Fellowship Overview page.
• Hauser/Remarque Global Fellows are scholars working on law and law-adjacent subjects in subfields including international law, European law, international legal history and sociology of law in Europe. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the stipend for this position is US$70,000 for the academic year, subject to any applicable tax(es). The rate is based on an expected duration of nine months for the academic year, from September 1 – May 31 period. Please note that these fellowships are jointly sponsored by the Hauser Global Law School Program and the Remarque Institute at NYU and as such are subject to their own administrative and financial provisions and require a separate application process from the other Global Fellows Program categories listed above.

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Applications are open for the prestigious Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Programme 2027 at Yale University, United States.
The four-month residential fellowship brings together exceptional leaders from across the world to exchange ideas, strengthen leadership capabilities and develop solutions to major global challenges.

What the fellowship provides:
Return international airfare.
Furnished accommodation in New Haven.
Living stipend to cover living expenses.
Medical insurance.
Access to Yale’s academic resources, leadership development, mentoring and international networks.

Who should apply?
Experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, public-sector leaders, civil society practitioners, development professionals, academics and other emerging global leaders with a demonstrated record of impact.

Eligibility:
Citizens of countries outside the United States.
Approximately 5–25 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated leadership and significant achievements.
Excellent English proficiency.

No minimum or maximum age limit.

Location: Yale University, Connecticut, USA.

Application deadline: 2 December 2026, 14:00 Eastern Time.

Note: This is a full-time residential leadership fellowship, not a degree programme. A US$20 application fee applies.

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Strong academic credentials with a passion for innovation and leadership

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The Humboldt Residency Programme brings together a transdisciplinary, international group of twelve participants consisting of Humboldtians and early career researchers as well as writers, artists, civil society actors, and social entrepreneurs.

During the six-week residency in Brandenburg and Berlin, with excursions to institutions in Northern Germany and along the North and Baltic Sea coasts, participants will meet daily in shared working spaces, enjoying the unique opportunity to dedicate extensive time and freedom to gaining an in depth understanding of each other’s work across a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds. They will build transdisciplinary bridges, explore synergies, pose bold questions, think visionary, and connect with relevant stakeholders in Germany and internationally.

Dates of the Programme

The programme runs from June to October 2027 and includes:

• June 29: Virtual kick-off meeting
• August 2 – 13, 2027: Two-week residency at the Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf
• August 13 – September 10, 2027: Four-week Residency in Berlin, with excursions to institutions in Northern Germany and along the North and Baltic Sea coasts (prospectively two trips of two – three days)
• September – October 2027: Remote finalisation of output formats
• October 26, 2027: Virtual wrap-up event

Full in-person participation throughout the entire residency, from August 2 to September 10, 2027, is a mandatory requirement for being a part of the programme.

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In a significant development for legal education in India, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn the upper-age restrictions prescribed for admission to three-year and five-year LL.B. programmes. The decision was brought to the notice of the Supreme Court on November 6, 2026, following which the Court disposed of the pending challenge as infructuous.

The decision opens the doors of legal education to aspiring students across different age groups, removing an age-based barrier that had remained the subject of prolonged judicial proceedings.

Supreme Court Takes Note of BCI’s Decision

A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana was hearing the petition filed by Rishabh Duggal challenging the Bar Council of India’s 2016 circular concerning upper-age restrictions for admission to law courses.

During the proceedings, Advocate Radhika Gautam, appearing for the BCI, informed the Court that the BCI General Council had passed a resolution on November 5, 2026, withdrawing the age restrictions for both three-year and five-year LL.B. programmes.

Taking note of the resolution, the Supreme Court disposed of the petition as having become infructuous.

Background: Challenge to Clause 28 of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008

The controversy originated from Clause 28 of Schedule III of the Bar Council of India’s Rules of Legal Education, 2008, which prescribed upper-age limits for admission to law degree programmes.

The BCI had initially prescribed an upper age limit of 20 years for general-category candidates and 22 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST and backward communities for admission to the five-year integrated LL.B. programme.

Although the BCI had withdrawn the restriction in 2013, it subsequently reinstated the provision through a circular dated September 17, 2016.

The circular was challenged by Rishabh Duggal, who questioned the authority of the BCI to impose an upper-age restriction on candidates seeking admission to law courses.

In March 2017, the Supreme Court granted an interim stay on the operation of the age restrictions, allowing the matter to remain under judicial consideration.

What Led to the Withdrawal of the Age Restrictions?

The issue resurfaced during the Supreme Court proceedings on September 25, 2026, when the Bench asked the BCI to clarify whether it was willing to withdraw the upper-age restriction prescribed for five-year integrated LL.B. programmes.

The BCI was granted time to obtain instructions on the issue.

Subsequently, the General Council of the BCI considered the matter and resolved to withdraw the restrictions through its resolution dated November 5, 2026.

As reported during the proceedings, the BCI reconsidered whether an absolute age restriction was necessary to maintain the standards of legal education.

The General Council took the view that existing academic and regulatory requirements, including educational qualifications, attendance, teaching hours, examinations and professional training, were sufficient safeguards for maintaining the quality of legal education.

Consequently, it concluded that otherwise eligible candidates should not be excluded from pursuing legal education merely on account of their age.

Constitutional and Legal Issues Involved

The challenge to the age restrictions raised important questions concerning the scope of the BCI’s regulatory powers and the constitutional rights of aspiring law students.

The petitioner questioned whether the BCI’s authority to regulate legal education under the Advocates Act, 1961, could extend to prescribing an absolute upper-age limit for admission to law programmes.

The challenge also raised concerns regarding the following constitutional provisions:

Article 14 – Right to Equality: The petitioner questioned whether excluding candidates solely on the basis of age amounted to arbitrary and unreasonable classification.

Article 19(1)(g) – Right to Practise Any Profession: The challenge raised the issue of whether age-based restrictions on access to legal education could unjustifiably affect an individual’s ability to pursue a profession.

Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty: The petitioner also relied upon Article 21 in questioning the restrictions affecting access to educational and professional opportunities.

The petitioner further relied upon the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Council of Legal Aid & Advice v. Bar Council of India, (1995) 1 SCC 732, in which the Supreme Court struck down the BCI rule prescribing an upper age limit of 45 years for enrolment as an advocate.

It was argued that an unreasonable restriction at the stage of admission to legal education would be inconsistent with the principles underlying that decision.

Conflicting High Court Decisions

Another important aspect of the controversy was the existence of conflicting judicial decisions concerning the validity of the age restrictions.

The petitioner pointed out that the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Bombay High Court had declared the relevant restriction ultra vires the provisions of the Advocates Act, whereas the Madras High Court had upheld the age restriction.

The conflicting positions highlighted the need for clarity and consistency in the regulatory framework governing admission to legal education.

Final Decision of the Supreme Court

On November 6, 2026, the BCI informed the Supreme Court that its General Council had withdrawn the impugned circular through its resolution dated November 5, 2026.

In view of this subsequent development, the Supreme Court disposed of the petition as having become infructuous.

Importantly, the Court did not adjudicate the constitutional validity of the earlier age restrictions or decide the broader question concerning the BCI’s authority to prescribe such limits. The matter was closed because the impugned restrictions had been withdrawn by the BCI itself.

Significance of the Decision for Aspiring Law Students

The withdrawal of the upper-age restrictions is an important step towards making legal education more accessible and inclusive.

The decision is particularly relevant for:

1. Working professionals who wish to pursue a law degree alongside or after their existing careers.
2. Graduates from other disciplines who wish to enter the legal profession through a three-year LL.B. programme.
3. Students who discontinued their education and now wish to resume their academic journey.
4. Individuals seeking a second career who wish to enter the legal field at a later stage of life.
5. Candidates who previously could not apply because they exceeded the prescribed upper-age limits.

The development reinforces the idea that the opportunity to pursue legal education should not be restricted merely because an individual chooses to enter the field at a later stage of life.

It is important to note that the withdrawal concerns the upper-age restrictions prescribed by the BCI. Candidates must continue to satisfy the applicable educational qualifications, admission requirements and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the relevant universities and admission authorities.

Case Details

• Case Title: Rishabh Duggal & Anr. v. Bar Council of India & Anr.
• Court: Supreme Court of India
• Bench: Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana
• Date of Decision: November 6, 2026
• Relevant Provision: Clause 28, Schedule III, Rules of Legal Education, 2008
• Relevant Legislation: Advocates Act, 1961
• BCI Resolution: November 5, 2026

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The Office of Ms. Shubhra Parashar, Senior Panel Counsel for the Union of India before the Delhi High Court, is inviting applications from law students for an internship opportunity.

About Ms. Shubhra Parashar

Ms. Shubhra Parashar is an advocate with over 26 years of professional experience in the legal field. The internship will provide practical exposure to litigation, legal research, and drafting in matters before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and the Delhi High Court.

About the Internship

The internship is intended for dedicated and motivated students. Interns will gain experience in court-related work, drafting, and the preparation of pleadings and other legal documents. Candidates should be willing to learn, demonstrate professional discipline, and commit.

Eligibility

• Students pursuing a three-year LL.B. or five-year integrated law course.
• Candidates must be available for a minimum of two months.
• Good legal research, drafting, and communication skills will be an advantage.
• Immediate Joining required.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Senior Panel Counsel with matters before the Tribunal and Delhi High Court.
• Drafting and preparing replies, counter-affidavits, applications, and other legal documents;
• Conducting legal research and identifying relevant provisions and judicial precedents;
• Preparing case briefs, notes, and supporting documents;
• Organising case files; and assisting with other litigation-related work as assigned.

Duration

• Minimum – 2 months.
• Maximum – Extendable

Mode

Offline

Vacancies

Two

How to Apply?

Send your CV or resume to baisoyavasu89@gmail.com stating current year study, availability, joining date with subject – Application for Internship – Office of Ms. Shubhra Parashar.

Location

Patiala House Court, New Delhi, India.

Contact Information

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Triomec Legal is inviting applications for an Intern to join its office. The internship is intended for students with prior exposure to civil and commercial litigation. The intern will assist with research, drafting, court-related work and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting pleadings, applications, notices and legal correspondence.
• Conducting legal research on civil and commercial matters.
• Attending court visits and undertaking department work.
• Assisting with case management.
• Supporting senior associates in ongoing matters.

Duration

• Minimum – 6 Months
• Maximum – Extendable

Mode

Offline

Eligibility

• Students in the final year of a five-year or three-year LL.B. course.
• Prior internship experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Familiarity with court procedures and filings.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools.

Stipend

As per industry standards.

How to Apply?

Send your CV & writing sample to accounts@triomeclegal.com with subject – Application for Legal Intern – Litigation and Non-Litigation.

Location

Borivali West, Mumbai

Contact Information

• accounts@triomeclegal.com
• 9322240675
• 8425877064

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