The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (“Vidhi”) is an independent think tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good. Vidhi is committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, as well as other public institutions, providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making. Vidhi also conducts and freely disseminates independent research in areas of legal reform which it believes is critical to India’s future.
Vidhi is an equal chance employer and neither practices nor tolerates any kind of discriminatory behaviour.
ABOUT VIDHI BENGAL
Vidhi Bengal is the newest state office of the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, commencing operations in August 2026. It will work directly with the State Government of West Bengal on legislation and policy, and produce independent legal research on the questions that matter most to the state. Joining at the outset,
the Research Fellow will have the rare opportunity to build a new practice from the ground up, working closely with the Lead of Vidhi Bengal.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Vidhi Bengal is hiring one Research Fellow. The role has two sides: engaged work with the State Government, and independent legal and policy research. A strong candidate will move comfortably between the two.
Working with the State Government, the Research Fellow will:
- Draft primary and subordinate legislation on subjects within the State’s competence under the Constitution of India.
- Attend and present at meetings, consultations, and briefings with government officials and other stakeholders.
In independent research, the Research Fellow will:
- Produce high-quality reports, research notes, briefs, and position papers.
- Write op-eds, articles, and blogs, and produce podcasts and videos, to disseminate the work to a wider au
📌 Research Fellow (West Bengal)
🏢 Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
📍 West Bengal
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