About Nyaaya

Nyaaya is an open-access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, reliable, and accessible legal information in multiple formats, helping solve day-to-day legal problems so that citizens are aware of their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.

Role Description

Nyaaya is seeking an experienced legal skilled to anchor the Samvidhaan Fellowship in Karnataka. This is a leadership role for someone who combines litigation expertise with programme management and is passionate about strengthening access to justice.

As the State Fellowship Manager, you will drive the strategic and operational success of the Fellowship across Karnataka. You will lead a cohort of Fellows, oversee a diverse portfolio of litigation and legal aid initiatives, build partnerships with lawyers and civil society organisations, and ensure that legal interventions translate into meaningful outcomes for underserved communities.

Working closely with the Access to Justice Lead, mentors, and external stakeholders, you will shape how the Fellowship delivers impact while strengthening systems,



processes, and partnerships that advance the programme’s long-term vision.

This is an opportunity to play a leadership role in one of India’s most impactful access-to-justice initiatives. You will help shape legal interventions that improve people’s everyday interactions with the justice system while mentoring the next generation of public-interest legal professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

Programme Leadership
- Lead the implementation and growth of the Samvidhaan Fellowship across Karnataka, ensuring high-quality programme delivery and measurable impact.
- Translate programme priorities into clear workplans, milestones, and performance goals for Fellows.
- Foster a high-performing learning environment through regular coaching, feedback, and peer learning.
- Coordinate with mentors, advisors, and subject matter experts to strengthen Fellows’ professional development.

📌 State Fellowship Manager – Karnataka, Nyaaya (India)
🏢 Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
📍 India