We are pleased to inform you that the National Law University, Delhi is inviting applications for the position of Academic Fellow for their Joint Masters/LL.M in Intellectual Property Law & Management Programme. The last date to apply is November 04, 2024. For more detail please read their announcement below.
Call for Applications – Academic Fellow (Apply by November 04)
The National Law University Delhi (‘University’) seeks to engage an Academic Fellow for one year on a contractual basis for the Joint Masters/LL.M in Intellectual Property Law & Management Programme.
The National Law University has recently launched the Joint Masters/LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law and Management which is being jointly offered by the National Law University Delhi (NLUD), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM – Indian IP Office). The first edition of this programme seamlessly blends Intellectual Property Law expertise with cutting-edge management principles. This unique programme adopts a dual-track approach wherein the Masters of Arts in Intellectual Property Law and Management (M.A. Degree Programme)/ Master of Law in Intellectual Property Law and Management (LL.M. Degree Programme).
| Sr. No. | Particulars | No. of Position | Educational Qualification | Experience | Demonstrable Interest (Relevance) |
| 1 | Academic Fellow (IP Law) | 1 | LL.B./LL.M. (IPR Spl.) with preferably an undergraduate degree in science/technology and demonstrable interest in IP & Technology Law and International IP law. | Minimum 3 years of IP litigation/IP prosecution/IP Transactional experience if the candidate has LL.B. and who is keen to explore an academic sabbatical. OR Minimum 2 years of IP litigation/patent prosecution/IP Academic experience if the candidate has LL.M. (IPR specialisation) with at least one journal publication and who is keen to explore an academic sabbatical. | Demonstrable interest must be shown through evidence of participation in litigation, research, drafting, including publications in the area of specialization offered. |
Remuneration and Work Conditions
- A consolidated Remuneration of Rs. 60,000/-per month will be paid. No additional benefits/perks will be provided.
- The offer beyond the duration of the contract may be renewed based on the performance of the candidate.
Job Profile
- Will facilitate as a teaching assistant for faculty involved in teaching the WIPO-NLUD-IPO Joint Masters/LL.M. Programme faculty.
- Will assist in the organization and implementation of the WIPO-NLUD-IPO Joint Masters/LL.M. Programme.
- Any other work assigned by the programme director of the WIPO-NLUD-IPO Joint Masters/LL.M. Programme or by the university/centre/chair in the area of intellectual property.
Application Requirements (only through Google Form)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose (Max 750 words.)
- Highest Educational Certificate (with grades mentioned)
- Relevant Experience
- Demonstrable Interest (Relevance)
- Behavioural Questions
Criteria of Selection
- STAGE – 1 (60 Marks)
- Educational Qualification and Academic Performance – 15 Marks
- Relevant experience – 15 Marks
- Demonstrable Interest (Relevance) – 20 Marks
- Behavioural Profile – 10 Marks
- STAGE – 2 (40 Marks)
- Written Test – 15 Marks
- Interview – 25 Marks
The candidates invited for the written test and interview shall be in a 1:5 ratio after screening the candidates for qualifying in STAGE- 1.
Duration of the Contract
The appointment shall be for 12 months and any subsequent renewal is contingent on the further requirements of the project as well as an analysis of the performance of the candidate. The contract may be terminated by providing a 15-day notice from either side.
Application Process
Interested applicants may fill out the below-mentioned Google form and attach the documents as required latest by 04th November 2024 by 5:00 PM
Google Form – Academic Fellow (IP Law)
Note
- National Law University, Delhi is an equal-opportunity workplace.
- The position should not be considered as a permanent appointment with the university in any way.
- National Law University Delhi reserves the right not to fill the position.
- Commencement/Joining will be from 15 days of the issue of the offer letter or as agreed.
- The candidates invited for the interview shall be in 1:5 ratio after screening the candidates for qualifying in above mentioned criteria.