OutLawed India Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation focused on enabling last-mile justice delivery, has launched the Nyaaya Prayaana Fellowship in collaboration with Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA). This partnership with KSLSA aims to train and deploy ASHA workers as paralegals.
Nyaaya Prayaana Fellows will travel across the length and breadth of Karnataka to lead Paralegal Volunteer (PLV) training and deployment. Fellows will work with District Legal Services Authorities, lawyers, police, NGOs, and others to weave a robust network of justice across the state.
Key responsibilities
Pre-training support
Conduct baseline assessments of selected PLVs
Coordinate with DLSA PLV supervisors and case mentors
Engage with local stakeholders (police stations, courts, hospitals, NGOs, and other stakeholders)
Training PLVs (4-day intensive program)
Practical legal-aid training modules
Delivered in Kannada
Deployment Support
Setting up legal aid desks in government offices
Establishing village-level legal clinics
Coordinating with police stations, courts, hospitals, and NGOs and other stakeholders
Case management and mentorship
Post-Deployment Handover
Prepare comprehensive handover plans for DLSAs
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with district teams
Submit final reports and recommendations
Ensure sustainable continuation of PLV programs
Further details
Number of Open Positions: 10
PQE: 0-5 years
Location: Travelling fellowship with base in Bangalore
Qualification: 3- or 5- year law degree from a recognised university
Requirement: Bilingual fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Kannada
Remuneration: ₹6 lakhs per annum plus travel and accommodation across the districts.
Deadline to apply: October 10
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