Office of Advocate General for Karnataka invites applications for Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants in Bengaluru

The office of the Advocate General (AG) for Karnataka has invited applications for engagement as Law Clerks-cum-Research Assistants for the year 2026-27.

The engagement will be on contract basis, for a period of one year from the date of appointment, on the establishment of Office of the Advocate General for Karnataka, Bengaluru.

No. of Vacancy: 20

Expected Date of joining: 17^th August, 2026

Job Description

The selected Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant will get a unique opportunity to work at the Office of the Advocate General on a wide variety of cases, with a particular focus on research for matters impacting public policy. They will be mentored by senior litigators and experience lawyering from a public institutional perspective.

They will directly assist the Learned Advocate General / Additional Advocates General/State  Public  Prosecutors / Government  Advocates / High  Court Government Pleaders or Public Prosecutors, as required. The role will also include regular interactions with government officials and other public servants. Government or other private individuals/entities whose interests are against the Government of Karnataka/ Government of India and its undertakings.

Eligibility Criteria

The following categories of applicants shall be eligible to apply for selection as Law Clerks:

1. Fresh Law Graduates of year 2025 or due in the year 2026, who have passed the final LLB Examination from universities / college recognized by the bar Council of India with minimum of 55% or CGPA minimum of 5.5%.

2. Candidates must have basic knowledge in the use of Computers/Laptop and software’s relating to case laws.

3. The candidates must not be less than 21 years of age or more than 30 years of age, on the last date for receipt of application.

4. Show a demonstrable interest in litigation and public policy.

5. The committee may consider giving preference to candidates fluent in reading and writing Kannada.

6. Students having studied in Kannada medium until SSLC are encouraged to apply

Nature of work to be assigned to Law Clerks

Law Clerks shall carry out such work as assigned by the Learned Advocate General/ Addl. Advocate General / Law Officer whom he/she is attached and assist Law officer in his/her legal work by carrying out research in such matters and on such legal issues as may be required by the Learned Advocate General/ Addl. Advocate General/ Law officer, also to attend the Court, make notes, draft memoranda etc.

Date of Interview

Date of Personal Interview will be published on web site/ Notice Board of the Office of Advocate General and also intimated only on the e-mail address of the eligible candidates given in his/her application

Procedure for Submitting Applications

A. The Applicants are requested to fill the google from via link Click Here.

B. The applicants are allowed to submit one application only, hence please verify the details before submitting the application.

(Note: No Physical application will be entertained.) 

C. The documents are required to be uploaded on google form are as follows:

• A resume. (Should contain Age details, Photo)

• A recent sample of academic writing of not more than 2000 words. (Optional)

• Matriculation Certificate [10^th Passing Certificate (SSLC)]

• A consolidated duly attested Marksheet of all semesters (if not available, please provide transcripts of all semesters till date).

• Provisional/Final Degree, Certificate if available (if a copy is not currently available, it must be submitted prior to joining).

• Recommendation letter form Principals of the Law Colleges from where they pursued the L.L.B. or President of Bar Association where they are practicing.

Last date for submission of application

Applicants should submit the application along with his/her self-attested documents with recommendation of the principal of institutions from where they pursued the L.L.B. or Presidents of Bar Associations where they are practicing, on or before 30.06.2026 at 11.59 PM IST. The Applications received thereafter will not be considered.

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