Monday, January 23, 2012

Recruitment | Tamilnadu Civil Judge (J.D.) Exam 2012

Applications are invited by the Government of Tamil Nadu for appointment of 185 posts of Civil Judge in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service to be made by direct recruitment.

Name of Post: Civil Judge in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service
No. of Posts: 185 (General-56, Scheduled Castes-29, Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars on preferential basis)-6, Scheduled Tribes-2, Backward Classes (other than Backward Class Muslims)-49, Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities-37, Backward Class Muslims-6)
Pay-Scale: Rs.27700 - 770 - 33090 - 920 - 40450 - 1080 - 44770 per mensem.

Age Limit (As on 01.07.2012):
(i) For Practising Advocates / Pleaders and Assistant Public Prosecutors -
  • Minimum Age Limit: 25 Years
  • Maximum Age Limit: 35 years (For General Category); 40 years (For Reserved Categories)
(ii) For Fresh Law Graduates ( For all Categories) -
  • Minimum Age Limit: 22 Years
  • Maximum Age Limit: 27 Years
Minimum Qualifications:

(i) For Practising Advocates / Pleaders and Assistant Public Prosecutors:

  • Must possess a degree in Law of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or an Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission or any other equivalent qualification and got enrolled in the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu, and in the case of candidates enrolled in the Bar Councils of other States, they should submit a proof of transfer of their enrolment to the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu; and
  • (a) Must be practising as an Advocate or Pleader in the High Court or Courts Subordinate thereto and must have so practised for not less than 3 years on the date of this Notification. or
  • (b) Must be an Assistant Public Prosecutor having not less than 3 years of experience as an Advocate and / or Assistant Public Prosecutor.
(ii) For Fresh Law Graduates:
  • Must be a fresh Law Graduate possessing a Degree in Law from a recognized University as mentioned in Clause-I (i) above;
  • Must be eligible to be enrolled or enrolled as an advocate;
  • Must have secured an overall percentage of (a) 50% Marks in case of open categories; (b) 45% Marks in case of all reserved categories.
  • Must have obtained the Degree of Law within a period of three years prior to the Date of this Notification.
How to Apply: Candidates should apply only in the prescribed format in A-4 size sheet, which is also available on the website "http://www.tn.gov.in/departments/home.html" and any deviation therefrom will result in summary rejection of the application.

Last Date for Submission of Application Form: 20.02.2012
Date of Written Exam: 24.03.2012 & 25.03.2012

For Full Details of the Notification, Application Form, Syllabus and Scheme of Examination etc, click the link below-
http://www.tn.gov.in/announcements/Civil_Judge_Notification.pdf

Thursday, January 19, 2012

CLAT Calender 2012 | Important Dates for CLAT 2012

  1. Publication of Advertisement: i. 2nd January, 2012 (Monday) ii. At regular intervals
  2. Issue of Application Forms: (SBI specified branches and All CLAT -2012 Member National Law Universities) 2nd January, 2012 (Monday)
  3. Last date for submission of filled-in forms: 31st March 2012 (Saturday)
  4. Issue of Hall Tickets: Up to 14th April 2012 (Saturday)
  5. Date of CLAT-2012 Examination: 13th May 2012 (Sunday) from 03:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  6. Publication of result: 28th May 2012 (Monday)
  7. Fee-deposit by the students of Ist List in the respective institute 9th June 2012 (Saturday) by 4:00 p.m.
  8. Issue of II list and Re-shuffling 10th June 2012 (Sunday)
  9. Fee-deposit by the students of IInd List in the respective institute 16th June 2012 (Saturday) by 4:00 p.m.
  10. Issue of IIIrd list and Re-shuffling 17th June 2012 (Sunday)
  11. Fee-deposit by the students of IIIrd List in the respective institute 23rd June 2012 (Saturday) by 4:00 p.m.
  12. Issue of IVth list and Re-shuffling 24th June 2012 (Sunday)
  13. Fee-deposit by the students of IVth List in the respective institute 27th June 2012 (Wednesday)
  14. Closing of admissions: 30th June 2012 (Saturday)
  15. Commencement of Classes: 2nd July 2012 (Monday)
Note: The above dates are tentative and the Convenor, CLAT reserves the right to change the dates as per contingencies and requirements.

Notification | AILET 2012-2013 | NLU, Delhi

The NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI established in 2008 by Act No. 1 of 2008 is premier Law University established in the capital city of India. The University invites applications for B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. Programmes for the academic year 2012-13 commencing from August, 2012.

FIVE-YEAR B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

Eligibility: Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 System) or equivalent Examination with 50% of marks. The candidates appearing in the 12th standard examination in March/April, 2012 can also apply.

Age: Below 21 years as on 1 July, 2012 (23 years in case of SC/ST candidates).
Total Seats: 80 [70 seats on merit through All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) and 10 seats for direct admission to Foreign Nationals on merit]. Foreign Nationals to be eligible should have 65% marks in the qualifying examination.
Reservation: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 3% for Persons with Disabilities.

LL.M.

Eligibility: LL.B. or an equivalent Degree with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/ Persons with Disability). The candidates appearing in final LL.B. examination in April/May, 2012 can also apply.

Total Seats: 20 + 5 seats for Foreign Nationals. Foreign Nationals are exempted from Entrance Test.
Reservation: 15% for SC Candidates, 7.5% for ST Candidates, 3% for Persons with Disabilities.

Ph.D.

Eligibility: LL.M. Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent (50% in case of SC/ST/ Persons with Disability). For detailed eligibility conditions visit University website.


Test Centres: Admission to B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. Programmes will be through AILET to be conducted at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Patna.

How to Apply: Applications complete in all respects must be sent in person or by post, to the REGISTRAR, NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI, Sector - 14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078

Last Date For Receipt of Applications:
APRIL 9, 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: May 6, 2012 (Sunday)

For full details and Application Forms, click the link below-
http://nludelhi.ac.in/Entrance-Examination.htm

Notification | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2012

Eligibility for Under-Graduate Programmes: To be eligible to appear in CLAT-2012, a candidate should have obtained a Senior Secondary School/Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Board with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and PWD).** Candidates who have appeared in the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to appear in the test.o Age of candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)** as on 1st July, 2012.
o The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination at the time of his/her admission and be able to submit its proof.
** Subject to State reservation at the University concerned.

Eligibility for Post-Graduate Programmes: To be eligible for appearing in CLAT-2012, a candidate should have obtained a LL.B/B.L. Degree or an equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 55% marks in aggregate (50% in case of SC/ST /OBC and persons with Disability)*. Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying degree examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to appear in the test**. *Subject to state reservation at the University concerned
**The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination at the time of his/her admission and be able to submit its proof.

Test Centres for CLAT 2012:
  • Bangalore
  • Bhopal
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cuttack
  • Gandhinagar
  • Guwahati
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jammu
  • Jodhpur
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Patiala
  • Patna
  • Raipur
  • Ranchi
CLAT previous years question papers: The past four years CLAT question papers will be available at all the 14 National law Universities on payment of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One Hundred Only). The question papers can also be obtained by post from National Law University, Jodhpur. Candidates must enclosed a demand draft of Rs. 150/- (Rs. One Hundred Fifty Only) in favour of “National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT A/C” payable at Jodhpur (Rajasthan).

How to Apply:

Printed Application Forms along with the CLAT-2012 Information Brochure will be available at the designated branches (refer-www.clat.ac.in)* of the State Bank of India, or in any of Law Schools mentioned above against payment of Rs.3000/- only (Rs.2500/- in case of SC/ST/PWD on submission of proof) inclusive of test fee and bank charges.
Request for Application Form may be sent to the Convener, CLAT-2012, National Law University, Jodhpur, NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur -342 304 (Raj.) with a demand-draft of Rs.3000/- only (Rs.2500/- in case of SC/ST/PWD) drawn in favour of the National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT A/C and payable at Jodhpur (Rajasthan).
Candidates can also apply online by visiting and following the instructions given at www.clat.ac.in*
Applications can also be downloaded from www.clat.ac.in*

Last Date for Submission of Application Forms: 31 March 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: 13th May 2012 (Sunday)

For full details of CLAT 2012 and to download CLAT 2012 Brochure, click the link below-
http://clat.ac.in/clatbrochure.pdf

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) | What is CLAT?

What is CLAT: 

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), is an all India common entrance examination, conducted on rotational basis by 19 National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions to their UG and PG degree programmes.

CLAT is an entrance test, conducted to provide a list of candidates on the basis of ‘merit-cum- preference’ to each University for admission to their Under-Graduate (UG)/ Post-Graduate (PG) programmes, as per the eligibility, reservation and other criteria laid down under the respective Statutes of the participating Universities.

Participating Schools/ Universities:
 
The 19 participating NLU’s in the order of their year of establishment are:
  1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
  2. National Academy of Legal Study and Research (NALSAR), University of Law, Hyderabad
  3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
  4. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata
  5. National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
  6. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
  7. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
  8. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
  9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
  10. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
  11. The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
  12. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
  13. National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
  14. National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam
  15. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
  16. Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirappalli
  17. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
  18. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
  19. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
Conduct of CLAT:
 

The first CLAT Core Committee consisting of Vice-Chancellors of seven participating NLUs decided that a Common Entrance Test shall be conducted by all the participating Universities on rotational basis in the order of their year of establishment. Accordingly, the first Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) was conducted by NLSIU, Bangalore in the year 2008. Presently there are 19 NLUs participating in CLAT and following the policy of rotation, the Eleventh Common Law Admission Test (CLAT - 2018) was organised by NUALS, Kochi.

Programme Offered by CLAT:

The nineteen NLUs offer five-year integrated Under-Graduate Law Programmes leading to the award of a degree in Law as per their respective nomenclature.

Most NLUs also offer PG Programmes in Law. The information pertaining to the LL.B. and LL.M. Degree Course offered at various NLUs along with the course duration and the specializations offered has been provided in detail under the respective sections of each University’s website and information brochure. The candidates are advised to check the websites of the respective Universities from time to time to keep themselves updated with any change in the course structure or other details.

Eligibility:
 
Eligibility for Under-Graduate Programmes:
  1. There will be no upper age limit for UG Programme in CLAT.
  2. As regards minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2), the candidates must have secured:(i) Forty five percent (45%) marks in case of candidates belonging to Unreserved/ OBC/ Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories, and (ii) Forty Percent (40%) marks in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) categories.
  3. Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in March/ April are also eligible to appear in CLAT online examination. However, they shall be required to produce an evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they shall lose their right to be considered for admission.
  4. The result of the qualifying examination (i.e., 10+2) shall be submitted by the candidate at the time of admission failing which the candidate shall be ineligible for admission to the Course.
  5. In case of equal marks, the break of tie shall be by the following procedure and order as under: (i) Higher marks in the component /section on legal aptitude in the CLAT exam; (ii) Higher age; (iii) Computerised draw of lots.
Eligibility for Post-Graduate Programmes:
  1. The candidates must have minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination [i.e. LL.B./Five-Year Integrated LL.B. (Hons.)/any other equivalent exam] as under:(i) Fifty five percent (55%) marks in case of candidates belonging to Unreserved/OBC/Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories, and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) marks in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) categories.
  2. The candidate must have passed/appeared in the final semester/final year examination of the qualifying examination on the date of his/her admission.
  3. In case of candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination, he/she may submit his/her final result of qualifying examination within the time frame prescribed by the respective University/Institute. Till then such candidates may be given provisional admission.
  4. In case of equal marks, the break of tie shall be by procedure and order as under:(i) Higher age; (ii) Computerized draw of lots.
  5. No upper age limit is prescribed for appearing in CLAT.
Mode of Admission:
 
Admission to LL.B. courses: The basic principle of admission to LL.B. Courses through CLAT will remain the same i.e. merit cum preference. The institute-wise preferences shall be obtained from the candidates in the application form itself. The first merit list of the candidates will be made available to the respective participating institute as per merit cum preference basis. This list (institute-wise allotment) will be published along with the declaration of the result itself and the candidates will be asked to deposit their full fees with the respective Law Schools/ Universities allotted to them. The eligibility criteria will be checked by the respective Law Schools/Universities at the time of admission.In case a vacancy exists in any Law School/University after completion of the formalities related to First List, the second merit list will be declared including the list of re-shuffled candidates. If any candidate who has deposited fee earlier is shifted to other Law Schools/Universities of higher preference; his/her total fees will be transferred accordingly and any difference in the fees shall be taken care of by the concerned Law School/ University where the candidate is finally allotted a seat. All offers of admission by CLAT shall be provisional and shall not create any right to admission in favour of a candidate. CLAT will not be responsible for any expenditure incurred by the candidate on travel etc.Under no circumstances shall change of University be allowed after a candidate is admitted to a University.
 
Admission to LL.M. Courses: In case of admission to LL.M. Courses, admission will be finalized by the respective institutes on the basis of the score of the candidates in CLAT. The CLAT will publish the general merit list and also category wise merit list. After the declaration of the results, the candidates shall be required to submit application for admission to institute(s) of his/her choice in the format to be made available on the CLAT website: www.clat.ac.in. Score card, information letter and application Proforma will be sent to individual student. The filled in application may be sent by either email or hard copy within a period 20 clear days from the date of declaration of the results. The last-date will be notified on the CLAT website. There will be no application fee in this respect. The eligibility, reservations etc. will be determined and checked by the concerned institute. However, the relative merit of the candidates, within each category, will be determined solely on the basis of their score in CLAT. 


[Updated on 28.12.2018]



AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) | NLU Delhi | What is AILET?

What is AILET:

The NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI (NLU, Delhi) established in 2008 by Act No. 1 of 2008 is premier Law University established in the capital city of India. Admission to B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. Programmes will be through AILET (All India Law Entrance Test).

Test Centres for AILET:

Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Patna

Programmes Offered:
  1. B.A., LL.B. (Hons.),
  2. LL.M.
  3. Ph.D. Programmes
Eligibility:
  • FIVE-YEAR B.A., LL.B. (Hons.): Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 System) or equivalent Examination with 50% of marks. The candidates appearing in the 12th standard examination in March/ April can also apply.
  • LL.M.: LL.B. or an equivalent Degree with 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/ Persons with Disability). The candidates appearing in final LL.B. examination in April/May can also apply.
  • Ph.D.: LL.M. Degree with 55% marks or its equivalent (50% in case of SC/ST/ Persons with Disability). For detailed eligibility conditions visit University website.
Address:
REGISTRAR,
NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI,
Sector - 14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078


Website:
http://nludelhi.ac.in/


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Notice regarding the posts of Law Researchers in P&H High Court

High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh has notified the posts of Law Researchers in the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh.

The applications should be made through the Chairmen/ Heads/ Directors of the approved Universities/ Institutions/ Colleges.

Eligibility: Final year Law students and also of those Law graduates pursuing LL.M. Course, who are keen to join as Law Researchers, to the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh. The applicants who are likely to complete their law degree in the current session would also be eligible.

Last Date: On or before 30.04.2012.

For full Notice, click the link below-
http://www.highcourtchd.gov.in/right_menu/recruitments/recruitment_files/LAWRES.pdf

Friday, January 13, 2012

Result | Main Exam of Jharkhand Additional District Judge held on 27.11.2011

Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi

Result of the Main Examination of Direct Recruitment of Jharkhand Superior Judicial Services - 2011 held on 27/11/2011 in light of Adv. No. 1/2010 has been declared.

Total 32 candidates have been declared successful in the Main Examination of Direct Recruitment of Jharkhand Superior Judicial Services - 2011 held on 27/11/2011.

The result can be seen at the website of Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi at the link below-
http://jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in/recruitment/ADJ_RESULT.pdf

Sunday, January 08, 2012

Recruitment | Jharkhand Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam 2012 | Jharkhand APP Exam 2012

Jharkhand Public Service Commission
(Advt. No.- 25/ 2012)

Name of Post: Assistant Public Prosecutor
No. of Posts: 56 (31 Unreserved, 03 SC Category, 22 ST Category)
Pay-Scale: Rs. 9300-34800+Grade Pay-4800

Age Limit:
  • Minimum- 21 Years
  • Maximum- 35 Years for Unreserved, 40 Years for SC Category and ST Category
Minimum Qualifications: Law Graduate from any recognized University

Last Date: 06.02.2012


For more details and Format of Application Form, click the link below-
http://www.jpsc.gov.in/data/app.doc

Friday, January 06, 2012

Recruitment | Haryana Superior Judicial Service Exam 2012

HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

Applications are invited for selection of candidates for appointment to Haryana Superior Judicial Service by direct recruitment, in the State of Haryana through competitive examination.

Name of Post: Additional District & Sessions Judge in Haryana Superior Judicial Service
No. of Posts: 14 (7 from General Category, 5 from Scheduled Caste Category and 2 from Backward Class Category)

Age Limit: Must have attained the age of thirty five years and must not have attained the age of forty five years as on 1.1.2012
Eligibility: Must have been duly enrolled as an Advocate and must have practised for a period not less than Seven years as on 31.01.2012

Last Date: 31.01.2012

For more details and format of Application Form visit the official website of High Court at-
http://www.highcourtchd.gov.in/right_menu/recruitments/recruitment_files/hsjsadvt02012012.pdf

Recruitment | Punjab Superior Judicial Service Exam 2012

HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

Applications are invited for selection of candidates for appointment to Punjab Superior Judicial Service by direct recruitment, in the State of Punjab through competitive examination.

Name of Post: Additional District Judge in Punjab Superior Judicial Service
No. of Posts: 08 (4 from SC Category, 4 from General Category)

Age Limit: Must have attained the age of thirty five years and must not have attained the age of forty five years as on 31.01.2012
Eligibility: Must have been duly enrolled as an Advocate and must have practised for a period not less than Seven years as on31.01.2012

Last Date: 31.01.2012

For more details and format of Application Form, Click Here-
http://www.highcourtchd.gov.in/right_menu/recruitments/recruitment_files/psjsadvt02012012.pdf