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Published
Dec. 11, 2025
Starts
Dec. 11, 2025
Deadline
Dec. 30, 2025
Exam Date
TBA
District Legal Services Authority, Dhar
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Practicing advocates with a strong background in criminal law, particularly in Session and Magistrate courts. Candidates should be dedicated to public service and providing legal aid to the underprivileged. The roles require varying levels of experience, from fresh law graduates (0-3 years) for the Assistant role to seasoned professionals (10+ years) for the Chief Counsel position.
Lawyers who wish to continue their private practice should not apply, as these are full-time contractual roles and private practice is explicitly forbidden. Candidates without experience in criminal law or litigation will not be suitable.
Working with the District Legal Services Authority offers a stable and prestigious government-affiliated role focused on social justice. It provides an opportunity to gain significant courtroom experience and contribute directly to the judicial system, though career progression is tied to the contractual terms and future vacancies within the legal aid system.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Minimum 10 years of practice in Session Court is mandatory. |
| Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Minimum 07 years of practice in Session Court is mandatory. |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Minimum 0 to 03 years of practice in a Judicial Magistrate level court is mandatory. |
Note: Selected advocates cannot engage in any private practice during the contract period.
| Post Name | Honorarium (per month) |
|---|---|
| Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Rs. 65,000/- |
| Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Rs. 45,000/- |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Rs. 25,000/- |
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Practicing advocates with a strong background in criminal law, particularly in Session and Magistrate courts. Candidates should be dedicated to public service and providing legal aid to the underprivileged. The roles require varying levels of experience, from fresh law graduates (0-3 years) for the Assistant role to seasoned professionals (10+ years) for the Chief Counsel position.
Lawyers who wish to continue their private practice should not apply, as these are full-time contractual roles and private practice is explicitly forbidden. Candidates without experience in criminal law or litigation will not be suitable.
Working with the District Legal Services Authority offers a stable and prestigious government-affiliated role focused on social justice. It provides an opportunity to gain significant courtroom experience and contribute directly to the judicial system, though career progression is tied to the contractual terms and future vacancies within the legal aid system.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Never miss closing dates on SSC & UPSC portals • Real-time alerts & zero fake links
🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.
Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.
Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
Remove gray shadows & shadows from signature photos.
Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.