Madras High Court Recruitment 2024: The High Court of Madras is recruiting for 30 posts of Research Law Assistants on an ad-hoc basis for a one-year period. These posts are open to eligible candidates to work with Hon’ble Judges on the Principal Seats of Madras and Madurai Benches. Applicants must have graduated in law from a recognized university, their degree not obtained earlier than five years from the date of notification. Eligible and interested candidates can apply by Offline only by downloading the application form from the Madras High Court official Notification (see official pdf below).
The role involves assisting judges with legal research, preparing briefs and supporting both judicial and administrative functions. Applications can be submitted by post by November 22, 2024. Required educational qualifications and other details are given below for informational purposes to assist job-seekers.
Vacancy Details for Madras High Court Recruitment 2024
High Court of Madras invites applications (Offline mode only) from the below-mentioned posts. Vacancy Details are given in the box below.
- Position: Research Law Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 30
- Work Location: Principal Seat at Madras and Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Madurai. Candidates may be transferred between these locations based on administrative needs.
Eligibility Criteria Recruitment 2024
To apply for the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age Limit: Candidates must not have reached the age of 30 as of January 1st or July 1st preceding the last date for application submission.
- Education:
- Must be a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India.
- Degree should follow a recognized pattern like 10+2+3+3, 10+2+5, 10+2+4+3, or similar.
- The law degree must be recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Only candidates who completed their degree within the standard course duration can apply.
- Graduation Timeline: Candidates must have obtained their law degree not more than five years before the notification date.
- Other Requirements: Candidates currently pursuing postgraduate studies in law or other degrees requiring compulsory attendance are not eligible.
Job Responsibilities
The selected Research Law Assistants will have a variety of duties, including:
- Preparing brief summaries of new admission matters.
- Creating synopses for regular hearing cases.
- Attending court sessions and noting down arguments.
- Conducting research work.
- Assisting judges with speeches and academic writing.
- Preparing headnotes of judgments.
- Completing any other tasks assigned by the judges or supervising authorities.
Disqualification Criteria
Certain conditions can lead to disqualification from the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024:
- Removal or suspension from the Bar Council’s roll.
- Any past professional misconduct as judged by the Bar Council.
- Debarment from any exam by the High Court or a government recruitment agency.
- History of criminal charges, misconduct, or disciplinary actions that may affect suitability.
Honorarium
- The selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000.
Selection Process for Madras High Court Recruitment 2024
The selection process for the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024 involves:
- Viva Voce (Oral Interview): Candidates will appear for a viva voce at the Principal Seat in Chennai or the Madurai Bench.
- Screening Test: If necessary, the committee may conduct a screening test.
No travel or daily allowance will be provided for the viva voce or screening test.
For more details regarding candidates’ selection norms and other details, please go through the official website or officially released advertisement (See Link/ PDF given below).
How to Apply for Madras High Court Recruitment 2024
Here’s how to apply for the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.hcmadras.tn.gov.in and download the application form.
- Fill the Application: Complete the form with all the required information.
- Supporting Documents: Attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Submission by Post: Send the completed application by registered post to The Registrar General, High Court, Madras – 600 104. Ensure the envelope is marked with “Application for the post of Research Law Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges.”
- Submission by Email: Also email the filled application form (soft copy) to mhclawclerkrec@gmail.com. Applications must be sent through both post and email by November 22, 2024. Missing either method will lead to rejection.
For detailed instructions on how to apply Offline, please go through the officially released advertisement (See the below-given link/ PDF file for more details).
Important Dates Recruitment 2024
Notification Release Date: October 10, 2024
Last Date to Submit Application: October 31, 2024
Important Links for Madras High Court Recruitment 2024
The above-given information is in brief. Before applying Offline please go through the officially released Advertisement.
Madras High Court – Official Website Link/ Application Link
Madras High Court – Official Notification Link
FAQs about Madras High Court Recruitment 2024
Q1: What is the total number of vacancies in the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024?
A: There are 30 vacancies for the position of Research Law Assistant in this recruitment drive.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for Madras High Court Recruitment 2024?
A: The last date to apply, both via email and post, is November 22, 2024.
Q3: What is the age limit to apply for the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024?
A: Candidates must not have attained the age of 30 years as of January 1st or July 1st preceding the last date for application submission.
Q4: Can students currently studying for a postgraduate law degree apply?
A: No, candidates who are pursuing postgraduate studies in law or any other degree requiring compulsory attendance are not eligible.
Q5: What is the honorarium for the Research Law Assistant post?
A: Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000.
Q6: How can I apply for the Madras High Court Recruitment 2024?
A: Applications must be submitted in two ways:
- By registered post to the Registrar General, High Court, Madras.
- By email to mhclawclerkrec@gmail.com. Both submissions should be completed by November 22, 2024.
