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Nation / Fri, 12 Jun 2026 Bar and Bench

9 women lawyers selected for Indian Litigation Fellowship 2026-2027

This year, nearly 900 applications were received for just 10 positions. The organisers noted that a majority of applicants highlighted significant structural and socio-economic barriers to entering and sustaining a career in litigation. For the 2026–2027 cycle, out of the 9 candidates, 8 have been selected as Open Litigation Fellows. 1 candidate has been awarded the Lawyer-in-Residence Fellowship. No candidate was selected for the Lawyer-in-Residence position attached to E-23 Chambers, New Delhi this year.

This year, nearly 900 applications were received for just 10 positions. The organisers noted that a majority of applicants highlighted significant structural and socio-economic barriers to entering and sustaining a career in litigation.

For the 2026–2027 cycle, out of the 9 candidates, 8 have been selected as Open Litigation Fellows. 1 candidate has been awarded the Lawyer-in-Residence Fellowship.

No candidate was selected for the Lawyer-in-Residence position attached to E-23 Chambers, New Delhi this year.

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