About the Scheme
The Global Lawyers Fellowship Programme (GLFP) 2026, an initiative of Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, in partnership with IMAANDAAR, invites applications from legal professionals seeking to strengthen their professional skills, global perspective and leadership capabilities. Selected Fellows receive recognition as part of the Global Lawyers Fellowship Programme, along with opportunities for professional development, networking and global exposure.
At a Glance
At a GlancePrivate / Corporate scheme for the 2026 academic year. Partially funded; applications are online only.
- Fellowship
Eligibility Criteria
• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be early- and mid-career legal professionals. • have professional backgrounds as lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, government legal officers, judges and judicial officers, policy advisers, regulators, academics, legal educators, arbitration and dispute-resolution practitioners, and legal technology/innovation professionals. • have a professional interest in areas such as AI and emerging technologies, governance, ESG and climate accountability, dispute resolution, and global legal practice.
Admissions & Course Track
Professional courses and Undergraduate students studying Engineering & Technology and Computer Science & IT.
Nationality
Open to Indian nationals.
Award Benefits & Structure
Professional development, networking, and global exposure
Partially funded.
Selection Procedure & Key Timeline
Selection will be based on the applicant’s professional profile, relevant experience, leadership potential, demonstrated interest in emerging areas of legal practice, and alignment with the objectives of the fellowship.
Application Registration Opens
The online application opens.
Application Deadline
(Active)Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.
About the Provider
O.P. Jindal Global University
University
Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, in partnership with IMAANDAAR is offering this opportunity.
glfp@jgu.edu.inFrequently Asked Questions
The Global Lawyers Fellowship 2026 is a private / corporate scholarship offered by O.P. Jindal Global University for the 2026 academic year. Legal professionals
• To be eligible, an applicant must:- • be early- and mid-career legal professionals. • have professional backgrounds as lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, government legal officers, judges and judicial officers, policy advisers, regulators, academics, legal educators, arbitration and dispute-resolution practitioners, and legal technology/innovation professionals. • have a professional interest in areas such as AI and emerging technologies, governance, ESG and climate accountability, dispute resolution, and global legal practice.
The award is Professional development, networking, and global exposure. It is partially funded.
Applications open on 4 October 2026. The last date to apply is 30 October 2026.
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Selection will be based on the applicant’s professional profile, relevant experience, leadership potential, demonstrated interest in emerging areas of legal practice, and alignment with the objectives of the fellowship.
