Application deadline: April 24, 2023

Law is one of the most exciting beats in Indian journalism today. Court judgements and controversies dominate news coverage.

We at Scroll are looking for a young journalist with a strong understanding of the law to unpack, explain and break-down these hectic developments for our readers looking to make sense of India.

The candidate will be expected to

1. Write quick-turn around stories that explain complex developments around the law to our readers. Think analysis of big judgments, explaining the nuts and bolts of new laws, tracking the proceedings of big PILs and reporting on the appointments of judges.

2. The candidate should be expected to have deep knowledge of Indian law.

3. Moreover, their understanding must also encompass how the law intersects with politics, culture and the economy – the lives of everyday Indian citizens.

4. Scroll is a small, dynamic newsroom. The candidate would sometimes be expected to go beyond legal reporting and write more widely on what’s making news and topics that interest them.

5. Innovate with formats, like explainers, news wraps and potentially even newsletters and podcasts, to deliver insights to the audience.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Between 2 to 5 years of journalism experience with a reputable news organisation.

2. A record of published work in legal journalism.

3. A degree in law (potentially flexible if the candidate can demonstrate a record of competence in legal journalism).

4. Impeccable writing and analytical skills.

Location: Delhi (Potentially flexible)

To apply, please write a cover letter of no more than 400 words explaining why you would be the right candidate, what legal journalism (from any publication anywhere) you have found most compelling and how you could improve Scroll’s legal coverage.

Send a CV and this cover letter to jobs@scroll.in.

Please reference “Legal Correspondent” in the subject line.

Deadline: April 24, 2023.

Candidates from marginalised communities are especially encouraged to apply.