Job Post: Member at The Training and Materials Central Vertical (T&M) of IDIA: Apply by Jan 8

About IDIA

IDIA was initiated by Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer to reach out to the marginalized and under-represented groups, sensitize them to law as a viable career option and help interested students acquire admission in law schools, which are otherwise increasingly elitist spaces.

The hope is that increasing access to legal education would contribute immensely to empowerment of the marginalized and underprivileged students and the communities they represent.

About T&M

The Training and Materials Central Vertical (T&M) of IDIA is responsible for preparing trainees for CLAT and other law entrance examinations. The work of members will include preparing and organising:

• Learning Material: To adapt to the new/latest CLAT pattern that is heavily analytical and comprehension based, we aim to create extensive material that our trainees can utilise to learn concepts and read faster. This will include creating short explanations in very simple language on legal, mathematical, English, logical and current affairs questions that frequent the new pattern. 

• Mock Tests: You will be required to create mock tests. The work would entail:
  • Creating and proof reading mock tests calibrated to different difficulty levels.
  • Administering tests and analysing test results so as to give detailed feedback.

About the Position

The commitment period of a member is for a year (2024 calendar year). Members will be taken for each of the subjects forming part of the CLAT pattern namely English, Maths, Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, and Current Affairs. While you have the option of applying for more than one subject, it should be made clear that you will ultimately be selected only for one position.

Eligibility

The minimum qualifications for this post are the following:

• The T&M Vertical must be first priority. You should be able to spare at least 5-6 hours a week for this work.  
• It is essential that you believe in and be committed to IDIA’ cause.
• Good communication skills along with leadership qualities are also a must.

How to Apply?

Those interested in applying may fill in this form and prepare a set of 20 questions (as per the new/latest CLAT pattern) on their preferred choice of subject. 

The assignments (only .doc/.docx file) should be uploaded on the google form (mentioned at the end of the post). Kindly name the files you upload as ‘<Your Name>_<Preferred subject>’ (e.g., JohnDoe_Legal Reasoning.docx). Please also email your assignment(s) to trainingandmaterials@idialaw.org before the deadline.

Deadline

The deadline to fill in the form and submit the assignment is 11:59 p.m., Monday, 8th January 2023.

Nature of Assignment

This assignment will essentially entail preparation of 20 questions on your preferred choice of subject. The questions must be based on CLAT’s new/latest pattern and adherence to the same will be the primary criteria of evaluation. 

For submitting your assignment, prepare a word document containing the set of questions, along with a separate word document having answers accompanied by brief explanations. Each question must have 4 options, as per CLAT’s format, and must follow a uniform numbering format. Kindly refrain from plagiarising questions from other sources. While the passages/excerpts may be the same, the questions have to be original.

Basis of Evaluation

• Adherence to the new pattern
• Accuracy of questions
• Originality of the submissions
• Formatting: Please make sure the questions fall in a uniform numbered list. It is imperative that all questions (as well as their options) under one heading be connected in a single, automatic numbered list. 
• Quality of answer explanations.

Contact

In case of any doubt(s), please feel free to write to trainingandmaterials@idialaw.org; or tushant@idialaw.org.

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