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Applications Open for Editor, Associate Editor and Junior Editor Positions

Established in 2013, Dhaka Law Review (DHLR) is the first‐of‐its‐kind law journal in Bangladesh edited and managed independently by a cohort of Dhaka University law students. It aims to serve two purposes – to contribute to the legal scholarship and to train law students by providing writing, editing and administrative exposure.

The Law Review has holds public lectures to present cutting-edge research on topical issues before the widest possible audience and provoke discussions and debate. It also manages a blog with contributions from academics, practitioners and law students from home and abroad.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for highly-driven Dhaka University law students currently enrolled in LLB and LLM program, who are looking to develop their understanding of legal writing and research. We encourage you to apply if you have:

  • excellent communication skills in English and Bangla
  • expertise or interest in legal research
  • proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
  • expertise in graphics design (one or two people will be recruited based on this criterion alone)
  • basic IT skills
  • multitasking and the ability to work in group

What will be your core responsibilities?

  • Edit the submissions received from legal scholars all across the globe
  • Write at least three articles in a year
  • Attend weekly team meetings
  • Design and execute strategies for the development of the Law Review
  • Arrange public lectures, seminars and webinars etc.
  • Conduct interviews

What will you gain from this experience?

  • Training on legal writing and research by national and international experts
  • Writing and publishing articles of your own under the mentorship of senior editors and scholars
  • An opportunity to be part of a strong network boasting academics, practitioners and members of the judiciary
  • Career counseling from alumni members and experts
  • Opportunity to interact with legal scholars and, simply, to make a difference
  • A chance to beef up your resume by utilizing your spare time

Application is open for the following positions:

  1. Editor*
  2. Associate Editor
  3. Junior Editor

* Apart from other considerations, at least five publications are required for Editor position. Please include the links to your publications, if any, in your CV (preferred) or in the email body.

Application process:

To apply, send the following at [email protected]

  • Your updated resume
  • A cover letter stating your motivation to apply
  • An original essay on the topic “Media Trial in Bangladesh: A Legal Perspective” (400-600 words including footnotes)
  • Specify in the email subject line which post you are applying for, eg, “Application for Associate Editor Position”.

Kindly note that selected candidates will be offered an assessed internship for 2 months. Upon satisfactory completion of the internship, they will be offered their permanent positions.

Application Deadline: 20 December 2022

For any queries regarding the application process, email us at [email protected] or send a message to the Dhaka Law Review Facebook or LinkedIn page.