Job Post: Student Editor at Vintage Legal [Online; 2026]
Vintage Legal is inviting applications for the position of Student Editor for 2026. This is a valuable opportunity for law students and researchers who are interested in legal writing, academic publishing, proofreading, and editorial work. The role is completely online, making it accessible for students across India.
For students aiming to strengthen their research profile, improve drafting skills, and gain editorial exposure beyond regular internships, this role can add significant value to their CV. It offers practical involvement in academic publishing and direct interaction with authors and senior editors.
About Vintage Legal
Vintage Legal is an academic publishing and research platform focused on promoting meaningful research, scholarly discussions, and knowledge sharing among students, researchers, universities, and institutions. It aims to create a structured and accessible space for academic collaboration and publication.
About the Opportunity
The organization is hiring Student Editors who will assist in editorial, research, and publication-related work.
A writing sample and publication details are compulsory for consideration, which makes this opportunity particularly suitable for students already involved in legal writing, blogs, research papers, or journal publications.
Selected candidates will first undergo a one-month assessment period, and based on performance, a permanent position may be offered.
This means the role is not just short-term exposure—it can potentially convert into a longer-term editorial position.
Mode
Online
This flexibility makes it ideal for law students balancing academics, internships, moot courts, and other commitments.
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected Student Editor will be expected to handle:
- Formatting and structuring documents as per editorial guidelines
- Managing and editing Excel sheets
- Proofreading and correcting content
- Conducting research on assigned topics
- Identifying and proposing research areas for publications
- Interacting with authors and senior editors
- Assisting with additional editorial and coordination tasks as required
These responsibilities provide real editorial exposure and help students develop professional legal writing standards.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open for:
- 3rd year and above students in a 5-year law course
- 2nd year and above students in a 3-year law course
- LLM students
This makes it especially relevant for students who already have some academic writing experience and want to move toward serious legal research and publication work.
Documents Required
Interested candidates must send:
- CV
- Writing Sample (Mandatory)
- Work Portfolio (if any)
- Publication Details (Mandatory)
Students without prior publications may find it difficult since publication details are compulsory, so strong writing credentials will matter here.
How to Apply
Applications must be sent via email to:
Subject Line:
Application for Position of Student Editor