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Two-Day Training Programme on 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments

By Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion, NLSIU

'Women in the Karnataka State Police: Experiences, Challenges and Opportunities'

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NLS In The News

NLSIU Ranks #1 for Placement Records Across Law Schools in India

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Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan is Smuts Visiting Research Fellow at Cambridge University 

Oct 2025

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NLS Alum Featured in ET 40 Under Forty

Suharsh Sinha (NLS BA LLB 2008), Senior Partner, AZB & Partners

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‘Imagining the World: Environmental Problems and Legal Expertise’ | By Dr. Liz Fisher, University of Oxford

Oct 27, 2025 | 5 PM

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Conclave 2025: Law at the Frontiers of Technology and Trust

Oct 24, 2025

Faculty Publication

“How land restoration could address malnutrition among India’s Indigenous families” | The Conversation

Co-Authored By Dr. Sudheesh R.C.

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3rd National Essay Competition

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

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AI Video-Making Competition to Commemorate National Consumer Day

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

Faculty Publication

“The Bihar Gig Workers Law: A bold step forward but a step back for trade unions” | The Leaflet 

By Dr. Saurabh Bhattacharjee & Madhulika T

At a Glance

NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India to pioneer legal education reforms. The University has remained a leader in the field of legal education in India for over 30 years. NLSIU has been consistently ranked No 1 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework since 2018 – the year when NIRF law rankings was introduced.

Commenced from

1988

On Campus Students

1734

Faculty

132

Programmes

17

Study

Undergraduate Degrees

NLSIU offers two undergraduate programmes. The five-year integrated undergraduate BA LLB (Hons) Degree Programme, pioneered by NLSIU, provides a strong foundation to pursue professional options or further academic opportunities.

In Academic Year 2025-26, the University welcomed its first cohort of the new NLS BA (Hons) Programme!

Postgraduate Degrees

NLSIU’s postgraduate programmes include the one-year Master of Laws (LLM) Programme, the two-year Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP), and the 3-Year LLB (Hons) Programme. The MPP is an interdisciplinary programme that provides comprehensive training in designing, translating, and evaluating the efficacy of policies.

Research Degrees

Our research degree programmes are intended for students and practitioners keen on pursuing advanced studies, research and scholarship. The University offers the following doctoral programmes: Ph.D (Law), and Ph.D (Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy) Programme.

Online & Hybrid Programmes

The Online and Hybrid Programmes offered by NLSIU’s Professional And Continuing Education (PACE) is intended to make legal education more accessible to interested students and practitioners who desire flexibility in location/time. We offer 10 programmes across various domains to graduates of any discipline from a recognised University.

Research

Over the last three decades, NLS has played a significant role in legal research and reform. This has included working on key legislation that has shaped India’s development. Its specialised research centres have been repeatedly called upon to shape laws and improve implementation in intellectual property, child rights, and environmental laws, among many others. Our focus areas for the path ahead include state capacity in the 21st century, issues of law and technology, the future of work and legal system reform.

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NLSIU Community

Ananya has extensive experience in Development and Community Engagement, with a focus on initiatives that create meaningful social impact. At NLS, she is responsible for developing the strategic fundraising plans of the University and related duties.

She has worked with Niagara Health Foundation, Canada where she played a key role in developing research, equipment funding, and healthcare infrastructure, as well as leading community giving initiatives. Prior to that, she contributed to United Way Halton & Hamilton, Canada supporting youth-focussed programmes and campaigns. She is passionate about women’s empowerment and education and has been a member of the United Way Women’s Committee. In her free time she enjoys photography, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.

Ananya Jain

Development Officer

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Anjaly’s academic and professional interests lie in academic administration, with a particular focus on supporting inclusive, efficient, and value-driven educational environments.

She has previously worked as a Marketing Support Executive at Amrita Online University, where she was responsible for coordinating across teams, developing performance tracking systems, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting strategic decision-making. This experience enabled her to build expertise in organisational processes, communication, and collaborative work practices. Her academic work engaged critically with caste, gender, development, and the politics of knowledge production.

Anjaly Jose

Executive – Academic Administration

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Deeksha’s research interests lie at the intersection of equality, family, and labour law. She is particularly interested in how legal regimes construct and sustain relationships of care and control. She is also deeply engaged with animal rights and politics, examining the ways in which legal regulation mediates hierarchies of species, caste, and religion in India.

Deeksha has diverse academic and research experience across multiple domains. She has worked on the Laws of Social Reproduction project at King’s College London, focussing on women’s unpaid domestic and care work. She has also contributed to research on the legal status of captive elephants in India as part of her work at the Centre for Research on Animal Rights. Presently, she is engaged with the Social Life of Authoritarian Legality project at SOAS University of London, where she researches and analyses data on religious conversion in India.

Deeksha Balaji Viswanathan

Assistant Professor of Law

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Prarthana has experience in teaching undergraduate courses and contributing to institutional processes through Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) documentation and event coordination. She has also worked with departmental and college publications, including editorial roles, which has served as a bridge between her interest in writing and academic work.

In addition to teaching, she has supported research activities through documentation, transcription, and data collection, and assisted in organising workshops and academic events.

Her academic interests lie in modern history, and she values opportunities that bring together teaching, research, and administration.

Prarthana Singh

Executive – Academic Administration

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