Justice Ahmadi Distinguished Lecture 2025

Inaugural Lecture by Ramachandra Guha

Report on ‘The Rise of FOSS in India’

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NLS @ 7th International Conference on Public Policy

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PACE Admissions Open!

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Here and Now

Event

Workshop on ‘Archives and Queer Counter-Narratives’ 

QAMRA Archival Project | July 12, 2025

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Panel Discussion on ‘From Archive to Activism: Queer & Trans* Cultural Work’

QAMRA Archival Project | July 13, 2025

Event

Book Launch | ‘Making India Work’ by Prof. Louise Tillin

July 16, 2025 | 6:30 PM | BIC

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PG Diploma in Human Rights Law | Admissions Open!

Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas

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PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights | Admissions Open! 

Dr. Arul Scaria

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PG Diploma in Child Rights Law | Admissions Open!

Dr. Madhubanti Sadhya

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

168

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 will welcome 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

“It’s been nearly a year since I joined NLSIU. What began as a visiting faculty appointment for an elective course, has grown into a fulfilling journey through teaching courses like Economics for Public Policy, Policy Evaluation, and Policy Dialectics for the students of the MPP program. I find the classroom to be an incredible platform to learn and gain insights for both the instructor and students.

My research on the governance of emerging technologies feeds into my teaching and has sparked vibrant discussions with students on AI’s challenges in health and education and the need for effective policy design.”

Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan

Assistant Professor of Social Science

More about Karthick

“I come from a small town in West Bengal, called Chinsurah. I earned my undergraduate degree in Political Science from Jadavpur University and moved to Delhi to pursue my postgraduate and subsequently, doctoral degrees as an alumna of Jawaharlal Nehru University. The entire journey shapes who I am.

While I specialised in International Politics, my first tryst with the discipline began by asking- “where are the women?” and the quest continues. As a researcher, I regularly write on pertinent socio-political issues, especially matters related to gender. As a teacher, I envision myself inculcating critical thinking among students, especially in an interwoven domain of ‘personal’, ‘political’, and ‘international’.

In the personal sphere, I love experimenting in my cooking lab, nurturing the plants in my mini garden, and making friends with my neighbourhood dogs, amongst many more.”

Dr. Debangana Chatterjee

Assistant Professor of Social Science

More about Debangana

“I fondly recall my first interaction with NLS back in 2019, while I was still working at CLPR. I was struck by how well-read the students were. I am thrilled to now be joining the vibrant intellectual community here.

Prior to joining NLS, I pursued an LLM from Cambridge on a full scholarship. I’m currently working on two research projects. The first arose out of my Cambridge dissertation, wherein I critiqued the Indian Supreme Court’s borrowing of Canadian indirect discrimination doctrine. The second interrogates variations in standards of review in fundamental rights adjudication to uncover issues of legal indeterminacy.”

Jai Chander Brunner

Assistant Professor of Law

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“Teaching at NLSIU has been a refreshing and rewarding experience. I handle courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics, and it’s a delight to teach students who are bright, inquisitive, and always up for a lively discussion. Being on this beautiful campus feels like reliving my own college days, with the added joy of working alongside colleagues from diverse disciplines.

I research on issues related to farming, multiple job holding, and environment – topics that benefit from the vibrant exchange of ideas here. NLSIU offers the perfect space to explore economics from multiple perspectives, both academic and lived. I feel that I’m always learning something new and that’s what makes this journey exciting!”

Dr. Anviksha Drall

Assistant Professor of Social Science

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