JSW Centre for the Future of Law (JSW-CFL)

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for one full-time role as a Research Associate at the Centre for the Future of Law at NLSIU based out of the University campus. This is a full-time role on contractual basis for a period of one year (extendable), based in Bengaluru.

A. About the JSW Centre for the Future of Law

The JSW Centre for the Future of Law was established in 2024 at NLSIU, Bengaluru, with the support of the JSW Foundation. The purpose of the Centre is to expand academic learning, advance research, and inform policy debates on issues related to law, technology, and system reform. Through partnerships across academia, governments, regulators, civil society and industry, the Centre aims to promote a robust and interdisciplinary understanding of issues such as the interface between health and regulation; the environment and the law; corporate governance; and the impact of new technologies on the future of the legal system, the legal profession and legal education.

It commenced research activities during the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information about the centre and its activities can be found here.

B. About the Role

The Research Associate will work closely with the Faculty Director, the Centre’s Advisory Board, and the Dean (Research) at NLS to incubate the Centre’s research activities.

Responsibilities

Specifically, the Research Associate will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the centre’s research programme including developing proposals, concept/background notes for workshops and seminars, and cultivating research collaborations.
• Develop, plan and submit grant proposals on the centre’s thematic areas in consultation with the faculty advisor and other faculty affiliates.
• Managing fellowship programmes with the centre, including the centre’s student internship programme.
• Assist in coordinating events at the centre including its annual lecture, research workshops, stakeholder consultations and meetings as required.
• Submit at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article each year and/or publish 2 short-form pieces, such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, and/or commentaries for the NLS Scholarship Repository and/or opinion pieces or commentaries in popular media each year.

Reporting

The Research Associate will report to the Centre Faculty Director.

C. Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in research roles.
• A proven ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in any discipline.
• Demonstrated education or professional expertise in at least one of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
• Up-to-date understanding of the technology and its implications in at least of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
• Proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent output.
• Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats.
• Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills.
• Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.

D. How to apply

Please use the Google form provided and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date CV
• Solo authored writing sample – published/unpublished
• A statement of purpose (500-800 words) explaining your interest in the centre and how your background aligns with the centres research objectives
• Contact details and designation of two professional references

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is July 23, 2026 at 5 PM IST