The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time (contractual) role of a Research Associate, based at the NLSIU, Campus, Bengaluru), for a period of one year (extendable based on performance), for the Citizenship and Immigration Law Clinic.

The Citizenship and Immigration Law Clinic seeks to provide legal assistance in cases under the Citizenship Act, 1955, and the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, and allied legislation, and conduct law and policy research in this area. The clinic will be led by faculty and legal professionals experienced in research and practice in the fields of citizenship and immigration law. The clinic will focus on expanding legal aid to cases of citizenship and immigration law by providing legal representation and advice to individuals in cases of citizenship determination, asylum/refugee status, deportation, and detention. Wherever possible, the clinic will work closely with authorities under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

The Clinic will deliver academic courses for credit where students will learn effective legal practice in the area, thereby improving access to justice. The Clinic will also conduct research on citizenship and immigration law in India, in order to identify areas of policy reform. Students in the clinic will work on assigned cases under close supervision of consultant advocates and clinic leadership, and learn about litigation strategy, drafting, and legal research, in addition to becoming experts in specific laws. The Clinic’s activities will begin in the states of Karnataka and Assam in the first year and expand to other states thereafter.

About the Role

The Research Associate will execute the groundwork for the Clinic’s research projects, including critical legal resources and empirical studies on citizenship and immigration law in India. The role involves travel to tentative research sites to gather data.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Citizenship Clinic’s research agenda.
• Engage in data Collection for all research activities.
• Assist in researching and drafting research outputs.
• Assist the Clinic in preparing legal briefs on important developments in citizenship and immigration law.
• Maintain records of research outputs and coordinate with partner lawyers for case data.
• Regularly publishing research-based writing on citizenship and immigration law in India.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• 1-3 years of research or practice experience in Citizenship and Immigration Law.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree (in law or allied disciplines)

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and University norms.

How to Apply?

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

1. An updated CV.
2. A statement of purpose (500 words) outlining your vision for the Clinic and suitability for the role.
3. Names, designations and contact details of two professional or academic referees.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 1 September 2026, 5 PM (IST).
For any queries regarding the position, applicants may write to: