The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one full-time role in Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) for a period of two years, based in University campus in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru.

About the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL)

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) is specialised multi-disciplinary research centre of NLSIU. CCL integrates research, direct field action, and teaching on various aspects related to child rights law. CCL uses law and adopts socio-legal strategies as tools for transformative social change to enable children to live with dignity. Our aim is to ensure social justice, human rights and quality of life for all children in India, with special focus on food and nutrition security, equitable quality education, care, protection and justice for marginalised and excluded children.

About the Role

This is a full-time position based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. This role requires assisting on ongoing socio-legal and policy research, training and advocacy initiatives of the CCL, primarily under the theme of right to food and nutrition. The person will work closely with other colleagues at CCL.

Duties and responsibilities

• Undertake policy research on the issue associated with food security and child rights.
• Support ongoing research through development of tools for data collection and analysis.
• Write research reports based on qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Support multi-stakeholder engagement as part of CCL’ work on supporting relevant state departments.
• Assistance in developing modules for training conducted by CCL and ensuring quality and rigour of the training programmes.
• Publish high quality research papers in peer reviewed journals and contribute to NLS blog and other such platforms.
• Support in organizing events and facilitating discussions with stakeholders
• Any other related tasks to support the ongoing work CCL.

Selection Criteria

The application will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet these criteria. NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in law
• Desirable: Master’s degree in law, and social science or related field

Experience

• Essential: Candidates with 1 to 3 years of work experience with focus on policy/socio-legal research
• Desirable: Experience of working in social development sector in research or training roles

Skills and competencies

Essential:

• Demonstrated skills in generating quality research reports
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
• Willing to travel within and outside Karnataka

Desirable: 

• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals
• Good communication, organising and time management skills
• Experience in drafting will be an advantage

How to apply

Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A statement of purpose (500 – 800 words).
• One sole authored writing sample – published/unpublished
• Details of two professional references

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is March 16, 2026, at 5 pm.

Note: Candidates shortlisted for interview will be intimated through email.