Call for Applications | Research Associate (One Position) | Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, NLSIU

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications for the position of Research Associate under the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice. This is a full-time contractual assignment for a duration of 6 months based out of NLSIU campus in Bengaluru.

About the Project

This is a funded research project on Online Real Money Gaming (ORMG) anchored by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, NLSIU. The Project aims to address the questions on legal issues and concerns surrounding the ORMG ecosystem, which have been a subject matter of dispute before various Courts. Recent developments in a few States have raised and addressed questions regarding the regulatory jurisdiction of ORMG. This project, through a white paper, aims to address some of the key issues.

About the Chair

The Consumer Law and Practice Chair was established in August 2008 at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. The first of its kind in India, the Chair is responsible for promoting research, teaching and training in the areas of consumer law and practice. The objectives of the Chair are to serve as a think-tank for research and policy related issues on consumer law and practice.

Role Description

The Research Associate will:

• Assist the faculty in conducting literature review and curating relevant cases and materials in domains of law, including consumer law, health law, technology and gaming laws.
• Conduct field and desk research on legal procedure, including conducting the stakeholder survey/consultation.
• Participate in project meetings and liaise with the funding organisation.
• Organising and conducting workshops and conferences.
• Preparing progress reports and or managing other reporting needs.
• Timely completion of administrative responsibilities under the project and the Chair.
• The project and chair activities may involve travel within India and working on weekends.
• Assist the faculty of Chair in the delivery of academic programmes, both offline and online.
• The Research Associate will work under the supervision of the Chair and the project team.

A. Qualifications

• Essential
  • Bachelor’s degree in law
• Desirable
  • Candidates with an LL.M

B. Experience

• Essential
  • Demonstrable professional experience in the field of legal research, advocacy, and/or teaching.
  • For those with only a bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years post-qualification experience is essential.
• Desirable
  • Prior experience in conducting fieldwork in research cities and engaging with relevant stakeholders.
  • Experience in project coordination roles within a research team.
  • Published work on issues related to gaming laws/consumer law.
  • Candidates who have domain expertise and experience in undertaking legal and policy research will be preferred.
  • Candidates with demonstrable expertise in consumer law and procedure.

C. Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong execution rigour and operational skills.
• Strong presentation and time management skills.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and data-driven.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets.

How to apply?

Please fill the Google form here, and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date CV
• A statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
• A sample of academic writing, up to a maximum of 800 – 1000 words.
• Details of two professional referees (associated in a supervisory capacity) with contact details

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 50,000 – Rs 60,000 per month.

Deadline

All applications must be submitted on or before July 15, 2025 (5 PM IST).