The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, invites applications for a full-time role in the Academic Administration department for a period of one year (extendable). Candidates who have recently completed their graduation are encouraged to apply.
About NLSIU
NLSIU was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the university has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.
Roles and Responsibilities
Supporting the administration of courses through course registration and setting up courses on LMS;
Student enrollment on ERP and LMS;
Creating timetables on ERP and managing the logistics of classes;
Scheduling and management of faculty office hours;
Updation of attendance and analysis;
Managing the logistics of the examination process;
Result tabulation and grade publishing;
Contributing to University-wide requirements for reporting data for different ranking work;
Query management & Helpdesk responsibilities;
Supporting convocation process.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Essential Qualifications
Graduate degree in any discipline with aggregate 55% marks.
Desirable Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in a related field.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent general skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and IT skills;
High analytical ability. Prior experience in data management and analysis is preferred;
Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork and a collaborative work ethic;
Critical thinking and ability to suggest alternatives.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 40,000 – 50,000 per month
How to Apply?
Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:
An updated CV
A statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
Details of two professional references. Please submit two faculty references if you are a fresher.
For any queries, please write to .
Deadline
The last date to submit your application is July 21, 2025 (5 PM).
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).
We are pleased to welcome our alum Siddharth Raja (NLS BA LLB ’97), Senior Partner, VERTICES PARTNERS as Professor of Practice at NLSIU.
Siddharth is a seasoned corporate lawyer with a career spanning over 26 years. He is a Senior Partner at VERTICES PARTNERS, where his practice focuses on private equity and venture capital transactions, and cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions (M&A/PE-VC).
He began his law career in 1998 with the leading law firm, Udwadia, Udeshi & Berjis, and later worked with the international law firm, O’Melveny & Myers. He was one of the Founder Partners of the Bengaluru-headquartered law firm, Saakshya Law, and Co-Founder of Narasappa, Doraswamy & Raja, that merged in 2013 to form the law Firm ‘Samvad:Partners’ (where he was also a co-founder). He was also Senior Partner & National Executive Director at Argus Partners.
In 2022, Siddharth moved to VERTICES PARTNERS, a pan-India mid-tier law firm that focuses on assisting founders and promoters on corporate/commercial law and M&A/PE-VC mandates and transactions. Siddharth is also a trained and certified professional mediator. He has been recognised for his global business perspective, attention to detail and excellent technical knowledge.
He has taught as Visiting Faculty at Jindal Global Law School, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, and with the think-tank, The Takshashila Institution.
An alum of NLSIU (BA LLB ’97), Siddharth was a Chevening Scholar, and a J. N. Tata Scholar at the University of Warwick Law School.
The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, announces the ‘ARRA Scholarship’ for meritorious students with the support of Rosy Blue Foundation, commencing Academic Year 2025-26. The Foundation, which recently signed an MoU with the University, will award the ARRA (Arunkumar & Ramniklal Mehta) Scholarship, to recognise and financially support outstanding students with strong academic records.
About the Scholarship
Each year, the ARRA Scholarship will be awarded to two students enrolled in the BA LLB (Hons) programme at NLSIU. The scholarship will cover their tuition fee, accommodation, and maintenance costs.
The selection process will prioritise academic excellence, character, and commitment. While financial needs may be considered, it will not be the sole criterion. The selection will be made without consideration of the applicant’s gender, caste, race, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or social background.
This academic year, the University will welcome 310 students into the BA LLB (Hons) programme as part of its Inclusion and Expansion Plan 2021-25.
Mr. Russell Mehta, Director, Rosy Blue Foundation & Chairperson, ARRA Scholarship, said: “The ARRA Scholarship reflects our commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of deserving students accessing quality education. By offering comprehensive financial support along with mentorship and a nurturing community, we are investing in the promise of India’s future – its young minds. This initiative is a tribute to the legacy of Ramniklalbhai and Arunkumarbhai, whom we proudly honour through this effort.”
Reflecting on this collaboration, NLSIU Registrar Prof. N S Nigam said: “We gratefully acknowledge the valuable contribution of the Rosy Blue Foundation to our scholarship funds. This scholarship will play a key role in not only motivating our students in their academic and professional goals, but also in supporting NLSIU’s mandate to impart a more inclusive education in the years ahead.”
For more information about financial aid options available to students at NLSIU, click here.
We are excited to welcome our new cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students for the Academic Year 2025-26. This year, we welcome nearly 600 students across our on-campus academic offerings. We also welcome our largest cohort of the BA LLB (Hons) programme so far with as many as 310 students.
This year, we are excited to welcome our very first cohort of the NLS BA (Hons) programme who will be studying the History, Politics, Economics and the Sociology & Anthropology disciplines under the programme.
Over the weekend, the campus will be abuzz with activity as our new students and their families complete their registration and onboarding process at the University. As our students transition to university, we are proud to welcome them into an inclusive academic community—one that is dedicated to rigorous scholarship, holistic development, and a vibrant culture of free and open inquiry.
Orientation Programme
We kickstart this academic year with our orientation programme on June 30, 2025 to introduce our new students to various aspects of the NLS community. These sessions will give our new students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the various academic and social activities at NLSIU. The orientation schedule is provided below.
Orientation Programme Anchors: Dr Akhila Basalalli, Dr. Debangana Chatterjee, Dr Rahul Hemrajani, Dr. Ashna Singh, Ammel Sharon and Dr Joel Xavier.
Schedule
Date
Time
Venue
Program
Brief
Resource Persons
Day 1 of Orientation
30 Jun
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Library Basement
Inaugural Address and University team Orientation
VC’s Address to Parents and Students- Welcome to NLSIU. Important things to note as you enter the University. Introduction of key members of the University Team – Registrar, Chairs, COO.
NLSIU invites applications for a full-time, on-campus Academic Associate position for a period of one year (extendable).
About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the university has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, the Academic Associate will have the opportunity to work closely with the best law faculty. The candidates will get an in-side view of the pedagogical and administrative processes in both offline programmes and in the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) programmes at India’s best law school. This role is in keeping with the continuous professionalisation and growth of the PACE department and programmes.
This role is ideal for individuals with a strong academic record who intend to pursue a career in higher education. We envisage that Academic Associates can pursue academic positions or academic administration careers at the University and beyond.
Core responsibilities will include:
Assist the faculty and administration in the delivery of academic programmes, both offline and online;
Enabling faculty to prepare learning aids, content and practice questions;
Assist in creating question banks, answer keys, and evaluation of tests and examinations of offline/PACE programs in consultation and guidance of faculty;
Review and update study materials with the guidance of the faculty;
Assist the faculty and administration in coordination and conduct of sessions, moot courts, and other classroom exercises;
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department head;
The role may involve working on weekends, extended hours, and travelling within the city and country.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Essential Qualifications: LL.B degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks. (Those who are in the final year can apply provided the degree certificate is submitted at the time of the interview)
Desirable Qualifications: Candidates with an LL.M/Ph.D. discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks will be preferred.
Essential Experience: 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting;
Strong, foundational understanding of the domain studied at the graduate and/or post-graduate level.
Desirable Experience: Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, and academic support in higher education setup preferred
Skills:
Strong communication skills (written and oral), Technical skills, Time-management skills,
Analytical skills, Collation skills,
Self-driven, collaborative as well as the ability to work independently, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 40,000 – 55,000 per month.
How to Apply?
Please fill the application form and include the following documents:
An updated CV
A short statement outlining your interest in working with us and why you would be a good fit for the role (not more than 500 words).
A sample or samples or written work, published or unpublished (co-authored pieces should be identified as such).
Details of two professional referees with contact details.
Deadline
Interested candidates may apply by filling out this form. Please have your relevant documents and certificates at hand. The deadline for applications has been extended to 5 PM, June 30, 2025.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
We congratulate our students Suhani Chhaperwal and Srishti Agrawal [third year BA LLB (Hons)] for winning the 22nd edition of the Dinesh Vyas Memorial National Legal Essay Competition, 2024. The essay competition was organised by Government Law College (GLC), Mumbaiin October-November 2024, and the results were announced in 2025.
Their winning essay was titled ‘Markets and Myths: Rebalancing and Reshaping Fair Use in the Age of Shadow Libraries.’ The essay analysed the four-factor test in ‘Fair Use’ in the context of shadow libraries such as ‘Libgen’ and ‘Sci-hub’ in India in light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of ‘Internet Archive’.
About the competition
The National Legal Essay Competition is organised by the Magazine Committee of Government Law College, Mumbai, in association with the Dinesh Vyas Public Charitable Trust. It is held in memory of the late Mr. Dinesh Vyas, a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and an alumnus of GLC.
It is open to students across all years pursuing their 5-year integrated law course/3-year LL.B. course/LL.M. from any recognised university in India and equivalent law degree abroad for the academic year of 2023-2024.
Topics for 2024
The topics for submission for this latest edition of the competition were:
One Nation, One Election: An Analysis of the report and its Implications for Indian democracy;
Evaluating the Telecommunications Act 2023: Advancements, challenges, and implications for India’s digital future;
Analysing the Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla vs. PCIT case: Implications and lessons from the Telangana High Court’s ruling on General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) [WP Nos. 46510 and 46467 of 2022 (Telangana High Court)];
In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians?
Educational institutes’ restrictions on religious symbols: Safeguarding secularism or choking religious freedom?
Reforming the Global Guardian: The ICJ’s Shortcomings in protecting individual rights and ensuring accountability for war crimes – Exploring solutions for greater effectiveness.
We are pleased to welcome the following faculty and research staff members to the NLS community. Our new faculty members include Mr. Amit Kumar (Assistant Professor-Law), Ms. Chunthailiu Gonmei (Assistant Professor, Law), Ms. Ragini Surana (Assistant Professor, Law), Dr. Shiuli Vanaja (Assistant Professor, Social Science), Dr. Srikrishna Ayyangar (Associate Professor, Social Science), Dr. Swati Narayan (Assistant Professor, CSSI) and Varun Malik (Assistant Professor, Law). Our new researchers include Ms. Amaidhi Devaraj (Co-Director, Juvenile Justice Clinic) and Ms. Subhadra Nair (Researcher, Juvenile Justice Clinic). And finally, Anjita Sinha (Manager – Professional and Continuing Education Department) has joined our administrative staff.
We wish them the very best for their professional journeys ahead!
Amit has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, and VIT-AP University, Amravati. He has previously taught public international law, international humanitarian law, and refugee law.
He has published articles on international law, business and human rights law. His work has been featured in reputed journals like the Asian Journal of International Law, the Australian Journal of Asian Law, and the Indian Society of International Law Yearbook on International Humanitarian and Refugee Law. He has also written opinion pieces on critical legal issues which have been published in the media.
Amit holds a BA LLB (Hons) from Chanakya National Law University, Patna, and an LLM in International Law from South Asian University, New Delhi. He is currently pursuing his PhD in International Human Rights Law from Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur.
Chunthailiu’s academic interests include Comparative Law and Constitutional Law, Legal Theory, Ethics, and Traditional Knowledge in the realm of Intellectual Property Law.
Her research centres around the idea of asymmetric federalism and its application to the cause of tribal/indigenous people. She feels teaching is her calling, and believes in the idea of constantly learning and unlearning.
She has an LLB at the Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, and an LLM from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She is currently pursuing her PhD at NALSAR. Her PhD thesis is a comparative analysis of the constitutional status of the indigenous inhabitants of India and the US from a federal perspective.
Ragini’s research interests include the fields of private law and legal history with a focus on the law of contract and unjust enrichment. Prior to joining NLSIU, Ragini was part of the research group on Legal Transfers in the Common Law World under the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory, Frankfurt.
Besides her research in the field of contract law and unjust enrichment, Ragini has also worked with a practicing advocate on editing legal commentaries on arbitration and insolvency.
She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the National University Singapore, and a BA LLB (Hons) from the Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat. She is currently in the process of finishing her PhD at the Goethe University, Frankfurt.
Dr. Shiuli Vanaja is an applied microeconomist specialising in development economics, behavioural economics, and resource economics with a special focus on gender.
Previously, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Azim Premji University’s School of Arts and Sciences. At APU, she taught various economics and interdisciplinary courses to a diverse and mixed undergraduate student body. She is currently working with the team at the Centre for Science and Environment on the Survey of Working India Report 2025.
She is particularly fascinated by social and cultural institutions, practices, and norms that shape behavioural patterns and influence choices in societies like India. More recently, she has been engaged in two research projects: (i) on analysing constraints on female labour force participation in urban areas, and (ii) on forest rights, forest-based livelihoods, and social networks of tribal groups in central India.
She has a BA (Hons) in Economics from Banaras Hindu University, an MA Economics and an MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a PhD from Cornell University.
Srikrishna Ayyangar is a Political Scientist with expertise in comparative politics of developing areas, particularly around questions of populism and its place in democracies beyond the Americas and Europe. He has also been involved in the design and development of public policy programmes for many years, and has taught courses related to problem solving, policy writing and implementation analysis. He has expertise in comparative configurational methodologies, particularly in the Qualitative Comparative Analysis method.
He has taught at Azim Premji University for more than a decade, and prior to that, at the University of Hartford and the University of the South – Sewanee. He has also had short-term teaching appointments at New York University and at Central European University, Budapest, Hungary.
Srikrishna has most recently published a book titled ‘A Logic of Populism: India and its States’ (Cambridge 2025). His research works have also been published in journals like the Studies in Comparative Development and Studies in Indian Politics.
Swati is an academic, activist and author. She teaches courses on social policies and universal healthcare. Previously, she has been an Associate Professor at the Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development (O.P. Jindal Global University). For more than a decade, she has also been an activist with various civil society organisations and social movements.
Swati has a BA in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London. She completed her MA in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, and her PhD in Development Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. She is also an alumna of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Varun’s research interests include the interplay between various contractual remedies. Varun joined NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, as a Teaching Associate in 2016. He was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Law at NALSAR in 2017 and continued teaching there till 2025.
Over the last nine years, Varun has taught courses on General Principles of Contract, Specific Contracts, Code of Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies and ‘Equity’ as a system of adjudication in private law.
Varun has a BBA LLB (Hons.) from Amity Law School, Amity University, Rajasthan, and an LLM in Public Law and Legal Theory from NALSAR. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at NALSAR with a focus on the interplay between the remedy of damages and specific performance of contract.
Amaidhi has over 18 years of experience in various disciplines from theatre, law, counselling, activism, etc. all directed towards social change. She has previously worked at the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), NLSIU where she was Project Director, Enabling Justice to Children in the Juvenile Justice System.
Prior to this, she has worked in national and international organisations in the field of education, lifeskills, mentoring, health and hygiene, and public health.
Amaidhi is passionate about social change, and actively seeks out opportunities in both her personal and professional life to contribute towards the holistic development of society.
She has a BA LLB from University Law College and a Diploma in Human Rights Law from NLSIU.
Subhadra’s research delves into the Indian Criminal Justice System, encompassing both adult & juvenile justice. Her primary inquiries include examining procedural frameworks for prisoner interview (mulaquat) across Indian prisons, specific needs of children of prisoners in India, Social Investigation Reports (SIRs) and Preliminary Assessment (PA) under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act,2015.
Before joining the Juvenile Justice Clinic at NLS, she worked as a researcher at the Centre for Child and the Law (NLSIU) and Prayas, Centre for Criminology and Justice (TISS Mumbai). She also assisted the mitigation team at Project 39A, NLU-D. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights Law.
She can be reached at
Administrative Staff
Anjita Sinha Manager – Professional and Continuing Education Department (PACE)
Anjita has two decades of experience working in Learning & Development, Program Management, New Product Development, and Digital Learning.
Anjita had an enjoyable early stint in Infosys Shanghai and later moved to the field of Vocational Skills – taking on roles of higher responsibility at the Manipal Group. Prior to joining NLSIU, she was AGM at the Manipal Education and Medical Group, Bengaluru. More recently, she led the conceptualisation, development and launch of Manipal MedAce, the group’s flagship cloud-based learning app for students of medicine in India.
She has a BA (Hons) and MA in English from Ranchi University. She completed her PG Diploma in Teaching English, and an MPhil in Computational Linguistics from the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU). Recently, she also earned an Executive MBA in Operation Management, Great Lakes Executive Learning.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among Law Universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.
The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for 2 positions of Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life. These are full-time positions, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru, and will report to the Director – Campus and Residential Life, NLSIU. This position requires living on-campus and may involve occasional weekend and evening commitments.
Role Description
A. Qualifications
Essential
Graduate degree in any discipline with aggregate 55% marks. Provided, for candidates with benchmark disabilities, the minimum aggregate mark is 50%.
Desirable
Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Higher Education, Hospitality, Education, Student Affairs Administration, Counselling, Social Work, Human Resources or any related field.
B. Experience and Skills
Essential
Minimum 5 years of overall work experience
Well-organised and capable of handling day-to-day hostel operations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team
Approachable and attentive to student concerns
Flexible and open to working beyond regular hours when needed
Experience of working with residential UG/PG students
A demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion with a high degree of accessibility and openness to students
Excellent time-management, problem-solving, stakeholder management skills with attention to detail
Ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks and a large volume of work in a timely and effective manner
The ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, from a wide variety of backgrounds
Desirable
Prior experience working in administrative positions in a student hostel, co-living space, housing high school, UG or PG students or young working professionals.
C. Role and Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life will report to the Director – Campus and Residential Life. The Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:
Coordinating the day-to-day management and maintenance of all student hostels
Responding to and resolving student concerns or complaints related to residences
Working closely with the Director – Campus and Residential Life (DCRL) and Residence Life team to support student onboarding and offboarding processes, including room allocation, ensuring rooms are ready for occupancy, handing over and collecting keys, and preparing rooms for incoming residents
Liaising regularly with the Facilities team to report and follow up on facilities related issues to ensure timely resolution
Coordinating with the DCRL, Student Welfare Officer (SWO), and Health Centre staff in the event of student health and wellbeing-related emergencies
Being available and accessible to students for discussions or concerns related to their residences
Being available for emergencies and responding appropriately
Conducting regular hostel visits to ensure student wellbeing, safety, and compliance with hostel norms
Conducting regular monitoring of hostels for infrastructure, discipline, student wellbeing and other issues. Participating in Residence Life Disciplinary proceedings and maintaining the records for the same
Drafting policies, rules and regulations for the effective functioning of the student hostels
Any other functions or additional duties that may be assigned from time to time
D. Tenure
Permanent basis till the age of superannuation i.e. 60 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two year’s probation.
Selection Process
Selection will take place in two parts.
Part 1 shall consist of review of applications by the University. Upon review of applications, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio as against the number of vacancies for the Interview round (Part 2).
Part 2 will be an interview round wherein the Interview Selection Panel shall score candidates out of a total of 50 marks for selection to the post.
NLSIU reserves the right to have more than one round of interview either in person or over video conferencing and to conduct independent background checks on the candidates.
NLSIU reserves the right to request for references from people who are not listed in the application form but would be familiar with the candidate’s previous work.
General Conditions
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum required for the role. Mere possession of these qualifications/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualifications prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognised Universities/Institutions.
Candidates will be required to produce original documents at the time of interview.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit.
Candidates serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Incomplete applications, in any form, will not be considered by the University.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct or result of the interview and reasons for not being called for the interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
If information provided in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage of the selection process, the candidature is liable to be cancelled and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email. The university will make all correspondence through email only.
NLSIU reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement and not fill the advertised post at any time without assigning any reason.
The decision of the University in all matters relating to this post shall be final and binding on all candidates.
Any dispute regarding any matter arising pursuant to this advertisement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Bengaluru.
How to Apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience etc.
Learn more about the role and application process here.
Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications has been extended to July 11, 2025 (5 PM IST). (View corrigendum)
The essay competition was organised by the blogging site SpicyIP in honour of its founder, Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer, in his 48th birth anniversary year.
Winners
The First Prize
Yogesh Byadwal (NLS BA LLB 2026) for the essay titled, “What Applies to You, Does Not Apply to Me: The Hypocrisy of Companies Owning ML Systems.” The essay is available here. (Source: SpicyIP)
Speaking to us, Yogesh said:
“I am truly honoured to have won this essay competition- one that is dedicated to honour the legacy of Late Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer. I am grateful to Prof. (Dr.) Arul George Scaria [Professor of Law and Co-Director, Centre for IP Research and Advocacy (CIPRA), NLSIU] and the incredible team at SpicyIP for their constant support and inspiration. I hope to carry forward the values that Prof. Basheer so passionately lived by—intellectual fearlessness, unwavering integrity and ever-encompassing compassion.”
The Second Prize
Kartik Sharma (NLS BA LLB 2026) for the essay titled “What’s in a Name? Critiquing The Copyright Owner’s Backdoor into the House of Copyright Society.” The essay is available here. (Source: SpicyIP)
Speaking to us, Kartik said:
“I had first come to know about the competition when I started exploring the field of IP law around the end of my first year. Back then, I had vague plans of participating in the competition someday. And now, being the second prize winner in it is a moment of great honour for me. The work on this essay was a long-drawn process over a couple of months, beginning from the CopyrightX course I had taken under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Scaria where I had the chance to be a part of several illuminating and foundational discussions on the subject. I am extremely thankful to the esteemed panel of judges and the SpicyIP team for finding value in my essay. A big note of gratitude to all the scholars whose works have developed and sustained my interest in the field of Intellectual Property Law, including late Prof. (Dr.) Basheer to whose monumental legacy this competition is dedicated. I hope to continue to learn more and contribute to IP law to the best I can, including by contributing to SpicyIP!”
About SpicyIP
SpicyIP is an Indian blog/repository on intellectual property (IP) and innovation law/policy. It was founded in 2005 by Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer, an IP academic and consultant.