Call for Applications | Accountant – Finance and Accounts | 01 Position

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for a full-time role in the University’s Finance and Accounts Office for a period of one year.

About the Department

The Finance and Accounts team at National Law School of India University manages all aspects of Accounts and Finance.  The department is responsible for daily record keeping and maintaining an accurate history of the University’s financial records.

The Team plays a central role in coordinating with  other functional areas of the University to capture, facilitate, record transactions, create authentic reports, ensure tax and statutory compliances and continuously strengthen internal control processes and systems encompassing all the financial transactions of the University.

The focus of the department is to build an efficient accounting framework that assists the Management in analysis of past and existing trends, effective, informed decision making and optimal utilization of resources to achieve the financial goals of the University.

About the Role

We are looking for a bright and dedicated team member who is willing to learn and collaborate with the team on all aspects of the University accounts. This is a full-time role based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru.

The role includes but is not limited to:

  1. Coordinating with various functions across the University and collecting data required for accounting records.
  2. Accounting the day-to-day transactions related to collections, receivables, procurement, payables and expenses accurately.
  3. Facilitating preparation of green sheets and notes for approval from various authorities.
  4. Liaising with bankers for collection of statements, request for services. Reconciliation of University bank accounts on a weekly basis.
  5. Regularly updating the Vendor and service provider ledgers. Sending payment advice and responding to queries.
  6. Liaising with Statutory, internal and project auditors for various audits. Preparing timely reports as required.
  7. Maintaining memorandum accounts for donations, scholarships, workshops, student events and projects.
  8. Periodical reconciliation of TDS, GST and other statutory compliances.
  9. Updating entries in Fees collection Software and monthly reconciliation of fees dues.
  10. Preparing reports and statements as required from time to time.
  11. Working cohesively with internal and external teams to develop and deliver a reliable and timely accounting framework.

Who Should Apply?

Qualifications

Essential – Bachelor’s degree in commerce/ business administration with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

Desirable – Master’s degree /CA-Intermediate

Experience

Desirable – 2-5 years of experience in accounting process-oriented roles including preparation of reports and reconciliations.

Skills and competencies

Essential

  • Excellent accounting skills.
  • Strong execution rigor and operational skills.
  • Strong presentation and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Prior experience in the GL/AP/AR activities.
  • Proficient with Tally or other Accounting ERP.
  • Knowledge of Zoho Books

Competencies

  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounting transactions and statutory reconciliations meticulously.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Presentation.
  • An appreciation for processes and workflows. Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • Must be able to work effectively and constructively as part of a team.

How to Apply?

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

  • An updated CV
  • A statement of purpose (100 – 200 words)
  • Details of two professional references

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 5:00 pm, July 26th (Friday), 2024.

QAMRA Archive at NLSIU Releases its Annual Report 2024

The Queer Archive for Memory Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) at NLSIU, recently published its Annual Report for 2024 which details their activities undertaken over the last year. The QAMRA Archival Project is a multimedia repository of the lives and memories of the persons marginalised on the basis of gender and sexuality in India. It was established to record and gather diverse queer voices in a safe space, and to promote research on queer histories. The collections make QAMRA important archives of independent India.

The annual reports can be accessed here.

NLSIU’s Team Achievements | International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition 2024

We are delighted to announce that the NLSIU team participated in the International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition 2024’s national rounds held in NLU, Delhi in March, 2024. The team comprised of – Akash Vijaya Ganapathy, 3rd year LL.B (Hons.) (2nd year student at the time of the competition), Shwetha Ramachandran, 3rd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Smriti Jaiswal, 2nd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), and  Spriha Garg, 3rd year student, B.A., LL.B. (Hons.).

The team qualified for the international rounds at the Hague among the top five Indian teams from the national rounds. At the international rounds, Akash Vijaya Ganapathy, argued all three sides (Prosecution, Victims’ Counsel, and Defence) of the competition’s six prelim rounds, and qualified as Rank 6 among the top 27 teams that made it to the Quarter Finals. In the Quarter Final knockout-qualifier round, where the winning team of each round qualifies for the semi-finals, he was ranked 5 among the top 9 teams that advanced. Akash was additionally awarded the First Runner Up in the Best Victims Counsel Awards from the preliminary rounds.

Call for Quotations | Technical and Commercial Tender for Design and Construction of a New Football Ground and Running Track at NLSIU

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Design and Construction of a New Football Ground and Running Track’ in accordance with specifications and requirements contained in the official notification.

Date of Issue of Tender: 20.06.2024
Last Date for Submission of Technical and Commercial Bids: Up to 5.00 PM on 28.06.2024
Last Date for Submission of Technical and Commercial Bids (Extended): Up to 5.00 PM on 06.07.2024 (View Corrigendum)

For more details along with the terms and conditions, please read the official notification here.

NLSIU’s Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL) Programme | 55th RR Batch of Indian Forest Service Officer Trainees

The NLSIU’s Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), in partnership with the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research, and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU, has successfully inaugurated the Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL) programme for the 55th RR batch of Indian Forest Service officer trainees at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) in Dehradun. The keynote address was given by Dr. Jagmohan Sharma, Director, IGNFA and the lamp lighting ceremony was attended by faculty from IGNFA and NLSIU at Dehradun.

This PG diploma program has been made possible through a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between NLSIU, Bengaluru, and IGNFA under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

 

Humboldt – NLSIU Exchange Programme | In Conversation with Dillon Davis

Dillon Davis is a final year student at the Humboldt University’s School of Law in Berlin, Germany, where he has been working as a student assistant at the Chair for Public and Comparative Law for the past two years.

Dillon was a part of the exchange visit from Humboldt University to NLSIU in March 2024. The exchange visit falls under the purview of the collaborative project titled ‘Law and Transformation: Opening Conversations between India and Germany.’ The project touches upon multiple legal themes including constitutional and administrative law, intellectual property rights, economic laws, among others.

NLSIU has embarked on a three-year collaboration with the Chair for Comparative and Public Law, Humboldt University, Berlin, under the Indo-German Partnership in Higher Education (IGP) programme of the University Grants Commission, in collaboration with DAAD. Founded in 1925, the German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is the German support organisation in the field of international academic cooperation.

During his second visit to NLSIU, Dillon shared his thoughts, on the exchange visit, key takeaways, and significant learning experiences.

What got you interested in this exchange programme?

Since my main academic interests are in Comparative Constitutional Law and Comparative-Historical Sociology and we’ve had a number of researchers from NLS visit the Chair throughout this time, coming here as an exchange student seemed like a good idea to begin with. But it was the visits of Dr. Aparna Chandra and Prof. Arun Thiruvengadam in particular that motivated me to apply for the programme.

Could you share some significant learning experiences or key takeaways from this exchange?

The exchange programme has been incredibly gratifying so far since I’ve been able to reconnect with a lot of people who I already knew from their visits to Berlin. But it was also very enjoyable to get to know a lot of younger, newer faculty. One of my most significant takeaways will be the extensive references to other legal systems in my various lectures (particularly Constitutional Law II) and how many professors and students engaged critically with those references.

How would you compare the learning culture, campus atmosphere and academic rigour at Humboldt and NLSIU?

Humboldt and NLSIU are definitely similar when it comes to workload, but significantly diverge in their approaches to that workload. While you have pretty much complete autonomy in how you study for exams and whether or not to attend lectures, there is a minimum attendance requirement/criteria at NLS. Obviously, both approaches have their positive and negative sides. The learning culture at Humboldt allows you more freedom in terms of how you structure your semester, but is “lonelier” at the same time – if that makes sense. The learning culture at NLS is much more institutionalised and students seem to form a cohort more naturally, but that also means that you are much more dependent on the quality of your respective professors’ lectures, and have less time to further develop personal academic interests.

During these two months of stay, what are the different activities or interests have you all explored on and off-campus.

A lot of us attempted to travel as much as possible over the weekends and various holidays. Some of the others also explored sports like volleyball or basketball but I’ve primarily gone to public academic events or film events. I particularly enjoyed visiting the Nilgiris because of the moderate climate and beautiful tea hills and, more generally, all of the little pockets of peace and quiet in the city – the Bangalore Film Forum, Cubbon Park, the National Gallery of Modern Art and above all Champaca Bookstore. On campus, my favourite place will always be the Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA), but maybe that’s just because I’m a sucker for archives.

How long was your visit this time?

This was my second visit to NLS. I visited NLS last year for the Young Scholars’ Workshop that took place over 3 or 4 days. This time, I got to spend two months on campus from March 2nd to April 25th. Some of my fellow students came to campus at the end of February, 2024, as well.

What were your reasons/motivations behind participating in this exchange visit?

We found out that the semester break in Germany lines up almost perfectly with the trimester here at NLS. Our winter semester ends by mid-February and we are free by March which is when the final trimester at NLS begins. This exchange at a very basic level provides German students with an idea of how legal education works in India, and how the legal culture works in this country. Of course, this does not mean that I start becoming an expert in constitutional law. We do acknowledge that every single legal system has enormously complex contexts, including all the Indian historical references, or all of the cultural references which we may not fully understand. The other point is that German legal education is unfortunately very German centric in a way. You might be able to attend a course on United States constitutional law. But really the main aspect and the main focus of studies will always be German constitutional law, German administrative law, German private law and so on.

Call for Papers | NLSIU’s Indian Journal of Law & Technology (IJLT)

The NLSIU’s Indian Journal of Law & Technology (IJLT) is now accepting submissions on a rolling basis for its 20th Volume and the IJLT Blog.

About IJLT

IJLT is a student-run, peer-reviewed law journal published annually by the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. IJLT is widely read and is available internationally on databases such as Westlaw, HeinOnline, UGC CARE, Legal Information Institute of India, SCC Online, and Manupatra. IJLT is also the first and pioneering law journal in India devoted exclusively to the interface of law and technology.

Previous issues have featured articles by distinguished authors such as Jonathan Zittrain (Harvard Law School), Yochai Benkler (Author of “The Wealth of Networks”), Justice Michael Kirby (High Court of Australia), Justice Pratibha Singh (Judge, Delhi High Court), Justice (Retd.) S Muralidhar (Chief Justice, Orissa High Court), Professor Stephen Hobe (International Institute of Space Law), Eben Moglen (Founder, Software Freedom Law Center), Elonnai Hickok (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Dr. Carolyn Johnston (University of Melbourne), Tina van der Linden (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Peter Alexiadis (Visiting Professor, King’s College of Law), Deirdre Ahern (Professor of Law, Trinity College Dublin), Subhajit Basu (Professor of Law, University of Leeds), and the late Prof. Shamnad Basheer (Founder, SpicyIP).

IJLT has the distinction of being cited in the Reports of the MeitY’s Committee of Experts on a Data Protection Framework for India, the MCA Committee on Digital Competition Law, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, the US International Trade Commission (USITC), the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the European Union Bodies, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.

About IJLT Blog

A companion to the print journal, the IJLT Blog seeks to encourage discourse on technology law by publishing scholarly yet concise articles, with a focus on contemporary issues. The mandate of the IJLT Blog, much like the Journal, is to provide current, incisive, and accessible legal scholarship on contemporary issues in the law and technology domain.

The Blog has also featured renowned authors including Cory Doctorow (Former European Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation), Isedua Oribhabor (Business and Human Rights Lead, Access Now), Mathew Chacko (TMT Head, Spice Route Legal), Dr. Subhajit Basu (Associate Professor, University of Leeds), Dhruv Somayajula (Senior Resident Fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy), Ashutosh Bhagwat (Distinguished Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law), and Dr. Ishita Das (Assistant Professor, NALSAR).

IJLT’s Mandate

IJLT accepts submissions which have a strong nexus with technology and law. The journal carries scholarship in the areas of intellectual property rights, internet governance, information communication technologies, privacy rights, digital freedoms, openness, telecommunications policy, media law, innovation, civil liberties and technology along with focusing on perspectives on contemporary issues involving the intersection of law, technology, industry and policy.

Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions must be submitted using IJLT’s website.
  • An abstract (not more than 250 words) must be submitted.
  • Co-authorship (up to a maximum of 3 authors) is permitted.
  • The body of the paper shall be in Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, size 10 single line spacing.
  • Follow the OSCOLA (4th edition) style of citation.
  • All submissions must be original, unpublished and not under consideration by any other journal/forum.
  • Send in your submissions in MS/Open Word (*.doc OR *.docx) format.
  • The guidelines for blog submissions can be accessed here.
  • There is no fixed deadline for submission since we welcome contributions on a rolling basis.

Please feel free to browse our website (www.ijlt.in), our Digital Commons repository, or contact us at  (for the journal) and at (for the blog).

Call for Applications | Executive – Communications | 02 positions

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for two full-time roles in the University’s Communications Office for a period of one year (extendable). These positions will be based in the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru.

About the Department

The Communications Office at the National Law School of India University, manages all aspects of internal as well as external communications. The Communications Office – a) works towards the development and implementation of communication campaigns, including outreach, on-campus and off-campus events and social media; b) coordinates with members of the local media and press, as well as (where applicable) other external stakeholders/organizations; c) coordinates and implements communication activities to ensure all academic/research/co-curricular activities are represented in an accurate, relevant and timely manner; d) works towards content creation for various channels of communication.

About the Role

This role will enable the candidate(s) to hone their skills in writing and designing for different media, creating content, organizing and executing communications plans/campaigns, while working with different teams and departments.

This role requires working closely with other colleagues of the Communications Office/team to –

  • Assist with content creation and implementation of communications plans – this will include writing about campus updates/stories, interviewing visitors and dignitaries, designing social media creatives and responding to online queries, etc.
  • Assist with updating data or information on the NLSIU website and social media handles.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for coordinating with relevant departments and stakeholders for all on-campus as well as off-campus events/lectures/seminars, among others. This includes (but is not limited to) sourcing photographs/videos and drafting content for the website.
  • Responsible for developing regular media monitoring as well as social media analytics reports.
  • Supporting all aspects of communication including research and content creation, as well as production and management, presentation and promotion.
  • Monitoring the University’s social media and online presence, and respond to queries (where applicable and after consulting with the Communications team) in a timely manner.
  • Assisting with the development of communications plans for specific projects, including outreach, events, and social media. Provide support in the design and implementation of social media campaigns.
  • Supporting in the development of audiovisual materials (producing and editing videos for various purposes).
  • Design event/program fliers, graphics and other outreach material, as needed.
  • Any other related tasks to support the Communications Office.

Who Should Apply?

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Candidates with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Literature,  Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
  • Candidates with a working knowledge of website publishing platforms (Content Management Systems) like WordPress.
  • Candidates with a firm grasp of social media tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Desirable:

  • Candidates who are familiar with graphic design and video editing tools will be preferred.

Experience

Essential: Candidates with 0 to 2 years of work experience.

Desirable: Previous internship or related experience in marketing and public relations/communications/newsroom roles, is a plus.

Skills and competencies

Essential:

  • Candidates must have the ability to write and communicate, clearly and concisely.
  • Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools, proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams) and Google Workspace (e.g., Sheets, Docs, Drive).
  • Candidates with an ability to work within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Candidates with an ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail.

Desirable:

  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
  • Background in Adobe Creative Cloud will be advantageous but not essential.
  • Creative individual with basic multimedia design skills for posters, videos, and social media.

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).
  • 1 sole authored writing sample – published/unpublished.
  • Details of two professional references.

Note – The recruitment process will include a written assessment.

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 5:00 pm, July 5th (Friday), 2024.

Call for Applications | Chief Operating Officer

The University invites online applications to the full-time post of Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will be responsible for providing operational support to meet NLSIU’s evolving needs and strategic goals across a variety of the University’s functions including the University’s estate, infrastructure, facilities, student and academic support, operational performance, business services, and sustainability. The COO will also work in partnership with teams across the University to drive innovation, transformation and improved performance, within and across functions.

The Chief Operating Officer will report to the Registrar. The employee will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

  • Ensuring University operations and services align with strategic goals and business needs. The COO is accountable for leading the University operations planning, driving improved performance, optimising value through scale, innovation and transformation, and for the effective allocation of University resources;
  • Overseeing all day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the University;
  • Implementing the University’s growth plans including infrastructure and amenities;
  • Ensuring high-quality and timely operations for the students and staff;
  • Developing and implements world-class facilities for students and staff;
  • Developing and helps implement management strategies;
  • Designing, implementing and supervising reporting structures across all functions including a streamlined MIS / maintaining a regular cadence of review meetings and engages in on ground review to ensure delivery;
  • Evaluating the performance of University operations and manages various business partners;
  • Assisting the Vice Chancellor and Registrar in ensuring that institutional objectives and goals are met;
  • Building and creates high-performing teams in the University. Create a service-oriented culture and a culture of back-ups;
  • Working with senior teams to process internal ideas, infrastructure, and programs;
  • Motivating and encouraging the implementation, resource allocation, and processes in the University;
  • Encouraging and forging partnerships with vendors, subject-matter-experts (SMEs) professional organisations, government and other institutions;
  • Analysing and monitoring departments and for continuous improvement and impact;
  • Leveraging the University technology platforms to ensure seamless and frictionless service to all members of the University;
  • Developing strategic alliances and partnerships.

The deadline for the submission of the application is 5 pm, 28th June, 2024.

For more details, view the official notification here.
To apply, click here.

Corrigendum

The last date for submission of applications is extended to 5 pm, 5th July, 2024.
The official notification regarding the corrigendum may be accessed here.

Call for Working Papers | NLSIU’s Reliance Chair on Corporate Law and Governance

NLSIU’s Reliance Chair on Corporate Law and Governance (RCCL&G) is launching a Working Paper Series and invites working papers on a continuous basis focusing on research (theoretical, empirical as well as applied) in (all) areas of Corporate Law and Governance, Economics and Economic Analysis. The working papers are aimed at contributing to professional discussion relating to the above themes and disseminating work-in-progress finding of academic research.

We encourage original and high-quality work-in-progress submissions from scholars. The Chair especially welcomes submissions by early career scholars. Select working papers will be made accessible on the Chair’s web page. The purpose also is to facilitate greater visibility and reach of original, high-quality work-in-progress in the above areas.

Categories of Submissions

  • Articles (Corporate Law and Governance): 3000–6000 words (exclusive footnotes).
  • Articles (Economics and Economic Analysis): 2000–5000 words (excluding footnotes).

Guidelines

  1. Submissions must be in English only.
  2. All submissions must have a Title, Author details (names, email ids, highest academic degrees and affiliations), Abstract (within 200 words), Keywords (3-5).
  3. Up to a maximum of 3 authors (at least one author must be an academic/practitioner having a Ph.D.) are allowed.
  4. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and high-quality work-in-progress.
  5. The body of the paper shall be in Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes should be Times New Roman, font size 10, single line spacing.
  6. Papers in all areas of Corporate Law and Governance must follow OSCOLA (4th Edition) style of citation while the papers in all areas of Economics and Economic Analysis must follow a robust/credible citation format.

How to Submit

Please use the Google form available here, to make your submissions. You will need to login via a Gmail account to complete the Google form.
Review of papers will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Contact

For further queries, contact us at