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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 All submissions must be original, unpublished, and high-quality work-in-progress.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

NLSIU Announces the Lexygen Scholarships

NLSIU is excited to announce the ‘Lexygen Scholarships’ commencing Academic Year 2024-25. These scholarships have been instituted with the support of Lexygen, a leading Indian law firm headquartered in Bangalore, which recently signed an MoU with the University.

These scholarships will support two deserving students from the 5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Programme admitted to NLSIU by covering their total annual student fees per year for a consecutive period of five years.

This academic year, we welcome 300 students into the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programme as part of the University’s Inclusion and Expansion Plan 2021-25. The distribution of the scholarship funds to the students will be as per the NLSIU Financial Aid Policy.

We asked Lexygen to share their thoughts regarding this initiative.

Vijay Sambamurthi, Founder and Managing Partner of Lexygen, said, “On the happy occasion of our 18th founding anniversary, we are proud to announce this important initiative in partnership with my alma mater, NLSIU! The Lexygen Scholarships will not only support two NLSIU students chosen on the basis of financial need but also seek to optimize for gender diversity and transgender inclusion.”

Codhai Raghavan, Partner, said, “The Lexygen Scholarships are a part of the Impact and Inclusion initiatives of our firm. We are hopeful that these scholarships will play a meaningful role in broadening access to quality legal education in top institutions like NLSIU.”

Reflecting on the collaboration, NLSIU Registrar Prof. N S Nigam said: “We gratefully acknowledge the valuable contribution of Lexygen to our scholarship funds. Their contribution will ensure that students who might otherwise struggle to support their education at NLSIU can now benefit from this generous donation. As NLSIU embarks on fulfilling its mandate to impart a more inclusive education, scholarship initiatives from leading law firms like Lexygen will play a critical role.”

Call for Applications | Fourth Cohort of the P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research

NLSIU invites applications for six (06) Research Fellow positions under the ‘P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research’. It is a Fellowship (12 months – extendable), based out of Meghalaya. These positions are under the MoU between the Department of Law, Government of Meghalaya and the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.

About the Fellowship

The P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research is a research fellowship offered by the Government of Meghalaya exclusively for graduates of NLSIU. The Fellowship looks to expose students to the complex social and economic challenges of Meghalaya, a Sixth Schedule State, and generate interventions after analysing legal and policy frameworks in collaboration with senior policymakers of the Government.

The University signed an MoU with the Department of Law, Government of Meghalaya on April 04, 2022, to jointly offer this Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research. The Fellowship is named after the former Chief Minister of Meghalaya and Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri. P. A. Sangma.

The Fellowship is open to two categories of students: 1) NLSIU students who have graduated in the B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M. and M.P.P. courses, 2) domicile citizens of Meghalaya with law degrees from any universities. Read more about the MoU here.

Fellowship Details

This is the fourth cohort of the Research Fellows (2024). These are full-time positions, based out of Meghalaya. These Research Fellows will be mentored, jointly by Nodal Officers of the Government of Meghalaya and NLSIU. The start date of the Fellowship is the first week of July 2024.

Research Fellows will be eligible to receive a monthly stipend of Rupees Sixty Thousand (INR 60,000 per month) as well as a monthly house rent allowance of Rupees Ten Thousand (INR 10,000 per month).

To read more about the Fellowship as well as testimonials from the first cohort, please read the 2023 Brochure released by the Government of Meghalaya.

To know more about the first cohort of the fellowship, click here.

Who can Apply

  • Candidates with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree from NLSIU, Bangalore
  • Domicile citizens of Meghalaya with law degree from any university.

How to Apply

Please fill out the Google form available here and include the following:

  • Your updated CV/resume [not more than two (02) pages]
  • A statement of purpose (up to 1000 words)
  • Details of two (02) references with contact details

Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Upon selection, the Government of Meghalaya will provide the terms of reference for the Fellowship.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is June 15, 2024 | 5 pm.

 

Call for Applications | Executive – People and Culture Office

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

About the Department

The People and Culture team at National Law School of India University manages all aspects of human resources. The department is responsible for creating, managing and continuously refreshing processes and policies across the employee life cycle. The focus of the department is to build a HR framework that creates an enabling environment for our employees to work towards the goals and objectives of the University, together.

About the Role

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

The role includes but is not limited to:

  1. Facilitating, and implementing all phases of the recruitment process for the University with a focus on process, consistency, and scalability.
  2. Working with the University’s departments/centres in the capacity of a people business partner and understanding their hiring requirements.
  3. Drafting detailed and accurate job descriptions and specifications.
  4. Leading end-to-end talent acquisition efforts for a set of roles assigned to you (managing application tracking system, posting jobs, sourcing candidates, screening high potential candidates, interviewing, coordinating interviews with other panelists, rolling out offers, etc.)
  5. Screening applications to select/shortlist qualified candidates.
  6. Planning, managing, and anchoring the interview process.
  7. Collaborating with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
  8. Collating necessary paperwork for new hires.
  9. Provides timely recruitment reports to the team manager and the onboarding team.
  10. Responding to recruitment and onboarding-related emails in a timely manner.
  11. Creating the first draft of policies and process notes.
  12. Working on any other aspect of the employee life cycle like performance management and training and development, with a focus on documentation and execution.

Who Should Apply?

Qualifications 

Essential – Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

Desirable – Master’s degree/post-graduate diploma in Human Resources/Business Management or a related discipline.

Experience

Desirable – 1-3 years of experience in a process-oriented role or an HR related role.

Skills and competencies

Essential 

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong execution rigor and operational skills.
  • Strong presentation and time management kills.

Desirable 

  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Prior experience in the HR domain.
  • Proficient with applicant-tracking software.
  • Knowledge of HRMS.

Competencies

  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment activities and manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • 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 (500 – 800 words)
  • 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, June 28th (Friday), 2024.

 

Meet Our New SBA Co-Presidents! | AY 2024-25

We congratulate our new Co-presidents of the Student Bar Association for the Academic Year 2024-25 – Mayanka Raghunathan, 2nd Year LL.B. (Hons.) student, and Arth Doshi, 4th Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student.

The SBA election for the second position of SBA Co-President for AY 2024-25 was held between May 13-24, 2024.  The process was completed under the supervision of the Electoral Board with coordination and support from outgoing SBA Co-presidents Aditi Sheth and Ashish V.  The election process was conducted in accordance with SBA Constitution and Electoral Guidelines issued by the Electoral Board on 20th May 2024.

Based on the counting of votes completed at 8:55 PM on 24th May 2024, Mayanka Raghunathan (2nd Year LL.B. (Hons.) student) was declared elected as the Co-President of the SBA (from the Reserved position) for the Academic Year 2024-25. Therefore, the two Co-Presidents elected for AY 2024-25 are Arth Doshi and Mayanka Raghunathan.

Following the election results, NLSIU Vice Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy said: “I sincerely thank the outgoing SBA Co-presidents, Aditi Sheth and Ashish V., for their outstanding services to the University in Academic Year 2023-24. Congratulations to the student body for voting and all the candidates for their enthusiastic campaigns. We look forward to working closely with the SBA to enhance the NLS student experience and University life in the year ahead.”

We spoke to the new co-presidents and asked them to share their thoughts and vision for the SBA ahead. Here is what they had to say:

Mayanka Raghunathan

“As a part of the first cohort of the 3 Year LLB (Hons.) programme, I am very glad that we have integrated so quickly into university and campus life, and I am grateful for the trust that the student body has reposed in me. I hope to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and empathy and to ensure that students across batches and collectives are included in this process and that everyone feels a sense of belonging. I look forward to building a long-term approach with the administration where we are proactive, anticipate issues, address potential concerns upfront, and work together to build consensus around a common course of action. Most importantly, I am excited to be a part of creating a happy, safe, vibrant and fun university experience for every NLSIU student.”

 

Arth Doshi

“Over the past four years at NLSIU, I have had the privilege of serving the student community in various capacities. These experiences have given me invaluable insights into the needs and aspirations of our vibrant student body. As I step into this new role, I aim to draw upon these learnings to foster an environment of greater trust, collaboration and inclusivity on campus.

My vision is to make NLSIU a space where every student, regardless of their background or identity, feels respected, celebrated and empowered to thrive. I will strive to achieve this by enhancing support for student initiatives, working with the administration to improve campus facilities and infrastructure, pushing for academic reforms to ensure fairness and student well-being, and launching new programs to facilitate holistic development.

Most importantly, I want to establish a strong and efficient system of student governance which apart from taking responsibility and accountability helps to amplify student voices and serves as a robust platform for not only voicing concerns but taking initiatives and coming up with solutions. I look forward to working with the student body and the administration to transform our collective vision into reality.”

Call for Quotations | Technical and Commercial Tender for Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Mess Furniture, Office Furniture and Workstations

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Mess Furniture, Office Furniture and Workstations’ in accordance with specifications and requirements contained in the official notification.

Date of Issue of Quotation: 24.05.2024
Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on 29.05.2024

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

Call for Quotations | Technical and Commercial Tender for Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Lift in Library

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Lift in Library’ in accordance with specifications and requirements contained in the official notification.

Date of Issue of Quotation: 24.05.2024
Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on 31.05.2024

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

Call for Quotations | Technical and Commercial tender for Procurement of HP/DELL/LENOVO Laptops

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the procurement of Laptops with 3-year OEM warranty in accordance with specifications and requirements contained in the official notification.

Date of Issue of Quotation: 22.05.2024
Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on 29.05.2024

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

NLSIU’s Workshop on Plain language in Legislative Drafting

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), with the support of the Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR), conducted a three-day intensive workshop on ‘Plain Language in Legislative Drafting’ in Delhi from May 9 to 11, 2024. The legislative officers nominated by the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, participated in this workshop.

The workshop was conducted by:

  • Prof (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor, NLSIU
  • Prof (Dr.) N S Nigam, Registrar, NLSIU
  • Dr. Saurabh Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor of Law
  • Jasmine Joseph, Assistant Professor of Law
  • Aparajita Lath, Assistant Professor of Law

The key pillars of the workshop which set the framework for the conversation were:

  1. Enhancing Access to Law and Empowering Citizens: By using plain language, legislative drafters can ensure that the laws are accessible to a wider audience and empowers citizens to engage more effectively with the legal system.
  2. Promoting Rule of Law: Clear and straightforward language in legislation promotes transparency and accountability in governance and compliance with law, as citizens can easily understand their rights and obligations.
  3. Accuracy and Precision:  Use of plain language is complementary to the goal of accuracy and precision in law-making and reduces the likelihood of ambiguity, conflict and litigation.
  4. Relevance of Plain-language in multi-lingual law-making: Use of plain language for enhancing access to law is inextricably connected with the quest towards multi-lingualism in law-making. The relevance of plain language is even more crucial in translations to multiple languages.

The intensive three-day workshop comprised eight sessions, each focusing on different legislative drafting aspects from word choice to the structure of legislation. Each session was structured around a combination of theoretical discussion on essential elements of plain language drafting and practical exercises. These exercises, based on a training manuals prepared by the NLS, revolved around analysis and redrafting of selected legislations. The workshop closed with a legislative drafting exercise which connected all the different sessions of the workshop and required the participants to draft a legislation based on a hypothetical policy-note.

The workshop was attended by around 65 officers of the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice. The workshop achieved its outcome of fostering intense engagement with the legislative drafters and facilitated a comprehensive and critical appreciation of the importance of plain language drafting, its utility and the associated constraints.

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