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Invitation for Expression of Interest | DPIIT Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites expressions of interest for the position of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair established at NLSIU by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, also know as the DPIIT Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair.

Intellectual Property Rights Chair, NLSIU

The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair established at NLSIU by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) seeks to promote the study of, education in, research on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as well as outreach on Intellectual Property matters. The Chair supports specialised courses on IPR with the aim of inculcating a nuanced understanding of Intellectual Property among students. It holds seminars, workshops and special lectures with the aim of producing high quality research, strengthening pedagogy, engaging in public policy dialogue and attracting world class researchers and academicians to the University in the field of intellectual property rights.

Role of the Chair Professor

The Chair Professor will promote teaching and research on Intellectual Property (IP) related subjects at the University. The Chair Professor will expand IP knowledge base including through research on global best practices, foster collaborations with other academic institutions in India and abroad, and build engagement with industry and other stakeholders. The Chair Professor will publish regularly on various public platforms including NLS Scholarship Repository on topical issues.

Read the official notification.

Express your Interest

Expressions of interest are invited from interested candidates. Candidates can send in their updated resume and an 800-word Statement of Purpose to .

The last date for submission of applications has been extended to December 31, 2025 (5 pm). (View corrigendum)

Invitation to teach Elective Courses at NLSIU | March 2026 Trimester

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the third trimester (March 02, 2026 to May 26, 2026) of the Academic Year 2025-26.

An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours of classroom engagement (40 hours of classroom engagement spread across 10 weeks (March 02, 2026 to  May 26, 2026) and two office hours every week for consultation and discussion with students.

All classes of full-term elective courses shall be conducted in-person on campus.

On request and availability, the University may support Visiting Faculty with an Academic Associate to assist with the delivery of the course.

Elective Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU:

  • Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion-based, with an exam);
  • Research Course (focussed on review of primary and secondary research leading to a Term Paper);
  • Practice or Clinical Course (focused on field work, simulation, drafting or litigation exercises taught and examined through the clinical methods).

All classes shall be held between 9 am and 7 pm on weekdays only. Most elective courses are usually scheduled between 2 pm and 7 pm. For some courses, on a special basis, classes may be scheduled on Saturday.

The University will reimburse one economy-class airfare, to-and-fro from Bengaluru for domestic flights only. The University will not be able to provide any reimbursement for international flights.

The University will make necessary arrangements for accommodation in an off-campus facility arranged for postgraduate students, research scholars, visiting faculty and research staff for individuals selected to teach electives after mutual discussion for an initial 10 days from the commencement of the trimester only. Based on availability, the University may be able to make arrangements on a paid basis for the whole trimester.

Individuals who are desirous of teaching elective courses at NLSIU must invariably possess a graduate and post-graduate degree in law or the social sciences. Post-qualification experience of 3 years or more will be preferred. Alternatively, they may have at least 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice. Individuals who have published widely in their fields of expertise, shall be preferred.

To apply, kindly fill out the form here. The deadline for form submission has been extended up to January 10, 2026.

Your proposal shall be reviewed by the Academic Review Committee (ARC) of the University. The course shall be finalised after registration of choices by students. Please note that a course is offered only if it meets: (1) the approval of the ARC, and (2) a minimum number of students as required by the University’s Academic Regulations subscribe for the course.

For any academic queries, please contact Dr. Saurabh Bhattacharjee at or Dr. Atreyee Majumder at . For any other queries, please contact Mr. Shailendra Pratap Singh at .

FAQs

Here are some FAQs that will help you gain a better understanding of the electives courses and the process for applying to teach these courses. To know more, please click here.

NLSIU Conducts Management Development Programme for Indian Army Officers under MoU with ARTRAC, Shimla

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, successfully conducted a six-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on “Legal Framework Affecting Procurement of Goods and Services” for officers of the Indian Army from November 10–15 , 2025 at the University. The programme was organised under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NLSIU and the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla, marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration.

Designed to strengthen legal, administrative, and procurement-related decision-making capacity within defence leadership, the programme covered key thematic areas including:

  • Indian Judicial and Legal System
  • Fundamentals of Public Procurement and Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
  • Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020
  • Competition Law and Fair Procurement Mechanisms
  • Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer
  • Taxation and Financial Aspects of Government Procurement
  • Oversight, Monitoring, and Administrative Discretion

The sessions combined expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, drafting exercises, and structured assessments, enabling practical application to real-world procurement and governance challenges.

The programme concluded with a valedictory ceremony, during which certificates were presented to all participating officers.

NLSIU acknowledges the longstanding partnership with ARTRAC and the Indian Army and remains committed to advancing capacity-building initiatives that contribute to strengthening institutional governance and national service. This initiative reflects NLSIU’s ongoing commitment to industry–academia collaboration, and to supporting the evolving needs of public sector institutions through specialised legal education and training.

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NLSIU Successfully Concludes 11th Accreditation Programme on Legal Systems & Commercial Laws for L&T Executives

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has successfully concluded the 11th edition of the Accreditation Programme on Legal Systems & Commercial Laws (APCL), conducted in partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Designed for mid-career professionals across L&T, the programme aimed to strengthen legal literacy, enhance commercial law competencies, and build practical legal decision-making skills aligned with business operations.

The six-month certification programme was delivered in a modular format spanning 17 days of intensive learning, including three academic modules and a final Moot Court module held at the NLSIU campus. Instructional sessions were conducted both at NLSIU, Bengaluru and the L&T Leadership Development Academy (LDA), Lonavala, where NLSIU faculty, industry practitioners, and senior leaders engaged participants through case-based pedagogy, expert lectures, research assignments, and interactive legal discussions.

Programme Structure

• Module 1: Introduction to Law & Legal Systems; Law of Contracts
• Module 2: Corporate Law, Financial Regulations & Allied Commercial Laws
• Module 3: Labour & Industrial Laws, Intellectual Property Rights & Alternate Dispute Resolution
• Module 4: Moot Court Module — Two-day practical courtroom simulation at NLSIU

The Moot Court served as the capstone of the programme, providing participants with practical courtroom exposure, real-time argumentation experience, and the opportunity to apply legal reasoning and analytical skills developed throughout the course.

Legacy & Impact

Launched in 2012, the APCL programme has successfully completed 11 cohorts, training 353 L&T professionals to date. The curriculum is specifically designed for executives who manage commercial and legal responsibilities within business operations but do not possess formal legal training.

Participants underwent continuous evaluation through written examinations, group presentations, individual research work, and performance in the Moot Court exercise. The programme concluded with a Convocation Ceremony at the University, where outstanding performers were awarded gold, silver, and bronze distinctions, along with special recognition for the Moot Court topper.

Reflections

Speaking at the closing ceremony, representatives from NLSIU Executive Education emphasised the significance of the collaboration, describing APCL as “a flagship programme that equips industry leaders to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments with confidence, accuracy, and ethical clarity.”

Representatives from L&T commended the programme’s transformative approach, noting that participants were now better prepared to manage business contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and organisational risk management with greater competence and insight.

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Reflections | Teaching Criminal Law: Curriculum, Syllabus & Pedagogy | By NLSIU & NUS

At NLSIU, we believe that the strength of a nation’s legal education begins in the classroom—and with the teachers who shape it every day. As an institution that recognises its responsibility to give back and uplift the wider academic community, we are committed to fostering collaboration, shared learning, and reflective pedagogy across law schools in India.

With this spirit, we have launched the Faculty Development Workshop Series, an initiative to support faculty in enhancing teaching practice and building a stronger, more connected academic ecosystem.

The inaugural workshop, Teaching Criminal Law: Curriculum, Syllabus & Pedagogy, was held on November 15–16, 2025 in collaboration with the Centre for Asian Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore (NUS). The two-day programme brought together leading criminal law academics — Mrinal Satish, Stanley Yeo, Wing-Cheong Chan, Michael Hor, Ronnakorn Bunmee and Kunal Ambasta, and faculty participants from universities across India. Structured across nine thematic sessions, the workshop integrated panel discussions, expert lectures, and collaborative breakout reflections. Subject-focussed sessions covered Fault and Physical Elements of Crime, Extensions of Criminal Liability, Defences, and Selected Offences. The programme also developed a proposed syllabus framework for teaching substantive criminal law and generated contributions to the NLSIU Textbook Companion Project.

In his concluding remarks, Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor, National Law School of India University (NLSIU) highlighted the importance of strengthening faculty development to shape the future of legal education, noting that this workshop marks the first chapter of a long-term initiative to connect and support multiple teaching communities nationwide. The series will expand into other foundational areas of law in the chapters ahead.

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Call for Applications | Research Associates | 5 positions

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for five full-time (contractual role) Research Associates to work on the project titled “Reforms in the Military Justice System”. The position is for six months and will be based in Bengaluru.

The project is sponsored by the Institute of Military Law under the supervision of Army Training Command (ARTRAC) of the Indian Army.

About the Project

The project aims to assess and review the existing military justice system in India and identify scope for reforms. To this broad end, the study will review the legal framework governing the military justice system in India, evaluate the effectiveness of internal disciplinary procedures, assess the integration of technology and explore the use of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms for military justice. The project will further draw lessons from best practices in global military justice systems. NLS will submit a comprehensive report with targeted legal and policy recommendations.

A team of faculty members at NLSIU are steering the project.

Role Description

Research associates will work under the direct supervision of the faculty Project Leads and will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Collation and analysis of relevant provisions in laws, regulations, and/or manuals on military justice system in India
  • Assist with collation, tabulation and analysis of select case studies based on agreed themes and parameters
  • Assist with finalising questionnaire for conducting stakeholder interviews as required
  • Comparative research on the legal framework of military justice systems in select other jurisdictions and review of ongoing reform initiatives
  • Assist in organising meetings, consultations and interviews with stakeholders as required
  • Ensure systematic record and documentation of all project-related meetings, interviews, consultations and other activities
  • Maintain monthly progress reports on the assigned task under the project
  • Publish 1-2 short form pieces including blogs, policy briefs, and/or legal commentaries for the NLS Scholarship
  • Repository on individual research areas of focus (in addition to the project work)
  • Participating in intellectual activities on campus as required

Qualifications

Essential

  • BALLB/LLB or a Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, or allied disciplines

Desirable

  • Demonstrable academic interest in issues related to criminal justice, legal system reform, integration of technology in justice administration, comparative legal research and/or ADR in the context of justice administration
  • Training in research methodology

Experience

Essential

At least 1 year of post-qualification experience in legal and policy research (universities; research institutes; think tanks; civil society organisations)

Desirable

  • Familiarity with issues related to  justice administration, legal system reform, military law and justice administration, and/or technology and legal systems.
  • At least one published work (solo-authored or co-authored) in the past six months in the form of legal commentary, research report, policy document and/or other such related publication.
  • Prior experience of being part of research projects and engaging with relevant stakeholders.
  • Experience of contributing to research publications.
  • Experience in project coordination roles within a research team.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Strong execution rigour and operational skills
  • Strong presentation and time management skills
  • Competency in quantitative data analysis

How To Apply?

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

  • An up-to-date CV
  • A statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
  • Details of two professional references
  • A sole-authored writing sample of 2,500 words

Compensation

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

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications has been extended to December 19, 2025 (5 PM IST).

Call for Applications | Research Assistant – Legal for Project on Right to Food Programme

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one full-time (contractual) role in Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) for a period of one year (extendable based on performance), based in Bengaluru.

About the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL)

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) is a 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 Centre for child and the Law, primarily under the theme of right to food and nutrition. The person will work closely with other colleagues at CCL.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake policy research on the issue associated with food security and child rights.
  • Support ongoing research through development of tools for data collection, 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 ensure quality and rigour of the training programmes.
  • Publish high quality research papers in peer reviewed journals and contribute to NLS blogs and other such platforms.
  • Support in organising events and facilitating discussions with stakeholders
  • Any other related tasks to support the ongoing work CCL.

Who Should Apply?

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

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 45,000 – 55,000 per month.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications has been extended to December 19, 2025 (5 PM IST).

Live Information Sessions | BA (Hons), LLB (Hons) & MPP Programmes | December 2025

NLSIU is conducting live information sessions during December 2025 on the NLS BA (Hons.), the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.), and the Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) programmes. These online sessions will provide information about the University, the structure of the respective programmes and the application process.

Here are the details of the sessions (in order of the upcoming events):

3-Year LL.B. (Hons.)

December 13, 2025 | 5 PM – 6 PM
Speakers:
1. Sanyukta Chowdhury, LLB (Hons) Chair and Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU
2. Dr. Rahul Hemrajani, LLB (Hons) Vice-Chair and Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU

Register for the Webinar

Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP)

December 18, 2025 | 6 PM  – 7 PM
Speakers:
1. Dr. Srikrishna Ayyangar, MPP Chair and Associate Professor, Social Science, NLSIU
2. Dr. Devyani Pande, MPP Vice-Chair and Assistant Professor, Public Policy. NLSIU

Register for the Webinar  

NLS BA (Hons.)

December 19, 2025 | 6 PM  – 7 PM | Webinar on History Track
Speakers:
1. Dr. Megha Sharma, Assistant Professor, Social Science
2. Dr. Anwesha Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Social Science

Register for the Webinar  

Admissions Open

Admissions are currently open for the above-mentioned programmes. To apply, visit nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in.

For any queries regarding NLSAT, write to .

We look forward to meeting you at these sessions!

Call for Quotations | Appointment of Service Provider for Physical Verification of Fixed Assets, Asset Tagging and Automation with Existing Accounting ERP

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites quotations from eligible (individuals/firms/companies/establishments) for the appointment of service provider ‘for Physical Verification of Fixed Assets, Asset Tagging and Automation with Existing Accounting ERP.’ Interested parties are requested to submit their quotations in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined below:

Date of Issue of Quotation: November 18, 2025
RFP Submission Date: November 28, 2025 up to 5 PM
Bid Opening Date: December 1, 2025
Presentation by shortlisted bidders: Will be intimated, if required by the University

Please refer to the scope of work and other terms and conditions in the official notification here.

For any queries, contact Mr. Rajesh Kumar Behara at +91 9164909109 or

Call for Applications | Faculty Positions at NLSIU | November 2025

NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India in 1986. The premier law school was set up with a mission to pioneer legal education reforms and to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions.

We pioneered the five-year BA LLB (Hons) programme in 1988. We also offer a Master’s in Laws, Master’s in Public Policy, and PhD programme. In 2022 we launched a new three-year LLB (Hons) programme. In 2025, we admitted the first cohort of the NLS BA (Hons) programme, India’s first BA (Honours) programme by a professional law university. And for over 35 years now, the University has irrefutably remained a leader in the field of legal education in the country.

NLSIU holds the top ranking in India for law programmes, consistently securing the #1 spot in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and various private ranking systems, for multiple consecutive years, including 2024 and 2025.

The University invites applications from accomplished, committed, and dynamic individuals for the following positions. Please click on the titles to view the official notifications of each position with roles and responsibilities.

1. Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Science) (5-Year Contract) | 2 vacancies | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

2. Assistant Professor (Law) (5-Year Contract) | 6 vacancies | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

3. Assistant Professor (Social Science) | 4 vacancies | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

4. Assistant Professor (Law) | 3 vacancies | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

5. Associate Professor (Humanities & Social Science) | 2 vacancies | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

6. Associate Professor (Law) | 3 vacancies | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

7. Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law | 1 vacancy | View Corrigendum
To apply, click here.

The last date to submit applications for all positions has been extended to January 11, 2026 (8 PM IST).

Please note that only those applications completed and submitted via the applicable Google form prior to the stated deadline will be considered.