Kartik Kalra (left) with Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi (right)
We congratulate Kartik Kalra, a 2026 graduate of NLSIU, on receiving the Singhvi-Trinity Scholarship to undertake the LLM at the University of Cambridge!
The Singhvi-Trinity Scholarship is a fully funded academic award at the University of Cambridge, jointly established by Trinity College, Cambridge and Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Senior Advocate and Member of Parliament. Formally instituted in 2022 to support exceptional Indian citizens pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM), the program provides comprehensive financial support and automatic membership into Trinity College. The scholarship’s core mission is to cultivate future global legal leaders capable of representing India on the international stage. Now in its fifth academic cycle, the scholarship has been awarded to Kartik, marking a milestone as the first recipient selected from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU).
About Kartik Kalra
Kartik Kalra is an alumnus of NLSIU Bengaluru (Class of 2026) who specializes in constitutional and commercial law. He has established a strong track record in academic research, publication, and international dispute resolution. His scholarship on succession frameworks for non-heterosexual marriages was notably cited and discussed in the Supreme Court of India. Kartik has assisted senior counsel on landmark litigations—including marriage equality, marital rape criminalisation, affirmative action, and the recent Sabarimala review. He has previously represented NLSIU at global competitions like the Jessup moot. Following his LLM at Cambridge, where he intends to deepen his public and private law expertise, Kartik will join Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, a global law firm with headquarters in London, England, and Sydney, Australia.
Reflecting on his journey, Kartik expressed gratitude to his mentors, “This scholarship is the result of the many opportunities I have had to learn from an extraordinary community of professors, mentors, and lawyers. I am grateful to Prof. (Dr.) Aparna Chandra for inspiring me to see the vast potential of constitutional law, Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy for teaching me the value of precision in legal argument, and Prof. Kunal Ambasta for showing me the jurisprudential questions underlying seemingly ordinary cases. I am also deeply grateful to Dr. Gautam Bhatia for giving my ideas a platform on his blog, and to Adv. Shivam Singh, Senior Adv. Karuna Nundy, and Mr. Meyyappan Nagappan for their mentorship and for giving me the chance to contribute to their important cases.”
Kartik also expressed his gratitude to Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi,“I am extremely grateful to Dr. Singhvi for instituting this scholarship and enabling me to access the remarkable opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge. He is a mentor to Singhvi-Trinity scholars, and I look forward to working towards the ideals that the scholarship seeks to advance.”
We wish Kartik the very best for his journey ahead!
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for one full-time role as a Research Associate at the Centre for the Future of Law at NLSIU based out of the University campus. This is a full-time role on contractual basis for a period of one year (extendable), based in Bengaluru.
About the JSW Centre for the Future of Law
The JSW Centre for the Future of Law was established in 2024 at NLSIU, Bengaluru, with the support of the JSW Foundation. The purpose of the Centre is to expand academic learning, advance research, and inform policy debates on issues related to law, technology, and system reform. Through partnerships across academia, governments, regulators, civil society and industry, the Centre aims to promote a robust and interdisciplinary understanding of issues such as the interface between health and regulation; the environment and the law; corporate governance; and the impact of new technologies on the future of the legal system, the legal profession and legal education.
It commenced research activities during the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information about the centre and its activities can be found here.
About the Role
The Research Associate will work closely with the Faculty Director, the Centre’s Advisory Board, and the Dean (Research) at NLS to incubate the Centre’s research activities.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Research Associate will be responsible for:
Coordinate the centre’s research programme including developing proposals, concept/background notes for workshops and seminars, and cultivating research collaborations.
Develop, plan and submit grant proposals on the centre’s thematic areas in consultation with the faculty advisor and other faculty affiliates.
Managing fellowship programmes with the centre, including the centre’s student internship programme.
Assist in coordinating events at the centre including its annual lecture, research workshops, stakeholder consultations and meetings as required.
Submit at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article each year and/or publish 2 short-form pieces, such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, and/or commentaries for the NLS Scholarship Repository and/or opinion pieces or commentaries in popular media each year.
Reporting
The Research Associate will report to the Centre Faculty Director.
Qualifications
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in research roles.
A proven ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders.
Desirable
Master’s degree in any discipline.
Demonstrated education or professional expertise in at least one of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
Up-to-date understanding of the technology and its implications in at least of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
Proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent output.
Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats.
Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills.
Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.
How to apply
Please use the Google form provided and include the following documents:
An up-to-date CV
Solo authored writing sample – published/unpublished
A statement of purpose (500-800 words) explaining your interest in the centre and how your background aligns with the centres research objectives
Contact details and designation of two professional references
For any queries, please write to
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is July 30, 2026 at 5 PM IST
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for Short-Term Visiting Fellowships on a rolling basis at the Centre for the Future of Law at NLSIU based out of the University campus.
About the JSW Centre for the Future of Law
The JSW Centre for the Future of Law was established in 2024 at NLSIU, Bengaluru, with the support of the JSW Foundation. The purpose of the Centre is to expand academic learning, advance research, and inform policy debates on issues related to law, technology, and system reform. Through partnerships across academia, governments, regulators, civil society and industry, the Centre aims to promote a robust and interdisciplinary understanding of issues such as the interface between health and regulation; the environment and the law; corporate governance; and the impact of new technologies on the future of the legal system, the legal profession and legal education.
It commenced research activities during the Academic Year 2025-2026.
About the JSW Visiting Fellowship
The Centre aims to pioneer cutting-edge, interdisciplinary work on the future of law across its thematic areas, which include:
Law and artificial intelligence;
Data governance and regulation;
Health, biotechnology and ethics;
Risk regulation and regulatory design;
Climate, biodiversity and ecological justice;
Technology and legal system reform.
Towards this end, the centre is pleased to announce Visiting Fellowships to support scholars who wish to further develop their research, produce critical scholarship, and foster collaborations while in residence at the JSW Centre for the Future of Law.
Visiting Fellows will be part of a rich intellectual community of faculty, researchers, and students engaged in re-imagining law’s institutions and methods. Fellows will be expected to pursue an independent research project aligned with the Centre’s themes, present their work-in-progress in a seminar or public lecture, and contribute at least one research or policy output (such as a working paper, article, or policy brief). They will also be invited to participate in the Centre’s ongoing projects, workshops, and teaching activities, including mentoring students and collaborating on joint initiatives where appropriate.
Fellows are expected to be resident for any one trimester in this academic year (November 2026 – January 2027 or March 2027 – May 2027).
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
More information about the centre and its thematic priority areas can be found here.
Responsibilities
The Fellows will be expected to:
Work full-time out of at the JSW-CFL in the NLSIU campus in Bangalore
Develop and execute a research project around a topic related to one of the centre’s thematic priority areas
Develop at least one working paper and/or two short-form pieces, such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, opinion pieces or commentaries in popular media during the period of the fellowship
Present at a faculty seminar or research colloquium on campus
Strengthen various research activities in the centre through feedback, evaluation, and participating in strategy meets
Deliver guest lectures in a course in their field of research
Other Terms of the Fellowships
The Fellows will:
Get an opportunity to be part of NLSIU’s rich intellectual environment, participate in its workshops and seminars, avail of its extensive library and digital resources.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidates.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
PhD degree in law, public policy, or allied disciplines or ten years of experience in research or academic roles.
Demonstrated education or professional expertise in at least one of the centres’ thematic priority areas.
Proven research activity, including publications or equivalent output.
Desirable
1-3 years of post-doctoral research experience.
Excellent demonstrated writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats.
Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills.
Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.
How to apply?
Please use the Google form provided and include the following documents:
An up-to-date CV
Statement of Purpose or a short video (not more than three minutes submitted via YouTube link) outlining your research proposal and your suitability to undertake it
A research proposal (not more than 1000 words) on one of the six themes of the centre, explaining the scope, significance, methods and timeline of the proposed research that they plan to undertake at the centre.
One writing sample, preferably a solo-authored published piece
If currently employed, a no-objection letter from the employee stating that the candidate will be allowed to pursue the fellowship
Contact details and designation of two professional references
National Law School of India University invites applications for three (3) positions of Research Associate to work for the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) initiative. This is a full-time role on a contractual basis at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. It is initially for a period of one year further extendable for the project duration subject to satisfactory performance.
This is a unique opportunity for fresh graduates and emerging researchers to gain insights into the legal system, its institutional framework and functioning, the role and impact of gender dynamics, and the transformative reforms required to build a more gender-equitable and gender-responsive legal practice.
A. About the Initiative
The WILL Initiative is housed within the newly constituted Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession at NLS supported by a dedicated team of full-time staff members. The initiative focuses on empowering women (understood inclusively) to enter, sustain, and progress to leadership in litigation through a) evidence-based research on the status of, and challenges faced by, women litigators at all levels; b) initiatives aimed at advancing inclusive work environments especially at early career stages; c) professional development programs for strengthening legal knowledge and professional skills; and d) convening at national and regional levels to facilitate information exchange, networking and solidarity among women lawyers.
B. About the Role
The Research Associates will work closely with the Project Director and the Centre’s faculty director to implement the WILL initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Specifically, the Research Associates will be responsible for:
Conducting literature review, undertaking legal and policy analysis, and data collection in compliance with ethical research practices;
Preparing background notes, concept notes, and/or other relevant frameworks for quantitative and qualitative studies as well as contributing to writing research studies, reports, policy briefs and academic papers under the guidance of the Project and Centre Directors;
Developing resource and training material for workshops as required;
Organising meetings, workshops, convenings, and events as required;
Fostering and expanding professional networks among lawyers as required;
Maintaining systematic records of all project activities and ensuring timely submission of accounts;
Publishing at least 2 short-form pieces, such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, and/or commentaries for the NLS Scholarship Repository and/or opinion pieces or commentaries in popular media each year.
Reporting
The Senior Research Associate will report to the Project Director and the Centre’s Faculty Director.
C. Qualifications
Essential
Graduate degree in law;
A demonstrable education or professional interest in legal practice, legal system reform, and gender equity in legal systems.
Desirable
Master’s degree in law, social sciences and/or allied disciplines;
Two years of relevant post-qualification work experience in legal research, policy engagement and/or action-based research projects;
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the structure and functioning of the legal profession in India;
Proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent academic/policy output;
Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats;
Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills;
Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.
D. How to apply
Please use the Google form provided and include the following documents:
An up-to-date CV
Solo authored writing sample – published/unpublished
A statement of purpose (500-800 words) explaining your interest in the WILL Initiative
Contact details and designation of two professional references
For any queries, please write to
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is 15 July 2026 at 5 PM IST.
National Law School of India University invites applications for two (2) positions of Senior Research Associate to work for the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) initiative. This is a full-time role on contractual basis at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. It is initially for a period of one year further extendable for the project duration subject to satisfactory performance.
This exciting role will enable experienced researchers to deepen their understanding of the legal system – its institutional framework, functioning, and the role and impact of gender dynamics – and demonstrate thought leadership in promoting transformative reforms required to build a more gender-equitable and gender-responsive legal practice.
About the Initiative
The WILL Initiative is housed within the newly constituted Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession at NLS supported by a dedicated team of full-time staff members. The initiative focuses on empowering women (understood inclusively) to enter, sustain, and progress to leadership in litigation through a) evidence-based research on the status of, and challenges faced by, women litigators at all levels; b) initiatives aimed at advancing inclusive work environments especially at early career stages; c) professional development programs for strengthening legal knowledge and professional skills; and d) convening at national and regional levels to facilitate information exchange, networking and solidarity among women lawyers.
About the Role
The Senior Research Associates will work closely with the Project Director and the Centre’s faculty director to implement the WILL initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Specifically, the Senior Research Associates will be responsible for:
Conceptualising and leading qualitative and quantitative research studies on women litigating lawyers, their experiences and challenges, and institutional reforms required to enable their equitable growth in the profession;
Ensuring that the research methodologies followed comply with ethical research practices;
Conducting comprehensive literature review, legal and policy analysis, and data collection;
Facilitating stakeholder meetings to gain insights and identify actionable reform measures;
Designing suitable resource, reading, and outreach material;
Implementing a dissemination strategy for the resource material, ensuring its wide dissemination;
Strengthening and expanding forums for women lawyers to convene based on predetermined criteria of the project;
Supervising the work of research associates and interns working on the project;
Submitting at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article each year and/or publish 2 short form pieces, such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, and/or commentaries for the NLS Scholarship Repository and/or opinion pieces or commentaries in popular media each year;
Contributing to proposal development, fundraising efforts and strategic research planning.
Reporting
The Senior Research Associate will report to the Project Director and the Centre’s Faculty Director.
Qualifications
Essential
Graduate degree in law;
At least 5 years of post-qualification work experience
Desirable
Master’s degree in law, social sciences and/or allied disciplines;
Prior experience in legal research, policy engagement and/or action-based research projects.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the structure and functioning of legal profession in India;
Demonstrated research ability in research or academic setting, including at least one publication or equivalent output;
Excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats. Strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills;
Self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to work independently.
How to apply
Please use the Google form provided and include the following documents:
An up-to-date CV
Solo authored writing sample – published/unpublished
A statement of purpose (500-800 words) explaining your interest in the WILL Initiative
Contact details and designation of two professional references
For any queries, please write to
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is 21 July 2026 at 5 PM IST.
We are excited to welcome our new cohort of undergraduate, postgraduate students and Ph.D scholars for the Academic Year 2026-27. The orientation programme, beginning 28 June, is spread across three days to introduce over 600 new students of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons), B.A. (Hons.), LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., MPP cohort and Ph.D scholars to various academic and social aspects of the NLS community.
Over the week, 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 Programmme
We kickstart this academic year with our orientation programme on 30 June 2026 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.
Schedule
Time
Session
Venue
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome Address by the Vice-Chancellor and Introduction to the Chairs and Core Team
Library Basement
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Getting Started at NLSIU: IT Department, Academic Administration Department (AAD), Academic Support and Writing Centre
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), through its Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA) and the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Department, conducted a five-day international technical training programme on “Energy Security: Law and Policy” from 17–21 June 2026 in association with the Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan.
The programme brought together a distinguished delegation of legal and policy professionals from Bhutan representing key public institutions and energy-sector organisations. Participants included officials from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited, the Ministry of Finance, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Secretariat, the Centre Legal Service Division, and the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law. The delegation comprised senior officials, including the Secretary General, Chief Legal Officer, Legal Officers, and junior faculty members engaged in legal education and public policy.
The training programme was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the legal, regulatory, and policy dimensions of energy security in an evolving global landscape. Through expert-led sessions, participants examined various contemporary issues like:
Energy law and governance
Energy transition
Climate change and energy security
International energy markets
Energy disputes
Public policy in hydrocarbons
Nuclear energy
Electricity regulation
Consumer rights
Renewable energy governance
Energy credit markets,
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks
Energy conservation
The programme featured eminent academics, legal practitioners, industry experts, and policy professionals from leading institutions across India. Sessions were led by Prof. (Dr.) Sairam Bhat, Professor (Law), NLSIU, alongside experts from reputed educational institutions, and practising advocates specialising in energy and regulatory law.
The initiative reflects NLSIU’s continued commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and capacity-building in emerging areas of law and public policy. By creating a platform for knowledge exchange between India and Bhutan, the programme contributed to strengthening institutional understanding of energy governance challenges and opportunities in the South Asian region. The successful completion of the programme marks another milestone in NLSIU’s efforts to advance professional education and support evidence-based policymaking through interdisciplinary engagement and international partnerships.
The National Law School of India University is pleased to announce the launch of the Mirae Asset Scholarship, beginning from the Academic Year 2026–27. The scholarship is instituted with the support of Mirae Asset Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University.
Mirae Asset Foundation supports initiatives aimed at advancing equitable access to education by fostering academic excellence, creating opportunities, recognising student achievement and leadership.
The Mirae Asset Scholarship is established to strengthen access to legal education by supporting deserving students admitted to NLSIU’s 3-year LL.B. (Hons.) and 1-year LL.M. programme. Under this initiative, Tuition fees will be extended to nine students annually.
The allocation and distribution of scholarship support will be administered in accordance with the University’s established Financial Aid Policy, ensuring that financial assistance reaches students based on need and institutional guidelines. Through this partnership, NLSIU continues to strengthen its commitment to ensuring that access to quality legal education remains inclusive and equitable, enabling meritorious students from diverse backgrounds to pursue academic and professional excellence.
Speaking on the partnership, Mr Ritesh Patel, Director and Mirae Asset Foundation Committee Member, said, “We are pleased to partner with prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, through this strategic partnership project aiming for supporting meritorious and deserving students from the 3-year LL.B. and 1-year LL.M program through Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship. Our collaboration with NLSIU reinforces Mirae Asset Foundation’s commitment to empowering young changemakers from diverse backgrounds who will shape the future of India’s legal landscape.”
Reflecting on the collaboration, Dr Saurabh Bhattacharjee, Registrar, NLSIU, said, “We sincerely appreciate the generous support extended by the Mirae Asset Foundation. At NLSIU, ensuring that high-quality legal education remains inclusive and accessible is at the core of our institutional mission. This scholarship will play a transformative role for many of our students by alleviating financial barriers and allowing them to focus entirely on their academic growth. We look forward to a long and meaningful partnership with Mirae Asset Foundation as we work together to enhance opportunities for our students.”
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 and is a premier institution for legal excellence in India. The University has remained the undoubted leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among Law Universities in the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s National Institute Ranking Framework for the last eight years. NLSIU along with the Department of Revenue, Government of India, has established the Department of Revenue (DOR) to recognize scholars and teachers in the field of taxation law, anti-corruption, and foreign exchange regulation, 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.
Role Description
Name of Post: Department of Revenue Chair in the level of Assistant Professor (Law) Vacancies: 1 (Unreserved) Structure: Level 10 as per VII CPC Appointment: On a contract basis for a period of five years, and extendable at the discretion of the University
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications :
A Master‘s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master’s level for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Differently abled categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing
good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching positions.
A relaxation of 5% may be provided to the Ph. D Degree holders, who obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September 1991.
The eligibility marks of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale prescribed by these regulations and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based on only the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities
The DOR Chair Assistant Professor is expected to perform the following functions:
• Contribute to teaching, research, and scholarship in taxation laws at the University;
• Conduct training and capacity building programmes including for DOR officials as required;
• Provide legal opinion and analysis on related laws to DOR officials as required;
• Render active support in all related topics as mutually agreed to with the primary objective of enhancing the knowledge and professional skills of DoR executives in their respective areas on a sustained basis.
General Conditions
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
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 interviews to a reasonable limit. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding conduct/result
of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right of not filling the post advertised and/or filling vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the
Candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
How to Apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form and upload certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience etc. on or before 10th July 2026, 5 PM. For any clarifications in this regard, you may contact the University at . The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Learn more about the role and application process here.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 and is a premier institution for legal excellence in India. The University has remained the undoubted leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among Law Universities in the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s National Institute Ranking Framework for the last eight years.
NLSIU along with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) have established the HAL Defence Public Sector Chair in Business Laws to recognize teachers in the field, with the aim of producing high quality research, strengthening pedagogy, engaging in public policy dialogue and attracting world class researchers and academics to the University.
The University invites online applications from finance professionals for the position of HAL Defence Public Sector Chair in the level of Associate Professor. The details are as under:
About the HAL Defence Public Sector Chair
The HAL Defence Public Sector Chair was established in 2012 through an endowment corpus from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The key objective of the Chair is to expand teaching and research on relevant areas of business laws which include contracts management, defence sector procurement, dispute settlement, and environmental compliance among other areas. The Chair further seeks to strengthen academic learning and pedagogy, contribute to policy dialogue and reform, foster a community of world class researchers and academics, facilitate training programmes, hold national and regional convenings, and produce high-impact legal research.
Role Description
Name of Post: HAL Defence Public Sector Chair in the level of Associate Professor Vacancies: 1 (Unreserved) Structure: Level 13A as per VII CPC Appointment: On a contract basis for a period of five years, and extendable at the discretion of the University
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
A Master‘s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master’s level for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Differently abled categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching positions.
A relaxation of 5% may be provided to the Ph. D Degree holders, who obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September 1991.
The eligibility marks of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale prescribed by these regulations and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based on only the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedures.
Eligibility for Associate Professor post
i) A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
ii) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed journals and a total research score of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria in the UGC Regulations, 2018.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Associate Professor will be part of a dedicated team of faculty members working to advance learning and scholarship in the areas of contract law, property law, and other areas of business law intersecting with the defence sector.
The responsibilities will include:
A. Teaching
● Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
● Supervise student assignments, submissions, and thesis (as required);
● Evaluate students through examinations, presentations, and assignments as required
B. Research
● Contribute to designing and expanding the research agenda of the Chair;
● Publish in academic journals, books, and media platforms;
● Develop research proposals and grant applications;
● Organise guest lectures, public talks, and panel discussions on subject areas of the Chair as required;
● Develop training programmes in the areas of contracts, dispute resolution, negotiations etc. with special reference to defence sector;
● Conceptualize and organize an annual conference on defence sector laws.
● Participate in stakeholder meetings and contribute to policy and reform dialogues as required.
C. Administrative
● Serve on university committees and provide other institutional services as required;
● Serving as an Associate Professor under the Chair provides an excellent opportunity for emerging scholars to advance their research, demonstrate thought leadership in their field, and make meaningful contributions to evidence-based policy discussions and reform initiatives.
General Conditions
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
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 interviews to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right to not filling the post advertised and/or filling vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
How to Apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form and upload certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience etc. on or before July 10, 2026, (at 17:00 hrs IST). For any clarifications in this regard, you may contact the University at . The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Learn more about the role and application process here.
Deadline
Last date for submission of the application is July 10, 2026, at 17:00 hrs IST.
Kartik Kalra is an alumnus of NLSIU Bengaluru (Class of 2026) who specializes in constitutional and commercial law. He has established a strong track record in academic research, publication, and international dispute resolution. His scholarship on succession frameworks for non-heterosexual marriages was notably cited and discussed in the Supreme Court of India. Kartik has assisted senior counsel on landmark litigations—including marriage equality, marital rape criminalisation, affirmative action, and the recent Sabarimala review. He has previously represented NLSIU at global competitions like the Jessup moot. Following his LLM at Cambridge, where he intends to deepen his public and private law expertise, Kartik will join Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, a global law firm with headquarters in London, England, and Sydney, Australia.
