LEGAL JOB OPPORTUNITY AT NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL OF INDIA UNIVERSITY
- Eshika Sahay
About Organisation
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. Consequently, NLSIU was one of the first institutions in the country to introduce the five-year integrated law degree at the undergraduate level with the commencement of the first batch in 1988.
About the Opportunity
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications for the position of Research Associate under the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice.
Mode
Onsite
Eligibility
Qualifications
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in law
Desirable: Candidates with an LL.M
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable professional experience in the field of legal research, advocacy, and/or teaching.
For those with only a bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years post-qualification experience is essential.
Desirable
Prior experience in conducting fieldwork in research cities and engaging with relevant stakeholders.
Experience in project coordination roles within a research team.
Published work on issues related to gaming laws/consumer law.
Candidates who have domain expertise and experience in undertaking legal and policy research will be preferred.
Candidates with demonstrable expertise in consumer law and procedure.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Strong execution rigour and operational skills.
Strong presentation and time management skills.
Self-driven, collaborative, and the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and data-driven.
Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets
Duration
6 months
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 50,000 – Rs 60,000 per month.
Location
Sangareddy, near IIT Hyderabad
Important Date
All applications must be submitted on or before July 15, 2025 (5 PM IST).
How to Apply?
Please fill the Google form and include the following documents:
An up-to-date CV
A statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
A sample of academic writing, up to a maximum of 800 – 1000 words.
Details of two professional referees (associated in a supervisory capacity) with contact details
