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About NLSIU

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), established in 1986, is India’s first National Law University. It leads legal education reforms and drives transformation in the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions.

About the Job

NLSIU is hiring 4 Clinic Co-Directors for the Labour Law Clinic, Criminal Justice Clinic, Caste Justice Clinic, and Citizenship and Immigration Law Clinic (one per clinic). The roles combine clinical teaching, litigation strategy, programme management, and research in experiential legal education.

Eligibility

Essential:

• Graduate degree in Law with valid State Bar Council enrollment.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in litigation, legal research, or clinical legal education.
• Practical experience in relevant field across various courts.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Desirable:

• Postgraduate degree in law or related discipline.
• Experience in clinical legal education, participatory teaching, or programme development.
• Specific domain expertise in the clinic’s area.
• Proficiency in Indian languages, especially Kannada.

Key Attributes

Commitment to clinical education excellence, strong analytical skills, collaborative mindset, team management, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching: Co-develop/teach credit-bearing courses, train/supervise students.

Litigation: Design clinic strategy, manage cases, supervise legal aid, expand fieldwork.

Programme Management: Supervise team, build partnerships, develop SOPs/guidelines.

Research: Guide clinic research plans, contribute to annual outputs.

Salary, Positions & Deadline

• Salary: ₹1,00,000–1,50,000 per month (based on skills/experience).
• Positions: 4.
• Last Date: April 15, 2026 (5 PM IST).

Application Link.

Submit updated CV, 500-word Statement of Purpose (vision for clinic & suitability), and 2 professional referees’ details.

Queries: recruitment@nls.ac.in

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