National Law School of India University

National Law School of India University

Website: https://www.nls.ac.in/

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is a leading institution for legal education and research in India, located in Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1986, NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India and was created with the objective of pioneering reforms in legal education and contributing to research and policy development. The University operates with academic and administrative autonomy under the National Law School of India Act.

NLSIU offers a diverse range of academic programmes covering undergraduate, postgraduate, research, public policy, and professional education. Its academic offerings include the five-year integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programme, the three-year LL.B. (Hons.) programme, Master of Laws, Master’s Programme in Public Policy, and doctoral programmes in Law as well as Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy. The University also provides online and hybrid programmes through its Professional and Continuing Education division.

The University places strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education, research, critical thinking, and practical learning. Its academic environment brings together legal scholarship, social sciences, humanities, public policy, and other related disciplines. NLSIU also supports research through dedicated centres, projects, fellowships, publications, and academic collaborations, providing opportunities for scholars and researchers to contribute to contemporary discussions in law and policy.

NLSIU's campus in Bengaluru spans approximately 23 acres and includes academic facilities, student residences, faculty quarters, a library, health and fitness facilities, and spaces for academic and community activities. The University provides an environment designed to support teaching, research, student engagement, and intellectual exchange.

For academic professionals, NLSIU provides opportunities across areas including law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy. The University's current work-with-us listings include faculty positions as well as research and academic roles, reflecting its continuing focus on strengthening teaching and research capabilities. Faculty members contribute through classroom teaching, research, publications, academic initiatives, and engagement with students and the wider legal and policy community.

With its long-standing focus on legal education, interdisciplinary scholarship, research, and academic innovation, the National Law School of India University provides a professional academic environment for educators, researchers, and scholars seeking opportunities in higher education.