At a Glance
NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India to pioneer legal education reforms. The University has remained a leader in the field of legal education in India for over 30 years. NLSIU has been consistently ranked No 1 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework since 2018 – the year when NIRF law rankings was introduced.
Commenced from
1988
On Campus Students
1734
All Faculty
160
Programmes
17
Study
Undergraduate Degrees
NLSIU offers two undergraduate programmes. The five-year integrated undergraduate BA LLB (Hons) Degree Programme, pioneered by NLSIU, provides a strong foundation to pursue professional options or further academic opportunities.
In Academic Year 2025-26, the University welcomed its first cohort of the new NLS BA (Hons) Programme!
Postgraduate Degrees
NLSIU’s postgraduate programmes include the one-year Master of Laws (LLM) Programme, the two-year Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP), and the 3-Year LLB (Hons) Programme. The MPP is an interdisciplinary programme that provides comprehensive training in designing, translating, and evaluating the efficacy of policies.
Research Degrees
Our research degree programmes are intended for students and practitioners keen on pursuing advanced studies, research and scholarship. The University offers the following doctoral programmes: Ph.D (Law), and Ph.D (Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy) Programme.
Online & Hybrid Programmes
The Online and Hybrid Programmes offered by NLSIU’s Professional And Continuing Education (PACE) is intended to make legal education more accessible to interested students and practitioners who desire flexibility in location/time. We offer 10 programmes across various domains to graduates of any discipline from a recognised University.
Research
Over the last three decades, NLS has played a significant role in legal research and reform. This has included working on key legislation that has shaped India’s development. Its specialised research centres have been repeatedly called upon to shape laws and improve implementation in intellectual property, child rights, and environmental laws, among many others. Our focus areas for the path ahead include state capacity in the 21st century, issues of law and technology, the future of work and legal system reform.
NLSIU Community
Anju has over seven years of experience across publishing, communications, and digital content strategy. She has worked with leading publishing houses such as HarperCollins India and Hachette India, as well as diverse organisations including CoinSwitch and the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru.
Her editorial career began as an intern with The New Indian Express, followed by roles in research communication and freelance editing, where she developed expertise across developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
Over the years, she has contributed to more than 55 book titles, collaborating with established authors and emerging voices alike. At HarperCollins India, she led editorial projects as Senior Editor, overseeing manuscripts through various stages of the publication process. At CoinSwitch, she extended her skills into fintech, managing content teams and creating SEO-driven resources to enhance user engagement.
Ms. Anju Christine Lingham
Editor (Journals)
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Aditi joined NLSIU earlier in February 2025 as a Research Assistant (Legal) with the ‘Right to Food’ team at the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL). She worked with Dr. Neetu Sharma on supporting State governments in framing rules under the National Food Security Act. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant to NLS faculty Prof. Babu Mathew.
Aditi has worked on Right to Education issues across various districts of Bihar and served as a Legal Consultant for FaMeTN (MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu).
Her experiences across these domains have shaped her research interest in understanding the collective potential of labour law and its relationship with the broader field of law and development, particularly within the social protection framework.
Ms. Aditi Thakur
Assistant Professor of Law
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Vandana is a writer, editor, and a scholar of gender studies. She has experience in both digital and print publications. As a full-time editor, she has previously operated an independent online magazine and contributed to over 10 non-fiction books for children in the past two years. She has previously worked at DK Publishing.
She is passionate about exploring the social construction of fatness and gender through sustained research, excavating history, and delving into its intersections to undo structural stigma.
Ms. Vandana Likhmania
Assistant Editor
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