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The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU) is organising a three-day interdisciplinary conference that delves into the past, present, and future of Indian political thought (IPT) from January 8 to 10, 2025. Aim…

There will be two presentations by NLS Faculty in this week’s seminar by Sidharth Chauhan and Dr. Rahul Hemrajani. Presentation 1 Title: “Juridical Engagement with Electoral Reservations in India” by Sidharth Chauhan. Abstract The Constitution…

The Socio-Legal Review is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual SLR Workshop. The SLR is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal that encourages interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law and social sciences. SLR is an open-access, student-run…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU), and the Ahmadi Foundation announce the establishment of the Justice Ahmadi Initiative on Rule of Law, Democracy and Social Justice (The Justice Ahmadi Initiative) in honour…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) hosted the ‘Equality and the Law’ Workshop in collaboration with the University of Zurich (UZH), Faculty of Law on December 3 and 4, 2024. Conceived by Prof. (Dr.)…

The Indian Journal of International Economic Law invites submissions for the upcoming Volume 15 of its Journal. About IJIEL The IJIEL Editorial Board invites original, unpublished manuscripts for consideration for the upcoming Volume 15 of…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is organising the Justice E.S. Venkataramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The lecture on the topic ‘Reimagining Constitutional Institutions: Integrity, Efficiency, and Accountability’ shall…

The National Law School of India University is excited to host a campus reunion for the batch of 2004 this Saturday, December 21, 2024 as they celebrate 20 years of their graduation from law school….

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for one full-time role at the Centre for the Future of Law at NLSIU based out of the University campus for a period of one…

NLSIU’s HUPA Chair on Urban Poor and the Law is organising a talk titled ‘Urban Governance in Brazil, India and South Africa: Can Mega Cities be more Inclusive?’ by Patrick Heller of Watson Institute for International…

The MK Nambyar Chair on Constitutional Law is pleased to announce that Dr. Shaunna Rodrigues, Core Lecturer in Contemporary Civilization at Columbia University’s Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies, will be delivering a lecture…

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the third trimester (March 4, 2025 to May 23, 2025) of the Academic Year 2024-25. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours…

In our upcoming public lecture on December 18, 2024, NLSIU will host a book discussion with Supriya Routh, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, Canada. The discussion is on his book titled ‘Labour…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Keertana Venkatesh, Assistant Professor of Law at NLSIU will be presenting on “Horizontality and Hohfeld: Locating the Right to Freedom of Expression in the Analytical Framework.” Abstract The right to…

The Centre for Women and the Law (CWL) is organising an in-person workshop on December 14, 2024, on the NLSIU campus for a proposed volume titled ‘Politics of Waiting and an Expanding Gender Horizon: The…

NLSIU’s HUPA Chair on Urban Poor and the Law is organising a talk titled ‘Bangalore: the IT city that could (but doesn’t)’, being delivered by Dr Padmini Ray Murray. About the talk Despite the ubiquitous moniker…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for one full-time role at the Archives at NLSIU based out of the University campus for a period of one year (extendable). This position will…

Interested in taking up Kannada classes? NLSIU has partnered with Kannada Gottilla, a Kannada language learning platform, to conduct sessions to orient and teach our students, faculty & staff in daily conversational Kannada. The classes…

In our upcoming public lecture on December 11, 2024, NLSIU will host a talk on ‘The Making of Subalterns across History’ with Prof. Ishita Banerjee-Dube, Professor-Researcher at the Centre for Gender Studies, El Colegio de…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, on December 10, 2024, announced its new academic programme — the 3-year BA (Hons.) with the option of an additional 4th year. The first cohort of…

AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is a national level examination conducted by the National Law University Delhi every year for admission to B.A. LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. Programmes offered by the National Law University…

The DCRL Office is organising a theatre workshop, D for Dramatics on December 4, 2024. The workshop will be facilitated by Snehil Basoya, a theatre and improv actor and an expressive arts therapy practitioner. Registration…

The National Law School of India University (“NLSIU”) established under the National Law School of India Act, 1986, invites sealed quotations from eligible firms/companies for the “Renewal of NLSIU’s Students Group Medical Insurance.” Interested parties…

The National Law School of India University (“NLSIU”) established under the National Law School of India Act, 1986, invites email quotations from eligible contractors for ‘Printing of Answer Booklets.’ Date of Issue of Quotation: 04.12.2024…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is launching a new BA (Hons.) programme for the upcoming Academic Year 2025-26. This is a 3-year programme with the option of an additional 4th year for…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) will host the ‘Equality and the Law’ Workshop in collaboration with the University of Zurich (UZH), Faculty of Law on December 3 and 4, 2024. Conceived by…

The HUPA Chair for Urban Poor and the Law, in collaboration with Writing Urban India Collective and the Urban Studies Foundation (UK), is hosting the third iteration of Writing Urban India Fellowship at NLSIU in…

Welcome to CLAT 2025! The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities around the country….

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) has launched the India Child rights Index (ICRI). What is ICRI? The India Child Rights Index (ICRI) is a tool to understand the comparative status of children…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Devyani Pande, Assistant Professor (Public Policy), NLSIU, will present a paper titled ‘Challenges of ChatGPT for higher education and policy responses in Asia: Investigating the first year of ChatGPT,’…

The NLS Law and Society Archives is organising an intimate poetry reading event with R. Cheran on ‘Poetry as Counter-Archives.’ About the Speaker Dr. R. Cheran is a Tamil Canadian academic, poet, playwright and journalist….

The National Law School of India of India University, Bengaluru invites email quotations from eligible contractors for ‘Transformer Yard Rectification & RMU Replacement Work.’ Date of Issue of Quotation: 26.11.2024 Last Date for Submission: Up…

The Delhi High Court has appointed Dr. Arul George Scaria, Professor of Law at NLSIU, Bengaluru, along with advocate Adarsh Ramanujan, as amici curiae in the copyright infringement suit filed by news agency Asian News International…

In line with its ongoing efforts to increase student outreach and foster deeper engagement in pro bono work, the Legal Services Clinic (LSC), a student-run committee at NLSIU, launched Pro Bono Month 2024-25 on November…

There will be two presentations by NLS Faculty in this week’s seminar. The first presentation will be by Aparajita Lath, followed by Jai Brunner. Presentation 1 Title: “The Indian Pharmacopoeia: Crafting A ‘Sovereign Function Exception’…

25th Aditya Birla Scholarships Programme We are pleased to announce that two NLS students from the BA LLB (Hons) programme have been awarded the Aditya Birla Scholarships for 2024-2025. The scholarship recognises outstanding students in…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications for the following full-time Bengaluru-based positions at the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) for a period of three years: Research Assistant (1…

NLS faculty and Academic Dean Dr. Saurabh Bhattacharjee features on a recent episode of The Hindu’s In Focus podcast on the topic: “Saudi’s Neom project: What do its exploitative work conditions say about India’s migrant…

The Center for Labour Studies (CLS) at NLSIU is organizing a day-long seminar at its campus, as well as online, on November 16, 2024. The event will feature panel discussions exploring various aspects of gig…

We congratulate our student Vibha Swaminathan of the 3-Year LLB (Hons) programme for receiving the Rhodes Scholarship for 2025! This year, five Rhodes Scholars from India have been selected for 2025, marking the culmination of…

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…

An exhibition titled ‘Expressions of the (un)tamed’ is being organised from Nov 14 to Dec 1, 2024 by the India Foundation for the Arts in partnership with Enfold and Beneathatree. The exhibition draws on material…

The NLSIU Library Committee is organising a book talk at the NLS Library by Valerian Rodrigues on his book ‘Ambedkar’s Political Philosophy: A Grammar of Public Life from the Social Margins.’ The talk will take…

In this week’s faculty seminar, guest speaker Prof. Andrew Newcombe from the University of Victoria, Canada, will give a talk titled ‘Towards a Pluralistic and Engaged Legal Education: Insights from UVic Law.’ Abstract This presentation…

The NLSIU student community is celebrating Kannada Rajyotsava through a series of activities on campus this November. The occasion marks the formation of Karnataka on November 1, 1956, through the merger of Kannada-speaking regions under…

The Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Board at NLSIU held Oral Rounds for its University Negotiation Selections from November 9 to 11, 2024. Established in 2015, the ADR Board at the National Law School organises a…

NLSIR Journal The National Law School of India Review Editorial Board invites submissions of original, unpublished manuscripts for consideration for its upcoming Volume 37(1). NLSIR is the flagship student-edited law review published by the National…

The National Law School of India of India University, Bengaluru invites email quotations from eligible contractors for the ‘supply and installation of dual turnstile at Gate 0’. Date of Issue of Quotation: 8.11.2024 Last Date…

We begin the new term with a faculty presentation by guest speaker Dr. Rochelle Pinto from Azim Premji University. Abstract This essay revisits the historiography around the Foral of 1526, the initial document that embedded…

On October 29, 2024, NLSIU hosted a delegation from Brazil including Hon’ble Justice Luis Roberto Barroso, President of the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil, Ms Aline Osorio, Secretary General, Federal Supreme Court of Brazil, and…

Socio-Legal Review Journal NLSIU’s Socio-Legal Review (SLR) Journal is currently inviting submissions for Volume 21(1) of the Journal. About the Journal Socio-Legal Review (SLR) is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal that encourages interdisciplinary research at the…

Faculty members of NLSIU will be participating in the 10th International Conference on International Law being organised by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL). The conference is taking place from October 25 – 27,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one full-time position of Trainer at the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) for a period of one year. This position will be…

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one Archival Project Assistant position for its Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) project. This position will be based in Bengaluru. It…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU) invites sealed quotations from eligible firms/companies for the “Renewal of NLSIU’s Staff Group Medical Insurance.” Interested parties are requested to submit their quotations in accordance with the terms…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is hosting a workshop from December 2-6, 2024, aimed at doctoral students, post-doctoral and early career scholars in collaboration with the University of Zurich Law School at…

NLSIU announces the ‘MZM Varsity Scholarship’ commencing Academic Year 2024-25. The scholarship has been instituted with the support of MZM Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of MZM Legal LLP, a leading law firm based out…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for a “Technical and Commercial Tender for Design and Installation of a Tensile Structure for Library Terrace” Date of Issue of…

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is organising an essay competition during October-November 2024 to commemorate National Consumer Day 2024 (24th December). This essay competition…

In recognition of its mission to promote excellence in legal education, and to broaden access to the highest standards of learning in the law for all, NLSIU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Team provides a…

We congratulate our faculty member Dr. Gayathri D. Naik on her new book “Water Justice and Groundwater Subsidies in India: Equitable and Sustainable Access and Regulation“, published by Routledge. This book examines the impact of…

We congratulate NLS faculty member Prof. Sarasu Esther Thomas for being appointed Director of the Manipal Law School, Bengaluru! Prof. Sarasu succeeded Prof. Avinash Dadhich, as she stepped into this new role on October 1,…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Project Manager under the HUPA Chair for Urban Poor and the Law for the specific purpose of managing the Writing Urban India Collective project for the year 2024-25….

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) are pleased to invite applications from law colleges across India for the inaugural ‘NLS-NHRC National Moot Court Competition 2024-25’ to be…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one full-time role at the Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) based out of the University campus for a period of one…

The DPIIT IPR Chair, National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is organising a special lecture to be delivered by Prof. William W. Fisher, WilmerHale Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Harvard Law School, on September…

The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Director – Communications and External Relations. The role will help shape and amplify the University brand, lead the communications strategy, identify and strengthen…

About the Event NLSIU will be conducting its 32nd Annual Convocation on September 22, 2024 at 11 am. The event will take place at the Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavana, Outer Ring Road, Sumanahalli Circle,…

JSW’S COMMITMENT INCLUDES A NEW ‘CENTRE FOR THE FUTURE OF LAW’ AT NLSIU, FOCUSED ON LEGAL TECH INNOVATIONS Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and Chancellor of the National Law School of India University, Dr. Justice…

The first edition of the NLSIU-SAM-FinTech Moot Court Competition & Conference was held on September 14 and 15, 2024, at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. A total of 36 teams registered for the first edition…

The Institute of Public Policy and Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion, at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), and the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and its Young Scholars Initiative…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, and the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory are organising a Legal History Workshop, titled ‘Contours of Legal History In India: Pedagogy and…

The first edition of the ‘NLS-SAM FinTech Moot Court Competition 2024’ is being held on September 14 and 15, 2024 at the NLSIU campus. The moot court competition offers a chance to students from across…

The University is looking to hire a “Consulting Editor – Research” to support its efforts at expanding quality research across law and social sciences. This is a full-time position based in Bengaluru. Role description The…

About the Speaker Sanjay Jain is a Professor of Law at the National Law School of India, Bengaluru University and was formerly Principal of the Indian Law Society’s Law College, Pune. He is a leading…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications from well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship and institutional service for the position of Assistant Professor. Assistant Professor (One – Year Contract) Subjects: Contracts,…

The Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion at NLSIU is organising a ‘Workshop on Inequality and Public Policy’ on September 5, 2024 from 11 am to 4:30 pm at the NLS campus. About the…

This week’s faculty seminar will include two presentations by two of our faculty members. The first presentation will be by Darshana Mitra, followed by a joint presentation by Pranav Verma and Amrashaa Singh. Paper 1…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education…

We congratulate the NLS student team for winning the Negotiation segment of the prestigious IBA – VIAC Consensual Dispute Resolution Mediation & Negotiation Competition, Vienna! This 9th edition of the competition was organised from July…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for “Construction of Faculty Housing at RMV II Stage and Nandini Layout” in accordance with the specifications and requirements as per…

In our upcoming public lecture on August 28, 2024, NLSIU will host a book discussion with Prof. A. R. Venkatachalapathy, Professor at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai. The discussion is on his book…

This week’s faculty seminar will include two presentations by three of our faculty members on August 28, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. The first presentation will be by Kunal Ambasta, followed by a joint…

NLSIU is looking to hire a Project Manager for a project on ‘Women’s Leadership in Law’. This is a full-time position for a year from the start of the contract and may be extended subject…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Project Manager under the HUPA Chair for Urban Poor and the Law for the specific purpose of managing the Writing Urban India Collective Project for the year 2024-25….

NLSIU invites expression of interest from academicians/practitioners interested to teach a Module/s as part of ongoing courses taught at the University in the Academic Year 2024-25. The list of core courses being offered at the…

The University is organising a screening of the film ‘Kesari’ on Friday, August 23, 2024. It will be screened after dinner from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm at NAB 101. This will be followed by…

The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU, along with Symbiosis Law School, (SLS) Pune and the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, GoI, is organising the third Prof. V.S….

NLSIU’s HUPA Chair on Urban Poor and the Law is organising a talk titled ‘Notes Toward a City without Sorrow’, being delivered by Rahee Punyashloka. About the talk The question of a city that is…

The National Law school of India University (NLSIU), ILS Law College Pune and the University of Leeds, UK, are organizing a Workshop for Pedestrians on Street Accessibility, “Pedestrians with Disabilities: From Barriers to Awareness” under…

The NLSIU community came together to celebrate our 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The tricolour was hoisted by Ms. Chandrama, a member of the housekeeping staff, accompanied by the University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof….

In this week’s faculty seminar, Apoorv Chaudhary will present his paper titled ‘Disparagement vis-à-vis Social Media Influencers: Balancing Free Commercial Speech with Protecting Consumer Interest’. Abstract The ascent of social media influencers has posed new…

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the second trimester (November 4, 2024 to January 22, 2024) of the Academic Year 2024-25. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours…

The National Law School of India University in association with the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla, conducted two Management Development Programmes (MDPs) for army officers on the essential legal concepts of Cyber Law and the…

The Equal Opportunity Cell at NLSIU, and The Leprosy Mission Trust India are organizing a ‘Discussion on Ending Leprosy Based Legal Discrimination’ on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 2:30-3:30 pm, at 103 OAB. About the…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one full-time role at the Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) based out of the University campus for a period of one…

We are honoured and proud to be ranked #1 in the NIRF Law Rankings 2024 and maintaining a 7-year streak! On August 12, 2024, the Minister for Education, Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, released the National Institutional…

On August 7, 2024, NLSIU students organised a Blood Donation Camp on campus. A total of 78 units of blood were donated through this camp. One unit contained either 350 ml or 450 ml of…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andaman and Nicobar Police to impart advanced training on the newly enacted criminal laws. This collaborative effort aims…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) organised a conference on August 2nd and 3rd, 2024, in Bengaluru as part of the Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT) Project. We hosted 21 panelists from…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is organizing a book talk by Dr. Nandagopal R. Menon on his book ‘Intra-Muslim Polemics in South India: Intimacies, Mass Publicity, and Secularism‘. NLS Faculty Padmini Baruah…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Sudheesh R.C., will present his paper titled ‘Make Live and Let the Land Question Die: Surplus Populations and the Welfare State’. Abstract In a worldwide scenario in which a…

We are happy to have you back on campus! Tell us more about your engagements with NLSIU during this visit. It’s great to be at NLS and it’s really exciting because I’m a product of…

There will have two presentations in the faculty seminar this week. The first presentation will be by Pranav Verma, followed by a joint paper by Dr. Salmoli Choudhuri and Dr. Moiz Tundawala (Leverhulme ECF at…

Over the past weekend, we were delighted to host nearly 130 participants from across continents for the 11th Annual Conference of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law, which was jointly organised by…

NLSIU’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) Chair on Urban Poor and the Law is organising a talk on the book ‘The Right to Be Counted: The Urban Poor and the Politics of…

NLSIU will host a special lecture on ‘Gendered Technology: Navigating Law, Data, and Social Justice’ by Dr. Ramona Vijeyarasa from the University of Technology Sydney on July 25, 2024, 5 PM. Abstract Can technology be…

There will be two presentations by NLS Faculty in this week’s seminar. The first presentation will be by Prof. Arun K. Thiruvengadam, followed by a presentation by Dr. Debangana Chatterjee. Prof. Arun K. Thiruvengadam Title: ‘Constitutions…

On July 24, 2024, the Asia-Pacific Legal Team from McKinsey & Company interacted with students at NLSIU Bengaluru, through a session on ‘Career as a General Counsel: Developing Key Skills.’ The speakers shared their expertise…

The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Assistant Registrar. This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bangalore involving field and desk work. The Assistant Registrar…

The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Manager – Admissions. This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bangalore involving field and desk work. The Manager…

NLSIU, Bengaluru is celebrating 10 years of the Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) this year! Launched in 2014, the two-year interdisciplinary MPP programme focuses on the interface between policy, social sciences, and the law….

NLSIU invites applications from passionate and driven candidates with an inclination for field-based research and strong interpersonal skills for one Research Assistant position for a new project on ‘Planetary Health and Relational Well-being’. This is…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Research Assistant (2 positions) with the DPIIT IPR Chair. These are full-time contractual positions for 8 months, based out of NLSIU campus in Bangalore. About the position The…

Smruti Ranjan Maharana My journey so far: It was just another day in school when I first realised the messiness of the social world around me. As a kid, I was very confused about my…

Esha Todkar, LLM My journey so far: I was fortunate enough to kickstart my journey in the legal field at the Indian Law Society (ILS) Law College Pune, one of the oldest law schools in…

The National Law School of India University and the Oxford Human Rights Hub are jointly organizing the 11th Annual Conference of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru…

On July 11, 2024, the IBM Leadership team visited NLSIU, Bengaluru and interacted with various members of the NLS community through a session on ‘AI and Ethics – The IBM Approach’ held at our campus….

The National Law School of India University and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) invite applications from law colleges across India to register for the first edition of the ‘FinTech Moot Court Competition, 2024-2025’ in Bengaluru. The…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) will host a conference on August 2nd and 3rd, 2024, in Bengaluru as part of the Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT) Project. PACT is an international…

We are delighted to share that the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru has been ranked #1 in various university/college rankings in the law category in 2024! NIRF Law Rankings 2024 | August 2024…

NLSIU and the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) are organizing a panel discussion on July 12, 2024, from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm at the BIC, Domlur. This panel discussion is a conversation between two authors…

NLSIU’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) Chair on Urban Poor and the Law is organising a talk on the topic ‘The Uneven City: potholes, pain, and politics in Hyderabad, India’ on July 12,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Supply and installation of Firewall’ with 3 years’ subscription in accordance with the specifications and requirements as per the…

The National Human Rights Commission Chair at NLSIU is presenting a special lecture on “Ties of Brotherhood: Custodial Deaths and the Law in India” with Advocate and Researcher Megha Bahl on Wednesday, 10th July, at…

Prof. Nivedita Menon, Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, will deliver a special faculty seminar on Hindu majoritarianism and the construction of “religion” on July 10, 2024, at 4 pm. NLS Faculty,…

We are excited to announce that Prof. Nivedita Menon, Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, will deliver the MK Nambyar Annual Lecture for 2024 on 9th July. NLSIU Faculty, Dr. Salmoli…

NLSIU will be hosting a research talk by Dr. Moyukh Chatterjee, Faculty at the University of Edinburgh and author of ‘Composing Violence: The Limits of Exposure and the Making of Minorities‘ (Duke University Press, 2023),…

NLS faculty member Dr. Harisankar K Sathyapalan has been appointed to the Karnataka High Court Subcommittee to frame Admiralty rules for the Karnataka High Court. The Committee was constituted by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for a full-time role in the University’s Finance and Accounts Office for a period of one year. About the Department The Finance and Accounts team…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Executive -PACE. The Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) department offers online and hybrid programmes that leverage technology to assist remote learners and provide access to NLSIU’s faculty, among…

Welcome to NLSIU Orientation 2024! We are excited to welcome a new cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students for the Academic Year 2024-25. The orientation programme, beginning July 1st, is spread across three days to…

The Queer Archive for Memory Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) at NLSIU, recently published its Annual Report for 2024 which details their activities undertaken over the last year. The QAMRA Archival Project is a multimedia repository…

The Moot Court Society, NLSIU and Trilegal organized the XVII Edition of the National Law School – Trilegal International Arbitration Moot, 2024 (“NLSTIAM”) from May 17-19, 2024. The moot was sponsored by Trilegal, Singapore International…

We are delighted to announce that the NLSIU team participated in the International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition 2024’s national rounds held in NLU, Delhi in March, 2024. The team comprised of – Akash Vijaya…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Design and Construction of a New Football Ground and Running Track’ in accordance with specifications and requirements contained…

The NLSIU’s Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), in partnership with the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research, and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU, has successfully inaugurated the Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL) programme…

Dillon Davis is a final year student at the Humboldt University’s School of Law in Berlin, Germany, where he has been working as a student assistant at the Chair for Public and Comparative Law for…

The NLSIU’s Indian Journal of Law & Technology (IJLT) is now accepting submissions on a rolling basis for its 20th Volume and the IJLT Blog. About IJLT IJLT is a student-run, peer-reviewed law journal published…

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for two full-time roles in the University’s Communications Office for a period of one year (extendable). These positions will be based in the NLSIU campus…

As a part of the International Archives Week from June 3rd to June 9th 2024, NLSIU will host an online webinar titled “In the Dream House: Examining the New Archival Turn in India” by Ammel…

The University invites online applications to the full-time post of Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will be responsible for providing operational support to meet NLSIU’s evolving needs and strategic goals across a variety of…

NLSIU’s Reliance Chair on Corporate Law and Governance (RCCL&G) is launching a Working Paper Series and invites working papers on a continuous basis focusing on research (theoretical, empirical as well as applied) in (all) areas…

NLSIU is excited to announce the ‘Lexygen Scholarships’ commencing Academic Year 2024-25. These scholarships have been instituted with the support of Lexygen, a leading Indian law firm headquartered in Bangalore, which recently signed an MoU…

NLSIU invites applications for six (06) Research Fellow positions under the ‘P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research’. It is a Fellowship (12 months – extendable), based out of Meghalaya. These positions are…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time role in the University’s People and Culture Office for a period of one year. About the Department The People and Culture team…

The class exhibition of the “History, in the Present” seminar at NLSIU, opens on Tuesday, May 28, between 5-6 PM at OAB 105. This preview will include a screening of the flagship exhibit followed by…

We congratulate our new Co-presidents of the Student Bar Association for the Academic Year 2024-25 – Mayanka Raghunathan, 2nd Year LL.B. (Hons.) student, and Arth Doshi, 4th Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student. The SBA election…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Lift in Library’ in accordance with specifications and requirements contained in the official…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the ‘Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Mess Furniture, Office Furniture and Workstations’ in accordance with specifications and requirements contained…

Neeraj Grover, Assistant Professor at NLSIU, will present a paper titled “Corporate Purpose and Financialization”. Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar will be the discussant. Abstract This draft section is part of the larger project that maps the…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) seeks to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the procurement of Laptops with 3-year OEM warranty in accordance with specifications and requirements contained in the official notification. Date…

The table below is a compilation of achievements of NLSIU teams in various national and international Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) competitions for the Academic Year 2023-24.

The UNHCR Chair on Refugee Law at NLSIU is organizing a panel discussion titled “Representation in Refugee Law: The Right to Legal Aid for Refugees in India”, on May 20 (Monday), 2024, at 5 PM,…

In December 2021, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) launched the annual, two-year, full-time Academic Fellowship Programme. The fellowship is aimed at graduates and postgraduates from law, social sciences, humanities, and allied fields…

Padmini Baruah, Assistant Professor at NLSIU, will present a paper titled “Consistent Discrepancies: Citizenship and the Language of the Gauhati High Court”. Darshana Mitra will be the discussant. Abstract: Given the sweeping and discriminatory waves…

The National Law School of India invites applications from practising lawyers and legal professionals for a capacity-building workshop on ‘public interest lawyering’ to be held on June 1 & 2 (Sat-Sun), 2024, at the NLSIU…

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the first trimester (July 1, 2024 to September 20, 2024) of the Academic Year 2024-25. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours…

NLSIU is looking for an early career scholar, with a strong publication record and professional experience working with government and civil society for the position of ‘Research Director’ for a new project on ‘Theory and…

NLSIU invites applications from passionate and driven candidates with an inclination for field-based research and strong writing skills for two ‘Research Fellow’ positions for a new project on ‘Theory and Practice of Social Accountability’. This…

NLSIU is excited to host a campus reunion for the batch of 2013 this Saturday, May 11, 2024 as they celebrate 10 years of their graduation from law school. Our alumni will be spending the…

We are excited to announce that Univ Week, the annual intra-university cultural fest, is being organised from May 11 to 15, 2024 by the Cultural and Fine Arts Committee (CulComm) at NLSIU. It is an…

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications for the position of a Research Associate for a new research project in the area of free/libre software. This is a full-time contractual assignment for…

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), with the support of the Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR), conducted a three-day intensive workshop on ‘Plain Language…

Prof. Mrinal Satish and Anushka Pandey will present a paper titled “Preventive Detention in Karnataka”. Pranav Verma will be the discussant. Abstract Of all the coercive powers available to the State, preventive detention remains the…

The Moot Court Society at NLSIU will host Edition XVII of the National Law School Trilegal International Arbitration Moot (NLSTIAM) for 2023-24. The competition will be held offline in Bengaluru from May 17 to 19,…

Course Background: Recognising that law students in India would benefit from an experiential introduction to mediation advocacy and negotiation, UCSF and CAMP Arbitration & Mediation Practice Private Limited have teamed up to offer this elective…

In our upcoming public lecture on May 6, 2024, NLSIU will host a book discussion with Sahana Ghosh, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the National University of Singapore. The discussion is on her book titled…

We were delighted to host Senior Advocate and expert mediator Mr. Sriram Panchu at the NLS campus on May 2, 2024, where he delivered a guest lecture on the topic “Mediation in India – Development,…

NLSIU’s Chair on Urban Poor and the Law is organizing a talk titled “Overengineered and Underdesigned: Spaces for People in Indian Cities Today” to be delivered by Pravar Chaudhary. Pravar Chaudhary, Founder of Bengawalk, will…

NLSIU will host a public lecture by Dr. Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav, Senior Research Fellow, University of Leipzig. Dr. Rinku Lamba will be the discussant for the talk. About the Speaker Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav is an…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) will host a conference on August 1st to 3rd 2024 in Bengaluru as part of the Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT) Project. PACT is an international collaboration, that…

We congratulate NLSIU faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati who was awarded the 2024 BASAS Book Prize for her book Properties of Rent: Community, Capital and Politics in Globalising Delhi! The BASAS Book Prize panel for…

NLSIU invites applications for the following positions under the project ‘Love Among the Ruins: Tracing Melancholia in Vrindavan’, funded by the Post-PhD Grant awarded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation to NLS Faculty member Dr. Atreyee Majumder….

We are excited to have Prof. Dwight Golann, law professor and legal mediator, at the NLS campus this week. Prof. Golann is Visiting Faculty at NLSIU during the March trimester where he’s teaching an elective…

The Socio-Legal Review (SLR), a student-run journal at NLSIU, is organising a talk and discussion on ‘Market of Rumours: Stock Market and its Regulation in British India 1914-1946’ on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5…

Professor Gregory N. Mandel, one of the leading scholars in the field of intellectual property and Provost, Temple University (Philadelphia, US), had an interaction with NLSIU students on April 18, 2024 on the topic “Hindsight…

“What does it mean for students in a law school in Bangalore to read texts by French and German social theorists in an attempt to make sense of a theoretical world predominantly produced by the…

NLSIU will host an in-person interactive discussion with historian and author Dr. Ramachandra Guha on Wednesday, 24th April, at 4 pm. The focus of this conversation will be – “How is India doing? A Historian’s…

NLS faculty Radhika Chitkara will present a paper titled “An Institutional Ethnography of Counter-Terrorism”, and Dr. Atreyee Majumdar will be the discussant. Abstract This draft is part of the doctoral thesis and identifies its method and…

We were delighted to host Dr. Claudia Annacker at the NLS campus on April 19, 2024 where she delivered the inaugural edition of the NLSIU-SIAC Annual Arbitration Lecture titled “Sunset Clauses in Bilateral Investment Treaties”….

NLSIU invites applications for two Research Associate positions under the Project on “Exploring Digital Transformation of India’s Consumer Grievance Redressal System through GenAI”. This is a full-time contractual assignment (12 months) based out of NLSIU…

Have you had previous engagements with NLS prior to this visit? I remember my first interaction with NLS very clearly. When I was in the WTO, I was invited by a few students at NLS…

An online discussion on the book, Lives of Circumcised and Veiled Women: A Global-Indian Interplay of Discourses and Narratives by NLS faculty Dr Debangana Chaterjee, will be held on April 22, 2024, at 7:30 pm…

The Savitri Phule Ambedkar Caravan (SPAC), a student collective at NLSIU, organised the Dalit Festival 2024 to observe Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s Jayanti in April. Each year, the month of April is celebrated as Dalit…

The National Law School of India University, and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) are organising the inaugural edition of the Annual Arbitration Lecture on April 19, 2024 from 10 to 11 am at the NLS…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru announces the Rajiv K. Luthra Foundation Grant which will support three initiatives at the University: (i) renovation of the Academic Wing of the Old Academic Block,…

During March-April 2024, we were delighted to host two Visiting Faculty from the Jigme Singhe Wangchuck (JSW) School of Law, Bhutan at the NLS campus – Ugyen Tshomo and Karma Lhazin. During their three-week stay,…

We are happy and proud to share that a number of NLS alumni have secured all India ranks in the Civil Services Examination 2023. The results of the examination were declared on the night of…

NLS faculty Dr. Akhila Basalalli will present a paper titled “From Colony to Sovereign: Understanding India’s Pre-Independence Legal Personality”. Prof. Kamala Sankaran will be the discussant. Abstract India’s engagements with international law and organizations predates…

NLSIU will host a public lecture by Prof. Matthias Mahlmann on the topic ‘Human dignity as a legal concept – vacuous, redundant, and stupid?’. The lecture will take place on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at…

The National Law School of India University announces a grant from the JSW Group for a comprehensive redevelopment and expansion of the University’s core Academic Block & Precinct, as well as the establishment of the…

Prof. Matthias Mahlmann from the University of Zurich will be delivering a talk titled ‘The Arduous Pursuit of Dignity for All – Preserving Democracy and Human Rights in a World in Crisis’. Prof. Mahlmann is…

Alexandra (Zander) Blitzer will present a paper titled “Evaluating the Implementation and Enforcement of India’s POSH Act through Surveying Individuals Across Sectors”. Prof. Saurabh Bhattacharjee will be the discussant. Abstract The Sexual Harassment of Women…

NLS faculty Kunal Ambasta is delivering a keynote address on ‘The fight for LGBTI-Rights in India’ at the LGBTI-Rechte International (LGBTI Rights International) Conference on April 6, 2024, at 9 am (CET)/ 12.30 pm (IST)….

This April, we are delighted to host Prof. Mathias Mahlmann from the University of Zurich from April 6 – 15, 2024 at the NLS campus. Prof. Mahlmann is University Professor, and Chair of Philosophy and…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager -PACE. The PACE department offers online and hybrid programmes that leverage technology to assist remote learners and provide access to NLSIU’s faculty, among the best in…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Executive – PACE. The PACE department offers online and hybrid programmes that leverage technology to assist remote learners and provide access to NLSIU’s faculty, among the best in…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is organising a special lecture on campus on the topic “Smart and/or Just City? Evidence from a Southern Periphery” by Prof. Oren Yiftachel, Professor of political and…

NLS faculty Mrinal Satish will present a paper titled “Sentencing as a Fair Trial Right”. Kunal Ambasta will be the discussant. Abstract The Supreme Court of India has in multiple cases attempted to define the…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for admission to the fourth edition of the Foundations for Legal Education (FLE) Certificate Course for 2024. Moving from high school to law school is…

NLS faculty Manish will present a paper titled “Protecting journalism from national security: the aftermath of Madhyamam Broadcasting”. Radhika Chitkara will be the discussant. Abstract: The Supreme Court of India has, in its jurisprudence over the…

NLSIU is hosting the Trilateral sports tournament from March 27-29, 2024, where teams from NALSAR, Hyderabad and NUJS Kolkata will be competing in a 3-way contest with NLSIU Bangalore. Trilateral is a sports fest aimed…

In April 2023, NLSIU had announced a collaboration with the JSW Law School of Bhutan to launch their inaugural summer school program last year. This program was launched in partnership with the Faculty of Law…

The Shri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library at NLSIU is organizing a book exhibition and sale on March 26, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This event is being organized in collaboration…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chair at NLSIU, Bengaluru is organising the Alternative Judgment Writing Competition on Disability Rights 2024. The Alternative Judgment Writing Competition invites law students to re-write key judicial decisions in…

About the Programme The Visiting Scholars Programme at NLSIU welcomes exceptional international scholars and practitioners engaged in research across law and social sciences. The programme extends to those holding a rank of Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Doctoral/Post…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Atreyee Majumder will present a paper titled “Considering the Soul and its Ways for the Practice of Anthropology”, on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan will be…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Research Assistant under the Centre for Labour Studies for the specific purpose of assisting in preparing a draft labour policy for Karnataka. This is a full-time contractual assignment…

The 4th Sri. Hunasikote Abdul Ghaffar Annual Memorial Lecture is being organised on March 15, 2024 from 2.30 – 4.30 pm. The lecture titled “Castes and Minorities: State and Constitution in a Majoritarian Electocracy,” will…

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice at NLSIU is organising a National Webinar on “Navigating Consumer Protection in the E-Commerce Metaverse: Safeguarding Privacy in the Virtual Marketplace” on March 15, 2024, from 3:30 PM…

The Reliance Chair on Corporate Law Governance at NLSIU, invites expressions of interest from students to join a reading group on Critical Corporate Law. About the Reading Group The objective of constituting and supporting the…

The 9th cohort of the MPP programme at NLSIU is organising a public seminar as a culmination of their course work on March 14 & 15, 2024. This two-day event will conclude with the annual…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is pleased to introduce a new course on international arbitration titled SIAC and Institutional Arbitration (SIAC Module), in collaboration with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)….

In this week’s faculty seminar, Manpreet Singh Dhillon, will present his paper titled “The inscription of DNA as a technology of truth in India”, on Wednesday, 13th March, 2024. Dr Sushmita Pati will be the…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has two conference rooms at the International Training Centre. Both the conference rooms are currently using an Analog audio system for in-room amplification. The University is looking…

The NLSIU is hosting a one day workshop on ‘Realization of Fundamental Right to Water in India: Targeting Equity and Inclusiveness through Executive Led Schemes’ sponsored by ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research). This…

The QAMRA Archival Project is happy to kickstart its activities for the new term on March 11th, with a presentation and discussion between photographer Sarah Jabbari and art critic Georgina Maddox on homelands and photography….

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU) invites quotations for “Fire Safety Requirement at NLSIU”, from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation: 08.03.2024 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), is hosting an online workshop on ‘Enhancing Consumer Grievance Redressal through Large Language Models (LLMs).’ This…

Section 14 of NLSIU’s governing statute, the National Law School of India Act, 1986, mandates the appointment of a School Review Commission (‘SRC’) comprising three eminent educationists to review the working of the University. The…

NLSIU will be conducting a live information session on ‘Preparing for the NLSAT-MPP’ on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM IST. During this online session, NLSIU faculty will guide prospective candidates…

NLSIU will be conducting an information session on ‘Preparing for the NLSAT-LLB’ on Saturday, March 02, 2024, from 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM IST. During this online session, NLSIU faculty will guide prospective candidates on…

NLSIU will host a public lecture by Dr. Betsy Rajasingh on “Copyright Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives,” on Friday, 1st March, at 4 PM. About the speaker Dr. Betsy Rajasingh is an Assistant…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications from well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship and institutional service for the following positions: 1. Assistant Professor (Law) (Two-Year Contract) – 10 Positions (Unreserved)…

A three-day training programme on ‘Environmental Laws, Compliance, Enforcement, and Regulation’ was organized by the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy in collaboration with the Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) at…

About the Conference The Government of Karnataka will host a two-day international conference titled ‘Constitution and National Unity’ on February 24th and 25th, 2024, in Bengaluru, India to commemorate 75 years of the Indian Constitution….

We are pleased to share that NLSIU faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati’s book (Properties of Rent: Community, Capital and Politics in Globalising Delhi) has been shortlisted for the 2024 BASAS Book Prize. After a tough…

The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) is inviting submissions for its upcoming Volume 36(2), this year’s special issue on ‘Democracy, Free Expression, and Press Freedom’. NLSIR is the flagship student-edited law review published…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU) invites email quotations for “Fabrication and Installation of External Gates”, from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation: 19.02.2024 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00…

A discussion on NLSIU faculty Dr. Debangana Chatterjee’s book, ‘Lives of Circumcised and Veiled Women: A Global-Indian Interplay of Discourses and Narratives’, will be held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on February 17th,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for two research associate positions to work on Domestic and International Law analysis, under the project Access to Justice in Citizenship Determination. These are full-time…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, invites entries for the 27ᵗʰ Annual H.M. Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law. Participants in this pan-India essay competition stand a chance to win the prestigious H.M….

NLSIU announces admission to the B.A., LL.B (Hons.), LL.B (Hons.), LLM, MPP and PhD programmes for students applying, and eligible under the “international student” category for the Academic Year 2024-25. The Academic Year will commence…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites email quotations from eligible contractors for external development of Women’s Halls of Residence’s Precinct. Description of Work External development of Women’s Halls of Residence’s Precinct Date…

NLSIU is organising a campus visit day for prospective NLSAT candidates on February 11, 2024 (Sunday). The campus visit is intended for anyone who is interested in applying for the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.), Master’s Programme in…

NLSIU will be conducting an information session on the two-year Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST. This online session will provide information about the university, the structure of…

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP) at NLSIU, is organising a Virtual Panel Discussion on “Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring Dark Patterns in the Realm of Consumer Protection Law” on Saturday, February 10, 2024,…

NLSIU will be conducting an information session on the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) Programme on Saturday, February 03, 2024, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST. This online information session will provide information about the university,…

Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your journey so far? I’ve grown up in three cities – Lucknow, Bombay and Delhi. Having working parents and the early exposure to different cultures…

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU) invites you to a special lecture on “National Security and International Trade”, to be delivered by Professor Petros C. Mavroidis, on Friday, 19th January 2024. About the…

Recognising the need to make mental health a priority at the workplace, NLSIU has launched mental health services for its faculty and staff in January 2024. The University has partnered with MindCrescent Wellness Ventures Pvt….

In this week’s faculty seminar, Ammel Sharon will present her paper titled “Literature as Recovery: Text Criticism and the Kannada Public Sphere” on Wednesday, 17th January, 2024. Dr. Kena Wani will be the discussant. Abstract This dissertation studies…

The Socio-Legal Review, a student-run journal at NLSIU, is delighted to announce the 1st Annual SLR Workshop. Through this initiative, SLR hopes to further the understanding of its aims and scope, and more broadly the…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Ashna Singh will be presenting on her paper titled “Exploring ‘humiliation’ in Section 3 (1) (r) of Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989” on Wednesday, 10th January, 2024. Dr. Karthikeyan…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU) invites email quotations for “Supply of Laptops to NLSIU”, from eligible bidders. Date of Issue of Quotation: 08.01.2024 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM…

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU) invites you to a special lecture on “Sub Continental Transitions: Ecology, Society, Economy in India (1930s to 2020s)”, to be delivered by Professor Mahesh Rangarajan, on Friday,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) to promote international best practices in the…

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU) invites you to a special lecture on “Moral Vaccination: Ideas and Institutions in the Control of Contagion in India and China in the 19th and 20th centuries”,…

The National Law School of India University invites online applications for the position of Academic Fellow on a Contract Basis. The 2-year full-time Academic Fellowship Programme is aimed at graduates and postgraduates from law, social…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Sharon Singh will be presenting on her paper titled “Contextualizing Corrective Rape in an era of Transformative Constitutionalism in India” on Wednesday, 3rd January, 2024. Dr. Debangana Chatterjee will be…

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the third trimester (March 11, 2024 to May 30, 2024) of the Academic Year 2023-24. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with the Harvard Law School (HLS), is offering a comparative copyright law course titled ‘CopyrightX: NLSIU’ in the upcoming March trimester. This eight week hybrid…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Debangana Chatterjee will be presenting on her book titled “Lives of Circumcised and Veiled Women: A Global-Indian Interplay of Discourses and Narratives” on Wednesday, 27th December, 2023. Prof. Dhivya…

The Socio-Legal Review (SLR) is organising a book discussion with Prof. (Dr.) Neeti Nair on her new book Hurt Sentiments: Secularism and Belonging in South Asia (Harvard University Press 2023) on Sunday, 24th December, from 11 am – 12:30…

The Centre for Women and the Law (CWL) at NLSIU invites contributions for their edited volume that is due to be published in August 2025. The proposed title is ‘Politics of Waiting and an Expanding…

The Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT) project invites you to a book discussion of Dr. Mathew John’s ‘India’s Communal Constitution: Law, Religion, and the Making of a People‘ on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Dr….

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Mayur Suresh, Senior Lecturer in Law, SOAS, will be presenting on his book titled “Terror Trials: Life and Law in Delhi’s Courts” on Wednesday, 20th December, 2023. Dr. Manpreet…

NLSIU will host a public lecture by Dr. Udit Bhatia, titled “Funding Democracy: A Radical Alternative” on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 to be delivered. About the speaker Udit Bhatia is a political theorist whose research…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites email quotations from suitably qualified service providers for the provision and management of cafeteria services on a turnkey basis. Description of Work Cafeteria Services Date of…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is organising the Justice E S Venkataramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture on the morning of Sunday, December 17 2023. The lecture shall be delivered by Hon’ble Dr Justice…

In 2022, we had our first in-person post-pandemic alumni weekend at the NLS campus. This year, we were happy to see our alumni return to campus for the 2023 edition of the annual alumni weekend…

The National Law School of India University and the NLS Alumni Association are delighted to welcome our alumni from all programmes and batches to attend the annual Alumni Weekend meet over December 16 – 17,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites quotations from reputed firms to install a levitator for G+1 at the New Academic Block to provide universal access to the students. Date of Issue of…

The National Law Of India University (NLSIU) Inter College Football tournament was held on November 20, 2023, at the campus football field. The tournament saw enthusiastic participation from the student body. The men’s and women’s…

On Thursday, 14 December 2023, NLS will host a public lecture to be delivered by Professor Shruti Kapila titled ‘Legislating Democracy: Ambedkar and the Future of India’, with Mr. Arvind Narrain as the discussant. Arvind…

We are delighted to announce that the National Law School of India (NLSIU) Bangalore team were declared winners of the Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Quiz Competition. The NLSIU team, won with a lead of 85…

Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your journey so far? I was born and brought up in Chennai while my family roots are in Andhra Pradesh. However, I have settled in…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy will be presenting his paper titled “Fundamental Duties in Indian Constitutional History” on Wednesday. Prof. Pranav Verma will be the discussant. Abstract In this paper, I trace…

The NLSIR invites submissions for the upcoming Volume 36(1) of its Journal as well as for the journal’s blog, NLSIR Online. NLSIR Journal The NLSIR Editorial Board invites original, unpublished manuscripts for consideration for the…

This week, NLS will be hosting two distinguished academics Prof. Shruti Kapila from the University of Cambridge, and Prof. Faisal Devji from the University of Oxford, on campus. The two Professors will be interacting with…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I spent the first 17 years of my life in Guruvayur, Kerala. I was fortunate to grow up in a household which gave me the freedom…

AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is a national level examination conducted by the National Law University Delhi every year for admission to B.A. LL.B.(Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. Programmes offered by the National Law University…

Dr. Srividhya Ragavan, Professor of Law and Director of India Programs at the Texas A&M University School of Law will be presenting her paper, “Special Challenges in Execution of Arbitral Awards in Public Private Partnerships”,…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Bastian Steuwer will present his paper titled “Economic Reservations: Ideal and Reality” on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. Prof. Arun Thiruvengadam will be the discussant. Abstract To which extent should…

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU) Literary and Debating Society is organizing ‘Literati’ – a literary evening, on Wednesday, December 6, from 5 PM to 7 PM, at the NAB Quad. This will…

Submissions for the Socio-Legal Review Journal NLSIU’s Socio-Legal Review (SLR) Journal is currently inviting submissions for Volume 20(1). The deadline for submission is 31st January, 2024. Socio-Legal Review (SLR) is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal that…

Welcome to CLAT 2024! The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities around the country….

This Thursday’s public lecture will feature a conversation between faculty member Sushmita Pati and Aditya Balasubramanian, author of the newly released book, Toward a Free Economy: Swatantra and Opposition Politics in Democratic India (Princeton University…

We congratulate our faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati for winning the 2023 BISA IPEG book prize for her book “Properties of Rent: Community, Capital and Politics in Globalising Delhi”(Cambridge University Press). Her book had been…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Kiran Suryanarayana will present his paper titled “Customary International Law and Specially Affected States: A TWAIL Perspective” on Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Prof. Harisankar Sathyapalan will be the discussant. Abstract…

Project to Explore Digital Transformation of India’s Consumer Grievance Redressal System through GenAI The National Law School of India University is excited to announce a new research project on consumer law with the support of…

NLSIU, invites applications for a Senior Research Consultant under the ‘Preparation of Manual for Prosecution of Offences under Forest Conservation Act (FCA) 1980’ project. It is a contractual assignment (6 months), based out of Bangalore….

As a part of the commemoration of Constitution month, Dr. Arun K Thiruvengadam, Professor of Law, NLSIU will be in conversation with Dr. Usha Ramanathan, a human rights activist who works on the jurisprudence of…

The National Law School of India University has over 1000 student residents in three Housing Clusters on campus. The University intends to provide state-of-the-art pay-per-use self-laundry serviceC in the clusters. Towards this, the university seeks…

Dr. Sushmita Pati, Assistant Professor, Political Science, NLSIU, participated in a panel discussion organized by the Centre for Writing Studies (CWS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), on Friday, 24 November 2023. The theme of the…

Prof. Sudipta Kaviraj, Professor of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies in Columbia University, and Distinguished Visiting Faculty at NLSIU delivered a thought-provoking M.K. Nambyar Annual Lecture for 2023 on November 17, 2023. The…

The National Law School of India University , Bangalore (“NLSIU”) invites email quotations for “Supply and installation of HDMI Cables and Splitters to Training Centre” from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation: 23.11.2023 Last…

As part of the Public Health and Indian Constitution (PHIC) Project, NLSIU was delighted to host subject-matter experts from policy organisations, think-tanks and academia for a workshop on campus last week. We had a chat…

NLS faculty Dr. Samyak Ghosh will be presenting his paper titled “Antaja Kings in Mleccha Land: The Political Imagination of Jāti in an Early Eighteenth-Century Royal Court” on November 22, 2023 . Dr. Chandrabhan Yadav…

We congratulate the NLSIU team, which was represented by Apratim Chandra Singh (Ist Year, LL.B), Aditya Nath (Ist Year, LL.B), Saumitra Khullar (Ist Year, LL.B), and Surya (external participant), at the Karnataka Quizzing Association (KQA’s)…

We are pleased to announce that five NLS students from the BA LLB (Hons) programme have been awarded the Aditya Birla Scholarships for 2023-2024. This is the most number of Aditya Birla Scholarships bagged by…

We are excited to announce that Prof. Sudipta Kaviraj, Professor, Columbia University, and Distinguished Visiting Faculty at NLSIU, will deliver the MK Nambyar Annual Lecture for 2023 on 17th November. The talk will be delivered…

We are excited to welcome Prof. Sudipta Kaviraj to the NLS campus during the second and third week of November. Prof. Kaviraj is Professor of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies in Columbia University,…

We congratulate NLS faculty member Dr. Atreyee Majumder for being awarded the Wenner-Gren Foundation Post-PhD Grant for her ethnographic research in Vrindavan and the surrounding area in Uttar Pradesh for 2024-2025. This grant program funds…

NLSIU is organising a workshop as a part of the Public Health and Indian Constitution (PHIC) Project on 17th November, 2023 from 10 am to 3.30 pm at the University campus. The University initiated this…

We are excited to welcome Prof. Sudipta Kaviraj to the NLS campus during the second and third week of November. Prof. Kaviraj is Professor of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies in Columbia University,…

NLSIU invites applications (on a rolling basis) for full-time Executive and Senior Executive positions for the University’s Academic Administration Office, for a period of one year (extendable). Executive (Consultant) – Academic Administration – 03 positions…

The University along with the mental health organisation Amaha is organising a workshop on ‘Emotional Wellbeing’ this Saturday, November 11, 2023. The workshop is open to students currently in leadership positions and anyone else who…

NLSIU has partnered with the Kannada Gottilla team to conduct sessions to orient and teach our students, faculty & staff, daily conversational Kannada. The classes would be conducted in hybrid mode by professionals from the…

At the start of our second trimester of AY 2023-24, we are delighted to host Dr. Theunis Roux, Professor and Head, School of Global and Public Law, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, at…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Prof. Kamala Sankaran will be presenting her paper titled “Informality at Work – Towards a Law on Livelihoods?” on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Prof. Sony Pellissery will be the discussant….

We are back on campus for our second Trimester of the Academic Year 2023-24! While our students and faculty have been away during the term break, various University teams have been busy on multiple fronts…

NLS faculty member Prof. Mrinal Satish has been nominated by the Central Government as a member of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Prof. Satish is Professor of Law and Academic Dean at NLSIU. Dr….

The National Law School of India University invites sealed rate tenders for Water and Wastewater Management Works at NLSIU Campus. Date of Issue of Quotation: 03.11.2023 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on…

NLSIU invites applications for a full-time Recruiter for the University’s People and Culture Office, for a period of one year (extendable). About the Role The Recruiter will work closely with the People and Culture Office…

The National Law School of India University invites email quotations for “Supply of Mattress and Bedsheets + Pillow cover, Bath Towels and Hand Towels for Training Centre” at NLSIU from eligible contractors. Date of Issue…

NLSIU invites applications for one role as Research Assistant under the ‘AMRUT Scheme and Realisation of Fundamental Right to Water’. It is a contractual assignment (4 months), based out of National Law School of India…

We congratulate our faculty member Dr. Debangana Chatterjee on her new book Lives of Circumcised and Veiled Women: A Global-Indian Interplay of Discourses and Narratives, published by Routledge. The book unravels the politics of representation…

This weekend, NLSIU is excited to host a campus reunion for the batch of 2003 as they celebrate two decades of their graduation from law school. The batch will reunite on cmapus on October 21,…

We congratulate Abiya Neethu, Aishwarya. S, and Praneeth Talam, students of the Master’s Programme in Public Policy at NLSIU, for being declared runners-up in the National India Evaluation Case Competition! This annual competition, organised by…

Mediation has been increasingly viewed as a critical, supplementary tool towards the quick, and meaningful resolution of legal disputes. On October 19, 2023, a workshop on “Advocacy in Mediation” was conducted for lawyers and legal…

To help working professionals gain practical knowledge and skills to effectively navigate conflicts in their professional lives, a workshop on “Conflict Competence and Collaborative Problem Solving” was conducted by NLSIU, Bengaluru on October 18, 2023….

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…

The Centre for Child and the Law along with the QAMRA Archival Project at NLSIU is screening a National Award Winning Film by RAHI Foundation titled “The Little Girls We Were…and the Women We Are”…

The National Law School of India University and Oxford Human Rights Hub are jointly hosting the 11TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law at the NLS campus in…

The Centre for Child and the Law, National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in collaboration with the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) organised a training programme for the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)…

NLSIU invites applications for four (04) positions of Research Fellow under the ‘P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research’. It is a Fellowship (12 months) (extendable), based out of Meghalaya. These positions are…

The National Law School of India University in association with the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla conducted the second instalment of the Management Development Programmes (MDP) on Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics in September 2023….

We are happy to share that NLS faculty member Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan has been selected as a ‘Bliss Carnochan International Visitor’ at the Stanford Humanities Center. Dr. Manoharan is Assistant Professor, Social Sciences at…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in collaboration with CAMP Arbitration & Mediation Practice Private Limited and Foundation for Sustainable Rule of Law Initiatives (FSRI) is organizing a one day residential workshop on…

As part of the NLS Public Lecture Series, the University will be screening the documentary film ‘From the Shadows’ followed by an interaction with the film’s Director Miriam Chandy Menacherry, at the NLS campus on…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in collaboration with the CAMP Arbitration & Mediation Practice Private Limited and Foundation for Sustainable Rule of Law Initiatives (FSRI) is organizing a one-day residential workshop on…

Prof. Rahul Singh will present his paper “SEBI’s Sandbox” at the Faculty Seminar on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Abstract: The paper captioned as ‘Sebi’s Sandbox’ posits that in the backdrop of a legacy of under-enforcement…

CCL is hosting a two-day national consultation titled “A Decade of the Food Security Law in India: Reflections and Way forward” on 20th and 21st September 2023 at the Training Centre, NLSIU campus, Bengaluru. Commemorating…

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is seeking proposals from eligible agencies/consultants for evaluation of one of its projects on ensuring food security for marginalized people…

We congratulate our faculty member Dr. Aparna Chandra on her recent book, “Court on Trial: A Data-Driven Account of the Supreme Court of India.” The book is co-authored by Dr. Aparna Chandra, Sital Kalantry, and…

The Archives at NCBS and the QAMRA Archival Project, NLSIU, are organising a public lecture on the topic “Contested Terrain – Lawyering for Forest Rights” by Shomona Khanna, an advocate practicing in the Supreme Court…

In this week’s faculty seminar, Dr. Madhubanti Sadhya will be presenting her paper titled “The Dynamics of Doctor-patient Relationship in Elective Aesthetic Medicine” on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Prof. Mrinal Satish will be the discussant….

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Chief Finance Officer. The role will be responsible for the institution’s financial strategy. This is a full-time…

NLS faculty and Director – Clinics, Ragini Ahuja, successfully represented a 70-year-old death row convict in the Karnataka High Court whose case involved undue delay and substantial procedural lapses in adjudication of his mercy petition…

This week’s faculty seminar will be held on 6th September, 2023. Dr. Aniket Nandan will be presenting a paper titled ‘Populism and Caste in contemporary India: Socio-political pragmatisms of caste associations’. Dr. Karthikeyan Damodaran will…

The Law and Technology Society, NLSIU, a student-run committee of the University, invites students, practitioners and academicians across all areas of law to a panel discussion on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. The…

This week, NLS faculty member Atreyee Majumder will discuss her essay “To have a country so important: on Law as a Sign for War”. Professor Diya Deviah will be the discussant. Abstract: This paper, written…

NLS faculty members Dr. Atreyee Majumder, Dr. Sushmita Pati, and Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan will be speaking during a discussion on “In Conflict and Conversation – Indian Cities, Livelihoods, and Politics” on 29th August 2023…

The Socio-Legal Review (SLR), a student-run journal, has recently published an online series on the marriage equality case called Queering the (Court) Room. The series comprises five very diverse and insightful interviews and is accompanied…

On August 26, 2023, the redeveloped library at the NLS campus was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, Founding President of the JSW School of Law, Bhutan, President of the Bar Council…

About the Event NLSIU will be conducting its 31st Annual Convocation on August 26, 2023 at 11 am. The event will take place at the Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad International Convention Centre, Gandhi Krishi Vignana…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Senior Social Worker under the ‘Child Protection Programme’. It is a contractual assignment for twelve (12) months, based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Social Worker under the ‘Child Protection Programme’. It is a contractual assignment for twelve (12) months, based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre for…

This week’s faculty seminar will be held on 23rd August, 2023. Prof.. Jasmine Joseph will be discussing on a working paper titled “The search for a link between electoral expenses, regulation and corruption”. Prof. Sanjay …

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the second trimester (Nov 02, 2023 to January 23, 2024) of the Academic Year 2023-24. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in collaboration with the Bengaluru City Police and the General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure (GETHNAA) (Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka) recently organised…

This Wednesday, there will be a discussion about the India Justice Report (IJR) by Maja Daruwala, the Chief Editor, and Valay Singh, the project lead of IJR. Brief note about the IJR and previous reports…

This weekend, NLSIU is excited to host a campus reunion for the batch of 1998 as they celebrate 25 years of their graduation from law school! On August 12, 2023, our alumni from the 1998…

On Friday, 11th August, 2023, Mr. Vikram Raghavan, NLS BA LLB 1997, will be presenting a talk on ‘Coups & Constitutions’. Vikram is the Lead Counsel at World Bank, Washington DC. In this presentation, Vikram…

This week’s faculty seminar will be held on 9 August, 2023. Prof. Nanditta Batra will be presenting a paper titled ‘Bail on Medical Grounds in India: A Search for Principled Jurisprudence’. Prof. Nagaratna will be the…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Research Associate for the ‘Centre of Excellence Project’. This is a contractual assignment of twelve (12) months, based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites email quotations for “Supply of RFID Printer to NLSIU” from eligible bidders. Description of Work Supply of RFID Printer to NLSIU Date of Issue of Quotation…

NLS faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati’s book, “Properties of Rent: Community, Capital and Politics in Globalising Delhi” (Cambridge UP) has been shortlisted for the 2023 BISA IPEG book prize (for the best book published in…

This week’s faculty seminar will be held on 2 August, 2023. Prof (Dr.) Nigam Nuggehalli will be discussing about the topic titled ‘Tax Avoidance in Indian Tax Treaties: The Past, the Present and the Future’….

Our next public lecture will take place on 3rd August 2023. Our guest speaker is Prof. Ruth Vanita who will be delivering a talk titled “Translating Gender and Sexuality”. About the Speaker: Ruth Vanita is…

  Mr. Suryanarayana hails from Hassan but has lived for over 25 years in the city of Bengaluru. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal (under…

The National Law School of India University in association with the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla has signed a MoU to provide training to 150 army officers for a period of three years through the…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed bids for “Supply of Window Curtains for NLSIU Hostels” from eligible bidders. Description of Work Supply of Window Curtains for NLSIU Hostels Date of Issue…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed bids for “Pandal and Decoration Arrangement for 31st Annual Convocation Ceremony of NLSIU, Bengaluru” from eligible bidders. Description of Work Pandal and Decoration Arrangement for…

NLSIU invites applications for a full-time Associate for the University’s Communications Office for a period of one year. About the Role This is a full-time role based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. The…

As part of Volume 35(2), the National Law School of India Review (‘NLSIR’) is releasing a Special Issue focusing on the interactions of TWAIL with ideas of jurisdiction, extraterritoriality, statehood, and sovereignty. The vision behind…

The next faculty seminar will be held on 26 July, 2023. Ms. Ishika Saxena will be discussing the paper titled ‘Deconstructing the Universal of Consent’. Prof (Dr.) Rinku Lamba will be the discussant. Abstract This…

1. Aditi Rai Aditi is a development professional with experience in rural grassroots. Prior to joining NLSIU, she worked in remote tribal blocks of rural Chhattisgarh towards building sustainable women collectives, creating livelihood prototypes, collective…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites quotations for “Modernizing the EPABX system at NLSIU” from eligible bidders. The University has an NEC SV9100 Analog EPABX system that supports One Primary line with…

The National Law School of India University is glad to announce the appointment of the School Review Commission 2023-24 (SRC), comprising Prof. Timothy Endicott as the Chair, and Prof. Catherine O’Regan and Prof David B….

We are happy to announce that the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru has been awarded the India Today Best Colleges Award 2023! The University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy received the award in…

Hifza Haq Your background and journey so far: I hail from Uttarakhand. I completed my undergraduate studies at Rajiv Gandhi National Law University in Punjab in 2022, specializing in criminal law. Graduating during the challenging…

This week’s faculty seminar will be presented by Devyani Srivastava and Laksha on their research titled ” “Status of Women in the Karnataka State Police”. Abstract This report presents findings from an assessment conducted by…

Larissa Clitus Your Background/Journey so far: I graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 2023 having completed my undergrad in B.A. Public Policy, International Relations and Peace Studies and Journalism. I am from Tamil Nadu, though…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed quotations for “supply and installation of projectors to NLSIU” from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation 19.07.2023 Last Date for Submission Up to 5.00…

Gaurav Dahiya Your background and journey so far: I originally am from Haryana. However, as my father was in the Air Force, I spent most of my childhood staying in different parts of the country,…

Hardik Anand Your background: I am a civil engineer who completed my undergraduate degree in Engineering from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh in 2020. Before joining NLSIU, I worked as a…

Navya Nair Background: I was born in Delhi, where I lived for nearly 10 years of my life. I have lived in many other cities over the years, including Kolkata, Chandigarh and Jaipur, and have…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed quotations for “supply and installation of signages at the NLSIU library” from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation: 14.7.2023 Last Date for Submission: 19.7.2023…

The first public lecture for 2023-24 will take place on 13 July 2023. Our first guest speaker is Dr. Prachi Deshpande who will be delivering a talk titled “The Modi Script, Writing, and the Marathi…

This week faculty seminar on 12 July, 2023 will feature a discussion on the paper titled ‘Reflections on Rabindranath Tagore’s Religion of Man’ by Prof. (Dr.) Rinku Lamba. Abstract “Charles Taylor’s scholarship on the social…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Director – Communications and External Relations. The role will help shape and amplify the University brand, lead…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications from accomplished professionals for the position of Assistant Librarian. This is a full-time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bangalore involving field…

Hosting one of India’s largest collections of legal books, journals and database subscriptions, the Sri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library has been an essential part of the experience of studying, teaching and researching…

NLSIU is excited to announce the ‘AZB & Partners Scholarship’, commencing Academic Year 2023-24. The scholarship has been instituted with the support of the leading Indian full-service corporate law firm ‘AZB & Partners’ which recently…

The first faculty seminar for this new academic year will be held on 5 July 2023. Speaker: Dr. Rashmi Venkatesan will be discussing the paper titled ‘Reconceptualising the role of law as an instrument of…

Welcome to NLSIU Orientation 2023! We are excited to welcome another new cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students for the Academic Year 2023-24. This year, we welcome around 500 students across the BA LLB (Hons),…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I was born in Delhi where I completed my schooling, after which I went on to pursue my undergraduate study in law from NALSAR University of Law,…

The Karnataka High Court has appreciated the Centre for Environmental Law Education Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU for its work on preparing a Manual on the Prosecution of Offences under Pollution Control Laws. The Centre,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time post based in Bangalore of Senior Manager – Research. Role & Responsibilities The Senior Manager –…

NLS faculty member Nanditta Batra’s opinion piece on “Reading black as orange: Supreme Court of India on Section 173(4) of CrPC” has been published by The Leaflet. Abstract: Can the Supreme Court of India get…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting email quotations from eligible bidders for the Supply of Laptops and AIO’s to NLSIU. Description of Work Supply of Laptops and AIO’s…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting email quotations from eligible bidders for the Supply and installation of TV screen to Conference rooms at NLSIU. Description of Work Supply…

NLSIU invites applications for the position of Practicing Advocate on a contractual basis (yearly), commencing from July, 2023. It is a contractual assignment based out of Bangalore. The position is under the ‘Child Protection Programme’…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting email quotations from eligible bidders for the supply of Crockery items to NLSIU Mess. Description of Work Supply of Crockery items to…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting email quotations from eligible bidders for the supply of Kitchen Equipment to NLSIU Mess. Description of Work Supply of Kitchen Equipment to…

We congratulate NLS faculty member Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R Patil for being appointed Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. Prof. Patil succeeds Prof. (Dr) Kesava Rao Vurrakula, as…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting email quotations from eligible bidders for the supply and installation of furniture to Creche. Description of Work Supply and Installation of Furniture…

NLSIU invites applications (on a rolling basis) for a 1-year full-time engagement as ‘Consultant – School Review Commission’. About the Role The National Law School of India Act, 1986 contemplates that the Chancellor of the…

NLSIU invites applications (on a rolling basis) for a 12-month full-time engagement as ‘Consultant – Academic Accreditation’. The consultant will work closely with and report to the Senior Manager – Academic Administration. This is a…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I have a DPhil in International Development from the University of Oxford, where I received a Clarendon scholarship. I also have an MSc in Social Policy and…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I was born and brought up in Patna. I completed my schooling from Don Bosco Academy and then pursued my undergraduate law degree from Chanakya National Law…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I grew up in Baroda, Gujarat. However, my pursuits in higher education and academia have taken me to Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Durham, and now Bangalore. Despite…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting email quotations from eligible Landscape Architects for Designing Residential Housing on University Land. Description of Work Designing Residential Housing on University Land…

The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU and the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, GoI, is organising the second Prof. V. S. Mallar Memorial Legal Aid Competition from…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I was born in a remote village bordering the Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and grew up in Coimbatore where I did my schooling and…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Project Coordinator. It is a contractual assignment twelve (12 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Research Consultant under the ‘Child Protection Programme’. It is a contractual assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre for Child and…

The National Webinar is jointly organised by DPIIT IPR CHAIRS : WBNUJS, NLSIU, GNLU, IIT Roorkee and Tezpur University. Overview Technology and innovation are driving in the media and entertainment industry. This includes everything from…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I hail from the district of Alappuzha (referred to as the Venice of the East), known for its serene backwaters, lagoons, and coir industry. I graduated with…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I belong to Andhra Pradesh, but I grew up in several parts of the country owing to my father having served in the Indian Navy. I am…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I grew up in a small frontier town in the northern part of present day West Bengal (commonly referred to as North Bengal). I say this because…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I hail from West Bengal’s Hooghly district and pursued my BA (Hons.) from the Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University (Kolkata). I earned my undergraduate degree in…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I am from Jaipur, Rajasthan where I completed my schooling. I did my BA LLB (Hons) from NUJS, Kolkata and LLM from the University of Cambridge. Soon…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University invites email quotations for the Supply and installation of Water Purifier and RO Water plant. Description of Work Supply and installation of Water Purifier…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University is inviting sealed quotations from reputed vendors for Annual Maintenance Contract for the next 3 years. Description of Work AMC Empanelment Date of Issue…

On June 5, 2023, the Education Ministry released the National Institutional Ranking Framework results for 2023. We are delighted that NLSIU has retained its No. 1 ranking for law institutions in 2023 for the 6th…

We congratulate NLS faculty member Dr. Ashok R Patil for his recently published book “Commentary on Consumer Protection Act, 2019” which provides a comprehensive analysis of the said Act. This book, published by Thomson Reuters,…

This weekend, NLSIU is excited to host a campus reunion for the batch of 2012 as they celebrate 10 years of their graduation from law school. On May 27, 2023, our alumni from the 2012…

NLS faculty member Dr. Mrinal Satish has been featured in a podcast developed by Young India Fellows in tandem with Ashoka University’s Centre for Studies in Gender and Sexuality. The podcast episode is titled: “The…

HAL Defence Public Sector Chair in Business Laws and the department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) at NLSIU conducted a training programme on ‘Contracts Management for Leaders’ for senior officers of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from…

The Centre for Environment Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and the department of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), NLSIU organised a three-day training programme for officers of…

On May 24, 2023, our faculty colleagues Sahana Ramesh and Sharada Shindhe will discuss the consultation paper prepared by them titled ‘Making India an Arbitration Hub: Does India Need a Separate Law for International Arbitration’….

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for admission to the following programmes through Online and Hybrid mode for the Academic Year 2023-2024. 1. Master of Business Laws Programme (MBL) [Two Years]…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself and your background? I have had a diverse and enriching educational journey that has shaped my passion for law and academia. Born and raised in a picturesque…

NLS faculty member Dr. Ashna Singh will be speaking at a panel discussion on the book “Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India” at the Bangalore International Centre on May 21, 2023. The book…

NLSIU congratulates our alumnus and Senior Advocate, Mr. K Shashi Kiran Shetty (BA LLB 1998), who was appointed as the new Advocate General of Karnataka on May 20, 2023. Mr. Shetty has over 23 years…

Members of the NLS Queer Alliance (NLSQA), a student collective at NLSIU, will be speaking at the Bangalore International Center on 20th May from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The session titled “Worlds Words Weave:…

The Institute of Public Policy is organising the 3rd Sri. Hunasikote Abdul Ghaffar Annual Memorial Lecture on May 19, 2023 at 4 pm. The lecture will be delivered by our guest speaker Dr. A Narayana…

The Moot Court Society, a student run society at NLSIU, along with Trilegal, a leading corporate law firm, are organizing Edition XVI of the National Law School-Trilegal International Arbitration Moot (NLSTIAM) in collaboration with India’s…

On May 16 & 17, NLSIU was delighted to host faculty and administrators of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck (JSW) School of Law, Bhutan. Earlier this year, NLSIU extended its partnership with the JSW School of…

NLSIU invites applications for four (04) positions of Research Fellow under the ‘P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research’. It is a Fellowship (12 months) (extendable), based out of Meghalaya. These positions are…

On May 18, there will be a Public Lecture by our guest speaker, Mr. Manoj Mitta, who will be delivering a talk on his recently published book, Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India…

The Moot Court Society, a student run society at NLSIU, along with Trilegal, a leading corporate law firm, are organizing the VI Edition of the National Law School-Trilegal International Arbitration Conference (NLSTIAC). The event is…

In our next faculty seminar on 17th May, Dr. Arul George Scaria will discuss a report he prepared for the Delhi High Court. Abstract of the Report: Sec. 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act 1957 is an…

NLS faculty member Preeti Pratishruti Dash’s Opinion piece has been published in The Hindu titled, “A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused.” The piece looks into the Supreme Court’s decision to recall…

We congratulate our students Neel Lohit Pandey, Sarish Tripathi and Subham Shrivastava, of the Master’s Programme in Public Policy on winning the Best Negotiator award at the Public Policy Challenge 2023: Model G20 Summit. The…

NLS faculty member Rahul Singh features in this book discussion on ‘Competition Law in South Asia ‘ organised by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, New Delhi. Dr. Amber Darr, (Author of ‘Competition Law in…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself? I was born in Shimoga, Karnataka and did my schooling in Shimoga and Bangalore. I received my B.A., LL.B., and LL.M. degrees from the University of Mysore….

NLSIU congratulates our alumna, Ms. Nayana Motamma (BA LLB 2003), who won the Mudigere seat in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections earlier today – May 13, 2023. Nayana graduated from NLSIU’s five-year BA LLB (Hons)…

At the end of another Academic Year, NLSIU’s students did not fail to disappoint the crowds as they brought their best moves, and an abundance of creativity and talent to Univ Week 2023! Students across…

On 3rd May 2023, the faculty seminar will be by guest speaker, Shri. Feroze Varun Gandhi, who will be delivering a talk on his recently published book, ‘The Indian Metropolis: Deconstructing India’s Urban Spaces’. About…

NLS alumna Bhuvanyaa Vijay has been featured in the latest “Lessons from the Top” Series of the Indian Express. Bhuvanyaa graduated from the BA LLB (Hons) programme at NLSIU in 2018 and is currently an…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University invites email quotations for implementing turnkey RFID solution to NLSIU Library. Description of Work Implementation of Turnkey RFID Solution Date of Isse of Quotation…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Consultant under the project on ‘Women in Karnataka Police’. It is a contractual assignment (07 months), based anywhere in India (remote). The position is under National Law…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Senior Lawyer under the ‘Child Protection Programme’. It is a contractual assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre for Child and…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Lawyer under the ‘Child Protection Programme’. It is a contractual assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre for Child and the…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position of Research Consultant under the ‘Child Protection Programme’. It is a contractual assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is under the Centre for Child and…

NLS faculty member Rahul Singh features on The Hindu BusinessLine podcast where he speaks on the topic: “Start-ups vs Google: Action can be taken only as per law.” Rahul Singh, Associate Professor of Law at…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself? Hailing from north India, I have had stints in different parts of the country. I spent some time in Ooty, Tamil Nadu during my schooling at Lawrence…

Join a virtual discussion with Dr. Sushmita Pati on her new book, titled Properties of Rent: Community, Capital, and Politics in Globalising Delhi. Sushmita is Assistant Professor, Political Science at the National Law School of…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University invites email quotations for “Staffing the Health Centre” from eligible firms. Description of Work Staffing the HealthCentre (Doctor, Nurse and Pharmacist) Date of Issue…

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses at the University in the first trimester (July 03, 2023 to September 21, 2023) of the Academic Year 2023-24. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours…

This week faculty seminar will feature a discussion by our faculty member Harsha N on the topic “Right to occupy airspace – Conflict between airports and landowners on the use of vertical space in India”….

The Law and Technology Society, NLSIU, in association with the All India Game Developer Forum (AIGDF), announces ‘Consilience 2023′, the 22nd edition of L-Tech’s flagship conference. This year’s conference focuses on emerging issues in the…

We are delighted to announce that the National Law School of India (NLSIU) Bangalore team were declared winners of the 8th NLIU – Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Arbitration Moot, held in April 2023. The team…

About the Book A panel of scholars and musicians will engage in a discussion with author Sebanti Chatterjee on her recent book, Choral Voices: Ethnographic Imaginations of Sound and Sacrality (published by Bloomsbury Academic, February 2023). The book uses…

NLS faculty member Dr. Aparna Chandra will be part of a panel discussion on “House of the People: Parliament and the Making of Indian Democracy” on April 14, 2023 at the Bangalore International Centre (BIC)…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I was born in a remote district named Ballia (eastern UP) and that is where my early childhood was spent. I lived in Allahabad for some…

In our latest public lecture on April 6, 2023, Dr. Francis Cody, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto, visited NLSIU to discuss his new book, The News Event: Popular Sovereignty in the Age…

Fresh Review of Applications: January 2024 The University invites bright and motivated applicants for the position of Visiting Faculty on a contractual basis, up to one year commencing from 1st March 2024. The visiting faculty…

NLS faculty member Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas features on a recent episode of The Hindu’s In Focus podcast on the topic: “Single parents: Does the law discriminate?”. Dr. Sarasu speaks on the legal discrimination faced…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore is pleased to announce a collaboration with the JSW Law School of Bhutan to launch their inaugural summer school program in June this year. This program is…

Our next public lecture will be delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Francis Cody on his recently published book, The News Event: Popular Sovereignty in the Age of Deep Mediatization (Chicago 2023). The lecture will take place…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University invites email quotations for “Setting up the Creche at NLSIU Campus” from eligible firms. Description of work Setting up the Creche at NLSIU Campus…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University hosted the 2023 edition of the Young Scholars’ Workshop, as part of its collaborative project on ‘Law and Transformation’ with three other Indian institutions, Azim Premji University, National…

NLSIU will be conducting a second live information session on the Master’s Programme in Public Policy on March 31, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. This online information session will provide information on preparing…

NLSIU invites applications for one (1) position in its ‘Centre of Excellence Project’ under the Centre for Women and the Law (CWL). This is a contractual assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. This position…

NLSIU invites applications for one (01) position under the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP). This is a full time role on contract basis for one (01) year (extendable). The…

In an interview on BQ Prime, NLS faculty member Rahul Singh weighs in on the recent order by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Google’s fight with the Competition Commission of India, and…

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India) Chair on IPR, CIPRA, National Law School of India University, Bangalore, KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha organise an…

This faculty seminar will feature a conversation between NLS faculty members Dr. Aniket Nandan and Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan on his book titled “Periyar: A Study in Political Atheism” (Orient Blackswan, 2022). Dr. Manoharan published…

The Institute of Public Policy, NLSIU along with the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and its Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is organising a three-day conference on ‘Inclusive Development: Role of Employment and Environment’ from…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself and your work? I was born and raised in Kolkata and moved to Delhi for college education. After completing an integrated undergraduate degree in law and humanities…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore is empanelling book vendors, publishers and journal vendors for procurement of books and journal bound volumes for financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 (two years) for its library for…

The next public lecture will be delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Bhargava on his book titled “Between Hope and Despair: 100 Ethical Reflections on Contemporary India”. About the speaker Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Bhargava is a…

  Can you tell us more about yourself? My family hails from Delhi and it is where I was born and brought up. I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Law from National Law University,…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I was born in Bangalore and did most of my schooling here. After graduating with a BBA LLB from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, I worked as…

NLSIU will be conducting a second live information session on the LL.B. (Hons.) Programme on March 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. This online information session will provide information on preparing for the…

“Why law? What do you want to do with it when you’re done learning? We’re going to be talking to you about access to justice. Why justice?” Justice Philomena M. Mwilu’s opening address was a…

On 16th March 2023, Dame Wendy Hall, Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, visited the NLSIU campus. During her visit, she delivered a lecture on “Four Internets: Data, Geopolitics and the…

This week’s faculty seminar will feature a talk by Dr. Ashwini Tambe on the topic “When will the dawn of divorce arrive?”: An Itinerary of Pre-Legal Ideas about Divorce in Stree Magazine, 1930-1955″. NLS faculty…

The QAMRA Archival Project at NLSIU invites you to a guest lecture by Prof. Craig Konnoth on Epistemic Discrimination. About the Speaker Prof. Craig Konnoth is Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor…

The National Law School of India University invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time post based in Bangalore of Director – Campus and Residential Life. The Director – Campus and Residential…

The National Law School of India University invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time post based in Bangalore of Careers and Placement Officer. The role serves as a bridge for students…

NLSIU invites applications for two (02) positions for the Centre for the Child and the Law (CCL). This is a contractual research assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. The Centre for Child and the…

National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is organising a campus visit at NLSIU on March 12, 2023 (Sunday). This campus visit will provide applicants to the NLSAT 2023 a unique opportunity to receive information on the 3-Year LL.B….

On March 12, 2023, NLSIU organised a campus visit for candidates interested in applying to its 3-Year LLB (Hons), MPP and PhD programmes. Over 200 people including registered candidates and their family members visited the…

This week’s faculty seminar will feature a talk by Dr. Sebanti Chatterjee about her monograph – “Choral Voices: Ethnographic Imaginations of Sound and Sacrality” – that was published last month by Bloomsbury. Prof. (Dr.) Atreyee…

As our faculty and students return for the last term of the current academic year, we are gearing up for a host of activities and events to kickstart our March 2023 term. To begin with,…

On March 7, 2023, NLSIU was honoured to host Justice Martha K. Koome, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, and Justice Philomena M. Mwilu, Deputy Chief Justice and Vice President of…

The National Law School of India University invites email quotations for “Civil Work at Library, NLSIU” from eligible contractors. Description of Work Civil Work at Library at NLSIU Date of Issue of Quotation 07.03.2023 Last…

We are excited to announce a new partnership between the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru and the University of Sydney Law School. This partnership aims to develop a cooperative arrangement which will facilitate…

NLSIU is excited to extend its partnership with the Jigme Singye Wangchuck (JSW) School of Law, Bhutan! A team from NLSIU comprising Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, and NLS faculty Ms. Preeti Pratishruti Dash, and Mr….

We are delighted and proud to announce that our team from NLSIU was declared as the winning team at the 24th D. M. Harish Memorial International Online Moot Court Competition 2023 organised by Government Law…

We are happy to share that the team from NLSIU has won the 15th edition of the NUJS-Herbert Smith Freehills National Corporate Law Moot Court Competition 2023! The Competition was held at the West Bengal…

NLS faculty members Dr. Rinku Lamba & Dr. Aniket Nandan will be speaking as part of the Policy Adda at the BIC Hub’ba 2023 this Sunday, February 26, 2023. They will be speaking on the…

We are happy to announce that the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is now part of the Law and Development Research Network (LDRN). The LDRN seeks to enhance knowledge and understanding of the…

The National Law School of India University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India; to…

The National Law School of India University in association with Trilegal is pleased to announce that registrations for the XVI National Law School Trilegal International Arbitration Moot (NLSTIAM) are now open! NLSTIAM is the flagship…

NLSIU invites applications for two (2) positions for the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA). This is a contractual research assignment (12 months), based out of Bangalore. Role Research Fellow (2 positions)…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with the Harvard Law School (HLS), is offering a comparative copyright law course titled ‘CopyrightX: NLSIU’ in the upcoming trimester. This eight week hybrid course…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University established under the National Law School of India Act, 1986, imparting legal education. The National Law School of India University runs a host of…

Come Friday evening, the first floor of the Old Academic Block on campus comes alive with big crowds, loud applause or cheers, and of course, some food and beverages on the side. The second term…

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, NLSIU is conducting a three day capacity building programme for members of the Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission of Kerala from February 1-3, 2023. The programme will involve sensitization…

  Mr. Ramesh Kumar, who hails from Bangalore, joined the NLSIU Library in January 1998. After graduating with a MA in Applied Economics, he also earned a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from…

NLSIU invites applications for one (1) role in its project on ‘Strengthening Nutrition Governance in India’ under the ‘Right To Food’ programme. This is a contractual assignment (12 months), based in Bangalore. The position is…

NLSIU invites applications for one (1) role in its project on ‘Enabling Access to Justice for Children in the Juvenile Justice System’ under the ‘Child Protection’ programme. This is a contractual assignment (12 months), based…

We congratulate NLS faculty member Dr. Sanjay Jain on bringing out the 8th edition of V.D. Mahajan’s Constitutional Law of India. Thoroughly revised by Dr. Sanjay Jain after 32 years, this edition of V.D. Mahajan’s…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) along with the Inequality and Human Development (IHD) Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is jointly organising a panel discussion on PERSPECTIVES ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. The…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites email quotations for “Construction of Entry Walk Way for Library Area at the NLSIU” are hereby invited from eligible contractors. Description of Work Construction of Entry Walk…

The first NLSIU Public Lecture of 2023, titled “Nature in Balance? State, Society, and Ecology in Independent India,” was delivered on campus on January 12 by renowned environmental historian Dr. Mahesh Rangarajan. The session focused…

In light of concerns raised regarding the admission of Karnataka students at NLSIU, the University would like to put forth a set of FAQs regarding the matter. The Kannada version of some of the key…

ಎನ್‌ಎಲ್‌ಎಸ್‌ ಐಯು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆಯೇ? ಹೌದು. 1988 ರ ಮೊದಲ ಬ್ಯಾಚ್‌ನಿಂದಲೂ , ಎನ್‌ಎಲ್‌ಎಸ್‌ಐಯು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾತ್ಮಕ ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶ ನೀಡಿದೆ. ಎನ್‌ಎಲ್‌ಎಸ್‌ ಐಯು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಶೇಕಡ 25 ರಷ್ಟು ಸೀಟುಗಳನ್ನು ಕಾಯ್ದಿರಿಸುತ್ತದೆಯೇ? ಹೌದು. ಎನ್‌ ಎಲ್‌…

The Project for Benchmarking and Strengthening the Role of Women in Karnataka Police at NLSIU has completed Phase 1 of its research, and has begun a number of initiatives under the second phase of this…

NLSIU’s Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) has concluded the study on the adequacy of anganwadi centres (AWCs) in Karnataka’s tribal and urban areas. The study was commissioned by, and conducted in collaboration with…

NLSIU is organising a lecture by noted Kannada writer, critic and teacher, Dr Rahamat Tarikere on Thursday January 19, 2023 at 5 PM. The lecture titled “The Concept of Plurality: Some Notes” (ಬಹುತ್ವ: ಕೆಲವು ಟಿಪ್ಪಣಿಗಳು)…

Festivals bring in gaiety and merriment that provides much-needed relief from academic rigor, and when celebrated with a competitive touch, help to channelise students’ talents. In this spirit, CulComm and the Campus Development and Management…

On 17th of January which marks Rohith Vemula’s seventh death anniversary, we are screening the film “We Have Not Come Here to Die” (2018) which chronicles the events leading up to Rohith’s death. We will be joined by the director Deepa Dhanraj for a…

Abstract The central problem tackled within this project is the conflict between postcolonial theory and Marxism. This debate is approached through the subaltern scholars and Marxists such as Vivek Chibber who argue against this form…

We invite you to this week’s Public Lecture featuring guest speaker Prof. Mahesh Rangarajan who will be delivering a talk titled, “Nature in Balance? State, Society, and Ecology in Independent India”. About the Speaker Mahesh…

The National Law School of India University runs several on-campus academic Programs. The University intends to modernize its academic administration system and invites interested entities to respond to this RFP for a student ERP/ information…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites email quotations from eligible bidders for designing & installing pre-fab offices at the University. Date of Issue of Quotation: 10.1.2023 Last Date for Submission: 19.1.2023 Please go…

During September 2022 – January 2023, the National Law School of India University organised a series of lectures, workshops, and courses under the “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights” Project with the support of the Consulate…

This article is authored by Exchange Student Tekla Emborg, and was published by the QAMRA Archive at NLSIU. On a clear Sunday morning, the 20th of November 2022, something historic took place on the sports…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru hereby sets out some essential background information regarding the admission of Karnataka students at the University. Please refer to the press release below for further details: English…

The National Law School of India University invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time position of Manager, Facilities and Projects, based in Bangalore. This role is a full-time permanent position based…

We are happy to announce that NLS faculty member, Dr. Sanjay Jain, has been appointed to the Supreme Court Committee on Accessibility. The Committee was constituted by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India D Y…

The Institute of Public Policy, NLSIU in collaboration with the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and its Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is organising a three-day conference from March 28-30, 2023. The conference is on…

During December 2022-January 2023, the National Law School of India University offered an Online and Hybrid Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights. This course was offered as part of the “Artificial Intelligence and…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant under the project ‘Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT).’ This is a full-time role, based out of the NLSIU campus…

We invite you to a QAMRA Talks event on “Archiving Justice Movements of the Marginal: Lessons from Queer Emancipation & HIV Struggles” by Vivek Divan. The talk will be followed by a discussion by NLS…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites email quotations for “Supply of Furniture to NLSIU Hostels” from eligible furniture manufacturers. Description of Work Supply of Furniture to NLSIU Hostels Date of Issue of Quotation…

The National Law School of India University announces the ‘Shri N. T. Vanamamalai Scholarship’, instituted in honour of the late senior advocate and veteran criminal lawyer, Shri. N. T. Vanamamalai. The scholarship is supported by…

We congratulate MPP student Manaswini B for her achievement at the Unleash Global Innovation Lab 2022. Manaswini and her team members won the “Most Innovative Solution Award” for their prototype that addressed manual cleaning of…

NLS faculty member Radhika Chitkara will discuss the paper titled “An Exceptionally Special Law: Constraints Over Emergency Powers under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.” Prof. Arun Thiruvengadam will be the discussant. Abstract: The Supreme Court…

The International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP) welcomes contributions from academicians, practitioners, students of law and allied fields. The Board of Editors invites submissions for Vol. 11 of IJCLP. This volume is scheduled…

The National Law School of India University is happy to announce the launch of a new research centre for study of the Rule of Law in partnership with TrustBridge. TrustBridge is a non-profit that works…

NLSIU invites applications for a role in its project on ‘Enabling Access to Justice for Children in the Juvenile Justice System’. This is a contractual assignment (12 months, may be extendable), based out of Bangalore….

Following up on the success of ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ movie screening, we will be screening the Oscar nominated and critically acclaimed Bosnian film Quo Vadis, Aida? (Where are you going, Aida?) this week. The screening will…

The Law and Technology Society, NLSIU invites students, practitioners and academicians across all areas of law to a panel discussion on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The event…

On 23 December (Friday), we are hosting a book event on “Acts of Media: Law and Media in Contemporary India”. We will have a panel comprising the book’s contributing authors who will introduce and briefly…

NLSIU invites interested persons to offer Elective Courses to our students for the upcoming term from March 06,2023 to May 28, 2023. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours of classroom engagement. These courses…

NLSIU invites applications for a role of Research Assistant in its project on ‘Public Health and the Indian Constitution’. This is a short-term contractual research assignment (4 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is…

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) in collaboration with the Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) Archival Project at NLSIU Bengaluru invites applications for IFA-QAMRA Creative Project and IFA-QAMRA Scholarly Project. This project…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, is pleased to invite you to the inaugural session of “Equalizing the Role of Women in Policing”, an online dialogue series featuring policies, programs and initiatives from…

The National Law School of India University invites tenders from reputed firms for installation and supply of active components (Switches, Access Points) for all blocks at the University. EMD – 1,00,000/- Time for completion –…

This week’s public lecture will be delivered by Dr. Suraj Yengde on the topic “The Unearned Privileges of Meritorious Castes.” The lecture will take place on December 9, 2022 at 4 PM in the Old…

We congratulate second-year BA LLB (Hons) student Manhar Bansal for winning the SHA President’s Award for Student Scholarship. His paper titled “Of Powerful Particulars and Contingent Universals: Freedom, Feminism and Engaged Universalism” was awarded first…

NLSIU observed ‘Constitution Day’ by organising an art activity for the NLS community on November 26, 2022. Constitution Day, also known as “National Law Day” is celebrated annually on 26th November to commemorate the adoption…

Prof. Anupam Chander, Scott K. Ginsburg, Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, delivered an insightful speech on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights” at an event organised by the National Law…

Interested to apply to NLSIU’s Academic Fellowship programme? Here are some FAQs to guide you during your application process. Who is an ideal candidate? A graduate in law/social sciences with a strong academic record and…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications for the position of Academic Fellow (10) on a Contract Basis. The two-year full-time Academic Fellowship Programme is aimed at graduates and post-graduates from…

NLSIU invites applications for two roles in its project on ‘Enabling Access to Justice for Children in the Juvenile Justice System’. This is a contractual assignment (03 months), based out of Bangalore. The position is…

NLS faculty member Dr. T.S. Somashekar has co-authored an article titled “WTO Security Exceptions: A Sliding Scale Approach to Protect the Rules- Based System for Global Free Trade,” which has been published in Aarthika Charche…

We invite you to a discussion on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights’ organised at the Bangalore International Centre on Wednesday, 30th November. The event will be held from 6 pm to 7.30 pm. The discussion…

The National Law School of India University invites email quotations for Designing and Development of lighting solutions for Library Area at the NLSIU from eligible lighting consultants. Description of Work Design and Development of lighting…

The National Law School of India University invites email quotations for Designing and Development of Landscape and Amphitheater for Library Outdoor Area at NLSIU from eligible Landscape Architects. Description of Work Designing and Development of…

The National Law School of India University invites email quotations for “Supply and installation of Indoor Furniture at the Library at NLSIU” from eligible contractors. Description of Work Supply and installation of Indoor Furniture at…

Can you tell us more about yourself? I am originally from Uttarakhand but have lived in Bangalore for about 30 years. Interestingly, my father was a Professor of Law and therefore, most of my student…

The next faculty seminar will feature a talk by Dr. Sukhalata Sen on “Coining Legitimacy: Law and Technology in India”. Dr. Mrinal Satish will be the moderator. Abstract of the paper This paper examines the…

A volume of essays titled “Crime Victimisation in India,” co-edited by NLSIU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy and Ph.D Scholar Varsha Aithala, has been published by Springer Nature. The volume forms a pioneering study of crime…

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…

Our next public lecture will be a talk by the guest speaker, Mr. Chiranjiv Singh on the topic: “Of Untold Stories and Unlikely Migrations: Partition Refugees in Bangalore.” About the Speaker Mr. Chiranjiv Singh, former…

NLS faculty member Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan’s article titled “Sudras and the Nation: Periyarist Explorations” has been published as part of a special series in the Economic and Political Weekly (EPW). Titled “Indian Freedom Struggle…

The Chair for Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is organising the International Conference on ‘New Facets on Consumer Protection Challenges and the Way Forward’ on November 19, 2022. The…

Dr. Victor V. Ramraj, Professor, University of Victoria (Faculty of Law), British Columbia visited the NLSIU campus recently to deliver a faculty seminar on “Collaborating in times of crisis: Challenges and strategies for international research.”…

We congratulate Arti Gupta, NLS BA LLB 2022, for being awarded the Audre Rapoport Prize for Scholarship on Gender and Human Rights. She was awarded the prize for her essay titled, “The Unhappy Marriage of…

NLS faculty member Rahul Singh has been featured on The Hindu’s In Focus podcast where he speaks on the topic: “Why has the CCI levied multiple penalties on Google.” In this episode, he shares his…

The National Law School of India University invites email quotations for “Supply and installation of Lift for Hostels at NLSIU” from eligible contractors. Description of Work Supply and installation of Lifts for Hostels at NLSIU…

We are delighted to announce that NLSIU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy has been awarded the Infosys Prize 2022 in the Humanities category. The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Tuesday announced the winners of the 14th…

The faculty Seminar will feature a conversation between faculty member Rashmi Venkatesan and Dr. Nikhil Menon, Assistant Professor of History, University of Notre Dame. He is the author of the newly released book, “Planning Democracy:…

NLS faculty member Raag Yadava has co-authored a piece titled “Backwards vs forwards: Too many quotas are bad for Bharat,” published in the TOI Editorial page on November 11, 2022. The article reflects on how…

The University invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time post based in Bangalore of Assistant Manager – ERP. This role will involve closely working with the various university departments and on-board…

The University invites online applications from dynamic and accomplished professionals for the full-time post based in Bangalore of Alumni Officer. The Office of Alumni Services at the National Law School of India University is responsible…

The University is organising a movie night this Friday on campus for the NLS community. We are screening the critically acclaimed and multiple award-winning Malayalam film Kumbalangi Nights, directed by Madhu C. Narayanan, released in…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? My most recent few years have been significantly engaged with corporate law. I have been into both sides of it – research/academic and industry practice. On…

NLSIU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy’s opinion piece on the recent EWS judgment by the Supreme Court has been published in The Print. Excerpts: Though India and the US have implemented large and complicated affirmative action…

The Centre for Child and the Law, NLSIU, is organising a two-day National Level Consultation with State Food Commissions on 7th and 8th November 2022. About the National Consultation with State Food Commissions We are…

The faculty seminar on “Grand Narratives of Transition and the Quest for Democratic Constitutionalism in India and South Africa” will be held on November 9, 2022. The speaker for this session is Dr. Theunis Roux,…

NLSIU faculty members Ms. Shreya Shree and Ms. Gauri Pillai have authored an article titled “Why India’s landmark abortion ruling could echo around the world,” which has been published by Aljazeera. The article reflects on…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) invites sealed quotations from reputed vendors for Annual Maintenance Contract for the purpose of empanelment on the University’s approved list for the next 3 years. Important Dates:…

As our faculty and students return for the second term of the academic year, we are gearing up for a host of activities and events to kickstart our November 2022 term on a high note….

Born and raised in Hyderabad, Manaswini has an undergraduate degree in Genetics, Chemistry and Microbiology from St. Ann’s Degree College for Women. Manaswini was an avid quizzer during her college days and she participated in…

NLSIU is hosting a workshop titled ‘Transformative Constitutionalism: Comparing dimensions of the Past, Power and Social Justice in EU and Indian constitutionalism’ between November 3-5, 2022. This workshop is part of a continuing series held…

As we begin our November 2022 term, we are excited to host an Opening Week Concert featuring Indian classical Dhrupad vocalists, Anant and Dhani Gundecha from Bhopal. The concert will be held on November 5,…

The first faculty seminar for the November 2022 term will be on the topic “The Southern Turn Towards World Comparative Law” by Dr. Philipp Dann, Professor, Humboldt University (Faculty of Law), Berlin. About the speaker…

The faculty seminar on “Collaborating in times of crisis: Challenges and strategies for international research” will be held on November 7, 2022. The speaker for this session is Dr. Victor V. Ramraj, Professor, University of…

In a first of its kind initiative, candidates writing the upcoming Common Law Admission Test were able to visit NLSIU as part of the CLAT 2023 campus visits. It was organised on October 27 &…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is committed to building on its legacy to become a leading Asian and Global law school in the next decade. The University accordingly invites online applications from…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is committed to building on its legacy to become a leading Asian and Global law school in the next decade. The National Law School of India University…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is committed to building on its legacy to become a leading Asian and Global law school in the next decade. The National Law School of India University…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? The early part of my childhood was spent in Gujarat and Assam before relocating to Chennai. I studied at Loyola College, and the Asian College of Journalism…

NLS faculty member Nanditta Batra has published a research paper with The South Centre, an intergovernmental organization of developing countries to promote their common interests in the international arena. The research paper titled “Lessons From India’s…

The Delhi High Court, while dealing with the legal issue of use of music in marriages, has taken NLS faculty member Dr. Arul Scaria’s written submissions on record. Dr. Arul George Scaria is an Associate…

Reunions, townhalls, cricket matches, a campus walk, some food and merriment, and a whole bunch of nostalgia – this pretty much summed up the University’s first in-person alumni event since the pandemic. After a gap…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru invites applications under its Research Project on “Build Capacity for States/UTs towards Implementation of Direct Selling Rules” for the position of…

NLSIU invites applications for a 6-month part-time engagement as ‘Consultant – Active Bystander Programme’ in its project in collaboration with the Bengaluru City Police (BCP). The programme will conduct training for all personnel belonging to…

The NLS Alumni Office and the NLS Alumni Association are delighted to announce our first major in-person alumni event since the Covid pandemic. On October 15 & 16, 2022, alumni from across batches will be…

NLSIU faculty member Prerna Dhoop, and Independent Research Consultant Vandana Dhoop have co-authored an article titled “The (Gender) Role of a Professor,” that has been recently published in The Wire. The article attempts to understand…

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities around the country. CLAT is organized by…

1. Tell us more about yourself, your background, and your interests. I am from the coastal city of Mangalore. However, I was born in Bombay and was educated in Bombay & Goa. I am a…

The Centre for Environment Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), established in 1997, recently celebrated its 25th year at NLSIU! CEERA focuses on research and policy advocacy in the field of environmental law. The Centre’s…

With the conviction that only good policies can result in great nation-states, Vipin joined the NLSIU Public Policy Programme to pursue a career in which he could actively contribute to society and nation-building. Born and…

Graduating from the MPP programme in 2016, Meenu Maria Joseph is currently the Regional Head of South India, Public Policy and Corporate Affairs at Ola ANI Technologies, with her efforts mainly towards the mobility business…

Hailing from Bengaluru, Ms. Usha graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Bangalore University. During her time at NLS, she worked under the leadership of three Vice-Chancellors – Prof. A Jayagovind, Prof. R Venkata…

1. What was your reaction on being awarded the Late P.K. Das Memorial Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing Student in the MBL programme for AY 2021-22? It set off a chain reaction for me,…

NLSIU announces one/two year Bar Council of India Bridge Course Programme for Indian Nationals holding foreign law degrees. Candidates who have been permitted by the Bar Council of India to pursue the Bridge Course at…

NLSIU is delighted to introduce the Allen & Overy Scholarships commencing in the Academic Year 2022-23. The Scholarships have been instituted with the support of global law firm, Allen & Overy, which recently signed an…

NLSIU invites applications for roles in its new Training Programme in collaboration with the Bengaluru City Police (BCP). The two-year programme will conduct training for all personnel belonging to the BCP on issues of gender…

NLSIU invites you to this week’s faculty seminar on “Urban Undesirables: City Transition and Street-Based Sex Work in Bangalore”. Speakers Dr. Anant Kamath, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore; and Dr. Neethi P.,…

NLSIU Faculty Member Ashna Singh‘s comic doodle titled ‘The Science of Equity’ has been chosen as the winning entry at the ‘Policy Doodling Competition‘ organised by the public policy think tank, Centre for Civil Society….

NLSIU faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati‘s article titled “What the Bangalore Floods tell us about our Democracy” has been published in the journal magazine ‘The India Forum’ on September 18, 2022. The article is a…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

1. Can you tell us more about yourself? I graduated with a BA LLB (Hons.) from the National University of Juridical Sciences Kolkata. I then read for a Bachelor of Civil Law at the University…

We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the National Law School Journal (NLSJ), the flagship faculty-led journal of NLSIU, with a new website and a special commemorative issue. Published since 1989, NLSJ has a…

NLSIU invites applications for interning at the Communications Office of the University. This is a paid internship based out of the NLSIU campus in Bangalore. The internship may be for a duration of 3-6 months…

NLSIU invites you to this week’s faculty seminar by Dr. Christine Frison, FNRS postdoctoral researcher (Law Faculty, UCLouvain) and Associate Research Fellow (University of Antwerp & Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, Montreal, Canada) on…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

NLSIU has developed a Campus Redevelopment Plan for NLSIU and proposes to implement this plan in phases. In this regard, sealed quotations from reputed Architects/Architectural Firms are invited for the purpose of empanelment on the…

NLSIU, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition and BML Munjal University, is organising a workshop titled ‘Data Sharing for Good Health & Well-Being: India’s Way Forward to Achieving Sustainable Development…

About the Event As the COVID pandemic impacted nearly every aspect of daily life and prevented large events/gatherings, the University was forced to conduct its Convocation virtually for two years in a row during 2020…

This week’s Faculty Seminar will focus on the paper ‘Right to Bail under UAPA: Emerging Jurisprudence from the Appellate Courts in India.’ Speaker: Radhika Chitkara, Visiting Assistant Professor, NLSIU About the Paper: India’s primary anti-terror…

National Law School of India University invites tenders in the prescribed form from Reputed Contractors for executing the Proposed Extension of Learning Centre (Second, Third, Fourth , Fifth & Terrace floor), NLSIU campus Campus, Bangalore….

The Law and Society Committee NLSIU in collaboration with the Oxford Human Rights Hub and Harvard Law School Project on Disability conducted a virtual policy consultation on the draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities…

After a gap of two years, we are pleased to announce the return of the collaboration between the Cultural and Fine Arts Committee and the SPIC MACAY Foundation! This year, we are proud to present…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

Srishti is a native of Karbi Anglong, an autonomous tribal district of Assam. She was schooled in Shillong, Meghalaya, where she competed as a district-level athlete. She earned her degree in Psychology from the University…

After working in the policy consultancy space with Swaniti Initiative, Kunal Munjal is now pursuing PhD in Development Studies at the Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru. His interest in this subject stemmed from…

The Chair for Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU) invites papers for the International Conference on ‘New Facets on Consumer Protection Challenges and the Way Forward.’ About the…

Queer Archive for Memory Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) Archival Project at NLSIU invites you to their first on-campus event – a panel discussion on ‘The 377 Journey: Archives, Activism and the Law’ on Saturday, August…

Read what NLSIU Registrar Prof. N S Nigam has to say about law as a career option in the present context as he reflects on the newly emerging areas within the field of law that…

The Digital Public Records Project at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore organised a Plenary Workshop on Digital Public Records on April 8-9, 2022. The Workshop aimed at assembling a select group…

With the term about half-way through, we thought it will be fun for the NLS community to gather for an informal open mic/ poetry reading in the New Academic Block. As a new space on…

We congratulate our new Co-presidents of the Student Bar Association for the Academic Year 2022-23 – Girija Bhosale, fifth year BA LLB (Hons) student, and Manthan D, fourth year BA LLB (Hons) student. The SBA…

We are delighted to share that our students from the Master’s Programme in Public Policy have won the Mock Policy Roundtable Competition organised by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) and DST- Centre for Policy…

This week’s faculty seminar will be delivered by Vidhya Raveendranathan on the paper titled ‘Presumed Guilty by Law? Crime, Regulation and the Making of the Domestic Servant in Late Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Century Madras.’…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

NLSIU invites interested faculty to offer Elective Courses to our students for the upcoming term from November 2, 2022 to Jan 27, 2023. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours of classroom engagement. These…

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is looking for exceptional candidates to join their team and be a part of the project on Strengthening nutrition…

NLSIU invites you to our public lecture on ‘The Gold of Words: Sultans and Sufis on Money in Persian Literature’ this Thursday at 5 PM. Speaker Prashant Keshavmurthy, Associate Professor, McGill University, Canada. Abstract The…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for admission to the following Programmes through Online and Hybrid Programmes mode for the Academic year 2022-2023. 1. Master of Business Laws Programme (MBL) [Two…

Born and raised in Mumbai, Prarthana has completed B.Com and Law from the University of Mumbai. She is also a qualified Chartered Accountant. Before joining the Public Policy Programme at NLSIU, she worked at a…

“The biggest influence of MPP on my career is that it inclined me towards research and gave me the skills that are required” says Pranshu Raghuvanshi, a PhD scholar pursuing research at theDepartment of Management…

The Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru invites applications under its Research Project on Tobacco Control for the position of full-time ‘Research Assistant’ from interested candidates who have…

NLSIU invites you to our next public lecture titled “Many lives of land” on August 5, 2022 at 5 PM. The lecture will take place at Room 201 of the New Academic Block on campus….

As part of our Faculty Seminar series, we are attempting something different this week. We bring together faculty from two courses, Constitutional Law and Sociology to throw open the question of teaching methods and pedagogy….

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

NLSIU is undertaking two criminal justice-related research projects with the support of the Thakur Foundation, for which it invites online applications for two positions of Research Associate. Research Associates will work on these projects under…

The University is hosting a talk on ‘The Case of Tibet: International Law and United Nations’ by Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the former Sikyong (the democratically elected leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration on Friday, 29…

NLSIU Faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati will be discussing her book ‘Properties of Rent: Community, Capital and Politics in Globalising Delhi’ at the Indian Institute of Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru City Campus on July 22,…

NLSIU invites you to the public lecture on “The Challenges and opportunities of a rules-based order: India and the WTO” on 22nd July at 5 pm. This lecture is being organised as part of the…

NLSIU invites you to this week’s faculty seminar by Ms. Megha Mehta, Visiting Assistant Professor, NLSIU on “Reposing ‘Faith’ in Gender Equality: Mapping the Consequences of the Sabarimala case for Religious Freedom and Gender Equality…

National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites entries for the 26ᵗʰ Annual H.M. Seervai Essay Competition in Constitutional Law. Participants in this pan-India essay competition stand a chance to win the prestigious H.M. Seervai…

The Institute of Public Policy, NLSIU in collaboration with Environment Support Group, Bangalore is organising a national consultation to respond to the proposed changes to the environmental laws in India on 18th July, 2022. The…

On July 15, 2022, Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released the National Institutional Ranking Framework results for 2022 in New Delhi. We are extremely happy to share that NLSIU has retained it’s No. 1 Ranking…

Speaker: Dr. Manpreet Singh Dhillon, Academic Fellow, NLSIU Abstract: DNA databases have become part of the governance of crime in sixty countries, and the project is expanding across the globe with many more countries building…

DILSHAD AHMAD NLS MPP 2022 Hailing from Patna, Dilshad’s curiosity to learn tech-enabled solutions to pressing problems motivated him to pursue Engineering at People’s University in Bhopal. Having worked in the Infrastructure sector for a…

Matilde Ribeiro Although I hail from Goa, I was born and raised in Bangalore. I am a humanities student from Bethany Junior College, Bangalore, and my aspiration of becoming a lawyer began at the age…

Malika Jain Malika hails from Gwalior, MP and graduated with a BA LLB degree from Amity University, Madhya Pradesh. In 2017, she had appeared for CLAT-UG examination. While she secured admission in other Universities, she…

Restarting a tradition delayed due to the Covid-19 lockdowns, this Saturday, NLSIU will be hosting a campus reunion for alumni celebrating 10 years of their graduation from the University. The BA LLB (Hons) batch of…

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is looking for a full-time Admin Assistant to join their team. Required Qualifications Graduate degree in any discipline from…

Mehr Gandhi I was born in Chandigarh but grew up in New Delhi. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. I was also a Humanities student at…

NLSIU invites you to our next Public Lecture on “The Good Jobs Challenge in Developing Countries: What Can Be Done About It?.” Speaker Prof. Kunal Sen, Director, UNU-WIDER and Professor. Global Development Institute, University of…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

Can you tell us more about yourself and your background? I was privileged to be born in a family which believed that books are the best investments in life! My parents still own and live…

After a gap of two years, we are excited to conduct our Orientation Programme on campus this new Academic Year! We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students including the…

Supriya is a tech professional turned public policy student. Hailing from Mangalore, she spent her initial years in the small village of Udma, in Northern Kerala. Growing up in the bordering area of Kerala and…

Currently pursuing PhD at University of Witwatersrand, the Coordinator for Asia Region at the Global Alliance of Waste Pickers – Kabir Arora has been involved with the Alliance of Indian Waste pickers, Bangalore even before…

Abhishek Krishnamurthy Master’s Programme in Public Policy Reflections | Exploring passion and building upon ambition: I will never forget the feeling of awe that overcame me during my first day (albeit virtual) as a student…

Sajith Anjickal BA LLB (Hons) Reflections | A journey of growth over five years: The BA LLB (Hons) programme was an enriching and empowering experience for me and these five years at NLS has been…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The Law and Society Committee NLSIU in collaboration with the Oxford Human Rights Hub invite you to be part of a virtual policy consultation on the draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities this Friday,…

Can you tell us more about yourself and your background? I grew up in Bangalore where I did my entire schooling. I went on to complete my BA LLB (Hons) degree from the National University…

Please find below the instruction for candidates appearing for NLU-Delhi’s All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) at the NLSIU Test Centre: Candidates must enter the NLSIU campus through Gate 1. Entry and exit for vehicles…

Admission to the Ph.D. Programme for 2022-23 has been completed. The following candidates have been provisionally selected for admission to the Programmes mentioned against their Roll Numbers: 3011110021 – Ph.D (Law) 3014140059 – Ph.D (Law)…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? I am from Chennai, where I did my schooling before graduating with a BA in English Literature from Stella Maris College. Subsequently, I entered law school topping…

Radhika Chitkara’s article “Revisiting Kartar Singh v. State of Punjab: Procedural Exceptions and Fair Trial under Anti-Terror Laws,” has been published in the current special issue of the Jindal Global Law Review on Law/ Crisis….

Professor Abdul Aziz, Chair Professor, Religious Minorities, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru will be delivering the Ninth Golden Jubilee Lecture organised by the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru. The lecture titled…

Can you tell us more about yourself/your background? My family hails from Uttar Pradesh but due to my father’s job in the Indian Railways, I lived in various cities while growing up, and primarily in…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites email quotations for “Supply and instalļation of CCTV Camera with Accessories at NLSIU” from eligible contractors. Description of Work Supply and installation of CCTV Camera with…

he National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University established under the National Law School of India Act, 1986, imparting legal education. Email quotations for “LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT WORK AT NLSIU CAMPUS” are hereby…

Welcome to CLAT 2022! The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities around the country….

National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites email quotations for “Supply of items for Pantry for Hostels” from eligible contractors. Description of Work Supply of items for Pantry for Hostel Date of Issue of…

The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU, under the aegis of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, is organising the Prof. V. S. Mallar Memorial…

In 2021, NLSIU had announced a collaboration between its Regulatory Governance Project and RBI’s Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) in streamlining and rationalising the RBI’s regulatory functions. The Reserve Bank of India’s RRA 2.0 was…

Ahead of a new Academic Year, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Sanjay Shrikant Jain who has joined NLSIU as Professor of Law. He has a vast teaching experience of 25 years across institutions including…

We are happy to announce that yet another NLS graduate Shraddha Gome, NLS BA LLB 2018, has secured an all India rank of 60 in the Civil Services Examination 2021. The 26-year-old alum, who cleared…

  Can you tell us more about yourself and your work? I earned my B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College, and MA and M.Phil degrees from the Centre for Political Studies…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites email quotations for the “Supply of Furniture for ground floor and basement at New Academic block” from eligible contractors. The intending Bidder shall submit the quotes for…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites email quotations for “Supply of Mattress for Hostels” at NLSIU from eligible contractors. The intending Bidder shall submit the quotes for the enclosed specifications and Quote sheet. (Annexure…

Justices of the Supreme Court of Nepal, Justice Hari Phuyal and Justice Nahakul Subedi, visited the NLSIU campus for a talk on ‘Constitutional developments in Nepal’ on June 2, 2022. Justice Phuyal is an NLS…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

  Please tell us about your background, and what inspired you to take up civil services. I am from Davangere Karnataka. Prior to joining NLS, I completed my schooling and pre-university from Davan College in…

Born in Patna and raised in multiple cities, Dilshad experienced the cultural diversity of the society very early in his life. Dilshad got a taste of fierce competition at a very young age when he…

Prior to joining the founding batch of NLSIU MPP, Tanya pursued the Teach for India fellowship followed by a stint in not-for-profit consulting where she worked extensively with governments of developing countries and the private…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

In addition to the core courses taught at NLSIU, we offer a range of elective courses to allow our students to explore their areas of interest in a systematic and comprehensive manner. This enables students…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

Our next faculty seminar will be held on the topic ‘A Life of Contradictions: Group Inequality and Socio-Economic Rights in the Indian Constitution’ on May 4, 2022. Speaker: Dr. Aparna Chandra, Associate Professor of Law,…

The Institute of Public Policy, National Law School of India University, Bangalore in collaboration with Policy Innovation Lab and The Foundation for Inclusive and Sustainable Habitats (FISH) invites students to participate in the competition to…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru invites sealed quotations for the supply of furniture (Tables, Chairs, Wardrobes and Cots) for the Boys and Girls Hostels from eligible bidders. Date of Issue of Quotation:…

Speaker: Mr. Kunal Ambasta, Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU Abstract: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 was one of the first attempts at reducing the law of evidence to a set of clear and comprehensive provisions,…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

As per tradition, NLSIU’s Univ Week kickstarted this week with with students of each batch gearing up to show off their creative talent in order to win the prestigious “Cul-Shield”. Being one of the most…

For someone who always wanted to become a teacher, Gitanjali Ghosh created a multidecadal pathway for herself to achieve her dreams and stayed on it till she achieved it. She completed her LLM (2014) and…

The Literary and Debating Society, a student run committee of NLSIU, conducted the 19th edition of their flagship event, the National Law School Debate on campus in the first week of May. The NLSD was…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

This faculty seminar is being held on May 11, 2022 at 4.30 PM. Speaker Dr. Nanda Kishore, Visiting Faculty, NLSIU Abstract The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is often commended as a piece of legislation…

We are extremely happy to share that our students from the MPP Programme have been declared winners of Lok Niti, the Public Policy Hackathon organised by IIT Kanpur. Lokniti by IIT Kanpur was organised as…

NLSIU invites interested faculty to offer Elective Courses to our students for the upcoming term from July 4, 2022 to Sep 30, 2022. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours of classroom engagement. These…

The strawberry season at NLSIU kicked off with a stellar line up of artists and some incredible performances this year. The Event Management Committee (EMC) of NLSIU organised the landmark 25th edition of its flagship…

The University invites bright and motivated applicants for the position of Visiting Faculty on a contractual basis, up to one year commencing from 1st July 2022. The visiting faculty will teach on one or more…

We are happy to announce that Volume 17 (2) of the Socio-Legal Review has now been published online. Due to the pandemic, the Journal has been released online, prior to the hard copy publication. The…

Driven to improve public systems and policy outcomes, Anurag joined the Public Policy programme at NLSIU seeking an ecosystem engaged in research and training to understand policy design, analysis and implementation. Born in Bhopal, brought…

As a science undergraduate who transitioned to a Master’s degree in English Literature with an advanced language diploma in French from La Rochelle, France, Deepa found herself unconventional in her academic choices. As part of the…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

NLSIU invites you to the Public Lecture on “The Indian Jail Committee 1919-20 and International Penology: Too advanced, too American, too expensive?” on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Speaker: Radhika Singha, Professor (Retired), Centre for Historical…

This faculty seminar is being held on April 27, 2022 at 4.30 PM. Speaker: Ms. Rashmi Venkatesan, Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU Abstract: Property Rights are contentious in any jurisdiction. But the right to property…

Dr. Dakshina Chandra’s article titled “Tribunals of conflict: Need for model of conduct for adjudicators” has been published in the Frontline magazine. Dakshina is Research Fellow working with the Regulatory Governance Project at the University….

We are happy to announce that the applications for the P A Sangma Fellowship are now open! The P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research is a fellowship by the Government of Meghalaya…

The 25th edition of Strawberry Fields is here! And this year, the event is back in its original offline format at the NLSIU campus on April 23 and 24, 2022. Strawberry Fields is the the…

National Law School of India University is grateful to alumnus Mrinal Chandran (BA LLB 2000) for his contribution towards infrastructure development at the University. On pledging the contribution, Mrinal said, “NLSIU has played a huge…

Speaker Prof. Dev Gangjee, University of Oxford Abstract Data is increasingly recognised as one of the most valuable resources of the 21st century. Its value derives from its use in machine learning algorithms, a form of…

NLSIU is excited to welcome its first cohort of the Academic Fellowship programme for 2022-24! The University’s Fellowship programme will allow Fellows to (i) assist NLSIU faculty on research projects and policy interventions, and (ii)…

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is looking for exceptional candidates to join their team and be a part of the Enabling Access to Justice…

We are pleased to announce that Manhar Bansal, first year BA LLB (Hons) student of NLSIU, was declared the winner of the 2021 Hugh Owen Prize for his essay titled ‘Fragment, Fantasy, History: Towards Newer…

NLSIU announces one/two year Bar Council of India Bridge Course Programme for Indian Nationals holding foreign law degrees. Candidates who have been permitted by the Bar Council of India to pursue the Bridge Course at…

NLSIU congratulates Adithya Banavar (NLS BA LLB 2011), Abhimanyu Kampani (NLS BA LLB 2011), Aubrey Lyngdoh (NLS BA LLB 2011), Lakshmi Nair (NLS BA LLB 2013), and Ashwini Obulesh (NLS BA LLB 2013) on their…

This faculty seminar is on April 06, 2022 at 4.30 PM. Speaker Ms. Rashmi Venkatesan, Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU   Abstract Property Rights are contentious in any jurisdiction. But the right to property in…

We are happy to announce that NLSIU faculty member Dr. Sushmita Pati will soon be releasing her book titled ‘Properties of Rent: Community, Capital and Politics in Globalising Delhi.’ The book is scheduled for release…

NLSIU is excited to announce a research project on issues in pre-trial processes in India. The project, supported by Thakur Foundation, is being led by Dr. Mrinal Satish, Professor of Law, NLSIU. The project focuses…

The National Law School of India University signed an MoU with the Government of Meghalaya on Monday, to jointly offer Fellowships for Legal and Policy Research. The one-year fellowship will allow NLSIU graduates to work…

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been the undoubted leader in legal education…

Commenting on the current 10-minute food delivery issue, NLSIU’s Centre for Labour Studies recently reflected on the unreasonable pressure that a 10-minute delivery might put on delivery partners. The article titled ‘Race to the bottom…

Shifting career paths at a crucial juncture is never an easy decision, especially when you’re an engineer in India. But Sharada Srinivasan (MPP 2016) did it with conviction against prejudices and pressure, only to land…

Shubhama studied civil engineering and technology before he joined the Master’s Programme in Public Policy at NLSIU. After training at NLSIU, he aspires to be a political consultant. He wants to help governments and companies…

During Bhavani’s undergraduate Journalism program at Manipal University, she was selected to be a part of the DAAD scholarship exchange program to study in Bremen, Germany. There due to an administrative error she was given…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed quotations for “Signages and way finding works” from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation: 31.3.2022 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on…

This faculty seminar is being held on March 30, 2022 at 4.30 PM. Speakers: Renuka Sane, Associate Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy S. Vivek, Research Fellow, Regulatory Governance Project, NLSIU…

The University is working with a Health Coach and Nutritionist for the current trimester. She will be available on campus on Wednesdays & Thursdays for one-on-one consulting sessions regarding health and nutrition at the Learning…

The National Law School of India University is organising a guest lecture on ‘The Constitutional Responsibility of Judges Today’ by Prof Timothy Endicott, the Vinerian Professor of English Law, Faculty of Law, Oxford University on…

This Public Lecture is on the topic “Swami Vivekananda’s Defense of Religion as a Science.” The event will be held in Room 202 of the Old Academic Block at the NLSIU campus. Those who are…

National Law School of India University, in partnership with Chanakya University, Bengaluru; Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru; Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru; India Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education,…

The lecture will be delivered on March 23, 2022 on the topic ‘Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War.’ Speaker: Prof. Samuel Moyn, Henry R. Luce Professor of Jurisprudence and Professor of…

A riot of colours, some delicious food, music that got us moving to the beat, and lots of merriment – this pretty much summed up the mood at NLSIU in the weekend. As part of…

NLSIU’s Health Centre, which was previously located near the Learning Centre, has recently shifted to a new premises behind the Training Centre. The Centre was set up to attend to immediate necessities of healthcare and…

The University’s efforts at inclusivity include active wellbeing measures for the overall NLSIU community. As one of these inclusivity measures, the University is pleased to announce the opening of the in-house Crèche to benefit both…

As a step toward contributing to Government school education in Bengaluru South district, the National Law School of India University donated over 140 desks on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. These desks will be used to…

The NLS Public Lecture Series invites you to ‘Whole Numbers and Half Truths: What Data Can and Cannot Tell us About Modern India’ on March 17, 2022 at 5 PM. About the speaker The speaker,…

The Faculty Seminar will be held on March 16, 2022 at 04:30 PM Speaker Dr. Saurabh Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor of Law, NLSIU Abstract The proposed paper identifies the existing gaps in the international legal framework….

NLSIU ran its first alumni Giving Month campaign during February 2022, as an initiative to communicate updates on recent developments at the University to essential stakeholders, our alumni. We envisage Giving Month as an annual…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed quotations for a “Centralized Laundromat service” from eligible contractors. Date of Issue of Quotation: 12.03.2022 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00 PM on 20.3.2022…

The faculty seminar was held on March 9, 2022. Speaker Rohan J Alva, Counsel, Supreme Court of India Abstract The talk is based on Rohan J Alva’s recent book, Liberty After Freedom, which explores the origins…

NLSIU is happy to announce the ‘Shri Ray Sharda Ranjan Prasad Scholarship’, set up by alumna Swarnika Prasad Kashyap, BA LLB 2005, in memory of her father. The scholarship of Rs 15 lakh will cover…

The article titled “Admitting women is just the first step. Is NDA really ready for female cadets?” is authored by NLS Faculty member Prerna Dhoop and Vandana Dhoop, Independent Consultant, and has been featured on…

This article “How Did West Bengal Perform in the ‘Firecracker Ban Test’ Amid COVID-19?” is authored by NLS Faculty member Prerna Dhoop and Vandana Dhoop, Independent Consultant, and was published in Economic & Political Weekly,…

The article titled “New Avatar of Gender Based Violence against Muslim Women” is authored by Prerna Dhoop and Vandana Dhoop, and was published in the Deccan Herald in January 2022. Abstract: This piece analyses the…

Animesh Sharma, BA LLB 2008, discovered his penchant for the law early in life. While he was keen on taking up the legal profession, which was rather common in his city, he was determined to…

Hailing from both Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Satyamitran grew up in over 7 states, experiencing a confluence of cultures, languages, and traditions. It developed in him a bent for experiential learning and effective adaptability in…

Kavya found her way towards public policy quite by accident, while studying law at ILS Law College, Pune. The disconnect between the law as taught in the classroom and the law as experienced in civic…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper into a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper into a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper into a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper into…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper into…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on…

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India) along with the Chair on Intellectual Property Rights and CIPRA, NLSIU, is organising a Round Table on ‘Trade…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on…

National Law School of India University is grateful to the Class of 2004 for their contribution of Rs 15 lakhs towards the New Academic Block. The contribution is made in memory of their classmate Ajoy…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on a…

From a small town near Madurai, where people may not even be aware of the National Law School, to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Sriraj Venkatasamy’s journey via Nagarbhavi is best described as a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on…

In recognition of its mission to promote excellence in legal education, and to broaden access to the highest standards of learning in the law for all, the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (the…

The seventh cohort of the Master’s Programme in Public Policy, NLSIU is organising a seminar on “100 Years of Independence: Evolving Identities, Markets, and the Environment” on February 3-4, 2022. The seminar will cover a…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on…

We congratulate Dr. Nigam Nuggehalli, Registrar, NLSIU, who has been appointed by the Government of India as a member of the Approving Panel for implementation of General Anti Avoidance Rulings (GAAR). The three-member statutory committee…

The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru invites sealed quotations for the provision of RFID-based smart card digital ID solutions system from eligible bidders. Date of Issue of Quotation: 01.02.2022 Last Date for Submission:…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed quotations for the below work for the purpose of empanelment on the University’s approved list for the next three years. Categories of Work: Civil &…

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore invites sealed quotations from reputed vendors for Annual Maintenance Contract for the purpose of empanelment on the University’s approved list for the next 3 years. Category of…

Born and raised in Delhi, Shivi completed her graduation in commerce from University of Delhi. It was during her undergraduate days that she joined the quizzing society of her college, igniting her quest to learn….

Shreoshee Mukherjee, born and raised in a middle income, liberal family, with roots in the political hotbeds of Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi and Gorakhpur), was part of the first cohort graduating out of the MPP programme…

Giving Month is an initiative to provide the alumni community updates on key initiatives at NLSIU, and invite their support in jointly achieving the University’s development goals. Each week of February will delve deeper on…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites sealed quotations from eligible contractors for the below work at NLSIU: Description of Work: Covering Sheet above the roof near the football ground at NLSIU Date of…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites sealed quotations from eligible contractors for the below work at NLSIU: Description of Work: Repair and renovation of boys’ hostel mess block, first floor Date of Issue…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore invites sealed quotations from eligible contractors for the below work at NLSIU: Description of Work: Painting and civil miscellaneous work at proposed creche Date of Issue of Quotation:31.01.2022…

With the Inclusion and Expansion Plan 2021-25, NLSIU has expanded its student, staff and faculty numbers, added new academic programmes and commenced infrastructure projects to accommodate this expanded community. As key stakeholders of this institution,…

NLSIU is excited to announce the ‘Hindustan Unilever Scholarship’ starting Academic Year 2022-23. The scholarship, instituted with the support of HUL, will provide financial support of Rs 85 lakhs to deserving scholars admitted to NLSIU’s…

The Faculty Seminar will be held on January 27, 2022. The paper is authored by Aakansha Mishra and Sidharth Mandrekar Rao (DAKSH). Speakers Aakanksha Mishra, Dual Qualified Attorney (India and New York) | Law and…

The Faculty Seminar will be held on January 27, 2022. The paper is authored by Aakansha Mishra and Sidharth Mandrekar Rao (DAKSH). Speakers Aakanksha Mishra, Dual Qualified Attorney (India and New York) | Law and…

NLSIU invites applications for the role of Junior Fellows for its project on the ‘Role of Women in Karnataka Police’. The year-long project seeks to conduct empirical studies to understand the current status of women…

Anwesha Ghosh Title: Animal Intimacies: Beastly Love in the Himalayas Author: Radhika Govindrajan Why it was my best read in 2021: A cultural anthropologist by training, Govindrajan is interested in studying the multiform relationships forged…

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is looking for exceptional candidates to join their team and be a part of the Enabling Access to Justice…

Not bothered by ITI workers’ plight? One day soon, it could be yours, too   With the ongoing ITI sit-in having completed nearly 50 days, Dr Sushmita Pati Assistant Professor, Social Science, NLSIU, wrote on…

The Faculty Seminar will be held on January 19, 2022. The paper is authored by Varsha Aithala, Doctoral Candidate, NLSIU; and Karthik Suresh, Candidate for the European Master in Law and Economics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam,…

National Law School of India University invites applications for various faculty positions. About NLSIU The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 and is a premier institution for legal excellence in…

Dr. Saurabh Bhattacharjee Title: No Land’s People Author: Abhishek Saha Why this is my pick: No Land’s People by Abhishek Saha is one of the most important books to be published in 2021, not just…

Expressing her concerns about different marginalized groups of society, Aastha Maggu said – “Groups such as women, Dalits, Adivasis and others still have to struggle harder to ensure their views are heard and represented. I…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU”) is a University invites sealed quotations for “Facility Works for Laundry including Civil , Electrical , Plumbing and Sanitary work at NLSIU” from eligible contractors, subject to…

Part I of the Series:   Dr. Sushmita Pati Book Title: The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis Author: Amitav Ghosh Why this is my pick: The book begins with the violent conquest…

We are happy to share that the team representing NLSIU was declared runner-up at the prestigious Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition 2021. Since its inception by the International Institute of Space Law (IISL)…

In his own words: Prof. T T Arvind’s journey so far… I was born in Chennai, grew up in Mumbai, and spent my teenage years abroad before returning to India for my Class XI and…

“My training in the MPP enabled me to listen, reflect and write about my work for varied stakeholders such as government officials, funding organizations, and community members among others” Expressing her concerns about different marginalized…

Born in Ajmer and raised in multiple cities, Prerit had a chance to experience cultural diversity from a young age. Having done a few years of his schooling in Mumbai, Prerit attended the Bachelor of…

After studying Business Administration at the undergraduate level, Sakshi had the opportunity to work with Google India for two years. She was a forerunner of abuse and content enforcement, and helped the core policy team…

NLSIU invites interested faculty to offer Elective Courses to our students for the upcoming term from March 7, 2022 to May 27, 2022. An elective course at NLSIU requires 40 hours of classroom engagement. These…

The Faculty Seminar will be held on December 22, 2021. The paper is authored by Prof (Dr.) T.S. Somashekar, Professor of Economics, NLSIU, and Praveen Tripathi, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Bennett University. Speaker Prof…

The National Law School of India, Bangalore (“NLSIU’) is a University established under the National Law School of India Act, 1986, imparting legal education. Sealed quotations from reputed printers and suppliers of Office Stationery and…

NLSIU is happy to announce that the Queer Archive for Memory Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) is now open at the ground floor of the Sri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library. The archive is…

The NLS Public Lecture Series invites you to ‘Double Feminist Book Salon’ on 17th December 2021 from 5 PM to 6.30 PM. About the speakers Dr. Srila Roy, Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Witswatersrand, and…

NLSIU’s Advanced Centre on Research, Development and Training in Cyber Laws and Forensics (ACRDTCLF) was presented with the ‘Excellence in capacity building of law enforcement agencies on cybercrimes, cyberlaws and digital forensics by Academia’ award….

NLSIU announces a 2-year full-time Fellowship Programme aimed at graduates and post-graduates from law, social sciences, humanities and allied fields who are preparing to enter law practice or academic careers in law, public policy or…

National Law School of India University invites tenders in the prescribed form from Reputed Interior Contractors for executing Classroom Interior Works of New Academic Block, NLSIU Campus, Bangalore. Time for Completion in months (Including monsoon):…

The Faculty Seminar on ‘Mapping the elements of an Ambedkarite jurisprudence’ will be held on December 15, 2021. Speaker Arvind Narrain, Visiting Faculty, NLSIU Abstract According to Prof. Upendra Baxi, Ambedkar was ‘ritually celebrated’ even…

We invite bright and motivated applicants for the position of Visiting Faculty in Economics. Qualifications Masters Degree in Economics Candidate with a PhD degree or those enrolled as PhD candidates would be preferred Proficiency in…

NLSIU is happy to announce that the Thakur Foundation Scholarships in Public Health & the Law has been awarded to Shreya Shree, Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU, and Jasoon Chelat, Research Associate at Centre for…

NLSIU is undertaking a short-term research project for the Second Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission (KARC-2) to review the efficacy and implementation of the Karnataka State Dispute Resolution Policy. The Commission is constituted by the Government…

We congratulate NLS Visiting Professor, Prof (Dr.) N Jayaram, for being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2020-2021 by the Indian Sociological Society (ISS) . The award was presented to Dr. Jayaram in view of his…

I. About International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice (IJCLP) The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is an institution of legal education focusing on undergraduate and graduate legal and policy education in India….

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for the role of Part-time Graphic Designer and Video Editor for a University promotion and marketing campaign. About NLSIU The National Law School of India University…

The three-member team representing NLSIU was declared as the Runner-up at the World Finals of the Cross Examination Moot 2021. The team members, Darsan Guruvayurappan, Devansh Kaushik, and Vasu Aggarwal, are currently in their fourth…

A bitter argument with her parents may have landed her at the gates of NLSIU, but the time she spent here put her in the driver’s seat of a career ride that realised her lifelong…

The NLS Public Lecture Series invites you to a talk on ‘The Politics of Expendability: State Suppression of Police Workers in India’ by Prof. Beatrice Jauregui on December 8, 2021 at 6 pm. About the…

The Faculty Seminar will be held on December 1, 2021. Speaker Rahul Singh, Associate Professor of Law, NLSIU Abstract A popular quip about theory and practice goes on the lines set out below. Theory: everything…

About Him: Prof M K Ramesh joined NLSIU in June 1992 and also served as the University Vice-Chancellor between Aug 1, 2019 and Sep 25, 2019. He has teaching experience of over 40 years, and…

Chaitanya was born and raised in Thane, a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and grew up in a bilingual and bicultural family. He firmly believes that it is this cultural diversity experienced at a…

Jagannath (Jagan), an alumnus of the 2017 batch, is a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) expert. Having worked with multiple government, private and non government stakeholders, he has helped build evidence on “what works”. Before the…

Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your background? I grew up in a town that is considered India’s first melting pot – the steel city of Jamshedpur. I spent all my…

Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your background? I have spent most of my life in Delhi, where I finished both my school and college education. In the final year of…

The NLS Public Lecture Series invites you to a talk on ‘Dimapur Matters’ by Dolly Kikon and Duncan McDuie-Ra on November 24, 2021 at 3 pm. About the speakers Dolly Kikon is an anthropologist. She…

National Law School of India University invites sealed quotations for “Renovation/ Upgradation of the existing canteen area” from eligible contractors at NLSIU campus. Date of Issue of Quotation: 24.11.2021 Last Date for Submission: Up to 5.00…

The NLS Public Lecture Series invites you to a talk on ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of Legal Personality’ by Prof. Simon Chesterman. The talk will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 5.00…

The Faculty Seminar was held on 17th November, 2021. Speaker Tasneem Deo is Visiting Faculty at NLSIU and is currently a doctoral student at Yale Law School. Abstract Tasneem presented aspects of a study being…

In November 2021, the NLSIU campus re-opened for its students after a long gap of over 18 months. In light of the COVID Pandemic, the University has undertaken several measures to upgrade the campus facilities…

NLSIU is happy to announce the recipients of the Dr N.R. Madhava Menon Scholarship for 2021-24 – Mr Kunal Ambasta and Ms Radhika Chitkara. About The Scholarship The scholarship honours the University’s Director-Founder Dr N….

From quiet classrooms, deserted corridors, empty basketball courts and football grounds that had become the norm for over a year, the NLSIU campus has donned a different look this term. With students pouring back to…

The National Law School of India University invites quotations for supply and installation of cross link fence with gate around the sports field at the NLSIU campus. Date of Issue of Quotation: 16.11.2021 Last Date…

The Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is currently looking for two social workers for a Project on Enabling Access to Justice for Children in Juvenile…