Call for Applications | Academic Associate at NLS, Bangalore [4 Seats, Salary Rs 40-55K]: Apply Now!

About NLSIU

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 and research in India and has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.

About the Job

NLSIU invites applications for a full-time, on-campus Academic Associate position for a period of one year (extendable).

Eligibility

Essential Qualifications:
LL.B degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks. (Those who are in the final year can apply provided the degree certificate is submitted at the time of the interview)

Desirable Qualifications:
Candidates with an LL.M/Ph.D. discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks will be preferred.

Essential Experience:
0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting;
Strong, foundational understanding of the domain studied at the graduate and/or post-graduate level.

Desirable Experience:
Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, and academic support in higher education setup preferred

Skills: 

• Strong communication skills (written and oral), Technical skills, Time-management skills,
• Analytical skills, Collation skills,
• Self-driven, collaborative as well as the ability to work independently, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, Google Documents and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

In this role, the Academic Associate will have the opportunity to work closely with the best law faculty. The candidates will get an in-side view of the pedagogical and administrative processes in both offline programmes and in the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) programmes at India’s best law school. This role is in keeping with the continuous  professionalisation and growth of the PACE department and programmes.

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong academic record who intend to pursue a career in higher education. We envisage that Academic Associates can pursue academic positions or academic administration careers at the University and beyond.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Assist the faculty and administration in the delivery of academic programmes, both offline and online;
• Enabling faculty to  prepare learning aids, content and practice questions;
• Assist in creating question banks, answer keys, and evaluation of tests and examinations  of offline/PACE programs in consultation and guidance of faculty;
• Review and update study materials with the guidance of the faculty.
• Assist the faculty and administration in coordination and conduct of sessions, moot courts, and other classroom exercises.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department head.
• The role may involve working on weekends, extended hours, and travelling within the city and country.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 40,000 – 55,000 per month.

No of Seats

4

Last Date To Apply

The deadline for the first review of applications is 5 PM, June 20th, 2025.

Application Procedure

Click Here to Apply.

Please fill the application form and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A short statement outlining your interest in working with us and why you would be a good fit for the role (not more than 500 words).
• A sample or samples or written work, published or unpublished (co-authored pieces should be identified as such).
• Details of two professional referees with contact details.

Contact Info

For any queries, please write only to [email protected]