Legal Job | Clinic Co-Directors at NLS Bangalore [4 Seats, Salary Rs 50K-1.5L]: Apply by Apr 15

About The National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India in 1986. The premier law school was set up with a mission to pioneer legal education reforms, and to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions.

About the Job

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is hiring for four (04) positions of Clinic Co-Directors for the Labour Law Clinic, Criminal Justice Clinic, Caste Justice Clinic, Citizenship and Immigration Law Clinic (one for each clinic).

Eligibity

Essential

• Graduate degree in Law, with valid enrollment in any State Bar Council.
• Minimum six (06) years of post-qualification combined experience in litigation, legal research, or clinical legal education.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the relevant field, having worked in various courts across the country.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English.

Desirable

• A postgraduate degree in law or a related discipline is desirable.
• Prior experience in clinical legal education, participatory teaching, or programme development is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the specific area of law of the clinic.
• Proficiency in speaking, and/or reading and writing any Indian languages fluently.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Kannada.

Key Attributes

• Commitment to delivering high-quality clinical legal education and litigation outputs
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• The disposition and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Proven team management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with civil society organisations, government authorities, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

They seek candidates committed to delivering an exceptional clinical education programme, integrating rigorous clinic-based research with impactful litigation and reflective teaching. The role involves identifying litigation partnerships, supervising students in live client work, and contributing to strategic litigation and policy-oriented research.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching

• Co-developing and teaching a credit-bearing clinical course with a focus on how to integrate litigation work and strategies into academic curricula.
• Coordinating training and supervision of students engaged in Clinic work.

Litigation

• Designing, delivering, and managing the respective Clinic.
• Developing the Clinic’s strategy, work plans, and operational frameworks.
• Building a roster of litigation and legal aid cases that the clinic can take up for representation, and focus on setting up a practice from within the Clinic.
• Supervising legal aid initiatives undertaken by the Clinic.
• Expanding experiential learning opportunities through fieldwork and outreach.
• Mentoring and monitoring the work of fellows selected under the fellowship programme who may be assigned.

Programme Management and Outreach

• Supervise the Clinic’s team, including researchers, lawyers, and paralegals.
• Identifying and sustaining partnerships with various stakeholders, legal services authorities, and civil society organisations.
• Developing standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Expanding experiential learning opportunities through fieldwork and outreach.

Research Engagement

• In collaboration with the Clinic Faculty Director and Clinic researchers, guide the clinic’s research outputs, including designing and executing a comprehensive research plan for the Clinic in the relevant area of the clinic’s work.
• Ensuring and contributing to annual research outputs individually or collaboratively.

Salary

Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience. The University has approved a consultancy fee band of between Rs. 1,00,000/- to 1,50,000/- per month.

No. Of Position

4

Last Date to Apply

The last date for submission of applications is April 15, 2026 (5 PM IST).

Application Procedure

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Please include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A statement of purpose (500 words) outlining your vision for the Clinic and suitability for the role
• Contact details of two professional referees

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