Legal Research Assistant at NLS Bangalore [Right To Food Programme]: Apply by Mar 16

About NLS Bangalore
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore (established 1986) is India’s premier law school, consistently ranked #1 by NIRF for law. It revolutionized legal education by introducing the five-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program. Located in Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, it is a premier public university offering top-tier undergraduate and postgraduate legal education.
About the Opportunity
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications for the post of Research Assistant – Legal (Right to Food Programme) as a full-time role in the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) for a period of two years, based in University campus in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru.

Eligibility
Qualifications
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in law
- Desirable: Master’s degree in law, and social science or related field
Experience
- Essential: Candidates with 1 to 3 years of work experience with focus on policy/socio-legal research
- Desirable: Experience of working in social development sector in research or training roles
Skills and competencies
Essential:

- Demonstrated skills in generating quality research reports
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
- Willing to travel within and outside Karnataka
Desirable:
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work in a team, contributing to both team and individual goals
- Good communication, organising and time management skills
- Experience in drafting will be an advantage
Location
Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru
Last Date to Apply
16.03.2026
Application Procedure
Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:
- An updated CV
- A statement of purpose (500 – 800 words).
- One sole authored writing sample – published/unpublished
- Details of two professional references



