Legal Job | Manager at NLS, Bangalore [Litigation Fellowships, Salary Rs 60K-70K]: Apply Now!

About National Law School of India University

NLSIU, Bangalore is India’s premier University for legal education established under the Karnataka Act 22 of 1986. 

NLSIU has been ranked as the top law institute in the country for several years, and has been consistently named the best law school in the NIRF University Rankings. 

About the Job 

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time (contractual) role of a Manager – Litigation Fellowships for a period of one year (extendable based on performance). The role will be based out of the NLSIU Bengaluru campus (with occasional travel).

About the Fellowship Programme

The NLS Litigation Fellowship Programme will support early career, first-generation litigators in developing their litigation practice. Fellows will be able to access mentorship, robust training programmes, and networking opportunities that will allow them to become leaders in the field of litigation.

Qualifications for the role

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, and/or master’s degree in social work, human resources, public policy, or related fields
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English

Desirable:

• Familiarity with legal systems and fellowship programs is desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in spoken English and Hindi

Experience

Essential:

• 4+ years in project/program management, preferably in legal education, access to justice, or nonprofit sectors. The criteria may be relaxed depending on the educational qualifications of the candidates

Desirable:

• 2+ years’ experience managing fellowship, professional development or continuing education programmes.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the annual selection and onboarding process for Litigation Fellows
• Overseeing the development and periodic updating of the fellowship curriculum
• Conducting periodic fellowship reviews with Litigation Fellows
• Designing, coordinating, and conducting biannual fellowship meetings
• Preparing annual fellowship review reports
• Maintaining systematic records of meetings, workshops, and other planned fellowship activities
• Serving as staff liaison to the Fellowship Advisory Group and supporting the development of annual work plans, including application review and selection processes and quarterly meetings to solicit recommendations and guidance on programme activities
• Fostering strong communication with current and former Fellows and mentors through email, social media, in‑person meetings, and other modes of engagement
• Managing programme budgets and related financial processes

Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Reporting Structure:

The Fellowships Manager will report to the Director-Clinics and Fellowships, and work under the supervision of the Assistant Director- Litigation Fellowships.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience, within a range of Rs. 60,000-70,000 per month.

Location 

Bengaluru 

Last Date To Apply

May 4, 2026 (5 PM IST) 

Application Procedure

Click Here to Apply.

Please use the Google form, and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A statement of purpose (100 – 200 words)
• Details of two professional references