Job Opportunity: Research Assistant (Legal) | National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

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Organization:
National Law School of India University (NLSIU) – Established in 1986 in Bengaluru, NLSIU is India’s premier law university and consistently ranked first in the NIRF rankings. The university pioneered the five-year integrated BA LL.B. program and offers various academic programs including the 3-year LL.B., LL.M., and Master of Public Policy (MPP).

Centre:
Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) – A multidisciplinary research centre at NLSIU focused on child rights law. CCL combines research, field engagement, and teaching to promote social justice, human rights, and dignity for children in India, with particular focus on food and nutrition security, education, care, protection, and justice for marginalized children.

Location / Mode:
On-site | NLSIU Campus, Bengaluru

Position:

  • Research Assistant (Legal)

Experience:

  • 1–3 years of relevant work experience

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualifications:

  • Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Law
  • Desirable: Master’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, or related field

Experience:

  • Essential: 1–3 years of work experience focusing on policy or socio-legal research
  • Desirable: Experience in the social development sector in research or training roles

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to produce high-quality research reports
  • Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Logical thinking with attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel within and outside Karnataka
  • Good planning, communication, and time management skills (desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct policy research related to food security and child rights
  • Support research projects through development of data collection and analysis tools
  • Draft research reports based on qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Assist in multi-stakeholder engagement with relevant state departments
  • Help develop training modules and support CCL training programmes
  • Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to NLS blogs/platforms
  • Assist in organizing events and stakeholder discussions
  • Support other tasks related to CCL’s ongoing research and advocacy work

Duration:

  • 2 Years

How to Apply:
Apply through the Google Form and submit the following documents:

  • Updated CV
  • Statement of Purpose (500–800 words)
  • One sole-authored writing sample (published or unpublished)
  • Details of two professional references

For queries, contact:
recruitment@nls.ac.in

Application Deadline:

  • 16 March 2026 (5:00 PM)