Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at NLSIU – Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession

Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at NLSIU – Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for one Senior Research Associate position at the Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession.

The position is intended for an experienced legal researcher who will contribute to shaping the Centre’s strategic direction, research agenda, and institutional development.

The role is particularly connected with research and policy debates concerning:

• Equity

• Inclusion

• Legal profession reform

• Justice

• Institutional development

• Legal policy and practice

About the Centre

The Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession was established in 2026 to advance research and policy engagement concerning equity, inclusion, and justice within the legal profession in India.

The Centre undertakes empirical and interdisciplinary research into:

• Structure of the legal profession

• Regulation

• Professional norms and practices

• Equity and inclusion

• Institutional reform

• Legal policy

• Justice and social development

Its work is intended to support informed debate, policy engagement, and reforms that strengthen the legal profession and its contribution to justice.

Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) Initiative

The Centre began its research activities in the 2026–27 academic year with the launch of the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) Initiative.

The initiative is a five-year programme focused on advancing a more gender-inclusive litigation practice in India.

The Centre is expected to expand its research programmes and areas of intervention as it develops.

About the Role

The Senior Research Associate will work closely with the Centre’s:

• Executive Director

• Faculty Director

• Faculty Assistant Director

The selected candidate will contribute to the development of the Centre’s:

• Research programme

• Institutional strategy

• Research outputs

• Policy-oriented academic work

The role will involve working within a small, high-ownership research team.

Key Responsibilities

The selected Senior Research Associate is expected to contribute to:

• Development of the Centre’s research agenda

• Strategic research planning

• Legal and policy research

• Empirical research projects

• Interdisciplinary research

• Preparation of research outputs

• Institutional strategy development

• Policy engagement

• Research related to equity, inclusion, and reform in the legal profession

Appointment Duration

The appointment will initially be for:

1 Year

The position may be extended subject to:

• Satisfactory performance

• Requirements of the Centre

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Contractual

• Based at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru

Important Note

Detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, professional experience requirements, remuneration, application procedure, required documents, and application deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official NLSIU recruitment announcement before applying.

Job Domain: Law / Legal Research / Legal Profession Studies / Public Policy / Socio-Legal Research / Equity & Inclusion Research

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