Job Description:
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Research Associate under the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) Initiative, housed within the Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession (CSLP). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in legal research, gender justice, and policy-oriented academic work.
Details:
• Position: Senior Research Associate
• Organization: National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
• Initiative: Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL)
• Centre: Centre for the Study of the Legal Profession (CSLP)
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Mode: On-Site
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
• Vacancies: 2
• Application Deadline: 14 July 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct legal and policy research under the WILL Initiative
• Support research projects on women’s inclusion and leadership in the legal profession
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, and academic publications
• Assist in project implementation, data analysis, and documentation
• Collaborate with faculty members and research teams on ongoing initiatives
Areas of Exposure:
• Legal Research
• Gender & Law
• Public Policy
• Empirical Legal Studies
• Academic Writing
• Research Methodology
• Legal Profession Studies
Eligibility & Preference:
• Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria prescribed by NLSIU
• Strong legal research, analytical, and academic writing skills
• Interest in gender justice, legal profession studies, and policy research
• Prior research experience will be an added advantage
What This Offers:
• Opportunity to work with India’s premier law university
• Exposure to high-impact legal and policy research
• Contribution to the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership in Law (WILL) Initiative
• Collaborative academic and research environment
• Professional development in legal research and policy studies
Application Process:
• Interested candidates may apply through the official application portal provided by NLSIU.
• Application Deadline: 14 July 2026, 5:00 PM IST
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