Call for Elective Course Faculty at NLSIU [March 4-May 23, 2025, Bengaluru, Teaching Opportunity]: Apply by January 20, 2025

About the Opportunity

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications from qualified individuals to offer Elective Courses for the third trimester of the Academic Year 2024-25, scheduled from March 4, 2025, to May 23, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals and academics to contribute to NLSIU’s dynamic academic ecosystem and engage with bright legal minds.

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Key Details

Details	Information
Trimester Dates	March 4, 2025, to May 23, 2025
Deadline to Apply	January 20, 2025
Class Schedule	Weekdays only, between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Location	On-campus, Bengaluru
Engagement Hours	40 hours of classroom teaching per course

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Elective Course Formats

Elective courses may vary in their focus and pedagogy, falling into the following categories:

1. Taught Courses:
   • Predominantly lecture/discussion-based.
   • Includes a final examination.
2. Research Courses:
   • Focused on reviewing primary and secondary research.
   • Culminates in a Term Paper.
3. Practice or Clinical Courses:
   • Includes fieldwork, simulations, drafting, or litigation exercises.
   • Evaluated through clinical methods.

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Eligibility Criteria

Individuals interested in offering elective courses must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualifications: Graduate and postgraduate degrees in Law or the Social Sciences are mandatory.
• Professional Experience:
  • At least 3 years of post-qualification experience preferred, OR
  • 7–10 years of legal practice experience.
• Academic Credentials: Published widely in the field of expertise.
• Commitment to On-Campus Teaching: All elective courses require in-person teaching.

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Support and Reimbursement

• Travel: One economy-class domestic airfare (to-and-fro Bengaluru).
• Accommodation: Arrangements for up to 10 days, after mutual discussion.
• Note: International flight expenses will not be reimbursed.

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Application Process

• Apply Here: Elective Course Application Form
• Deadline: Submit your application by January 20, 2025.

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Proposal Review Process

Your proposal will undergo evaluation by the Academic Review Committee (ARC) at NLSIU. A course will be offered if:

1. It meets ARC approval.
2. It attracts a minimum number of student registrations, as per the University’s Academic Regulations.

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Contact Details

• Academic Queries: Prof. Harisankar K Sathyapalan (harisankar.ks@nls.ac.in)
• General Queries: Ms. Soumya Revankar (aad@nls.ac.in)

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This is a prestigious opportunity to join NLSIU’s academic community and contribute to the professional growth of future legal luminaries. Submit your application today!

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