About the University/Organization

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, is India’s premier law university known for its rigorous academic environment, pioneering research, and innovative pedagogy. Through its trimester-based curriculum, the university encourages legal scholars and practitioners to share their expertise by offering elective courses across various disciplines of law and allied social sciences.

About the Event

NLSIU invites academics and professionals to offer Elective Courses during the First Trimester (July 1 to September 19, 2025) for the academic year 2025–26. These electives provide a platform for students to engage with specialized, advanced topics in law and social sciences. The University supports selected instructors with travel reimbursement and short-term accommodation.

Event Dates

Format/Structure

Elective courses must include 40 hours of classroom engagement and may be conducted in one of the following structures:

• Full-Term Elective: 10 weeks (preferred mode), held on weekdays between 2 PM to 7 PM.
• Course Types:
  • Taught Course: Lecture/discussion-based with examinations.
  • Research Course: Focused on term papers and secondary/primary research.
  • Practice/Clinical Course: Emphasizes simulations, drafting, or fieldwork.

Location

National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
(In-person attendance is mandatory)

Additional Details

• Eligibility:
  • Graduate and Postgraduate degrees in Law or Social Sciences (mandatory).
  • 3+ years post-qualification experience (academic or professional) preferred.
  • Alternatively, 7–10 years of legal practice experience.
  • Published authors in the relevant field will be prioritized.
• Benefits:
  • Reimbursement of one domestic economy-class airfare (round trip).
  • Initial 10 days of accommodation arranged by the university (post-discussion).
  • Opportunity to shape the next generation of legal minds at NLSIU.
• Review Process:
  • Submissions will be evaluated by the Academic Review Committee (ARC).
  • Courses will run only if student registration meets the required minimum.

For academic queries, contact Dr. Harisankar K Sathyapalan at harisankar.ks@nls.ac.in.
For general queries, write to Mr. Shailendra Pratap Singh at aad@nls.ac.in.

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