Clinic Co-Directors at NLSIU, Bangalore [4 Positions]

Role Details

Clinic Co-Directors will be appointed on contract for an initial period of twelve (12) months, and this may be extended for a further period based on mutual agreement. This role is based at the University campus, Bengaluru.

We seek candidates committed to delivering an exceptional clinical education programme, integrating rigorous clinic-based research with impactful litigation and reflective teaching. The role involves identifying litigation partnerships, supervising students in live client work, contributing to strategic litigation and policy-oriented research.

Eligibility

Essential:

• Graduate degree in Law, with valid enrollment in any State Bar Council.
• Minimum six (06) years of post-qualification combined experience in litigation, legal research, or clinical legal education.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the relevant field, having worked in various courts across the country.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English.

Desirable:

• A postgraduate degree in law or a related discipline is desirable.
• Prior experience in clinical legal education, participatory teaching, or programme development is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the specific area of law of the clinic.
• Proficiency in speaking, and/or reading and writing any Indian languages fluently.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Kannada.

Key Attributes:

• Commitment to delivering high-quality clinical legal education and litigation outputs
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• The disposition and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Proven team management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with civil society organisations, government authorities, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching

• Co-developing and teaching a credit-bearing clinical course with a focus on how to integrate litigation work and strategies into academic curricula.
• Coordinating training and supervision of students engaged in Clinic work.

Litigation

• Designing, delivering, and managing the respective Clinic.
• Developing the Clinic’s strategy, work plans, and operational frameworks.
• Building a roster of litigation and legal aid cases that the clinic can take up for representation, and focus on setting up a practice from within the Clinic.
• Supervising legal aid initiatives undertaken by the Clinic.
• Expanding experiential learning opportunities through fieldwork and outreach.
• Mentoring and monitoring the work of fellows selected under the fellowship programme who may be assigned.

Programme Management and Outreach

• Supervise the Clinic’s team, including researchers, lawyers, and paralegals.
• Identifying and sustaining partnerships with various stakeholders, legal services authorities, and civil society organisations.
• Developing standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Expanding experiential learning opportunities through fieldwork and outreach.

Research Engagement

• In collaboration with the Clinic Faculty Director and Clinic researchers, guide the clinic’s research outputs, including designing and executing a comprehensive research plan for the Clinic in the relevant area of the clinic’s work.
• Ensuring and contributing to annual research outputs individually or collaboratively.

Reporting Structure:

The Clinic Co-Directors will report to the Director, Clinics and Fellowships, NLSIU. They will work in close collaboration with the faculty and staff at the Clinics and the University at large.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.

Salary

Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience. The University has approved a consultancy fee band of between Rs. 1,00,000/- to 1,50,000/- per month.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is April 15, 2026 (5 PM IST).

Contact

For any queries, please write to recruitment@nls.ac.in.

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