National Law School of India University, Bengaluru

National Law School of India University, Bengaluru

Bangalore, Karnataka

About College

NLSIU: A Pioneer in Indian Legal Education

Established in 1986, NLSIU was the first National Law University in India. Its mission was to revolutionize legal education and shape the Indian legal system through research and policy initiatives.

Key Achievements:

  • Integrated Law Degree: Introduced the five-year integrated law degree in 1988, setting a new standard for legal education.
  • Leadership in Legal Education: Remains a leading institution in the field for over three decades.
  • Strong Collaborations: Benefits from partnerships with legal academics, the Bar, the Bench, and the Karnataka State Government.

NLSIU's innovative approach and commitment to excellence have made it a cornerstone of Indian legal education.

Course Details

BA LLB

The five-year integrated undergraduate B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) degree programme is the flagship degree at NLSIU that offers students training in a range of legal and non-legal subjects. NLSIU pioneered this five-year programme in India with an intention to provide a strong foundation upon which students can choose to pursue professional options or further academic opportunities.

Admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) degree programme is purely on the basis of merit as assessed through a Common Law Admission Test conducted for the purpose. Classes usually begin on 1st July every year.

LLM

NLSIU offers a one year LL.M. Degree Programme. Similar to the BA LLB (Hons) programme, the LL.M. programme is organised around three trimesters every academic year. With the help of a cutting-edge curriculum and innovative pedagogical approaches, it is meticulously designed to equip students with skills and knowledge needed to navigate the intricate landscape of law. Our one-year LL.M. programme provides a unique blend of core and elective courses, allowing students to deepen their expertise in their preferred areas of interest and thrive in diverse fields such as academia, research, legal practice, policy making and judicial services.

Ph.D

Ph.D (Law)

The Ph.D (Law) programme offers candidates an opportunity to contribute to the academic field in their chosen areas of study. ​As a part of the programme, candidates are also provided an opportunity to teach or participate in ongoing research at NLSIU, in areas related to their dissertation, allowing for deeper integration with the NLSIU community and providing diverse feedback opportunities.


Ph.D (Interdisciplinar)

The Interdisciplinary Ph.D programme in NLSIU involves research across disciplines to arrive at a more comprehensive perspective and solution for a particular problem. With a strong, established interdisciplinary research focus and a research advisory committee involving faculty from different disciplines, a candidate is well placed to explore such solutions in NLSIU.

As part of the Ph.D programme, candidates are provided the opportunity to teach in areas related to their research, allowing for deeper integration with the NLSIU community and also provide diverse feedback opportunities.

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