About the Organisation

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is India’s premier national law university and a leading institution for legal education and empirical legal research.
NLSIU undertakes interdisciplinary and policy-oriented research projects addressing systemic issues in law and governance, with a strong focus on evidence-based legal reform.

About the Post / Opportunity

Applications are invited for one full-time Research position to work on Criminal Justice Projects at NLSIU.
The engagement is purely contractual for a period of one year, based in Bengaluru, and involves intensive empirical and data-driven research on criminal justice system outcomes in India.

No. of Vacancy

 Research Position – 01

Roles and Responsibilities

1.  Conduct empirical research on criminal justice issues using public legal and judicial data
2.  Navigate the eCourts platform to identify, document, and analyse structural features of the Indian judicial system
3.  Hand-code judicial cases from eCourts to develop robust training datasets
4.  Analyse judgments and judicial orders to extract and synthesise data
5.  Assist in development and maintenance of a legal database and open data portal Conduct research on sentencing patterns, bail decisions, undertrial incarceration, and regional or social disparities
6.  Prepare research reports, documentation, and presentations for dissemination among scholars and policymakers
7.  Participate in regular project meetings and collaborate with faculty members and research teams
8.  Undertake field research, where required
9.  Handle administrative and coordination responsibilities under the project
10.  Assist project leads in drafting research papers and reports

Eligibility

Qualification

 LL.B. degree OR Master’s degree in an allied discipline
 Demonstrated training and experience in coding and analysing large government datasets

Desirable

Prior research experience; Experience in empirical legal research
Familiarity with coding or statistical analysis tools

Experience

0–5 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting
Demonstrable evidence of research and writing ability

Salary / Perks

Monthly Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹80,000
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Engagement is contractual; no additional service benefits apply

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the designated Google Form
Applicants must upload the following documents:
– Updated CV
– Statement of Purpose (not exceeding 500 words)
– Contact details and designation of two referees
– Sole-authored writing sample (published or unpublished)

For queries, candidates may write to: recruitment@nls.ac.in

Deadline

 09 January 2026

Location

 Bengaluru, Karnataka, Engagement at National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

Access the Official Notification here