About National Law University, Delhi
One of the top law schools in India, the National Law University, Delhi was established in the year 2008 under the leadership and guidance of Professor Ranbir Singh, the former Founding Vice-Chancellor of the Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad. The University was inaugurated by the then President of India, Pratibha Patil. The University has been ranked 2nd among the top law colleges in India in 2020 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). It has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated with the Bar Council of India (BCI).
The National Law University Delhi, one of the top law universities in India offers an undergraduate academic programme i.e. a five year integrated BA LL.B (Hons.) and a one-year postgraduate academic programme i.e. Master of Law (LLM). It also offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), professional academic programmes and certificate courses for non-lawyers.
The university admits 120 students into the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB) Honours programme and 80 students into the Master of Law (LLM) through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).
Since its inception, the University has established many research centres like - Centre for Communication Governance, Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, Centre for Corporate Law and Governance, Centre for Criminology and Victimology, Project 39A, etc.
About the Academic Fellowships
The National Law University, Delhi invites applications for 10 Academic Fellows towards teaching and research subjects like - Public International Law, Private International Law, Environmental Law, Law, Science and Technology, Media and Communication Law, International Trade Law, Competition Law, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law & Criminal Justice, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, etc.
This academic fellowship programme has been created by the University to nurture early-career academics in teaching, research and development. The academic fellows are expected to contribute to the growth and development of the university. They will be mentored by senior experts and faculty members.
The applications are invited from academics and early career scholars in law, social sciences, humanities, technology and other disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must have an LL.M or relevant Master’s degree in Social Sciences / Humanities / Science and Technology from a recognized Indian or foreign university with a minimum of 55 per cent marks and a good academic record.
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Applicants should not have qualified for their 1st undergraduate degree before 01-01-2016.
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Applicants who are applying with a relevant Masters degree in Social Sciences / Humanities / Science and Technology / Engineering must have a clear and demonstrable track record of interdisciplinary research involving the law.
Nature of Appointment and Pay Scale
How to Apply?
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The interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking here.
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The last date for submission of applications is 22 August 2021, till 11: 59 PM.
Document to be submitted
The interested candidates have to submit the below-mentioned document digitally:
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Statement of Purpose (750 words).
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Resume, including publications authored or co-authored, if any.
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Statement of Proposed Research (750 words).
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Copy of undergraduate degree, clearly indicating date and year of graduation.
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Copy of master’s degree, clearly indicating date and year of graduation.
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Any other document relevant to this application not already submitted above.
