NLSIU invites applications for a Programme Manager, Litigation Fellowship role in Bengaluru. Apply by November 3, 2026.
About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, runs a Litigation Fellowship Programme supporting early-career litigators through structured mentorship, training and peer learning. The programme places 30 Fellows with mentor advocates and litigation chambers over a two-year term, from August 2026 to July 2028.
About the Opportunity
NLSIU is recruiting one full-time Programme Manager for the Litigation Fellowship Programme. This is the second Programme Manager role for the cohort. The two managers share programme administration, reporting, events management and Fellow support, with each responsible for a designated portfolio of Fellows and mentors. The appointee reports to the Director of Clinics and works alongside a Co-Programme Manager.
Location and Tenure
The position is based at the NLSIU Campus, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru. The initial contractual appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance and programme requirements.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience and University norms.
Eligibility Criteria
- A law degree, such as LL.B. or B.A. LL.B.
- Three to six years of relevant experience in litigation practice, programme or fellowship management, clinical legal education, or legal sector/non-profit programme coordination.
- Strong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and reporting cycles.
- Excellent written and spoken English and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and programme-management tools.
- Ability to work independently, exercise discretion in sensitive matters and collaborate with a co-Programme Manager.
Desirable Qualifications
- Litigation practice or chambers experience and familiarity with the Bengaluru litigation ecosystem.
- Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Kannada.
- Experience managing clinical programmes, fellowships, legal non-profits or comparable initiatives.
- Experience in funder reporting, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, data management and programme documentation.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage Fellow and mentor relationships, track placements, attendance and progress, coordinate check-ins and convenings, and escalate placement, mentorship, performance or wellbeing concerns.
- Administer reporting processes, consolidate updates for the funder and University, maintain records and support monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment.
- Coordinate the reading curriculum, training schedules, faculty and guest facilitators, workshops, assessments and professional development activities.
- Maintain calendars and documentation; support budgeting, logistics, procurement, vendor coordination, outreach and stakeholder relationships; ensure compliance with University policies and programme obligations.
Documents Required
- An updated Curriculum Vitae.
- A Statement of Purpose of up to 500 words explaining your vision for the Fellowship Programme and suitability for the role.
- Names, designations and contact details of two professional or academic referees.
Deadline
November 3, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
Contact
For queries, email recruitment@nls.ac.in.
Application Procedure
Submit the application and required documents through the designated form by November 3, 2026, at 5 PM IST. A Gmail account is required to attach supporting documents. Applicants may submit the form only once. Candidates who applied under the previous Programme Manager – Litigation Fellowship advertisement need not apply again; their existing applications will be considered alongside the new applications.
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