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NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY DELHI

Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078

Call for Applications: Academic Fellows

The National Law University, Delhi is inviting applications for 04 (tentative) Academic
Fellows towards teaching and research in the following subjects:

• Commercial Laws
• Law and Technology
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Environmental Law

Background:

The National Law University, Delhi is among India’s leading law universities, ranked
second in the National Institutional Ranking Framework for the last two years.

The University offers a five year integrated B.A., LL.B (Hons.) and one year postgraduate
masters in law (LL.M), along with professional programs and certificate courses for non
lawyers. Through the All India Law Entrance Test, the university admits 123 students
into the B.A., LL.B (Hons.) course and 81 students into the LL.M course.

The University has made tremendous contributions in public discourse on law through
pedagogy and research. Over the last decade the university has established many
specialised research centres and this includes the Centre for Communication
Governance, Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, Centre for
Corporate Law and Governance, Centre for Criminology and Victimology, and Project
39A. Through its faculty, the University has made submissions, recommendations, and
worked in advisory/consultant capacities with government entities, universities in
India and abroad, think tanks, private sector organisations, and international
organisations. As a leading institution of higher learning in India, the University is also
keen to create interdisciplinary approaches as part of its commitment towards high
quality education and research.

The Academic Fellowship is a flagship programme created by the University to


nurture early career academics in teaching and research. Academic Fellows are
expected to contribute to the intellectual growth of the University, and will be mentored
by senior faculty members. In this background, applications are invited from academics
and early career scholars in law, social sciences, humanities, technology and other allied
disciplines.

Responsibilities: Fellows are expected to assist research work, in relevant areas in


consultation with the University. They shall also be expected to contribute other
academic/ administrative pursuits in the University.

The broad areas of this advertisement as required by the University are


Commercial Laws, Law and Technology, Alternative Dispute Resolution and
Environmental Law.

The work involved will require excellent research and writing skills.

Eligibility:

1) LL.M. or relevant Masters degree in Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Science and


Technology from a recognised Indian or foreign university with minimum 55%
marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is
followed), and a good academic record.
2) For those applying with a relevant Masters degree in Social Sciences/
Humanities/ Science and Technology/ Engineering there must be a clear and
demonstrable track record of interdisciplinary research involving the law.
3) Ph.D. degree desirable.
4) Applicants in this category should not have qualified for their first
undergraduate degree before 01-01-2018

Note: The possession of specialisation on part of the applicant shall be majorly


judged on the basis of LL.M. Dissertation/ Publication Profile/ Doctorate Degree
thesis topic.

Requirements: Demonstrable research track record in any one of the subjects


mentioned in this call. Interdisciplinary research will be considered as an advantage.

Pay Scale: INR 50,000 per month (consolidated)

Nature of Appointment: Contractual

Application Process: The following materials need to be submitted digitally.

• Statement of Purpose (750 words)


• Specialization of LL.M./ Masters Degree
• Resume, including publications authored or co-authored, if any
• Proposed research (750 words)
• Copy of undergraduate degree, clearly indicating date and year of graduation
• Copy of Master’s degree, clearly indicating date and year of graduation
• Copy of Ph.D. Degree/ Provisional certificate
• Experience certificate, if applicable
• Any other document relevant to this application not already submitted above

Important Instructions:

• The application must be submitted through the online form specified in this
advertisement. Physical/ email applications will not be considered. (Click here
for Online Application Form)
• Candidates will be shortlisted based on an assessment of their application
materials submitted through the online form, and only shortlisted candidates
will be interviewed.
• Only those candidates selected for the interview will be contacted. If you do not
hear from the University within 4 weeks after the deadline, please assume that
your application has been unsuccessful.
• The eligibility criteria listed here do not guarantee an interview or a final offer.
• NLU Delhi reserves the right not to fill the positions advertised here.
• NLU Delhi is an equal opportunity employer.
• The candidates with higher qualifications may be considered for higher
remuneration then the minimum prescribed.

Please access the application form here. Last date for submission: 23:59
Hrs/11.59 PM on July 14, 2024.

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