Details of the Organization

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.

Details of the Job/Internship

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for a full-time Project Assistant to support the ‘Witness Protection Scheme in Karnataka’ project. The position is until December 2025 and will be based in Bengaluru, with travel across Karnataka.

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate the four consultations and related travel/logistics;
• Prepare briefing notes, interview protocols and reading material for each consultation;
• Liaise with stakeholders (police, judiciary, KSLSA, NALSA, NGOs) and maintain accurate contact lists;
• Collect, organise and summarise consultation data; contribute to drafting the Stakeholder Analysis & Outcome Document;
• Maintain monthly progress and expenditure reports; ensure compliance with NLSIU procurement and HSF reporting norms;
• Manage internal approvals, invoicing and reimbursements in a timely manner;
• Support any additional research or administrative tasks required for successful project delivery.

Eligibility

• Graduate degree in law, social sciences, public policy, criminology or allied disciplines.
• Master’s degree in law, criminal justice, public policy or social sciences.
• Demonstrable interest (academic / professional) in criminal-justice reform or access-to-justice issues.
• Working knowledge of Excel and basic budget documentation.
• Prior experience in field-research or project-coordination roles.
• Experience engaging diverse justice-sector stakeholders and producing analytical reports.
• Fluency in spoken Kannada.
• Ability to travel within Karnataka at short notice.

Salary/Stipend

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 60,000 per month.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

After you submit your application, you will receive the next steps in the process via email. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application.

Incase you find any issue with the application process, please contact: [email protected]

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