Dean School of Law

ORG Linked India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person only

3-year written commitment

Job summary

ORG Linked India is seeking a Dean for the School of Law in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ideal candidate will drive strategic and academic excellence, ensure full regulatory compliance, and strengthen research and industry connections.

Requirements include a PhD in Law, LLM, and a minimum of 15 years in legal academics, teaching, research, or practice with academic involvement. In-person role with a 3-year commitment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Law from a reputed university.
• LLM mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design, academic administration, and program delivery for LLB, LLM, and allied law programs.
• Ensure compliance with BCI regulations, UGC norms, and Anna University requirements.
• Establish moot court, legal aid clinic, and legal research programs for practical training.
• Drive research output, journal publications, and faculty development initiatives.
• Build partnerships with law firms, courts, legal departments, and corporate legal teams for internships and placements.
• Oversee student mentoring, admissions process, and academic performance monitoring.

Education

PhD (Law)

LLM

Tools

Program Management

Job description

Job Title:

Dean School of Law

Job Category:

Education / Teaching / Training

Role:

Dean/Principal/Director

Role Category:

Teaching & Training

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Job Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience:

15+ years

Education:

PG LLM (Mandatory), Doctorate – PhD (Law) from a reputed university

Key Skills:

Legal Academic Leadership, BCI Compliance, UGC Norms, Curriculum Design, LLB/LLM Program Management, Legal Research, Moot Court, Legal Aid Clinic, Faculty Development, Academic Administration, Anna University Compliance

About the Job:

We are seeking an accomplished academic leader to serve as Dean – School of Law, responsible for driving strategic and academic excellence, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and strengthening the institution's legal research and industry connect.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead curriculum design, academic administration, and program delivery for LLB, LLM, and allied law programs
• Ensure full compliance with Bar Council of India (BCI) regulations, UGC norms, and Anna University requirements
• Establish moot court, legal aid clinic, and legal research programs for practical training
• Drive research output, journal publications, and faculty development initiatives
• Build partnerships with law firms, courts, legal departments, and corporate legal teams for internships and placements
• Oversee student mentoring, admissions process, and academic performance monitoring

Desired Candidate Profile:

• PhD (Law) from a reputed university; LLM mandatory
• Minimum 15 years in legal academics, teaching, research, or legal practice with academic involvement
• Strong grasp of BCI norms, legal education standards, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent written and spoken English

Perks & Notes:

• Work Location: In-person only
• Minimum 3-year written commitment mandatory
• Candidates from West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and North-East states will not be considered for this role

Industry Type: Education / Training

Department: Teaching & Education