Programme Manager, Litigation Fellowship at NLSIU, Bengaluru

Lexful Legal; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru invites applications for a Programme Manager in the Litigation Fellowship Programme. The role supports fellowship and mentor engagement, training activities, budgeting, and administrative functions on a full-time basis.

Based on Bengaluru campus, the one-year initial term (August 2026 to July 2028) offers coordination across multiple stakeholders with opportunities for performance-based renewal and growth.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B./B.A. LL.B.) required or equivalent.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Fluency in Kannada reading/writing/speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for Fellows and mentors.
• Track placements, attendance, and milestone progress.
• Coordinate regular check-ins and convenings (quarterly/biannual).
• Administer reporting and evaluation processes.
• Support delivery of training and capacity-building workshops.
• Maintain programme calendar and documentation; ensure timely communication.
• Assist budgeting, logistics, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate outreach with partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with a co-Programme Manager and report to the Director of Clinics.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Discretion

Independent work

Education

LL.B./BA LLB

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

CRM tools

Job description

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is a premier law university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

About the Opportunity

The Litigation Fellowship Programme at NLSIU places 30 Fellows with mentor advocates and litigation chambers for a two-year term, combining structured mentorship, curated curriculum, and regular evaluations. The Programme Manager role supports the programme implementation, fellow and mentor engagement, training activities, and administrative functions on a full-time contractual basis.

Benefits / Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Fellows and mentors.
• Track Fellow placements, attendance, and progress against milestones.
• Coordinate regular Fellow check-ins and convenings (quarterly, biannual).
• Administer reporting and evaluation processes.
• Support the delivery of training and capacity-building workshops and events.
• Maintain programme calendar, documentation, and ensure timely communication.
• Assist budgeting, logistics, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate outreach and engagement with programme partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with a co-Programme Manager and report to the Director of Clinics.
• Essential Qualifications:
  • Law degree (LL.B./B.A. LL.B.).
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Kannada.
  • 3–6 years relevant experience in litigation practice, programme/fellowship management, clinical legal education, or legal non-profit coordination.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other programme tools.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with discretion.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with legal systems and fellowship programmes.
  • Proficiency in spoken English and Hindi.
  • Experience in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
• Experience (Essential & Desirable):
  • 4+ years of experience in project/programme management, preferably in legal education, access to justice, or the non-profit sector (criteria may be relaxed for educational qualifications).
  • Prior litigation or chambers experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with Bengaluru litigation and chambers ecosystem.
  • Experience managing university clinical programmes, fellowships, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  • Experience in funder reporting, grant management, monitoring, evaluation, and data management.

Duration

The initial appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance and programme needs, covering the Fellowship Programme period from August 2026 to July 2028.

Mode

Full-time and on-campus at NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru.

Location

1 Vacancy (Second Programme Manager role for the cohort).

Salary / Stipend

Compensation commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and University norms.