Industry-Specific Legal Education for All

Advance your career by acquiring legal skills through online and hybrid programmes offered by the ​​NIRF #1 Law University. Transition into advisory, strategic and leadership roles — all without a break in your career.

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Master’s Degree

We offer a two-year Master of Business Laws programme tailored for lawyers and managers. This online & hybrid programme provides candidates the opportunity to enhance their professional skill set and prepare for leadership positions in the commercial world.

Postgraduate Diplomas

Our one-year online & hybrid diploma programmes are designed keeping in mind various domains of the law. We offer programmes in Human Rights Law, Medical law, Environmental Law, IPR Law, Child rights Law, Consumer Law, and Cyber Law & Forensics.

Executive & Corporate Training

Our Executive Education programmes are provided in hybrid, online, as well as in-person format. The learning material is specially crafted to cater to officials working in the Corporate and Government sectors and covers various aspects of the law.

Certificate Course

Moving from high school to law school? Our Foundations for a Legal Education (FLE) course has been designed to help high school students make an easy transition to law school. Acquire the skills and intellectual abilities you need to make this journey easy and effective.

Programmes

Master of

Business Laws

NLSIU's flagship hybrid education degree, the MBL is tailored for lawyers and managers at all levels to assess legal risks for better business decision-making. Covers 10 intersecting sub-disciplines.

2 Years

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Human Rights Law

Covers international and domestic human rights law regimes, and enhances knowledge and a critical understanding of the human rights discourse, as well as the role of social impact organisations.

1 Year

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Medical Law & Ethics

The only programme of its kind in India. Alumni include leading healthcare professionals. Contextualises linkages between law and health, develops the ability to make legally sound decisions.

1 Year

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Environmental Law

Designed to aid the career progression of lawyers, activists, academics, adjudicators, researchers and administrators interested in building a more ecologically and socially conscious milieu.

1 Year

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Intellectual Property Rights Law

Provides an understanding of traditional and emerging areas in IP law, including the ownership and licensing of new media content. Prepares students for IP portfolio protection and licensing roles.

1 Year

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Child Rights Law

Blends a theoretical awareness of international and domestic legislation governing child rights with practical examples from the field. Equips students for advocacy, research, and leadership roles.

1 Year

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Consumer Law & Practice

Prepares students for roles requiring consumer dispute management and resolution, and advisory roles in areas related to business strategy, policy, and business liability.

1 Year

Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics

Examines interlinkages between emerging technologies and their applications with current law. Equips graduates to understand the fields of internet-enabled and online business and commerce.

1 Year

Closed

NLSIU Summer School

Foundations for a Legal Education Certificate Course

Moving from high school to law school is challenging for most students - and NLSIU’s Foundations for a Legal Education (FLE) can set you on the path to acquire the skills and intellectual abilities you need to make this journey easy and effective.

4 Weeks (online)

Admission for 2024 will open soon

FAQs

These are some commonly asked questions about this programme.

Who is eligible to apply for the online & hybrid programmes?

Any candidate who has an undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university is eligible to apply.

Are there any age restrictions to apply for the programmes?

There is no restriction with regard to the age of the candidate. Our cohorts are heterogeneous and made up of students from all ages. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree can apply with a degree certificate or its equivalent from any UGC recognized University/Association of Indian Universities. Students with a certification as a CA, CS, ICWA are eligible to apply.

When does the admission take place?

The admission notification will be notified on the University website. Admissions are usually completed by the end of May each year. However, at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor candidates may be admitted up to 15th August on payment of a late fee of Rs. 500/-

What is the course structure of the programme?

Please view the course structure by visiting the respective programme page.

What is a typical Academic cycle/year?

Typically, the Academic Year from NLSIU progresses from July to June each year.

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