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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Admissions are open to our Online & Hybrid programmes for the upcoming Academic Year. Apply by July 21, 2025!
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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.
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 YEAR
Open till July 21, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in
Arbitration Law
Meticulously designed for legal professionals and graduates aspiring to specialise in the dynamic field of arbitration. Both commercial and investment arbitrations are covered in the program, equipping the students to navigate the complex world of domestic and international disputes.
1 Year
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
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
Open till July 21, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in
Taxation Law
A thorough exploration of taxation, equipping candidates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to tackle modern challenges in taxation law and practice.
1 Year
Open till July 21, 2025
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)
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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.