NLSIU Bangalore — National Law School of India University Review
India’s #1 national law school — the institution that pioneered the 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. and continues to set the benchmark for legal education in India.
About NLSIU
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, is consistently ranked as India’s best law school. Established in 1987, it pioneered the 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. programme that transformed legal education in India. NLSIU alumni include Supreme Court judges, leading corporate lawyers, academics, and civil servants.
At a glance: NLSIU is India’s #1 NLU. Top recruiters include Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, and Khaitan & Co. Average CTC for the Class of 2024 exceeded ₹18 LPA. Campus: 23 acres in Nagarbhavi, Bangalore.
Key Facts
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1987 |
| Location | Nagarbhavi, Bangalore |
| Programme | 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
| Campus | 23 acres, fully residential |
| Average CTC (Class of 2024) | ₹18+ LPA |
| Top recruiters | Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co |
Placements
Top recruiters include Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co, and international firms via LL.M. scholarships. Average CTC for the Class of 2024 exceeded ₹18 LPA, making NLSIU one of the most lucrative legal-education destinations in the country.
Faculty
NLSIU’s faculty is a mix of experienced practitioners and academics. Research output is among the highest of any Indian law school, and the institution regularly hosts global scholars and visiting jurists.
Campus Life
The 23-acre campus in Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, has excellent hostel facilities, a strong moot court tradition, and vibrant student bodies including the Journal of Indian Law and Society. NLSIU’s residential culture is widely credited as central to its academic intensity and alumni network.
“NLSIU does not just teach law — it shapes how you think about institutions, power, and reasoning. That intellectual training is what its alumni carry into every corner of Indian public life.”
— NLSIU alumnus, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court
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