Professor of Practice Vacancy at National Law University Delhi, New Delhi
National Law University Delhi, Dwarka has invited expressions of interest for two full-time Professor of Practice positions (Ref. No. NLUD/Admin./2026/2864, dated 12 October 2026): one in “Corporate Industry and Other Organizations” and one in “Law & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and related areas”. Each position carries a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,50,000. The appointment is purely temporary and does not confer any right to regularization. The last date for submission is 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
Position at a Glance
| Post | Professor of Practice (Full Time) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 (one in each of the two areas named above) |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary — no right to regularization; does not carry benefits applicable to regular faculty |
| Location | New Delhi (NLU Delhi, Sector 14, Dwarka) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 (exempted for SC/ST and PwD candidates) |
| Last Date | 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Eligibility
Distinguished experts who have made remarkable contributions in the relevant profession, with at least 15 years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level, are eligible. A formal academic qualification is not considered essential where exemplary professional practice stands in its stead; such experts are also exempted from the requirement of publications and other eligibility criteria stipulated for faculty recruitment at the Professor level. The invitation is addressed to highly eminent persons, including eminent professors, superannuated judges, bureaucrats, senior advocates and other professionals.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply online only through the NLUD careers portal, and also send their details to the e-mail address given in the notification, specifying the intent to apply for the position of Professor of Practice. A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 must be paid online (SC/ST and PwD candidates are exempted). No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or interaction. Updates, if any, are published on the University website only.
Role and Importance
As Professor of Practice, the selected experts will contribute to legal education by developing and designing courses and curricula, introducing new courses and delivering lectures, mentoring students in innovation and entrepreneurship projects, strengthening industry–academia collaboration, conducting workshops, seminars, special lectures and training programmes jointly with regular faculty, and carrying out joint research or consultancy projects.
Deadline Alert
The last date for submission is 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM) — 8 days remaining.
Official Link: https://nludelhi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Professor-of-Practice-Call-for-Applications.pdf
