Job Description

1. Role Overview

The Dean, School of Law will provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership to the School. The role involves ensuring academic excellence, strengthening industry and legal fraternity relations, maintaining compliance with statutory/ regulatory bodies (BCI/UGC), enhancing research output, and leading the faculty and students towards national-level achievements.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Academic Leadership

Oversee curriculum design, revision, and enhancement in accordance with

BCI guidelines

, industry trends, and global legal education standards. Ensure high-quality teaching-learning processes, pedagogy, and academic delivery. Introduce new programs (LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM, PhD) as per university vision and approval requirements. Mentor faculty in academic planning, syllabus development, and professional growth.

B. Administration & Compliance

Ensure compliance with

Bar Council of India (BCI)

norms and support inspections/approvals. Prepare academic calendars, timetables, workload distribution, and faculty rosters. Manage budgets, infrastructure planning, and resources for the School of Law. Lead NAAC/ NIRF documentation and institutional accreditation work.

C. Faculty Management

Recruit, onboard, and mentor qualified law faculty members. Facilitate faculty development programs (FDPs), workshops, and research training. Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations.

D. Student Development

Create a vibrant academic culture and promote student engagement. Strengthen

moot court

,

legal aid clinic

,

ADR/mediation activities

, internships, and court exposure. Guide students in legal competitions, research writing, publications, and placements.

E. Industry & Legal Fraternity Engagement

Build strong linkages with law firms, courts, legal NGOs, corporates, and government bodies. Drive internship programs, campus placements, guest lectures, and collaborations. Establish MoUs with national and international legal institutions.

F. Research & Publications

Promote high-quality research, publications, and funded projects. Encourage faculty and students to participate in conferences, seminars, and legal research activities. Oversee journals/newsletters run by the School of Law.

G. Strategic Initiatives

Contribute to the university's strategic planning and institutional development. Initiate new centers of excellence (e.g., Cyber Law, IPR, Human Rights, Forensics). Promote digital learning, innovation, and community legal services.

3. Qualifications & ExperienceEssential

PhD in Law (preferred) / LLM with outstanding academic credentials. Minimum

12-15 years

of teaching/research/ industry experience, with at least

5 years in an academic leadership role

(HOD/Associate Dean/Dean). Proven record of publications, research, and academic leadership.

Desirable

Experience with BCI inspections and compliance. Strong networks with law firms, courts, legal authorities, and industry bodies. Demonstrated ability in institution building, research promotion, and academic innovation.

4. Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills Deep knowledge of legal education, regulations, and industry trends Strategic thinking and problem-solving Ability to manage teams and drive results Student-centric and innovation-driven approach
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹29,527.79 - ₹110,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person