National Law School of India University Bangalore
(NLSIU)Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Established
1987
Campus Size
23.00 Acres
Total Students
800
Faculty
50
Student-Faculty
16:1
Average Packages
Average Package Analysis - NLSIU Bangalore
NLSIU's average of ₹18-22 LPA is the highest among all Indian law schools. The distribution is bimodal - 60-65% join corporate law firms at ₹16-28 LPA while 15-20% enter litigation at ₹3-10 LPA initially. Understanding this split is essential for accurate career expectation setting.
Package Distribution (2024)
| Package Range | % of Placed Students | Typical Employer |
|---|---|---|
| ₹25+ LPA | 20-25% | Tier 1 firms (AZB, CAM, Trilegal), international firms (Linklaters, A&O) |
| ₹16-25 LPA | 35-40% | Tier 1-2 firms, Big 4 legal, corporate in-house |
| ₹8-16 LPA | 20-25% | Tier 2-3 firms, mid-size practices, PSU legal departments |
| ₹3-8 LPA | 10-15% | Litigation chambers (initially), judiciary preparation, NGO legal |
Package Growth Trend
| Year | Average CTC | Median CTC | Highest CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ₹14-17 LPA | ₹12-14 LPA | ₹42 LPA |
| 2022 | ₹15-18 LPA | ₹13-15 LPA | ₹48 LPA |
| 2023 | ₹17-20 LPA | ₹14-17 LPA | ₹58 LPA |
| 2024 | ₹18-22 LPA | ₹16-18 LPA | ₹65 LPA |
Long-Term Earning Trajectories
| Career Path | Year 0 | Year 5 | Year 10 | Year 15 (Partner/Senior) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Corporate Law | ₹20-28 LPA | ₹35-55 LPA | ₹55-90 LPA | ₹1-3 Cr |
| International Law | ₹35-65 LPA | ₹55-90 LPA | ₹90 LPA-1.5 Cr | ₹1.5-4 Cr |
| Litigation (High Court/SC) | ₹5-10 LPA | ₹15-30 LPA | ₹35-70 LPA | ₹50 LPA-3 Cr |
| In-House Counsel | ₹14-22 LPA | ₹28-45 LPA | ₹45-70 LPA | ₹65-1 Cr (GC) |
NLSIU graduates command a 20-30% salary premium over other NLU graduates at the same firms. The "NLSIU premium" is most visible at the 5-10 year mark - NLSIU alumni are disproportionately represented among equity partners at Tier 1 firms, earning ₹1-3 Cr annually. The starting salary gap narrows over time for litigation, where skill matters more than pedigree.
Average Packages at NLSIU
Highest Package
₹45.00 LPA
Average Package
₹21.00 LPA
Median Package
₹19.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹8.00 LPA
Package Range (2025)
Year-wise Package Trends
| Year | Highest | Average | Median | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹45.00 LPA | ₹21.00 LPA | ₹19.00 LPA | ₹8.00 LPA |
| 2024 | ₹45.00 LPA | ₹19.00 LPA | ₹16.00 LPA | ₹7.00 LPA |
Average Internship Stipend
₹50,000/month