National Law School of India University Bangalore
(NLSIU)Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026
Established
1987
Campus Size
23.00 Acres
Total Students
800
Faculty
50
Student-Faculty
16:1
NLSIU Bangalore Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
Placement Overview - NLSIU Bangalore
NLSIU has India's best law placements. The campus attracts every major Indian and international law firm, with 95%+ placement rates. Corporate law firms dominate hiring, with AZB, Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), S&R Associates, and Khaitan & Co being anchor recruiters. NLSIU graduates also enter litigation, judiciary, public policy, and academia.
Placement Statistics (2024)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹18-22 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹16-18 LPA |
| Highest CTC (Domestic) | ₹42 LPA |
| Highest CTC (International) | ₹65 LPA (UK/Singapore firms) |
| Placement Rate | 95-98% |
| Law Firms Participating | 60+ |
| Total Offers | 180+ |
Recruiter-Wise Placement Breakdown
| Recruiter Category | Key Firms | Package Range | Share of Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Law Firms | AZB, CAM, Trilegal, S&R, Khaitan | ₹18-28 LPA | 35-40% |
| Tier 2 Law Firms | Shardul Amarchand, Luthra, DSK Legal, JSA | ₹12-18 LPA | 20-25% |
| International Firms | Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith Freehills | ₹35-65 LPA | 5-8% |
| Big 4 (Legal) | EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC (tax/regulatory) | ₹12-18 LPA | 8-10% |
| Corporate In-House | Reliance, Tata, Infosys, Amazon (legal) | ₹14-22 LPA | 10-12% |
| Litigation/Judiciary | Supreme Court, High Court chambers | ₹3-8 LPA (initially) | 8-12% |
Key Placement Trends
International opportunities expanding: UK Magic Circle and Singapore firms have increased NLSIU hiring - 8-12 students received international offers in 2024, up from 3-5 in 2020. These positions offer ₹35-65 LPA starting packages.
Litigation vs corporate split: 60-65% of NLSIU graduates enter corporate law firms, while 15-20% choose litigation. Litigators start at lower packages (₹3-8 LPA as junior associates) but senior litigators earn ₹50 LPA-₹2 Cr+ after 10-15 years - often exceeding corporate law earnings.
NLSIU alumni premium: NLSIU graduates command a 20-30% salary premium over other NLU graduates at the same firms. A 5-year associate at a Tier 1 firm from NLSIU typically earns ₹35-50 LPA.
Highest Package
₹45.00 LPA
Average Package
₹21.00 LPA
Median Package
₹19.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹8.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹45.00 LPA | ₹21.00 LPA | ₹19.00 LPA | 91.44% |
| 2024 | ₹45.00 LPA | ₹19.00 LPA | ₹16.00 LPA | 84.00% |
Sector-wise Placement Breakdown
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