National Law University Delhi
(NLU Delhi)Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Established
2008
Campus Size
14.00 Acres
Total Students
500
Faculty
35
Student-Faculty
14:1
NLU Delhi Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
Placement Overview - NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi leverages its location in India's legal capital for outstanding placements. Proximity to the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, top law firms (most headquartered in Delhi), and government ministries gives NLU Delhi students unmatched internship and placement access. Placement outcomes compete with NLSIU and NALSAR.
Placement Statistics (2024)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹17-21 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹15-17 LPA |
| Highest CTC (Domestic) | ₹40 LPA |
| Highest CTC (International) | ₹58 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 94-97% |
| Recruiters | 55+ |
Delhi Location Advantage - Recruiter Access
| Recruiter Type | Delhi-Based Firms | Package Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Law Firms | AZB (HQ), CAM (HQ), Khaitan (HQ), S&R (HQ) | ₹17-26 LPA |
| Supreme Court Chambers | Harish Salve, Fali Nariman, Mukul Rohatgi chambers | ₹5-12 LPA (start) |
| Government/Policy | NITI Aayog, Law Commission, Ministry of Law | ₹6-10 LPA |
| International Orgs | UN agencies (Delhi offices), World Bank | ₹15-30 LPA |
| Think Tanks | Vidhi Centre, PRS Legislative Research, CPR | ₹8-14 LPA |
Career Path Distribution
| Career Path | % of Graduates | Starting CTC | 5-Year CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Law Firms | 55-60% | ₹16-26 LPA | ₹30-50 LPA |
| Litigation | 15-18% | ₹4-10 LPA | ₹15-30 LPA |
| Policy/Government | 8-10% | ₹6-12 LPA | ₹12-20 LPA |
| In-House Counsel | 8-10% | ₹14-20 LPA | ₹25-40 LPA |
| Higher Studies (LLM abroad) | 8-12% | N/A | ₹40-80 LPA (post-LLM) |
Litigation advantage: NLU Delhi has the strongest litigation placement among all NLUs due to Supreme Court proximity. 15-18% of graduates enter litigation vs 8-12% at NLSIU. After 10-15 years, successful NLU Delhi litigators earn ₹50 LPA-₹2 Cr+ - the highest earning potential among all NLU career paths.
Highest Package
₹25.00 LPA
Average Package
₹18.00 LPA
Median Package
₹18.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹7.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
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Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹25.00 LPA | ₹18.00 LPA | ₹18.00 LPA | 74.83% |
| 2024 | ₹24.00 LPA | ₹16.00 LPA | ₹14.00 LPA | 75.32% |