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Job Post Dean/Director – School of Law

Position Overview: The NorthCap University is looking for an accomplished legal academician with exceptional leadership abilities to transform the School of Law into a center of excellence. The ideal candidate will have expertise in legal education, research, and administration, with a strong focus on admissions, faculty development, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities: Drive admissions growth through innovative outreach and marketing initiatives. Strengthen the academic standing of the law school through strategic planning and execution. Improve faculty research with focus on publications in high impact journals; securing collaborations with legal institutions and firms. Enhance student placements, internships, and moot court participation. Oversee curriculum design, ensuring compliance with UGC, BCI, and other regulatory bodies. Expand outreach initiatives to attract high-caliber students and faculty. Foster a research-oriented environment that contributes to national and international legal discourse. Promote linkages with judiciary, bar associations, and law firms for industry engagement. Spearhead faculty development programs and mentorship initiatives. Technology Integration in Legal Education to modernise legal education and practice. Develop and leverage alumni networks for mentorship and placements support to strengthen the school.

Qualifications Experience: Ph.D. in Law from a reputed institution with a distinguished academic record. Minimum 3 years of experience in academic leadership, preferably as a Dean, Director, or HOD and minimum overall relevant experience of 15 years. Strong research credentials, including publications in reputed high impact, peer reviewed journals. In-depth knowledge of legal education trends, BCI regulations, and accreditation processes. Experience in curriculum development, policy advocacy, and institutional governance. Strong industry and professional network in the legal fraternity.

Preferred Skills Attributes: Strategic mindset with deep knowledge of BCI UGC norms. Strong leadership in academic transformation and legal education innovation. Data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and institutional growth. Proven ability to foster research excellence and policy impact. Strong industry legal fraternity networks for collaborations and placements. Passion for mentorship, legal tech integration, and student success.

To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to send their updated

CV along with a cover letter detailing their vision

for the School of Law and highlighting relevant achievements to:

Please mention

"Application for Dean/Director – School of Law"

in the subject line. Last Date to Apply: May 24, 2025 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further rounds, including presentations and interactions with the leadership team.

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