Visionary Leader in Legal Education

Job Description:

The Director of a law school is a senior leader responsible for driving the academic, administrative, and strategic goals of the institution. This role involves ensuring the quality of legal education, fostering research excellence, building industry connections, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement the institution's strategic vision, aligned with the overall mission.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance the institution's national and international reputation in legal education and research.
  • Promote an inclusive, dynamic, and forward-thinking academic environment.
• Academic Excellence
  • Oversee the design, development, and periodic review of curricula to ensure relevance and rigor in legal education.
  • Foster an innovative learning environment leveraging technology and pedagogy.
  • Promote a culture of academic excellence through faculty development and student engagement.
• Research and Development
  • Encourage and support faculty in undertaking impactful legal research.
  • Build partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions for research collaboration.
  • Secure grants and funding to sustain and expand research activities.
• Administration and Operations
  • Supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient management of resources and adherence to academic policies.
  • Lead the recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of faculty and administrative staff.
  • Prepare and manage the institution's annual budget in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Industry and Community Engagement
  • Establish strong ties with legal professionals, law firms, and judiciary to enhance industry relevance.
  • Foster internships, placements, and career development opportunities for students.
  • Organize seminars, workshops, and moot court competitions to build the institution's profile.
• Student Success and Welfare
  • Promote student-centric policies and foster an engaging academic and extracurricular environment.
  • Ensure support systems are in place for academic advising, mentoring, and career counselling.
• Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including relevant standards.
  • Represent the institution in university committees, external forums, and accreditation processes.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Visionary thinking with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Deep understanding of the legal education landscape and regulatory frameworks.

Qualification: Ph.D Degree in Law from a reputable and recognized University in India or Abroad.

Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of academic or professional experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles such as Director.
• Proven track record in teaching, research, and administrative leadership.

About the Institution:

The institution was founded in 1980 by a group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists. It aims to create a progressive, world-class institution of higher education in India, aspiring to be a Global 100 university by 2040.

Why Join Us?

We are on a mission to educate the youth of India with exceptional promise for a lifetime of leadership and contribution to society. We offer holistic education consisting of both the knowledge and skills required to solve 21st-century problems.