Teaching Criminal Law Workshop – Apply Now for November 2025 Opportunity
About the University
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, is India’s premier institution for legal education and research. Recognized for pioneering innovations in pedagogy and curriculum design, NLSIU regularly collaborates with leading global law schools to enhance the quality of academic instruction and promote advanced legal scholarship.
In this pursuit, NLSIU has launched the Faculty Development Workshop Series, aimed at strengthening academic capacity among law teachers and educators across India. The inaugural program in this series is the Teaching Criminal Law Workshop, organized in partnership with the Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS Law).
This collaboration brings together globally respected scholars and practitioners of criminal law to share best practices in teaching, curriculum design, and classroom engagement. Participants will gain valuable insights into modern pedagogical strategies that make criminal law education more effective, interactive, and globally relevant.
About the Workshop
The Faculty Development Workshop on “Teaching Criminal Law: Curriculum, Syllabus & Pedagogy” is a two-day immersive and interactive program designed specifically for early-stage and mid-career law academics. It will be held on November 15–16, 2025, at the NLSIU Training Centre, Bengaluru.
Through expert-led sessions, participants will learn how to design a curriculum that effectively covers the thematic structure of substantive criminal law while promoting critical thinking, engagement, and analytical learning in students.
The workshop will be led by distinguished academics from leading Asian universities, including NUS, the University of Hong Kong, and Singapore Management University.
Key highlights include:
- Exposure to diverse teaching methodologies and pedagogical frameworks in criminal law.
- Peer-to-peer learning through group discussions and curriculum exchange.
- Exploration of the forthcoming textbook on Criminal Law in India by Mrinal Satish, Stanley Yeo, Wing-Cheong Chan, Michael Hor, and Neil Morgan.
This opportunity is ideal for law faculty seeking to enhance their instructional skills and gain exposure to international academic standards in criminal law education.
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Ongoing |
| Application Deadline | November 1, 2025 |
| Notification of Selection | November 4, 2025 |
| Payment Deadline | November 7, 2025 |
| Workshop Dates | November 15–16, 2025 |
Location and Mode
Mode: Offline
Venue: Training Centre, NLSIU Campus
Address: National Law School of India University, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru – 560072
Format and Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Dates | November 15–16, 2025 |
| Mode | In-person (Offline) |
| Working Hours | As per workshop schedule |
| Mentors / Resource Persons | Mrinal Satish, Stanley Yeo, Wing-Cheong Chan, Michael Hor, Ronnakorn Bunmee, and Kunal Ambasta |
| Certificate | Provided upon completion |
Eligibility & Requirements
The Teaching Criminal Law Workshop is open to:
- Early-stage law academics and faculty members with up to seven years of teaching experience.
- Experienced faculty with more than seven years of teaching experience are also welcome to attend.
Applicants will be selected based on their CV, academic background, and a concise statement of purpose outlining their teaching interests and objectives.
Diversity of experience and institutional background will be considered during the selection process. As there are limited slots, participants are encouraged to apply early and complete the required payment upon selection.
Workshop Fee
The Workshop Fee is INR 20,000 (all inclusive).
This covers:
- Certificate of participation
- Reading materials
- Lunch and tea during sessions
Please note:
- This is a non-residential program. Participants must arrange their own travel and accommodation.
- The fee is non-refundable in case of cancellation or non-attendance.
What You Will Gain
- Direct learning from renowned scholars in criminal law from Asia’s top universities.
- Insights into effective teaching methodologies, course structuring, and pedagogical design.
- Interactive sessions on syllabus design and classroom techniques.
- Opportunity to network with peers and share experiences in teaching law.
- A certificate of participation from NLSIU upon completion.
This workshop will significantly enrich the academic teaching portfolio of law faculty and educators, enhancing their ability to teach criminal law in a more structured, comparative, and engaging way.
Resource Persons
- Mrinal Satish, Professor of Law & Dean (Research), NLSIU
- Stanley Yeo, Visiting Professor of Law, NUS
- Wing-Cheong Chan, Professor of Law, Singapore Management University
- Michael Hor, Professor of Law, University of Hong Kong
- Ronnakorn Bunmee, Assistant Professor, Thammasat University, Thailand
- Kunal Ambasta, Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU
FAQs about the Teaching Criminal Law Workshop
1. Who can apply for this Teaching Criminal Law Workshop?
This workshop is designed for law faculty members and academics from Indian universities and institutions with up to seven years of teaching experience. However, faculty with more extensive experience who wish to update their teaching methodologies are also welcome to apply.
2. Is this Teaching Criminal Law Workshop paid or unpaid?
This is a paid academic development program with a fee of INR 20,000. The fee covers workshop materials, participation certificate, and meals during the sessions.
3. What is the last date to apply?
The application deadline is November 1, 2025. Selected participants will be notified by November 4 and must confirm participation through payment by November 7.
4. What is the selection process?
Participants are selected based on academic qualifications, teaching experience, and a statement of purpose that highlights their interest in pedagogy and criminal law instruction.
5. Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. All participants who attend and complete the two-day workshop will receive an official certificate of participation issued by NLSIU Bengaluru.
Important Links
- Application Form: Click here to apply
- Official Website (NLSIU): nls.ac.in
- Centre for Asian Legal Studies (NUS): law.nus.edu
Downloadables
- Workshop Poster
Contact Information
- Academic Queries: kunalambasta@nls.ac.in
- Other Queries: exec.ed@nls.ac.in
- Address: Training Centre, NLSIU Campus, Bengaluru – 560072
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