About Copyright Law Course by NLSIU 2026

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with Harvard Law School (HLS), invites applications for “CopyrightX: NLSIU 2026”, a prestigious comparative copyright law course for the upcoming trimester. This globally recognised programme is part of the CopyrightX initiative by Harvard Law School and is open to students and professionals across South Asia.

About CopyrightX: NLSIU

CopyrightX: NLSIU is an 8-week hybrid course running from March 2, 2026 to April 30, 2026. The course is affiliated with the CopyrightX programme taught at Harvard Law School by Prof. William Fisher and Prof. Ruth Okediji, and is locally coordinated at NLSIU by Prof. Arul George Scaria.

The programme is designed to provide deep theoretical and practical insights into copyright law, with a strong comparative focus on Indian and US copyright regimes.

Key Focus Areas of the Course

• 📚 Foundations of Copyright Law
• 🤖 Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law
• ⚖️ Global AI-related copyright litigation
• 🎨 Copyright issues in art, entertainment, and technology
• 🌍 Comparative study of Indian, US, and international copyright laws
• 🔄 Debates on copyright law reforms

🧠 Unique Teaching Methodology

• 🎥 Recorded lectures by Harvard Law School faculty
• 🗣️ Live interactive discussions led by NLSIU faculty
• 📖 Case-study based learning
• 👨‍⚖️ Guest interactions with copyright experts and artists
• 📝 In-class and take-home assignments

This blended pedagogy ensures both academic depth and practical relevance.

🗓️ Course Structure & Examination

• ⏱️ 3 sessions per week (2 hours each)
• 🧩 Hybrid format:
  • NLSIU students: Offline (on campus)
  • External candidates: Online
• 📊 Minimum 80% attendance mandatory
• 🧠 Final examination conducted primarily by Harvard Law School
• 🎓 Successful candidates receive a certificate from Harvard Law School

👥 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 🎓 Currently enrolled in or completed UG / PG / PhD programmes
• 🌏 Candidates from South Asian countries
• 👩‍⚖️ Professionals welcome, including:
  • Judges
  • Lawyers
  • Artists
  • Librarians
  • Data scientists
  • Software developers

⚠️ Admission is highly selective due to the interactive nature of the course.

📝 How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply on or before January 14, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) by submitting:

• ✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• ✅ Motivation Letter (career relevance of the course)
• ✅ Student ID copy (if enrolled in a public-funded university)

📌 Selection will be based on:

• Academic and professional background
• Motivation letter
• Diversity of experience and discipline

💰 Course Fee & Waiver

• 💵 Course Fee: INR 50,000 + applicable taxes
• 🎓 Full Fee Waiver Available for:
  • Students enrolled in public-funded universities in South Asia
  • Pursuing full-time academic programmes

❌ Fee waiver not applicable to employed candidates (including those on study leave).

⚠️ Important Note: CopyrightX NLSIU 2026

• 📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• ❌ Individual queries regarding application status cannot be entertained

📧 Contact Information

For course-related queries, contact: Prof. Arul George Scaria

📩 arul.scaria@nls.ac.in