The National Law Institute University is a law school located in Bhopal, Established by the State of Madhya Pradesh. NLIU has regularly been among the three best law schools in India. It launched its first academic programme in 1998, with Indian jurist V.S Rekhi as the Director. The university offers B.A, LL.B (Hons.) degree course through the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exam. The university also offers LL.M degree course. NLIU is recognized by the BCI.

NLIU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Patron of the University of the Hon. Chief Justice of India. It works closely with the M.P High Court, as well as the National Judicial Academy. Currently NLIU is home to the Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Center, which was recognized by MHRM, Govt. of India.