Nima Dorji

Dean

Dr. Nima Dorji is the Dean of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (JSW Law), Bhutan’s first law school. Prior to his appointment as Dean, he served as Vice Dean and Associate Professor at JSW Law, where he played a key role in advancing the School’s academic programmes, research initiatives, and institutional development.

Dr. Nima Dorji is one of the founding faculty members of JSW Law and has been closely involved in the School’s growth since its establishment. Before joining JSW Law, he served as a Legal Officer at the Bhutan National Legal Institute (BNLI), Bhutan’s Judicial Academy, and was among the founding staff members of the institute.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from the University of Victoria, Canada, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Canberra, Australia, a Bachelor of Law and Arts (B.A., LL.B.) from NALSAR University of Law, India, and a Postgraduate Diploma in National Law (PGDNL) from the Royal Institute of Management, Bhutan.

His research examines the intersection of law and happiness, with particular focus on the relationship between happiness and constitutionalism. His broader academic interests include constitutional law, legal theory, governance, Gross National Happiness, and the Rule of Law.

Dr. Nima Dorji was a founding editorial member of the Bhutan Law Review, Bhutan’s first law journal, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Gross National Happiness and Law, published under the JSW Law Publishing Series.

As a scholar, educator, and institutional leader, Dr. Nima Dorji has contributed significantly to the development of legal education, research, and scholarship in Bhutan, and continues to advance JSW Law’s mission of promoting Justice, Service, and Wisdom.