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About the Legal Drafting Course
SimuLegum is extremely delighted to announce the 4-Week Certificate Course on Legal Drafting.
This course is designed to equip law students and young professionals with essential drafting skills required in litigation and corporate practice.
Covering a range of documents such as legal notices, petitions, contracts, bail applications, appeals, and writs, the course combines conceptual clarity with hands-on drafting exercises.
Participants will also get insights into recent legal developments, including provisions under BNSS and CrPC. The top 3 performers will earn an opportunity for an internship with Lectio Law Offices LLP.
Eligibility
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, faculties and practitioners
Faculty
Mr. Swarnendu Chatterjee
Advocate-on-record, Supreme Court of India, Founder Partner, LECTIO LAW OFFICES
Modules
Introductory Session: Foundations Of Legal Drafting
- Importance of legal drafting in litigation and corporate practice
- Overview of types of legal documents (civil, criminal, corporate, regulatory)
- Common drafting mistakes and how to avoid them
- Brief on Indian legal system structure and procedural laws relevant to drafting
Module 1: Principles Of Legal Drafting & Initial Legal Documents
- Principles of Legal Drafting: Clarity, Precision, Objectivity
- Common Errors and Drafting Ethics
- Introductory Drafts:
- Legal Notice
- RTI Application
- Complaint to Police/SHO
- Representation to Authorities
Module 2: Criminal Drafting (CRPC/BNSS Focus)
- Drafting Bail Applications & Anticipatory Bail
- Application for Quashing of FIR (Sec. 482 CrPC / Sec. 528 BNSS)
- Application for Clubbing of FIRs
- Drafting Criminal Complaints under Section 200 CrPC
Module 3: Civil Pleadings & Written Statements
- Order VI Rule 1 & Order VII Rule 1 CPC – Drafting Plaint
- Order VIII CPC – Written Statement & Set-Off
- Sample Civil Suits (e.g., Recovery, Injunction)
Module 4: Appeals & LPAs
Drafting Appeals:
- Civil Appeal (First & Second Appeal)
- Criminal Appeal against Conviction
- Letter Patent Appeal (LPA) – Format, Maintainability,
- Jurisdiction
- Drafting Review and Revision Petitions
Module 5: Writ Drafting & Pils
Drafting of:
- Writ Petitions under Article 226 (High Court)
- Writ Petitions under Article 32 (Supreme Court)
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Format, Grounds, and Affidavits in Constitutional Litigation
Module 6: Arbitration Drafting
Arbitration Petition under Section 11, 34, 9 etc. of Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Drafting:
- Statement of Claim
- Reply/Counter-Claim
- Section 34 Petition to Set Aside Award
- Enforceability and Execution Drafts
Module 7: Testamentary & Authoritative Instruments
Drafting:
- Power of Attorney (General & Specific)
- Will & Codicil
- Affidavits and Undertakings
- Format for Registration & Attestation Requirements
Module 8: Strategic Drafting & Career
- Drafting for Strategic Litigation (example: commercial litigation strategy via notices, caveats)
- Drafting LPAs/Review Petitions/Writ Appeals tactically
- Drafting Covering Letters, Cause Titles, and Court Memos
- Evaluation of Drafts, Mock Exercise & Feedback
Perks of the Course
- Networking opportunity with the mentor.
- Top 3 participants get an offline internship opportunity with Lectio Law Offices LLP
- Live, interactive sessions with Q&A with the mentor.
- Lifetime Access to recordings and course material.
- Certificate of Appreciation and Participation.
Duration
4 Weeks, starting 17th August (Weekend Classes)
9 Live, Weekend Sessions on Zoom (3PM onwards)
Enrolment Fees
Rs 1099
Last Date to Enrol
16 August
Enrolment Procedure
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