4-week Certificate Course on Advanced Legal Research and Writing by Lawful Legal : Apply by 12 October

About us

Lawful Legal is more than just an online platform it’s a gateway to making law accessible to everyone. our mission is to provide comprehensive notes on various legal subjects, ensuring that the intricacies of law are easy to understand for all. At Lawful Legal, we believe in nurturing the legal minds of tomorrow. That’s why we offer a range of opportunities for students to develop holistically. Our vision is to elevate the legal profession to new heights. We aspire to create a Gurukul of legal knowledge, where acts, rules, regulations, codes, and orders are not just studied but understood deeply. We aim to empower the legal community, ensuring that the legacy of legal excellence continues to thrive in our society.

About Mentor

Aayushi Singh Tomar, Assistant Professor of Law with 4 years of experience in the field of academics and Legal Research. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) BALLB(H), Specializing in Energy Laws with an LLM Specialized in Intellectual Property Rights. She is currently pursuing her PHD from National Law University, Tripura.

Eligibility
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians, lawyers

About Course

Lawful Legal launches another condensed 4-week certificate course on Advanced Legal Research and Writing that focuses on key aspects of legal research and writing in a shorter timeframe.

Course Title:
Advanced Legal Research and Writing (4-Week Intensive)

Course Objectives:
• Sharpen legal research skills, including the use of legal databases and international sources.
• Enhance ability to draft legal documents such as research papers and legal briefs.
• Develop skills in critical analysis and interpretation of legal materials.
• Foster effective legal writing techniques, focusing on clarity, precision, and structured argumentation.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Advanced Legal Research Techniques

  Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Legal Research

– Overview of research strategies and methodologies
– Differences between primary and secondary legal sources
– Using legal research tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and HeinOnline
– Statutory Interpretation and Legislative History

– Methods of interpreting statutes
– Researching legislative history
– Understanding how laws evolve and are applied in courts
– Researching Case Law and Judicial Precedents

– Advanced techniques for finding relevant case law
– Understanding court hierarchy and precedent
– Use of headnotes, key numbers, and citations


Module 2: Legal Writing for Different Purposes


  Week 2: Legal Memoranda

– Structure and purpose of legal memos
– Writing for clarity and precision
– Objective vs. persuasive legal writing
– Legal Briefs and Argumentation

– The structure of a legal brief
– Building a persuasive argument
– Use of authority and precedent to support arguments
– Writing Legal Essays and Research Papers

– Topic selection and thesis development
– Organizing research and outlining a paper
– Editing and refining legal writing


Module 3: International and Comparative Legal Research


  Week 3:Researching International Law

– Key sources of international law (treaties, conventions, cases)
– Researching international legal databases (e.g., ICJ, WTO, UN)
– Understanding customary international law
Comparative Legal Research

– Approaches to researching foreign law
– Identifying and analyzing differences between legal systems
– Using foreign legal databases and resources
– Ethical Considerations in Legal Research and Writing

– Importance of proper citation and avoiding plagiarism
– Understanding intellectual property issues in legal research
– Ethical challenges in legal writing


Module 4: Capstone Project and Writing Workshop


  Week 4:Capstone Project: Research and Writing

– Students choose a legal issue for research
– Conduct advanced legal research on the chosen topic
– Draft a short legal research paper or memo (approx. 1500-2000 words)
– Peer Review and Feedback

– Students exchange drafts for peer review
– Providing constructive feedback on clarity, argumentation, and structure
– Revising drafts based on feedback
– Final Paper Submission and Presentations

– Final submission of capstone project
Presentations of research findings to the class (optional)

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:

• Top performers of the course will get an opportunity to write and publish their research paper with Aayushi Ma’am.

• Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.

• Access to Recordings

• Certificate of Completion

• Interactive online classes

• Taught by Academician

• Networking opportunities

• 5000+ Editable Legal Drafts

Course Fees

2000

Payment: 9525432432@okbizaxis

(Gpay/ Phone Pe/ Paytm)

Register: Click here to register

After filling this form, you will receive a mail from Lawful Legal within 24 to 48 hours regarding further details.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any queries, please email us at lawfullegal37@gmail.com.

Contact no:- 90600 03670 (WhatsApp only)

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