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About Course

This intensive certification course equips aspiring legal professionals
with the essential skills to navigate the intricacies of criminal drafting. Delve into the art of
legal storytelling, understand the complexities of criminal procedure, and develop a keen eye
for detail. Under the guidance of trained teaching professionals, you will learn to craft
compelling arguments, construct airtight pleadings, and build a strong foundation in legal
research. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your potential as a skilled
criminal litigator.

Week 1: From Drafting to complaints

Session 1: Introduction to Criminal Drafting
• Overview of the legal drafting process in criminal cases
• Importance of accurate and precise drafting in criminal law
• Understanding the role of criminal drafts in legal proceedings

Session 2: Drafting Police Complaints
• Structure and format of a police complaint
• Essential components to include in a police complaint
• Practical exercises on drafting police complaints

Activity: Criminal Miscellaneous Application submission

Week 2: Bail Application & Legal Notices

Session 3: Drafting Bail Applications
• Legal provisions governing bail in India
• Procedure for filing bail applications
• Drafting bail applications with sample templates and formats

Session 4: Drafting Legal Notices
• Understanding the purpose and format of legal notices
• Practice exercises on drafting legal notices in criminal cases

Activity: Draft of Legal Notice and Reply to Notice

Week 3: Written Statements

Session 5: Drafting Written Statements
• Significance of written statements in criminal cases
• Guidelines for drafting clear and concise written statements
• Practical exercises on drafting written statements

Activity: Draft of Written Statement

Week 4: Plea bargaining, Review and Assessment (2 Sessions)

Session 6: Drafting Plea Bargain Applications
• Overview of plea bargaining in Indian criminal law
• Procedure for filing plea bargain applications

Session 7: Review and Assessment
• Recap of key concepts covered during the course
• Final assessment through a practical drafting assignment

Activity: Drafting plea bargain application with case studies

Assessment and Certification:
• Assessment: Evaluate participation through discussions, drafting, and
hands-on exercises. Completing all the assigned weekly drafts and
demonstrating proficiency in acquired skills. Effective application of legal
language and vocabulary

• Certification: Upon completing the course and final project, participants
will receive a “Certificate in Criminal Drafting Course,” enhancing their
professional credentials and LinkedIn profiles.

Certificate

This is the certificate you will receive upon completion of the course:

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Course Curriculum

Negotiable Instruments Act

WEEK 1 — Understanding NIA + Basic Drafting

Day

Topics

1

Introduction to NIA, History, Importance

2

Definitions: Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, Cheque

3

Essentials of a Negotiable Instrument

4

Presumptions under NIA (Section 118, 119)

5

Drafting Activity: Draft a Simple Promissory Note and Bill of Exchange

 

WEEK 2 — Cheques, Dishonour, and Legal Notice Drafting

Day

Topics

6

Cheque — Meaning, Types, Essentials

7

Crossing of Cheques

8

Dishonour of Cheques — Law under Section 138

9

Process of Sending a Legal Notice (ingredients of a good notice)

10

Drafting ActivityDraft a Legal Notice under Section 138

 

WEEK 3 — Court Procedures, Défense, Complaint Drafting

Day

Topics

11

Filing of Complaint after Dishonour

12

Essentials of a Section 138 Criminal Complaint

13

Defenses available to the Accused

14

Important Judgments

15

Drafting ActivityDraft a Criminal Complaint under Section 138

 

WEEK 4 — Advanced Drafting, Mock Trials, Settlements

Day

Topics

16

Settlement before trial: Compounding offences (Section 147)

17

Affidavit under NIA cases

18

Mock Session: Legal Notice Exchange Simulation (Role-play)

19

Drafting Activity: Draft a Settlement Agreement or Compounding Deed

20

Final Test: Oral + Written

 

 

Additional Materials Provided

  • Model Drafts: Legal Notices, Complaints, Reply Notices
  • Sample Court Judgments
  • Templates for Legal Documents
  • Checklists for Filing Procedures
  • Case Brief Booklet: Top 10 Supreme Court Judgments on NIA

Certifications

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate of Excellence (for top 10% performers)

 

 

 

Course Curriculum

Intellectual Property Rights

WEEK 1 — Introduction to IPR and Core Concepts

Day

Topics

1

Introduction to IPR: Meaning, Types, Importance

2

Copyrights — Basics and Registration Process

3

Trademarks — Definition, Infringement, Passing Off

4

Patents — Patentability Criteria, Application Process

5

Drafting Activity: Draft a Copyright Registration Application

 

WEEK 2 — Trademark and Patent Drafting

Day

Topics

6

Trademark Filing Procedure, Objections and Hearing

7

Madrid Protocol and International Trademarks

8

Patent Specification Drafting (Provisional and Complete)

9

Licensing and Assignment of IP

10

Drafting ActivityDraft a Trademark Application and a Basic Patent Specification

 

WEEK 3 — Enforcement and Litigation in IPR

Day

Topics

11

Infringement Actions: Civil and Criminal Remedies

12

Cease and Desist Notices

13

Defenses in IPR Infringement Suits

14

Passing Off and Comparative Advertising

15

Drafting ActivityDraft a Cease-and-Desist Notice for Trademark Infringement

 

 

 

 

 

WEEK 4 — Advanced IPR Drafting and Mock Simulations

Day

Topics

16

IP Due Diligence and Audits

17

Franchise Agreements involving IP

18

Mock Session: IP Infringement Litigation Simulation

19

Drafting Activity: Draft a Trademark Licensing Agreement

20

Final Evaluation: Portfolio Submission + Viva

Additional Materials Provided

  • Model Drafts: IP Applications, Notices, Licensing Agreements
  • Templates for Trademark and Copyright Filing
  • Checklists for Patent Drafting
  • Case Brief Booklet: Top 10 Landmark IP Judgments

Certifications

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate of Excellence (for top 10% performers)

Course Curriculum

CIVIL LAW AND CIVIL DRAFTING

WEEK 1 — Introduction to Civil Law and Core Concepts

Day

Topics

1

Basics of Civil Law: Definitions, Nature, Scope

2

Jurisdiction: Territorial, Pecuniary, Subject-Matter

3

Cause of Action, Limitation Act Overview

4

Parties to Suit, Framing of Issues

5

Drafting Activity: Draft a Simple Civil Suit Plaint

 

WEEK 2 — Suits, Notices and Written Statements

Day

Topics

6

Institution of Suits and Service of Summons

7

Injunctions, Interim Relief under CPC

8

Written Statement, Set-off, Counter Claim

9

Limitation and Procedural Defenses

10

Drafting ActivityDraft a Written Statement in response to a Plaint

 

WEEK 3 — Civil Proceedings, Affidavits and Notices

Day

Topics

11

Framing of Issues, Admission/Denial of Documents

12

Discovery, Inspection, Interrogatories

13

Examination of Witnesses, Affidavits

14

Notices under Section 80 CPC and Other Legal Notices

15

Drafting ActivityDraft a Section 80 CPC Notice and Affidavit of Evidence

 

WEEK 4 — Advanced Civil Drafting and Mock Trials

Day

Topics

16

Appeals, Revisions and Review under CPC

17

Ex

ecution of Decrees, Modes of Execution

18

Mock Session: Trial Simulation (Framing issues, arguments)

19

Drafting Activity: Draft a Petition for Execution of Decree

20

Final Evaluation: Portfolio Submission + Viva

 

Additional Materials Provided

  • Model Drafts: Plaint, Written Statement, Notices, Petitions
  • Templates for Affidavits, Notices, and Complaints
  • Checklists for Civil Suit Filing Procedure
  • Case Brief Booklet: Top 10 Civil Procedure Judgments

Certifications

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate of Excellence (for top 10% performers)

 

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