Lawsikho

Certificate in Law and the Legal System of India

Introduction

All waitlist participants shall be informed about the next enrollment date

Get acquainted with the legal system, including the structure of Indian laws and regulations and the working of Indian courts and tribunals. This is taught in a practical way without the use of any jargon. It will enable you to handle disputes and legal proceedings in India and work with Indian lawyers effectively.

What is the career potential after doing this course

For non-lawyers - This course will take you through how statutes and regulations get their legal standing. You will learn how to read laws, how to detect violations and how laws are enforced. You will be well informed to know what to discuss with your lawyer on any legal question and will help you to frame strategies.

For new to the game lawyers - You will learn the practical aspects of law such as procedure for filing of cases in courts, court fee calculation and how much to charge your client from current market trends, basically, things that they don't teach you in law school.

For businesses - This course offers you an insight into laws and regulations that need to be kept in mind while setting up your business. From getting approval from regulatory tribunals for filing an appeal against a rejection, this course will help you be prepared before you can appoint an in-house counsel.

Relevant Industries

banking

legal

finance

insurance

Technology

GOVERNMENT

What is unique about this course

The course is not limited to a provision-by-provision study of some statutes and associated case laws alone

The course trains you on different kinds of actual work that is required to be performed by lawyers and other professionals. After finishing the course, you will know as much practical knowledge as a lawyer working at a big law firm will know after a year or two of experience

It is not a mere theoretical study, but all the lessons are based on the practical application of the topics dealt in the course

You will get personal attention and coaching from the trainers, and any doubt regarding a topic shall be addressed within 48 hours

You will be given an opportunity to work on two writing assignments during the term of the course that shall be published either on iPleaders blog or any other industry publications if it meets our specifications

In the span of the course, you shall be accessed over 3 subjective-based exercises relating to the course topics that shall help you to understand the practical aspects of the subject

The course is tough and intensive, you will not be awarded the certificate unless you complete all the 3 subjective exercises and 2 writing assignments, as mentioned above.

Syllabus

How to read and understand Indian Laws and Regulations

Primer to decode laws How to read a statute Where to find laws Common grounds for challenge to validity of laws

Consequences of violation of Law

How are legal violations detected? Consequences of Civil violations Consequences of Criminal violations How are laws enforced?

Civil suits and courts

Hierarchy of Civil Courts General procedure for filing civil suit Limitation for filing civil suits Stages in civil suits from plaint to decree Lok Adalats and Consumer cases

Criminal cases and courts

Hierarchy of Criminal Courts The Criminal Process-First Information Report and Investigation and Prosecution Limitation in Criminal cases Stages in Criminal trial Compounding of Offences

Administrative and Specialised Tribunals

How tribunals work and major tribunals

Private dispute resolution mechanism

How to settle without the court intervention? Arbitration Procedure and Strategy Mediation Procedure and Strategy Conciliation Procedure and Strategy

Know your case and litigation strategy

Litigation Strategy Forum Shopping How to avoid ex-parte order against you How to identify when your matter will be heard How to obtain copy of documents from the sub registrar's office How to get a copy of the order/decree/judgement that was passed in your matter When to appeal and when to review

Costs of litigation

How do lawyers charge fees? Court fees Cost of arbitration in India - Fourth Schedule CPC and Arbitration and Conciliation Act rules on costs

All you need to know about contracts

How to execute valid contract How to ensure your contracts are quickly enforceable

Regulatory Laws and Business

Introduction to Regulatory Bodies in connection with Business Functions of Regulatory Bodies Regulatory Tribunals

International Law and Business

Impact of International Law on your Business International Commercial Arbitration

Course Plan

Above prices are inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges.

Free materials

- Get Sample Material in your inbox
- Regular career guidance on email
- Sample Exercises
- Five very useful lessons
- No certification

Basic

RS. 5900 incl. of all charges

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- Get digital access to entire study material
- Exercises provided - for self evaluation
- Certificate (by courier)
- No Live classes
- Content access for 1 year
- Doubt clearing within 48 hours

Master Access

RS. 150000 incl. of all charges

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- Access to all of Lawsikho.com's courses for 4 years (including new courses launched in this period)

- Immunity from future price increases for 4 years

- Complimentary access to members-only paid Facebook group for exclusive career opportunities and content

- Inclusion of templates and lessons on your request on a priority basis

- Priority pass for personal coaching, doubt-clearing, customer-support

- Free passes and invitations to all Lawsikho events and meet-ups across India

- Direct mentorship from Ramanuj and Abhyuday

- Personal feedback on as many assignments as you want

- Access to Lawsikho alumni network