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Mastering Legal Research, Writing and Freelancing

Start earning through your writing. Learn legal research, writing, and freelancing. From understanding case law research in depth, to learning how to do SEO (search engine optimization), this course marries law and content in powerful ways.

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This course will help you get well-versed with court proceedings, understand how to navigate through heavy files and teach you a simple process through which you can convert case files into short case notes/summaries. The course will give you a foundation and help you cast a good impression on the judges at the time of hearing!

Why should you join this course?

This course combines law, content, and freelancing allowing you to earn through your legal content writing
Learn legal research and writing in a way that allows you to start publishing in top law journals
Start writing for websites with practical know-how of Wordpress and SEO (search engine optimisation), Google Analytics, and Search Console
Start reading, finding, and analysing case laws like a top lawyer
Learn the copywriting techniques to write quality copies for emails,’ landing pages for websites, online ads, etc.
Develop strong business and freelancing know-how and use UpWork and Linkedin to generate income for yourself
Learn to draft legal opinions, master footnoting styles like Oscola and Bluebook, and learn to present at seminars and conferences which secures you jobs, internships, and retainerships

8 Level Experience

Weekly live lectures in the first 2 months, and 3 lectures per 2 weeks in the next 4 months
Weekly live lectures in the first 2 months, and 3 lectures per 2 weeks in the next 4 months
Special lectures on building strong profiles on UpWork and Linkedin
Special lectures on building strong profiles on UpWork and Linkedin
10 compulsory assignments around legal writing, SEO tasks, case law research, drafting legal opinions, and making freelancing proposals
10 compulsory assignments around legal writing, SEO tasks, case law research, drafting legal opinions, and making freelancing proposals
Personalised, detailed feedback on each assignment
Personalised, detailed feedback on each assignment
Rigorously researched reading resources, recorded lectures, and recordings of LIVE lectures
Rigorously researched reading resources, recorded lectures, and recordings of LIVE lectures
Dedicated course mentors
Dedicated course mentors
Online discussion portal to address your doubts
Online discussion portal to address your doubts
Get a chance to publish your work on Academike (Lawctopus’ journal with an ISSN number).
Get a chance to publish your work on Academike (Lawctopus’ journal with an ISSN number).

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Assignments

35 (52.5 Hours)

LIVE Lectures (& Hours)

Modules

Assignment 1: Making a research topic, and drafting research questions.
Assignment 2: Rough Structure and Literature Review
Assignment 3: Submit a Research Paper!

Reading Resource 1: Introduction to Legal Research
Video Lecture: Introduction
Video Lecture: What is Legal Research
Video Lecture: When is Legal Research Needed?
Video Lecture: Identity and Value System of a Legal Researcher
Video Lecture: Time and Energy Required for Legal Research
Video Lecture: What Makes a Good Legal Researcher

Reading Resource 2: Legal Research Design and the Research Problem
Video Lecture: Research Design
Video Lecture: Problematizing Your Research aka The Research Problem

Reading Resource 3: Research Methods and Methodology
Video Lecture: Research Methods and Methodologies
Video Lecture: Applying Research Methods that Work for You

Reading Resource 4: Doctrinal Legal Research Methods
Video Lecture: Sources of Law and Relevant Legal Material
Video Lecture: Using Internet for Legal Research
Video Lecture: What to Look For in the Legal Material
Video Lecture: Key People and Places for Doctrinal Research
Video Lecture: How to use SCC Online
Video Lecture: How to use Manupatra

Reading Resource 5: Empirical Legal Research Methods
Video Lecture: Samples, Surveys, and Interviews
Video Lecture: How to Analyse the Data You Collect
Video Lecture: Ethnography in Legal Research

Reading Resource 6: Legal Writing
Video Lecture: Legal Writing

Reading Resource 7: Presenting Legal Research
Video Lecture: Presenting Legal Research Verbally
Video Lecture: Receiving Questions and Comments
Video Lecture: Importance of Publishing

Reading Resource 8: Ethics of Legal Research and Writing
Video Lecture: Ethical Considerations in Legal Research and Writing
Video Lecture: Plagiarism

Reading Resource 9: Referencing and Citations 101
Reading Resource 10: The Making & Unmaking of Good References
Reading Resource 11: Abbreviations & Signals
Video Lecture: How to Use Zotero

Reading Resource: Fundamentals of Advanced Case Law Research
Reading Resource: Drafting a Case Summary & Ninja Hacks
Recorded Lecture: Finding Case law(s) by Jaibatruka Mohanta
PPT on Finding Case Laws
Recorded Lecture: Reading Case law(s) by Samanvi Narang
PPT on Reading Case Laws

Reading Resource: Understanding the Nuances of Case Summary & Case Note
Reading Resource: Legal Trends in Legal Writing & Analysis
Recorded Lecture: Case Summary from a Case Law by Jaibatruka Mohanta
Recorded Lecture: Case Comment & Analysis by Ankit Kaushik
PPT on Case Comment
Additional Resource 1: Basic Structure
Additional Resource 2: Basics on Chronology
Additional Resource 3: Analysis on Logic of Court
Additional Resource 4: No Notable Structure
Additional Resource 5: Jagjeet Singh v. Ashish Mishra
Additional Resource 6: The Principle and Politics of Liberty of Conscience

Reading Resource: How to Write a Prize Winning Legal Essay

Learning the Art of Reading and Analysing Case Laws I Dated 27 May 2024 I
How to Secure Funding for Research Projects I Dated 6 June 2023 I
Using Manupatra for Effective Research and Writing I Dated 19 July 2024 I
Reading Resource: Drafting a Legal Opinion

Orientation Session, Mansi M, Feb 4
Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, Feb 9
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Feb 11
Live Session 2, Mansi M, Feb 18
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Feb 25
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Mar 4
Live Session 4, Mansi M, Mar 11
Freelancing Session 1, Anup M, Mar 16
Live Session 5, Mansi M, Mar 18
SEO, Blogging, and Copywriting Live Session 1, Aditya A, Apr 11
SEO, Blogging, and Copywriting Live Session 2, Aditya A
SEO, Blogging and Copywriting Live Session 3, Mansi M
SEO, Blogging and Copywriting Live Session 4, Mansi M
AI & Legal Research Live Session 1, Mansi M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 1, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 2, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 3, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 4, Jaibatruka M
Freelancing Session 1, Anup M
Freelancing Session (LinkedIn), Chetna A
Freelancing Session (LinkedIn-2), Chetna A
Freelancing Session 2, Anup M

Orientation Session, Mansi M, May7
Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, May 13
Live Session 1, Mansi M, May 20
Live Session 2, Mansi M, May 27
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Jun 2
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Jun 9
Live Session 4, Mansi M, Jun 19
Live Session 5, Mansi M, Jun 24
Case Law Workshop Live Session 1
Case Law Workshop Live Session 2, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 3, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 4, Jaibatruka M
LinkedIn Session, Chetna A
Freelancing Session 1, Anup M
LinkedIn Session 2, Chetna A
LinkedIn Session 3, Chetna A
Freelancing Session 2, Anup M

Orientation Session, Mansi M, Jun 6
Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, Jun 11
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Jun 18
Live Session 2, Mansi M, Jun 23
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Jun 30
Live Session 3, Mansi M, July 7
Live Session 4, Mansi M, July 14
Live Session 5, Mansi M, July 28
Case Law Workshop Live Session 1, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 2, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 3, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 4, Jaibatruka M
Freelancing Session 1, Chetna A
Freelancing Session, Anup M
Freelancing Session (LinkedIn), Chetna A
Freelancing Session (LinkedIn-2), Chetna A
Freelancing Session 2, Anup M

Orientation Session, Mansi M, July 7
Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, July 12
Live Session 1, Mansi M, July 14
Live Session 2, Mansi M, July 21
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, July 28
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Aug 7
Case Law Workshop Live Session 1, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 2, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 3, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 4, Jaibatruka M
Freelancing Session 1, Chetna A
Freelancing Session, Anup M
Freelancing Session (LinkedIn), Chetna A
Freelancing Session (LinkedIn-2), Chetna A
Freelancing Session 2, Anup M

Orientation Session, Mansi M, Aug 7
Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, Aug 11
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Aug 18
Live Session 2, Mansi M, Aug 25
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Sep 4
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Sep 11
Live Session 4, Mansi M, Sep 14
LinkedIn Session 1, Chetna A
Case Law Workshop Live Session 1, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 2, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 3, Jaibatruka M

Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, Sep 12
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Sep 14
Live Session 2, Mansi M, Sep 25
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Oct 1
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Oct 6
Live Session 4, Mansi M, Oct 13
Live Session 5, Mansi M, Oct 27
SEO, Copywriting, and Blogging Live Session 1, Aditya A
SEO, Blogging, and Copywriting Live Session 2, Aditya A
Case Law Workshop Live Session 1, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 2, Jaibatruka M
Case Law Workshop Live Session 3, Jaibatruka M
Freelancing Session, Dec 8, Aditya A. (Part I)
Freelancing Session, Dec 8, Aditya A. (Part II)

Assignment 1 Live Session, Mansi M, Oct 15
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Oct 21
Live Session 2, Mansi M, Oct 28
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Nov 5
Freelancing Session, Dec 8, Aditya A. (Part I)
Freelancing Session, Dec 8, Aditya A. (Part II)

Orientation Session, Mansi M, Nov 6
Assignment Session, Mansi M, Nov 13
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Nov 20
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Dec 9
Assignment 2 Activity (Live Session 3), Mansi M, Dec 11
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Dec 18

Orientation Session, Venkatesh G, Dec 6
Assignment Session, Mansi M, Dec 7
Live Session 1, Mansi M. Dec 16

Drafting a CV Live Session 1 | December 8 | Aditya A
Drafting a CV Live Session 2 | December 15 | Aditya A

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