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Legal Research & Writing

Writing a legal paper shouldn’t feel like climbing the Everest! We make it simple: topic selection, clear writing, perfect citations, and much more. Get personal feedback from experts, and make your work publication-worthy.

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Legal Research & Writing

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Batch Duration: 2 months
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Write Papers that No Journal Can Refuse to Publish!

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?

We’ll help you find the perfect topic, identify literature gaps, choose research methodology, and craft strong research questions so you never feel lost again.
Learn how to structure your paper, build strong arguments, and write clearly so your research stands out.
Master footnoting, endnoting, and referencing the right way. Whether it’s Oscola, Bluebook, or any other citation method, you’ll feel at home!
We’ll teach you what top journals look for- how to edit your work, and how to turn your research into a publication-worthy paper.
Learn how to confidently present your research at conferences & seminars. Powerful presenters secure internships, projects, and even jobs just by doing that!
Learn the usage of SCCOnline & Manupatra and get ahead of your peers!
Get personalized feedback at every stage, helping you improve your research and writing.
Get a chance to publish your work on Academike (Lawctopus’ journal with an ISSN number).

8 Level Experience

Weekly live lectures (on weekdays, 7 PM-8:30 PM)
Weekly live lectures (on weekdays, 7 PM-8:30 PM)

3 mini, compulsory practical assignments (which together form the singular assignment of ‘submitting your research paper’)
3 mini, compulsory practical assignments (which together form the singular assignment of ‘submitting your research paper’)

Personal feedback on each of the 3 assignments
Personal feedback on each of the 3 assignments

Rigorously researched 160-page reading resources, 3-hour long recorded lectures by an NLSIU-Harvard alumni, and recordings of the LIVE sessions
Rigorously researched 160-page reading resources, 3-hour long recorded lectures by an NLSIU-Harvard alumni, and recordings of the LIVE sessions

Dedicated course mentor for each batch
Dedicated course mentor for each batch

Lifetime access to the course plus 2 months’ access to Manupatra
Lifetime access to the course plus 2 months’ access to Manupatra

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).

160

Pages of Practical Modules

2.5

Hours of Recorded Lectures

3

Assignments

9 (13.5 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: 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

Orientation Session, Aug 7, Mansi M
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 2
Live Session 3, Mansi M, Sep 9
Live Session 4, Mansi M, Sep 14

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

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

Orientation Session, Mansi M, Nov 6
Assignment Session, Mansi M, Nov 13
Live Session 1, Mansi M, Nov 20
Live Session 2, Mansi M, Nov 27
Assignment 2 Live Session, Mansi M, Dec 09
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

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