Executive Program in Legal Drafting & Legal Research

Executive Program in  Legal Drafting & Legal Research
Legal Language 6 Months.

Introduction

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Syllabus snapshot

Duration6 Months.
CertificateCollaborative Certification (IILE & University)

1. EXPERT DRAFTING, ONLINE FILING & LITIGATION

Syllabus in Detail (Semester – I)

Respective Laws and Important Sections

  •  Extensive knowledge of respective laws and their important sections, including: 
    •  The Companies Act, 2013 
    •  The Trade Marks Act, 1999 
    •  The Information Technology Act, 2000 
    •  Civil Procedure Code (CPC) 
    •  Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 
    •  Other relevant statutes and codes 
  •  Understanding complex legal provisions step-by-step. 
  •  Interpretation and application of statutory provisions. 
  •  Analysis of legislative intent and judicial interpretation. 

Study of Landmark and Leading Cases

  •  Extensive knowledge of various categories of crimes and legal disputes. 
  •  Detailed study and explanation of leading and landmark judgments. 
  •  Comprehensive and comparative study of famous international cases. 
  •  Legal research techniques and case law analysis. 
  •  Comparative analysis of judicial precedents. 
  •  Application of case laws in litigation and legal drafting. 

Outcome

  •  To empower students to understand legal language clearly and accurately. 
  •  To enable students to interpret and analyze important legal provisions word-by-word and section-by-section. 
  •  To understand the practical application of various laws in drafting, pleading, and conveyancing. 
  •  To enhance legal aptitude through the study of national and international landmark judgments. 
  •  To simplify and clarify complex legal provisions and legal documents. 
  •  To develop professional competence in legal research, litigation support, and legal drafting. 

2. COMPULSORY LEGAL TERMS & TERMINOLOGIES

Syllabus in Detail (Semester – I)

Subject-Specific Legal Terminology

  •  Fluency in essential legal terms and terminologies. 
  •  Detailed study with reference to relevant case laws. 
  •  Understanding legal vocabulary used in statutes, judgments, contracts, and pleadings. 

Foreign Legal Terms

  •  Loan words and legal phrases from foreign languages. 
  •  Common Latin legal expressions. 
  •  French and other foreign legal terms used in legal practice. 
  •  Practical application of foreign legal terminology. 

Pronominal Adverbs

  •  Understanding and usage in legal drafting and communication. 
  •  Application in formal legal writing. 

Doublets and Triplets in Legal English

  •  Common legal doublets and triplets. 
  •  Interpretation and drafting significance. 
  •  Examples: 
    •  Null and Void 
    •  Terms and Conditions 
    •  Cease and Desist 
    •  Fit and Proper 
    •  Give, Devise and Bequeath 

Legal Doctrines and Principles

  •  Fundamental legal doctrines. 
  •  Judicial application of legal principles. 
  •  Landmark case references. 

Famous Legal Maxims

  •  Latin maxims and their meanings. 
  •  Practical application in legal proceedings. 
  •  Case law illustrations. 

Words Often Confused and Misused

  •  Distinguishing between similar legal terms. 
  •  Correct legal usage and interpretation. 

Quotidian English Legal Terms

  •  Everyday English words frequently used in law. 
  •  Legal significance and context. 

Quotidian Words with Special Legal Meanings

  •  Words having ordinary and specialized legal meanings. 
  •  Statutory interpretation and legal application. 

Legal Idiomatic Expressions and Legal Phrases

  •  Common legal idioms and expressions. 
  •  Usage in contracts, pleadings, judgments, and legal correspondence. 

Outcome

  •  To gain expert-level proficiency in understanding, reading, writing, and using legal terminology accurately. 
  •  To make legal texts more comprehensible, logical, and precise. 
  •  To develop expertise in analyzing legal documents in various formats. 
  •  To improve interpretation and analysis of statutes, case laws, and legal documents. 
  •  To strengthen legal communication skills using precise legal language. 
  •  To enhance legal research, legal reasoning, and advocacy skills. 
  •  To enable effective communication with clients, courts, and legal professionals. 

3. ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

Syllabus in Detail (Semester – I)

Internet and Legal Portals

  •  Effective use of the internet for legal research and professional work. 
  •  Understanding and navigating legal portals and databases. 
  •  Accessing legal resources, judgments, statutes, and notifications online. 

Email Management Skills

  •  Composing professional emails. 
  •  Sending and receiving emails. 
  •  Replying to and forwarding emails. 
  •  Attaching and downloading files. 
  •  Saving email attachments. 
  •  Using Carbon Copy (CC) and Blind Carbon Copy (BCC). 
  •  Email organization through labels and folders. 
  •  Creating and managing email filters. 
  •  Using address books and contact management tools. 
  •  Professional email etiquette. 

Microsoft Office Skills

  •  Microsoft Word: 
    •  Drafting legal documents. 
    •  Formatting and editing. 
    •  Templates and styles. 
  •  Microsoft Excel: 
    •  Data management. 
    •  Spreadsheets and reports. 
    •  Basic formulas and functions. 
  •  Microsoft PowerPoint: 
    •  Legal presentations. 
    •  Professional slide preparation. 

Search Engine Skills

  •  Understanding internet search techniques. 
  •  Effective keyword-based searching. 
  •  Use of advanced search operators. 
  •  Finding information within documents using keyboard functions. 
  •  Evaluating reliability of online information sources. 

Typing and Document Preparation

  •  Error-free keyboard typing. 
  •  Proper sentence structure and formatting. 
  •  Spelling and grammar checks. 
  •  Proofreading and editing techniques. 
  •  Improving typing speed and accuracy. 

File Sharing and Cloud Collaboration

  •  Uploading and sharing documents via email. 
  •  Cloud storage and file management. 
  •  Google Drive: 
    •  File storage and sharing. 
  •  Google Docs: 
    •  Collaborative document drafting. 
  •  Google Classroom: 
    •  Resource sharing and assignments. 
  •  Google Meet: 
    •  Online meetings and virtual collaboration. 
  •  Google Calendar: 
    •  Scheduling and event management. 
  •  Real-time document collaboration and version control. 

Social Media and Digital Communication

  •  Professional use of social media platforms. 
  •  Privacy and security settings. 
  •  Blogging fundamentals. 
  •  Content writing and publishing. 
  •  Professional online communication. 
  •  Digital reputation management. 

Keyboard Shortcuts

  •  Common productivity shortcuts. 
  •  Microsoft Office shortcuts. 
  •  Browser navigation shortcuts. 
  •  File management shortcuts. 
  •  Search, copy, paste, cut, undo, redo, and navigation commands. 

Operating System and File Management

  •  Operating system fundamentals. 
  •  File and folder organization. 
  •  Creating, renaming, moving, copying, and deleting files. 
  •  Storage management. 
  •  Backup and recovery practices. 
  •  User account and security settings. 
  •  Digital document management. 

Outcome

  •  To develop proficiency in using computers and related technologies. 
  •  To enhance confidence in using the internet and legal portals. 
  •  To improve efficiency in legal research and digital communication. 
  •  To develop practical skills in document creation, management, and sharing. 
  •  To strengthen professional productivity through technology. 
  •  To enable effective use of cloud-based collaboration tools. 
  •  To prepare students for technology-driven legal practice and modern workplace requirements.


Program overview

Develop a strong understanding of legal language, terminology, and concepts.

 Gain in-depth knowledge of important laws, statutes, and legal provisions. 

 Learn legal drafting, pleading, conveyancing, and litigation practices. 

 Enhance legal research and case analysis skills. 

 Understand the practical application of laws through landmark judgments and case studies. 

 Build proficiency in legal technology, online legal resources, and digital tools. 

 Improve professional communication, documentation, and advocacy skills. 

 Strengthen analytical thinking, legal reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. 

 Prepare for professional roles in legal practice, litigation, compliance, legal research, and related fields. 

 Develop the confidence and competence required for modern legal and professional environments.

Certifications

Collaborative Certification (IILE & University)

Collaborative Certification (IILE & University) Awarded on successful completion
Collaborative Certification  (IILE & University) certificate sample

Applied for jobs

Legal Associate Litigation Associate Legal Research Associate Legal Drafting Associate Legal Documentation Specialist Legal Analyst Paralegal Executive Court Filing & E-Filing Executive Legal Content Writer Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Associate Legal Compliance Associate Contract Review Associate Legal Operations Associate Case Management Executive Legal Knowledge Management Associate Document Review Associate Compliance & Regulatory Analyst Legal Quality Assurance Analyst Law Clerk Legal Technology & Research Associate

Contact & enrolment

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