Lawctopus Law School’s 1-Year Online Contract Drafting Course is designed to transform you from someone who just knows contracts in theory to someone who has practical skills required to draft, review, negotiate and monetise contracts professionally.
Through 75+ live sessions led by industry experts, you will learn to draft and review 60+ real-world contracts, along with receiving freelancing training, placement support, and career guidance, so you can confidently build a successful legal career.
Practising Lawyers can:
- Earn ₹6 lakh+ in additional annual income through freelancing, contract drafting, and legal advisory work.
- Increase their salary by 20-40% by becoming an indispensable contract drafting professional at their work.
Law Students can:
- Secure better internships, freelance opportunities and start earning while still in law school.
- Build a portfolio of 60+ agreements: something many lawyers do not possess even after years of practice.
Why Thousands of Law Students and Lawyers Trust Lawctopus
- With a 15-year legacy, Lawctopus is a highly trusted and recognised legal career media platform, serving law students and legal professionals since 2010.
- 27,000+ law students and young lawyers have been served by Lawctopus Law School through its courses and webinars.
- Featured in The Economic Times and India Today. Our founders have spoken at TEDx and have won the BW Legal 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 awards.
- Shortlisted for the prestigious Agami Prize in 2020 and selected for the 10-month Stanford Seed Transformation Program in 2025.
- Faculty from leading law firms including Trilegal, Khaitan & Co., Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), and reputed boutique law firms.
- Physical workshops conducted at Universities like PES Bangalore, Kingston Law College Kolkata, Nirma University Ahmedabad.
- 93.3/100 average course rating in 2026.
What You’ll Achieve in the 1-Year Contract Drafting Course
- Master the drafting of 60+ real-world agreements: From NDAs and Loan Agreements to Banking & Finance Contracts, IP Contracts, and complex Commercial Contracts used by law firms and companies.
- Get lifetime access to ready-to-use drafts: Walk away with professionally structured drafts that you can use, customize, and build on in real-world practice.
- Build an additional income source: Start taking up legal consultancy, freelancing, and contract drafting assignments.
- Get twelve 1:1 coaching sessions: Achieve career clarity, interview preparation, CV and cover letter drafting, and accountability.
- Learn how to build a successful freelance contract drafting career through Upwork, LinkedIn, and Fiverr.
- Graduate with 3 industry-recognised certificates: one from Lawctopus Law School and two from partner organisations.
- Build key professional skills, including contract negotiation, client communication, networking, and presentation skills.
- Access dedicated placement assistance and internship support to help you secure legal jobs and career opportunities.
Most law students and young lawyers understand contract law but struggle to confidently draft, review, negotiate, or earn from them. This 1-Year Contract Drafting & Negotiation Course bridges that gap through practical training, real-world drafting, mentorship, freelancing guidance, and placement support.
Recent Placements, Internships & Freelance Success Stories
- Kushal Sharma secured an internship with Luthra and Luthra, Delhi.
- Baneen Fatima secured her first freelance opportunity worth $40 on Upwork.
- Aayushi D. Singh secured freelance contract drafting projects through LinkedIn.
- Muskan Aggarwal secured a Corporate Lawyer (Consultant) role through LinkedIn.
- Shreya Agarwal secured an assessment-based job opportunity with Lex Resolve Services Pvt. Ltd.
- Maanvi Sharma secured internship with Maximus Legal and Trayambak.
- Vedika Tiwari secured an internship at C Cube Advisors LLP.
- Harshita Mishra secured an internship at eStartIndia.
- Tisha Pattnaik secured an internship with Wadia Ghandy & Co., Bangalore.
- Bhaveshi Sethi secured a six-month paid internship at Cars24.
Who Is This Course For?
- Law students (1st-5th year) who want to build a practical skill and strong drafting portfolio.
- Young lawyers (0-5 PQE) who want to earn through contract drafting, freelancing, or advisory work.
- Litigators who want to add a stable income stream through contract drafting and documentation.
- First-generation lawyers looking to build independent income without relying on chambers or referrals.
- Professionals restarting their careers or returning after a break and looking for a flexible, skill-based career path.
- Freelancing enthusiasts who want to start earning via Upwork, LinkedIn, Fiverr, etc.
- In-house professionals / company secretaries / compliance professionals who want to improve contract handling and drafting skills.
- Anyone who wants to become a contract drafting specialist and build a location-independent legal career.
Exclusive Benefits of the Course
- 75 live online lectures (90 minutes each) taught by practising corporate lawyers.
- 60 hours of recorded lectures for anytime learning.
- 1500 pages of practical resources.
- 15 practical assignments with personalised written feedback.
- 2 capstone projects with law firms to build your CV credibility.
- 100% money-back guarantee if you’re dissatisfied after sincere participation (no fine print).
- 12 one-to-one career coaching and freelancing sessions (30–40 minutes each).
- Lifetime access to Lawctopus’ Career Community
Course Fee and Investment
Regular Course Fee: ₹1,20,000
Current Course Fee: ₹69,999
Here’s how your investment in this Contract Drafting Course can deliver long-term career and financial returns:
For Lawyers: Strong contract drafting skills can help you deliver better legal services, attract higher-value clients, get freelance assignments and increase your earning potential.
For Students: For Law Students: Strong contract drafting skills can help you secure better internships, freelance opportunities, and start earning while still in law school.
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Your 12-Month Contract Drafting Curriculum
The course begins with a live ‘Orientation Session,’ which explains how to fully benefit from it.
Month 1: Drafting of Essential Clauses of a Contract
- Introductory clauses
- Recitals
- Operative clauses
- Boilerplate clauses
- Formatting of contracts
Month 2: Execution Formalities and Negotiation of Contract
- Stamp Duty, Registration Charges, Witnesses, etc.
- Live Contract Drafting Lab Exercise
- Negotiation Skills
Month 3: International Agreements, Common Agreements. and Advanced Negotiation Skills
- International Contracts
- Loan Agreement
- Employment Agreement
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Software Licensing Agreement
- Advanced Negotiation Skills
From month 3 onwards, you’ll also kickstart building your career portfolio: CV, Cover Letter, LinkedIn, UpWork, Freelancer profiles, networking skills, negotiation skills and more! The details are mentioned later in the post.
Month 4: Intellectual Property, Technology Agreements, and Website Terms
- Trademark Licensing Agreement
- Trademark Assignment Agreement
- Copyright Licensing Agreement
- Patent Licensing Agreement
- SAAS Agreement
- Joint Venture Intellectual Property Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- Terms and conditions of a website
- Return and Refund Policy
- Terms of Use
Month 5: Real Estate Agreements
- Sale Deed
- Gift Deed
- Franchisee Agreement
- Power of Attorney
- Leave and License Agreement
- Gift Deed
Month 6: Business and Commercial Agreements
- Tendering & Public Procurement Contracts
- Partnership Agreement
- Shareholders Agreement
- Share Purchase Agreement
- Share Subscription Agreement
- Joint Venture Agreement
- Business Transfer Agreement
- Due Diligence Report
- Sports Sponsorship Agreement
Month 7-12: Advanced Specialization in Contracts
Month 7: Advanced Commercial Contracts
- Master Service Agreement
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Consultancy Agreement
- Representation / Agency Agreement
- Event Management Agreement
- Distribution Agreement
- Dispute Resolution/Arbitration Clauses in Commercial Contracts (International angle)
Month 8: Advanced IP, Entertainment and Tech Contracts
- Data Processing Agreement
- AI/Data Licensing Agreement
- Privacy Policy (GDPR-focused)
- End User License Agreement (EULA)
- Influencer & Brand Collaboration Agreement
- Music Licensing Agreement
Month 9: Entity Structuring and Governance Documents & Advisory Contracts
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Articles of Association (AOA)
- LLP Agreement
- Trust Deed
- NGO / Society Formation + Registration
- Employment Agreement (Advanced)
- HR Policies (POSH, Code of Conduct)
Month 10: Startup, Venture Capital & Investment Contracts
- Term Sheet
- Deep dive into Advanced Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA)
- Deep dive into Advanced Share Purchase & Subscription Agreement (SPSA)
- ESOP Policy
- SAFE Notes (US) & Convertible Notes under Companies Act
Month 11: Infrastructure, Energy & Government Contracts
- Government Tender / Bid Documents (Advanced)
- Public Procurement Contracts
- Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contracts
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements
- Power Purchase Agreement
- Land Acquisition & Rehabilitation Agreements
- Concession Agreement (PPP Projects)
Month 12: Banking, Finance & Secured Transactions
- Facility Agreement
- Mortgage Deed
- Hypothecation Deed
- Pledge Agreement
- Guarantee Agreement
- Escrow Agreement
- Inter-Creditor Agreement
Course Developers and Faculty of this Course
Shashank Sardesai graduated from the University of Pune in 2018 and is currently working as an Independent Litigator and Company Secretary.
He has co-founded EverTrust Legal, a full service law firm after having previously worked with esteemed law firms such as Wadia Ghandy & Co., HSA Advocates and Khaitan Legal Associates.
He also holds a Diploma in International Business Laws from Symbiosis Law School, Pune (2014) and Diploma in Cyber Laws from GLC, Mumbai (2017).
Throughout his career, he has worked on partnership deeds, leave and license agreements, lease deeds, service agreements, loan agreements, NDAs, mortgage deeds, deeds of guarantee, etc.
Akanksha is currently working as the Head of Lawctopus Law School, where she has taught contract drafting & negotiation course to 1500+ learners and has received an average rating of 96.5/100.
Akanksha Mishra is an independent litigator with diverse experience in commercial and real estate litigation. She is practicing at the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench.
Akanksha has also been the corporate counsel for many start-ups, media companies, software developer companies, and PSUs like BHEL, MyCaptain, Mastersoft ERP Solutions, etc., where she drafted and reviewed multiple contracts.
Akanksha graduated from SLS, Pune, in 2018 and completed her LLM in Constitutional Law from Nagpur University in 2021, where she was awarded a gold medal.
Pranjal Doshi completed his law school education from HNLU (2018) and pursued postgraduate specialization in corporate law at the University of Cambridge (2019).
He has worked with leading Indian law firms having the likes of Trilegal and Khaitan & Co. He is currently working as an Associate at Walker Morris LLP, United KIngdom.
Pranjal specializes in mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactions and extensively works on investment documents (both buy side and sell side) such as the share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreement and the like.
Arunima Jha has over ten years of experience in the legal field and is currently working as the Head Legal Counsel at Omnicom Media Group, a global leader in media, marketing, and corporate communications.
Her adeptness in media law derives from her preceding roles as Legal Counsel at BookMyShow, and K Raheja Corp, a distinguished real estate developer.
She holds an LLM in Business & Corporate Law from Mumbai University, and concurrently serves as a guest lecturer at various law institutes.
Arunima is also adept in privacy law, where she offers expert guidance on complex privacy and data security regulations. Throughout her career, she’s been involved in privacy assessments, separation plans, exit strategies, and preparing for public offerings, all while managing investment portfolios.
Adv. Jaibatruka Mohanta is a practicing Advocate before the Courts at Karnataka and other Courts across India. He is working as a Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU to delve into cutting-edge research, policy formulation, and capacity-building programmes for the government of India.
Jaibatruka, along with his team, advises the Government of India on matters of Criminal Law reforms and is involved with various groups to strengthen the criminal procedure in India.
He also engages in teaching Advanced Contracts and assists the Professor at NLSIU in conducting sessions on Public Policy, Procurement, and Tendering.
H. B Keshava graduated from UPES Dehradun and completed his BSc. in Cognitive Psychology from Annamalai University.
He is currently working as the Managing Attorney of Baskaran and Associates, an IPR advisory and practice firm based in Pune.
He has been a guest faculty at New Law College, Pune, and at Career Launcher, Chennai.
Mr. Gourav Mohanty is an advocate primarily practicing in Bombay before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court as well as courts/tribunals in other parts of the country.
Before being an independent practitioner, he worked as a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM).
A gold medalist, Gourav graduated from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in 2016. While in college, he received the Ram Jethmalani Scholarship and the Chancellor’s Award.
Gourav has also received 2nd Prize in Linklaters NSLR Contract Drafting Competition.
Anup Menon V is a rank holder from Karnataka State Law University and holds an LL.M. in Corporate Laws.
He is currently working as a Senior Legal Counsel at C. Mohanram & Associates, a Kerala-based law firm focused on corporate and civil law.
Anup has extensive experience advising clients in India and internationally, including in the USA.
He specializes in serving clients in the Corporate, Banking, and Tech sectors, providing strategic legal counsel, drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, managing corporate compliance, and offering guidance to startups.
Mr. Tanuj Kalia, the founding CEO of Lawctopus, graduated from NUJS Kolkata in 2013 and completed his MA in Law Politics and Society from AUD in 2019.
He’s the author of the book ‘Law as a Career’ (published by LexisNexis in 2015) and has keynoted at various forums including TEDx, leading private colleges, and NLUs.
He’s also the winner of Business World Legal 40 under 40 award. He’s currently training to be an ICF-certified coach.
As an MSME business owner he has negotiated business deals ranging from a few lakhs to a few crores in INR.
Mr. Bhumesh Verma (Recorded Lectures)
Bhumesh Verma is a seasoned legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a corporate lawyer.
Mr. Verma has been a partner at Khaitan & Co., Paras Kuhad & Associates, and is currently the Managing Partner at Corp Comm Legal.
He is the author of the book ‘Practical Guide to Drafting Commercial Contracts published by OakBridge.
Shayonee Dasgupta (Lead Researcher and Content Developer)
Shayonee is a 2012 graduate from NUJS, Kolkata. She has worked as an Associate at Trilegal (2012-15), and then at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas where she was a senior associate in 2017-18.
Deeply passionate about legal education, Shayonee is currently a consultant at IDIA and is a freelance researcher-writer.
Debanshu Khettry (Development of Reading Modules)
Debanshu graduated from NUJS Kolkata in 2013 and did his LLM from University College London in 2014.
He’s the founder of Standard Indian Legal Citation (SILC), an Angel Investor with the Mumbai Angels Network and Calcutta Angels Network, and a corporate lawyer par excellence.
He worked with Platinum Partners, Delhi before taking the reigns of Leslie and Khettry, a renowned law firm established in 1944.
Freelancing, Career, and Placement Support
1. Freelancing Skill Building: 22 Live Sessions (with Recordings) on Career Skills
CV Drafting and LinkedIn Profile Building
- Draft CVs and get personalised feedback to get noticed by legal recruiters
- Learn to build an excellent LinkedIn Profile which generates views, clients, and work and get live feedback from experts
Cover Letter Drafting
- Learn to draft cover letters. Draft in a way that helps you secure internships, jobs, and freelancge gigs
- Draft a cover letter for your dream job/internship and get personal feedback
Basics of Networking and Negotiation
- Learn the finer nuances of networking effectively with your cohort
- Learn Negotiation skills that will help you in salary negotiations, freelance project negotiations etc.
Advanced Usage of UpWork and Fiverr for Freelancing
- Learn the Advanced tips and techniques about UpWork
- Learn how to use Fiverr, another popular freelancing platform
Subject Specific Freelancing Skills and Strategies
- Freelancing in legal research, contract drafting and legal writing projects
- Freelancing in corporate matters
2. Opportunities Sharing: Exclusive WhatsApp Groups for Internships, Jobs, and Freelancing Opportunities
3. Dedicated Support: Sharing your profiles with partner organisations for internships and CVs
4. One-on-One Coaching
A bi-monthly (once in 2 months), one-to-one, 30-45-minute-long career coaching session with LLS’ founders and faculty.
You can also avail 1-1 support for feedback on the profiles you make on UpWork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, etc.
5. Four-five Legal Training Projects by Law Firms/Offices
Work on short, practical projects under the guidance of our partner law firms and receive a certificate from them.
For excellent performers, such projects can translate into internship and job offers.
Meet Your Faculty and Coordinators for the Career Advancement Cell
Saloni Sahu, Manager, Career Advancement Cell, Lawctopus Law School
Education: BBA LLB from Prestige Institute of Management and Research and LLM from Oriental University
Work Experience: Content Manager at Deadly Law, Community Manager at LedX, Corporate Relations and Academic Associate at Oriental University, Outreach and Recruitment Manager at Lawctopus Law School
Anup Menon V, Top-Rated UpWork Freelancer
Education: A rank holder from Karnataka State Law University and holds an LL.M. in Corporate Laws.
Work Experience: Senior Legal Counsel at C. Mohanram & Associates, a Kerala-based law firm focused on corporate and civil law, top-rated UpWork freelancer
Specialisation: Extensive experience advising clients in India and internationally, including in the USA.
Tanuj Kalia, Founding CEO of Lawctopus, Author ‘Law as a Career’ (LexisNexis)
Education: Law graduate from NUJS Kolkata (2013), MA in Law, Politics and Society from AUD Delhi (2019)
Work Experience: Founding CEO of Lawctopus.com, Ex VP Marketing, Vakilsearch, Author ‘Law as a Career’ (LexisNexis)
Bonuses
- Merit Certificate/Letter of Recommendation for top performers to enhance your CV and career prospects
- Lifetime access to all materials to help you review and revise
- Dedicated course mentor + WhatsApp support to keep you motivated and accountable
- A Dedicated Placement Cell which helps you improve your CVs, Cover Letters, and access internships and jobs
Building AI-Ready Legal Careers at Lawctopus Law School
Lawctopus Law School (LLS) believes that AI is no longer optional for lawyers, it is fast becoming a core professional skill. At the same time, we strongly believe that AI must be used responsibly and ethically.
Over the last 6 months, the LLS team has actively trained itself in the latest applications of AI across legal research, drafting, litigation support, and career development.
How We Teach AI at Lawctopus Law School
Every live course at LLS includes four structured AI learning elements, designed to help learners use AI confidently in real legal work.
1. LIVE AI Sessions with Leading Legal-Tech Organisations
We have tied up with two of India’s most credible AI-driven legal platforms:
- Indian Kanoon (Prism)
- Jurisphere
Each of these organisations shall conduct regular LIVE sessions (60–90 minutes) for LLS learners, typically once every month or two.
What learners gain:
- Practical demonstrations of AI tools used in Indian legal work
- Real use cases in research, drafting, litigation, and analysis
- An introduction to how these tools fit into everyday legal practice
- An understanding of where AI can and cannot be used
All sessions are conducted under the broad theme: Using AI in Real Legal Work.
2. 4-Hour Recorded Workshop: AI for Lawyers
All LLS learners receive access to a 4-hour recorded workshop (4 sessions) covering:
- Using AI for Legal Research
- Using AI for Argumentation and Mooting
- Using AI for Legal & Contract Drafting
- Technology & Ethics Behind AI in Law
These sessions are recorded by Himansh Wadhwa and Shruti Kaushik, Legal Product Developers at Indian Kanoon, ensuring technical depth and legal accuracy.
3. Complimentary Access to Indian Kanoon’s AI Tool (Prism)
Every learner at Lawctopus Law School receives 1-month complimentary access to Indian Kanoon’s AI tool, Prism.
This enables our learners to practice:
- Conducting faster and smarter legal research
- Drafting and refining legal documents and contracts using AI assistance
- Exploring multiple real-world use cases of AI on India’s largest caselaw repository
4. AI Guidance from Faculty & Course Mentors
Beyond tools and workshops, AI is actively discussed inside select live classes. Our Faculty and Course Mentors regularly explain how AI can be used to:
- Improve performance in corporate law & contract drafting
- Strengthen legal research and writing
- Support civil & criminal litigation
- Enhance work in IPR and tech law
- Build stronger CVs, portfolios, and career narratives
Our mentors are continuously upskilling themselves in AI, with a clear focus on how it enhances, not replaces, sound legal thinking and basic legal work.
5. Access to a 31-page eBook on AI Prompts for Lawyers and Law Students
In collaboration with Himansh Wadhwa, Legal Product Developer at Indian Kanoon and Prism, we have developed an exclusive eBook for all our learners, an AI Prompts Library, which is a curated, subject-wise collection of ready-to-use prompts built specifically for law students and young legal professionals.
The AI prompt library covers six key practice areas:
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Research & Mooting
- Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Legal Careers
This eBook bridges the gap between knowing AI exists and actually knowing what to ask it, giving learners a practical head start in applying AI across their coursework, internships, and early careers.
In Summary: AI at LLS Means
Every Lawctopus Law School learner benefits from:
- Regular LIVE AI sessions by Indian Kanoon & Jurisphere
- A 4-hour structured workshop on AI for legal work
- 1-month complimentary access to Indian Kanoon’s AI tool (Prism)
- Ongoing AI insights from Faculty & Course Mentors during live classes
- Access to a 31-page eBook on AI Prompts
This is how we prepare our learners for the future of legal practice: responsibly, practically, and ahead of the curve.
Money Back Guarantee Policy
100% Money-Back Guarantee
We truly believe our courses will enhance your legal skills, confidence, and career prospects.
If you complete any of our courses “sincerely” and still feel it didn’t add value to your career, we’ll refund 100% of your fee; no questions asked.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the money-back guarantee, you must “sincerely” complete the course, which means:Course Completion Requirements
Email us at support@lawctopus.com within 10 days after completion of your batch’s closing session with the subject line ‘Request for Refund’.
Attend at least 66% of the live classes (with your video turned ON).
Submit all assignments and receive a passing grade in each.
If you don’t pass on the first attempt, one additional attempt will be provided per assignment.
Course Completion Requirements
- Attend at least 66% of the live classes (with your video turned ON).
- Submit all assignments and receive a passing grade in each.
- If you don’t pass on the first attempt, one additional attempt will be provided per assignment.
- Email us at support@lawctopus.com within 10 days after completion of your batch’s closing session with the subject line ‘Request for Refund’.
How to Claim Your Refund
- Send an email to support@lawctopus.com within 10 days after the course ends.
- We’ll review your request and reply within 5 days.
- If eligible, your refund will be processed within 10 working days.
Our money back guarantee is straightforward. If you put in the effort, we promise you’ll see real results. And if not; we’ll return your money.
Questions?
If you have any queries regarding the course, please send an email to courses@lawctopus.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours!
Course Includes
- 47 Lessons
- 483 Topics
- 20 Quizzes
