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Lawctopus’ 4-Month Long Course on ‘Mastering Legal Research, Writing and Freelancing’

Name: Legal Research and Writing Course by Lawctopus Law School.
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Legal research and writing are core skills that all types of legal professionals require. You cannot do away with these skills. Corporate lawyers, litigators, academicians, judges…everyone just has to be a quality researcher and writer!

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This 4-month long course with 25 LIVE sessions, 8 assignments, each with personalised feedback, helps you learn these legal, technical, and business skills.

By the end of the course, you can have internship/job offers from companies, law-firms, media houses, research think tanks, or start earning as a freelancer!

For a detailed course schedule (draft), please click here.

About the 4-Month Long ‘Mastering Legal Research, Writing and Freelancing’

Lawctopus’ 4-Month Advanced Program in Mastering Legal Research, Writing and Freelancing is designed to help you hone your research skills and elevate your legal expertise. Over six months, you’ll dive into both theory and practice, gaining hands-on experience with advanced research tools, case law analysis, and writing techniques.

You’ll start by mastering foundational research methods, including doctrinal and empirical approaches, using top legal databases like SCC, Manupatra, and Westlaw.

Along the way, you’ll learn to draft legal opinions, case notes, and summaries that are clear, concise, and well-reasoned. You’ll explore SEO-optimized legal writing, blog creation, and freelancing essentials like setting your rates and building an online profile. Plus, you’ll learn to leverage AI tools like Casetext to make your research and writing more efficient and accurate.

In the final months, you’ll also get a chance to fine-tune your content using Google Analytics and Search Console, so you can measure the impact of your work and improve your online presence.

Alongside the theory, you will work on assignments, receive personalized feedback, and have access to expert-led workshops, setting you up for success in both academia and practical legal work.

By the end of this program, you’ll have a robust understanding of how to approach complex legal issues, analyze case law, draft precise legal opinions, and use cutting-edge tools in legal research.

Ready to elevate your legal career?

This course is the perfect opportunity to deepen your expertise and unlock new career possibilities.

Course Fee

INR ~~50,000~~ – 15,999/-

About Lawctopus Law School

Lawctopus Law School has taught a wide range of practical skills to over 20,000+ law students, young lawyers, professionals, academicians, and business people. Over 1000 students have rated our courses and the average rating is 93.2/100. Our online courses are ‘warm’ learning experiences!

At LLS, our courses are developed by subject matter experts (practitioners and academicians) and these courses are a mix of

Rigorously researched reading modules
Recorded lectures by Industry Experts
Weekly live sessions for clearing of doubts
Practical assignments which mirror real-life assignments, with personal feedback
Special Modules, Add-on career webinars, and
The now famous ‘warmth and care’ of LLS

Skills you will gain on doing this course

The course teaches you:

Analytical skills that make you a better thinker of law
Legal skills which enhance your research and writing and improve your chances of getting hired by research think tanks, law firms, media houses
Technical skills of online writing like SEO, tools like Google Analytics and Search Console which improve your earning potential by 3x
Business skills like pitching, pricing, marketing and sales with a strong focus on kick-starting your freelancing career

The combination of these skills is extremely rare and sky-rockets (we are wary of using superlative terms) your job and freelancing prospects!

Legal Skills

Learn doctrinal and empirical legal research methods, which will enhance your research skills whether it is for writing research papers or legal opinions
Become a master of case law research and analysis
Become competent in use of tools like SCC OnLine, Manupatra, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
Learn the art of writing legal essays, legal opinions, case summaries, case notes
Get hands-on experience with advanced tools like SPSS for data analysis and interpretation, a key skill for empirical legal research projects, jobs at think tanks, and data-driven law firms.

Job-Oriented Skills

Learn how to write SEO-optimized legal articles, blogs, and social media copy which increases your career prospects
Learn the art of serving the rapidly growing online media and ed-tech industry by understanding the craft of preparing learning modules, mock tests, and more
Develop the ability to draft clear, persuasive legal opinions, a vital skill for law firms, legal consultancies, and professional legal writing

Technical skills, business skills, and skills of the future

Leverage AI-based tools for predictive analysis and case law research, enhancing your drafting speed and accuracy in professional and academic settings.
Learn using Google Analytics and Search Console to track the performance of your legal articles, helping you refine your online content strategy.
Build practical business skills like personal branding, pricing services, networking, and client management, preparing you for a successful freelancing or law firm career.

Freelancing Skills

By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio of research papers, legal content, and case analyses, SEO-optimized articles that showcase your research, writing, and technical abilities.

Learn the nuances of building and enhancing your profile on platforms like UpWork in a way that you start earning from these platforms.

Structure of this Course

Module 1: Introduction to Legal Research

Module 2: Legal Research Design and the Research Problem

Assignment 1: Writing a Legal Research Essay

Assignment 1.1: Generating your legal research topic

Module 3: Research Methods and Methodology

Module 4: Doctrinal Legal Research Methods

Module 5: Empirical Legal Research Methods

Add-on: Workshop on Advanced Empirical Legal Research Tools: SPSS, Data Analysis, and Data Interpretation

Module 6: Legal Writing

Assignment 1.2: Submitting the rough draft of your paper

Module 7: Presenting and Publishing Legal Research

Module 8: Ethics of Legal Research

Assignment 1.3: Submitting the final draft of your paper
Assignment 2: Presenting your paper (if selected for the conference) or attending the conference as a participant

Module 9: Fundamentals of Advanced Case Law Research: Part 1

Writing a Case Summary
Using legal research tools: SCC OnLine, Manupatra, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and free tools like Indian Kanoon and CaseMine
Reading and interpreting case law, including material facts, ratio decidendi/obiter dicta
Identifying legal issues, relevant precedents, and differentiating binding vs. persuasive authority

Module 10: Fundamentals of Advanced Case Law Research: Part 2

Writing a Case Note
Steps in researching case law: keywords, headnotes, and citations
Using advanced search features, case tracking, and management strategies
Language clarity, analytical skills, and persuasive writing
Assignment 3: Writing a Case Note and a Case Summary

Module 11: Writing for Legal Websites and Freelance Legal Blogs

Module 12: Fundamentals of WordPress, Keyword Research & SEO

Basics of WordPress: account setup, creating posts, adding images
Keyword research tools and strategies for Google ranking
Using tools like UberSuggest for keyword volume and optimization
Assignment 4: Writing an SEO-Optimized Legal Article

Module 13: Writing Books, Modules, and Developing Study Material

Book publishing process, writing proposals, ghostwriting ethics
Developing study materials and mock tests

Module 14: Legal Copywriting for Social Media, Emails, and Online Ads

Copywriting basics, writing for LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram
Fundamentals of email and ad copywriting
Assignment 5: Writing Social Media Copy, an Online Ad, and an Email Copy for a Legal Tech Portal/Law Firm

Module 15: Drafting a Legal Opinion

Understanding legal opinions, their structure, and jurisdictional considerations
Step-by-step application of law to facts, addressing opposing views, and maintaining a professional tone
Assignment 6: Drafting a Legal Opinion

Module 16: Advanced Research Tools and AI Resources for Legal Writing

In-depth case law and statutory research using SCC, Manupatra, and Westlaw
AI-based tools like Casetext for natural language processing and predictive analysis
Advanced search techniques, citation management tools, and AI for drafting and plagiarism checks

Module 17: Using Google Analytics and Search Console for Article Analysis

Basics of Google Analytics, Search Console, and report generation
Assignment 7: Generating an SEO Report Using Different Tools or Writing an SEO-Optimized Article

Module 18: Business Basics for Freelancers

Choosing a niche, pricing services, and personal branding
Networking, online profiles, and website development
Assignment 8: Writing an Optimized Legal Blog

Module 19: Selling, Invoicing, and Getting Paid

Basics of selling, negotiating, invoicing, and payment processes
Assignment 9: Sending a Business Proposal, Making a Sale Call, and Sending an Invoice.

What Makes This Course Stand Out?

Weekly Live Sessions: 25+ sessions diving deep into legal research and writing techniques.
Freelancing Mastery: 4-6 monthly sessions to guide your freelancing journey. Learn how to price your services, network, and manage clients, setting you up for a thriving freelancing career in legal research and writing.
Personalized Feedback: Get hands-on feedback with assignments on all assignments.
Freelancer Profile Development: Practical steps to build and optimize your freelance profile.
Advanced Research Tools: Expertise in top legal databases and cutting-edge AI tools.
SEO for Legal Writing: Learn SEO strategies to make your legal content stand out online.
Business Basics for Freelancers: Understand pricing, networking, and marketing your services.

Who can enroll for this course?

Law Students: Those seeking to build a strong foundation in legal research and writing.
Legal Professionals: Practitioners who wish to upgrade their research, writing, and freelancing skills.
Aspiring Freelancers: Individuals looking to enter or expand their freelancing career in legal research.
Legal Researchers: Professionals interested in mastering advanced research methodologies.
Anyone Interested in Legal Writing: Those aiming to enhance their ability to write for law firms, blogs, and publications.

Course Developers and Faculty of this Course

Tanuj Kalia, CEO of Lawctopus, graduated from NUJS Kolkata in 2013 with B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and completed his M.A. in Law, Politics, and Society from AUD, Delhi in 2019. Tanuj started Lawctopus in 2010 which today is the go-to platform for law aspirants, law students, and young lawyers for their career growth requirements.

His keen interest in writing and the broad field of human development led him to author the book “Law as a Career,” which serves as a comprehensive guide for those navigating the legal world. He started NoticeBard.com in 2017, and Lawctopus Law School in 2020, and has been inspiring countless individuals to pursue successful careers in law.

Abhayraj Naik did his BA LLB (Hons.) from NLSIU Bangalore in 2006 and LLM from Yale Law School in 2009.

He is currently an independent researcher and consultant and has previously taught in colleges like JGLS, Azim Premji University, and NLSIU. He has also been a research fellow at SARAI-CSDS, and a researcher at the Environment Support Group in Bangalore.

Shrutanjaya Bhardwaj is the lead researcher and content developer of this course and worked closely under the guidance of Abhayraj. He completed his BA LLB (Hons.) from NLUD in 2017 where he was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the Best Overall Student (Male).

He then worked at the chambers of Gopal Sankarnarayanan for a year and then went on to complete LLM from Michigan Law School in 2019.

Prof. Anupama Sharma is an Assistant Professor at JGLS, Sonipat. She has completed B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the NUJS, Kolkata in 2014, and LL.M. from the University of Cambridge, UK in June 2015, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong.

She has been a part of various research projects run by institutions and organizations, such as Cambridge Pro Bono Project, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), International Justice Mission, etc. She has also been a Legislative Review Team member for the Journal of Indian Law and Society (JILS).

Vershika Sharma graduated from NLU Jodhpur and completed her LLM from HPNLU, Shimla, where she secured a Gold Medal.

She has been a topper throughout her academic career. Immensely invested in and passionate about education, Vershika has been an academic mentor at IDIA, Rajasthan.

Vershika was the faculty for live sessions for legal research and writing course. To enhance her online teaching skills, Vershika also completed an intensive online course on ‘The Art of Facilitation‘ from Colab.x.

Rabindra Kumar Mitra is a law graduate from National Law University, Odisha, currently practicing as a Counsel in Calcutta. He regularly appears in Arbitration, Company Law, Civil, and Commercial matters before the High Court at Calcutta, NCLT, DRT and Arbitral Tribunals.

Rabindra has experience as a faculty member at CLATapult and has also contributed to iPleaders.in as a Freelance Editor.

Rabindra has developed the module “How to Write Prize-Winning Legal Essays” for this course.

Mansi Mankotia graduated with a B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from H.P. University in 2020 and pursued an LLM specializing in criminal law from NLU Shimla. Currently, Mansi is dedicated to advancing her expertise through a PhD in Law. With professional experience as an in-house counsel, she currently serves as a Learning Manager at Lawctopus Law School, contributing to the development and delivery of practical law courses.

Jaibatruka Mohanta completed his B.L.S LL.B from the SVKMs Pravin Gandhi College of Law, University of Mumbai. During his law school years, he won 3 national and 1 international moot court competitions amongst other accomplishments. Since his time in law school, he has been interested in research activities and human rights policies with an inclination towards litigation.

After graduating from law school, he began his career as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to delve into cutting-edge research and policy formulation. In CEERA he is involved in policy formulation, research activities, and litigation matters. In addition, he is engaged as a faculty with Lawctopus.

Aditya Aryan, a BBA-LLB (Hons.) graduate from ICFAI Law School, Dehradun, currently leads the content vertical at Lawctopus. Passionate about education and innovation, Aditya has been actively involved in developing courses and creating educational resources since his college days.

For this course, Aditya, along with his team, has designed modules on Fundamentals of WordPress, Keyword Research & SEO, and Using Google Analytics and Search Console for Article Analysis, offering practical and insightful learning opportunities.

Aditya also holds an impressive track record in Mediation and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and is the only Indian mentee at the prestigious International Academy of Mediators.

Add-on Benefits

Completion certificates are issued by Lawctopus Law School after completing the course.
Merit certificates are awarded to best-performing learners.
Access of webinars on litigation basis, civil drafting, criminal drafting, etc., are given for free
LLS alumni groups are available for exclusive internship/job notifications and discounts on courses/workshops.

Money Back Guarantee

In case you do the course sincerely and are still dissatisfied with it, we’ll refund you 100% of the money you invested; no questions asked. We are that confident in our course!

What does ‘sincerely’ mean? It means that you attend at least 75% of the live classes and complete the compulsory assignments successfully. If you still don’t think the course was worth the money, we’ll refund the full amount, no questions asked!

Just email us at llssupport@lawctopus.com and the refund will be issued within 7-10 working days.

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!