Think like a lawyer. Write with strong research and clarity. Argue with persuasiveness and confidence.
Don’t we all want that?
Ever felt stuck staring at a moot problem with no clue where to start? Or spent hours on a legal assignment only to feel it’s not “legal” enough?
You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not to blame. Most law students are never really taught how to research smartly, write like a lawyer, or argue with confidence.
That’s exactly what this course is for.
You’ll learn how to research effectively, structure sharp legal arguments, draft memorials clearly, and speak like you belong in a courtroom.
Whether you’re prepping for moots, paper publications, conferences, internships, or just want to stop feeling unsure, this course is your game-changer.
About the 4-Month Long ‘Mastering Legal Research & Writing, Mooting & Argumentation’ Course
This 4-month course is a carefully designed blend of two of our most impactful offerings: Legal Research and Writing, and Mooting and Argumentation.
It’s built to help law students who want to go beyond classroom learning and develop the skills that matter most in real-world legal careers.
If you’ve ever felt underconfident in a moot court, confused while researching for assignments, a call for papers by a law journal, or unsure about how to begin writing like a professional, this course is for you.
11 Reasons That Make This Course Stand Out
- Combines two powerful skill areas, legal research and mooting into one structured, 4-month journey
- 20+ live sessions with expert faculty, plus assignments with personalised feedback
- An Online Moot Court Competition with memorial submission, feedback, and oral rounds/oral rounds
- 3 assignments (plus some other mini-tasks), each with personalised feedback from experienced mentors
- Gain the skills, confidence, and clarity to start getting your papers published in top law journals and present confidently in top law conferences
- Includes a dedicated Masterclass on Argumentation Skills
- Learn the art of footnoting and referencing using various methods of citations: Bluebook, OSCOLA, etc.
- 2 LinkedIn sessions to help you build your professional online presence
- 2 months of free access to Manupatra for hands-on legal research practice
- Access to our Placement Cell for CV reviews and curated opportunity updates
- Top performers get a 1-on-1 moot prep session and a prestigious certificate from CEERA, NLSIU Bangalore
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 Build Through This Course
- Legal Research: Learn how to find, interpret, and apply case laws, statutes, and legal commentary with confidence
Legal Writing: Learn the structure and tone of professional legal documents, from research papers to memorials - Oral Argumentation Advocacy: Speak clearly and persuasively in moot court-style settings and respond confidently to questions
Analytical Thinking: Break down legal problems, identify issues, and build logical, well-supported arguments. - Paper Publication and Presentation: Learn how to turn your research into well-written papers and confidently present them at conferences and academic forums
- Moot Courts: We teach many aspects of legal writing, argumentation, court mannerisms, legal drafting through an in-built moot competition.
- Professional Communication: Improve clarity, coherence, and professionalism in both writing and speaking
- Attention to Detail: Develop precision in legal drafting, citation, and document formatting
- Confidence and Structure: Build your self-assurance and learn how to approach legal tasks methodically
- Referencing and Footnoting: This can be a seemingly complex topic. With Lawctopus’ mentors, you’ll soon begin to master this.
Who Is This Course For?
- Law students from any year who want to build strong foundations in legal research, writing, and mooting
- Beginners looking for a step-by-step approach to learning how to research, write, and argue legal issues
- Students preparing for moot court competitions and looking for guidance from experienced mentors
- Those who want to write better legal papers, improve clarity of thought, and cite sources correctly
- Anyone looking to gain confidence in handling real-world legal tasks during internships or academic work
Month 1 & 2: Learning Argumentation and Advocacy Through Moot Courts
Module 1: Introduction to Mooting and Argumentation
- What is mooting and what’s the structure of a moot competition?
- Why should you moot?
- How to choose which moot court competition to go for?
- How to make your team a moot?
Module 2: Reading and Researching a Legal Problem
- Doing Background Research: Knowing the Jurisdiction, the Applicable Laws, etc.
- How to Read a Moot Problem: Advice and Techniques
- Researching for your Memos: Methodology and Tips
- Using Manupatra Like a Pro (Screen-share video)
- Using SCCOnline Like a Pro (Screen-share video)
Module 3: Drafting and Formatting a Memorial
- Cover/front page
- Table of contents
- List of abbreviations
- Index of authorities
- Statement of jurisdiction
- Statement of facts
- Issues
- Summary of arguments
- Arguments advanced
- Conclusion/prayer
- Screen-share video 1 on formatting moot memorials
- Screen-share video 2 on formatting moot memorials
Module 4: Oral Arguments and Courtroom Mannerisms
- How to address the Court?
- How to mention case laws?
- Formulating a case strategy
- Analysis of precedents
- Argument making and preparation
- Pre-argument stage
- Courtroom action
- Watch leading mooters moot in an online simulated moot court competition
- Read the problem, read their memos, and then watch them moot
- Observe how judges grill them, their responses
- Check what feedback judges and they themselves give
Module 5: Live Online Moot Court Competition: Oral Rounds + Personal Feedback!
- Welcome to a real, online moot court competition
- Argue before an expert mooting judge and get feedback
- If you are new to mooting or are an introvert, please don’t worry! We are here to guide you!
- Each student will be able to watch at least 10 other students argue and get feedback from our expert judge(s)
- Each student will be able to argue and get personalized feedback from our expert judge(s)
Module 6: Building a Mooting Culture in Your College
- How to develop a healthy and competitive mooting culture in your college
- How to establish and run effective moot court societies
Months 3 & 4: Legal Research and Writing Course
Module 1: Introduction to Legal Research
- Introduces the concept of research in a simple, relatable way
- Explores the key question: how should research be done?
- Shares different approaches to research
- Encourages you to reflect and choose the method that suits you best
Module 2: Legal Research Design and The Research Problem
- Introduces the concept of research design
- Explains the steps of the research process:
Choosing a topic and framing a suitable title
Understanding and defining the research framework
Identifying a clear research problem
Formulating research questions and hypotheses
Selecting appropriate methodology and methods
Writing and presenting your research
Module 3: Research Methods and Methodology
- Explains the difference between research methodology (the overall strategy or approach) and research method (the specific tools or techniques used)
- Builds on your understanding from Module 2 by going deeper into these concepts.
- Describes how research methodologies are generally classified into qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods
- Helps you understand which methods and methodologies are best suited for doctrinal (analytical) and empirical legal research projects
Module 4: Doctrinal Legal Research Methods
- Focuses on doctrinal or analytical legal research
- Teaches you how to approach a legal issue methodically
- Guides you on how to find and interpret relevant statutes and case law
Explains how to use legal databases and tools to locate the right authorities and precedents
Module 5: Empirical Legal Research Methods
- Introduces empirical legal research as the counterpart to doctrinal research
- Explains key differences between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Discusses various empirical research methods used under both approaches
- Helps you understand when and how to use surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and data analysis in legal studies
Module 6: Legal Writing
- Focuses on the art and skill of legal writing
- Teaches you how to write with clarity, structure, and precision.
- Encourages a nuanced approach to presenting legal arguments and analysis
- Helps you develop a writing style suited for legal documents, papers, and opinions
- Emphasises the importance of logical flow and readability in legal writing
Module 7: Presenting and Publishing Legal Research
- Focuses on how to present legal research verbally and effectively
- Helps you prepare for academic conferences, seminars, and paper presentations
- Explains how verbal presentations can sharpen your research and give it wider visibility
- Emphasises the role of public speaking in building confidence and career capital
- Guides you on structuring your presentation and engaging your audience professionally
Module 8: Ethics of Legal Research
- Focuses on the ethical responsibilities in legal research
- Explains what practices must be followed and what should be avoided
- Discusses scenarios where research ethics are especially important
- Covers key topics like plagiarism, proper attribution, consent in empirical research, and data integrity
Module 9: Citations and Referencing
- Focuses on the importance of citation and referencing in legal research
- Teaches the correct ways to cite various legal sources including cases, statutes, books, and journal articles
- Explains the need for proper attribution to maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism
- Introduces commonly used legal citation styles such as Bluebook, OSCOLA, and ILI
4 Special Features of this Course
- A dedicated Masterclass on Argumentation Skills to help you present and defend your ideas effectively
- 2 sessions on LinkedIn to help you build a strong online legal presence
- 2 months of free access to Manupatra, a leading legal research database
- Access to our Placement Cell Benefits, including help with CV building, reviews, and regular opportunity updates via WhatsApp
Exclusive Benefits
- Top performers will receive a 1-on-1, hour-long consultation worth Rs. 3000 free of cost. This will help you prepare for an upcoming moot competition (available post 3 months of course completion).
- Receive a Legal Skills Internship Project Certificate from CEERA, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
Course Fee
INR 12,999/-
Course Developers and Faculty of this Course
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).
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.
Currently, Jai is working as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Law Education Research & Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU, Bengaluru.
Akash Yadav graduated from NLIU Bhopal in 2018. His mooting journey helped him transform from a ‘shy and timid’ guy to a ‘fair confident personality’.
He was a quarter-finalist at the 8th National Moot Court Competition- Checkmate, 2015 held at the Army Institute of Law, Mohali, and a quarter-finalist, at the 4th International Banking and Investment Law Moot Court Competition, 2015 held at Jaipur National University, Jaipur in 2015.
Select Achievements:
- Won the 1st Baljeet Shastri Moot Court Competition held at Amity University, Gurgaon.
- Runners-up at the National Moot Court Competition organized by LJ School of Law, Ahmedabad.
Akash has mentored University teams for National Moots at UILS, Punjab, and RGNUL, Patiala.
Anubhuti Mishra is a 2013 graduate of HNLU, Raipur, and completed her LLM from King’s College, London. She has aced several moots and has coached multiple teams to world-winning levels.
She has worked in multiple firms including HSA Advocates, Delhi; PSA Legal, Delhi; and P & A Law Offices, Delhi.
Sameer Gupta graduated from NUSRL Ranchi in 2020.
Select moot-court achievements:
He was a part of the Semi-Finalist team (3rd Ranked Team) at the SAARC Rounds and won the Best Student Advocate Award, at the Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon SAARC LAW Mooting Competition, International Rounds, 2020.
His team qualified for the memorial-selection rounds from the Asia-Pacific region at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, Asia Pacific Rounds, 2019.
Other mooting achievements:
- Winner and Best Memorial, “8th School of Law, Christ University, National Moot 2017”, organized by Christ University, Bengaluru.
- 2nd Best Memorial Award and Octa-finalist, “22nd Stetson International Environmental Moot: Surana &
Surana India National Rounds, 2017” held at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. - Best Memorial, Quarterfinalists and Second Best Speaker, 10th Justice Hidayatullah Memorial National Moot, 2018, organized by HNLU, Raipur.
Coaching Experience
- Coached the University team for the 12th NALSAR Justice BR Sawhney Memorial Moot, 2018 (finished as runners-up)
- Coached the team for the 11th Leiden – Sarin International Air Law Moot, 2020 (qualified for the World Rounds)
- Coached the University team for the 13th Pro Bono International Environmental Law Moot, 2019 (finished as Semi-Finalists, secured Best Memorial Award)
Sankalp Malik graduated from Amity Law School, Noida in 2019.
Select Mooting Achievements
- Best Memorial, 4th National Trial Advocacy Competition organized by UPES, Dehradun, 2018
- Runners-up in the 1st National Moot Court Competition organized by HPU Institute of Legal Studies’ Legal and Cultural Fest: Envision, 2017
- Winners in the 1st B.R. Ambedkar National Moot Court Competition, 2017 organized by JCC, Calcutta.
Tejast Popat graduated from NUJS, Kolkata in 2020.
Select Moot Court Achievements
- Oralist, Winner, Awarded as Best Oralist and Best Memorial, 2nd Justice Y.K. Sabharwal Constitutional Law Moot, NLU Delhi. [November 2019]
- Oralist, Quarter-finalist and Honourable Mention (Best Memorial), Philip C. Jessup International Moot, 2019 (India Rounds). [March 2019]
- Coach – WBNUJS, Best Overall Team; Best Respondent Memorial; Second Best Claimant Memorial; Hon’ble Mention, Speaker, Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot Court Competition. [November 2018]
- Oralist, First-Runners-Up, International Criminal Court Moot, 2018 (World Rounds). [June 2018]
- Oralist, Runners-Up, 24th M.C. Chagla Moot, Mumbai. [September 2017]
- Oralist, Quarter-Finals, 10th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot. [March 2017]
Vikhyat Oberoi graduated from the School of Law, Christ University in 2017.
Select Moot Court Achievements
- Winners and Best Memorial, 1st GNLU Moot on Securities and Investment Law 2015, organized by GNLU, Gujarat
- Best Memorial and Semi-finalists, 8th National Law School- Trilegal International Arbitration Moot 2015, organized by NLSIU, Bangalore
- Winners and Best Memorial, 1st K.G. Kannabiran National Moot on Transformative Constitutionalism, 2014, organized by Council for Social Development, Hyderabad
- Semi-finalists, 3rd ILNU International Moot Court Competition, 2014, organized by Nirma University, Gujarat
Atishya Kumar graduated from NUALS Kochi in 2018 and completed her LLM from the University of Nottingham in 2019.
She’s currently the Director-in-Charge of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Nagpur Chapters of IDIA.
She’s an ace mooter who represented the University of Nottingham in the 31st Jean Pictet Competition, 2019, and received very positive feedback. She placed second Runner-up in the 8th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, 2018.
She won the 6th Dr. Paras Diwan Memorial International ‘Energy Law’ Moot Court Competition, 2016 held in UPES College, Dehradun, and was adjudged Best Researcher at the 4th edition of RGNUL, Patiala Moot Court Competition, 2015.
About the Partner Organisation for the Legal Research Project
The Centre for Environmental Law Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA) established in 1997 is a research centre at NLSIU, Bengaluru that focuses on research and policy advocacy in the field of environmental law.
Building an environmental law database, effectively networking among all stakeholders, undertaking training and capacity development exercises, providing consultancy services and building an environmental law community are CEERA’s main objectives.
It enjoys the support of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, other Ministries, international organisations, the Bar and the Bench in India.
Add-on Benefits and Certificates
- Earn 2 certificates: one from Lawctopus Law School for the course, and second by our Partner Organisation CEERA for the Legal Research Project.
- Merit certificates are awarded to best-performing learners.
- Access of webinars on litigation basics, 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 contact us at courses@lawctopus.com or call us at +91 98058 08820 [11 am-12 pm, 5-6 pm]
Course Includes
- 20 Lessons
- 64 Topics
