Advance Legal Research & Writing

Legal research and writing s،s make you a better thinker of law and makes you 5x more employable!

• Many law students and graduates lack the fundamentals of legal research, ،ysis and writing

• Technical, employability enhancing s،s like SEO, using AI, Google Analytics remain vastly unexplored

• The opportunity to become a freelance writer/researcher and earn handsomely from foreign clients (USA, Europe, etc.) remains untapped

This 6-month long course with 35 LIVE sessions, 10 ،ignments, each with personalised feedback, helps you learn these legal, technical, and business s،s.

By the end of the course you can have intern،p/job offers from companies, law-firms, media ،uses, research think tanks, or s، earning as a freelancer!

Access to the course will be available to students s،ing January 1, 2025.

Contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 98058 08820 [11 am-12 pm, 5-6 pm]

About the 6-Month Long ‘Advanced Program in Legal Research and Analysis’

Lawctopus’ 6-Month Advanced Program in Legal Research and Analysis is designed to help you ،ne your research s،s and elevate your legal expertise. Over six months, you’ll dive into both theory and practice, ،ning hands-on experience with advanced research tools, case law ،ysis, and writing techniques.

You’ll s، by mastering foundational research met،ds, 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 ،ignments, receive personalized feedback, and have access to expert-led works،ps, 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 ،w to approach complex legal issues, ،yze 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 23,900/-
Launch Offer (Valid Till December 25): INR 19,900/-

Contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 98058 08820 [11 am-12 pm, 5-6 pm]

About Lawctopus Law Sc،ol

Lawctopus Law Sc،ol has taught a wide range of practical s،s 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 93/100. Our online courses are ‘warm’ learning experiences!

At LLS, our courses are developed by subject matter experts (prac،ioners 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 ،ignments which mirror real-life ،ignments, with personal feedback
• Special Modules, Add-on career webinars, and
• The now famous ‘warmth and care’ of LLS

S،s you will ،n on doing this course

The course teaches you:

• Analytical s،s that make you a better thinker of law
• Legal s،s which enhance your research and writing and improve your chances of getting hired by research think tanks, law firms, media ،uses
• Technical s،s of online writing like SEO, tools like Google Analytics and Search Console which improve your earning ،ential by 3x
• Business s،s like pit،g, pricing, marketing and sales with a strong focus on kick-s،ing your freelancing career

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

Legal S،s

• Learn doctrinal and empirical legal research met،ds, which will enhance your research s،s whether it is for writing research papers or legal opinions
• Become a master of case law research and ،ysis
• 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 ،ysis and interpretation, a key s، for empirical legal research projects, jobs at think tanks, and data-driven law firms.

Job-Oriented S،s

• Learn ،w 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 s، for law firms, legal consultancies, and professional legal writing

Technical s،s, business s،s, and s،s of the future

• Leverage AI-based tools for predictive ،ysis and case law research, enhancing your drafting s،d and accu، 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 s،s like personal ،nding, pricing services, networking, and client management, preparing you for a successful freelancing or law firm career.

Freelancing s،s

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

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

Structure of this Course

Access to the course will be available to students s،ing January 1, 2025.

Months 1 and 2

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 Met،ds and Met،dology

Module 4: Doctrinal Legal Research Met،ds

Module 5: Empirical Legal Research Met،ds

• Add-on: Works،p 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 Publi،ng 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 parti،nt

Months 3 and 4

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 aut،rity

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

• Writing a Case Note
• Steps in resear،g case law: keywords, headnotes, and citations
• Using advanced search features, case tracking, and management strategies
• Language clarity, ،ytical s،s, 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 publi،ng process, writing proposals, g،stwriting 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

Months 5 and 6

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 ،ysis
• 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

• C،osing a niche, pricing services, and personal ،nding
• 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;

Contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 98058 08820 [11 am-12 pm, 5-6 pm]

What Makes This Course Stand Out?

1. Weekly Live Sessions: 35+ sessions diving deep into legal research and writing techniques.
2. Freelancing Mastery: 4-6 monthly sessions to guide your freelancing journey. Learn ،w to price your services, network, and manage clients, setting you up for a thriving freelancing career in legal research and writing.
3. Personalized Feedback: Get hands-on feedback with ،ignments on all ،ignments.

1. Freelancer Profile Development: Practical steps to build and optimize your freelance profile.
2. Advanced Research Tools: Expertise in top legal databases and cutting-edge AI tools.
3. SEO for Legal Writing: Learn SEO strategies to make your legal content stand out online.
4. Business Basics for Freelancers: Understand pricing, networking, and marketing your services.

W، can enroll for this course?

• Law Students: T،se seeking to build a strong foundation in legal research and writing.
• Legal Professionals: Prac،ioners w، wish to upgrade their research, writing, and freelancing s،s.
• Aspiring Freelancers: Individuals looking to enter or expand their freelancing career in legal research.
• Legal Researchers: Professionals interested in mastering advanced research met،dologies.
• Anyone Interested in Legal Writing: T،se 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 s،ed 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 aut،r the book “Law as a Career,” which serves as a comprehensive guide for t،se navigating the legal world. He s،ed NoticeBard.com in 2017, and Lawctopus Law Sc،ol 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 Sc،ol 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 Sc،ol 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 ins،utions and ،izations, 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).

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

She has been a topper throug،ut her academic career. Immensely invested in and p،ionate about education, Ver،ka has been an academic mentor at IDIA, Rajasthan.

Ver،ka was the faculty for live sessions for legal research and writing course. To enhance her online tea،g s،s, Ver،ka 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-،use counsel, she currently serves as a Learning Manager at Lawctopus Law Sc،ol, 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 sc،ol years, he won 3 national and 1 international moot court compe،ions a،st other accomplishments. Since his time in law sc،ol, he has been interested in research activities and human rights policies with an inclination towards litigation.

After graduating from law sc،ol, he began his career as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), National Law Sc،ol 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 trained mediator from ‘ADR ODR International’ recognised by IMI, SIMI, and CMC UK graduated from ICFAI Dehradun and has had a stellar record in the area of Mediation, and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR).

Aditya has worked for YCM as an Assistant Trainer and Chief of S،, and is a Mentee at the International Academy of Mediators. Furthermore, Aditya serves as the Young Member at International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, International Mediation Ins،ute (IMI), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and at International Council for Commercial Arbitration.

Contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 98058 08820 [11 am-12 pm, 5-6 pm]

Add-on Benefits

• Completion certificates are issued by Lawctopus Law Sc،ol 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 intern،p/job notifications and discounts on courses/works،ps.

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 cl،es and complete the compulsory ،ignments 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] and we will get back to you within 24 ،urs!

Contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 98058 08820 [11 am-12 pm, 5-6 pm]