CERTIFICATE COURSE ON ADVANCE LEGAL DRAFTING BY LEXOSPHERE: Register By 30^th Oct 2024.

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About the Certificate Course on Advanced Legal Drafting

This course has been meticulously designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in legal drafting, focusing on practical skills to draft precise, clear, and enforceable legal documents such as contracts, legal notices, pleadings, petitions, and corporate documents. The course aims to equip both aspiring and experienced legal professionals with the tools required for effective legal drafting in diverse fields.

About the Course Coordinator

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Scholar, South Asian University, New Delhi, (A University by SAARC Nation)

Course Outline: Advanced Legal Drafting

Module 1: Introduction to Legal Drafting

• • Importance of Precision in Legal Writing
    Discuss the significance of clarity and precision in legal drafting, including avoiding ambiguity and maintaining professionalism.

• • Principles of Legal Writing
    Overview of key principles: structure, coherence, legal terminology, and tone.

• • Common Pitfalls in Legal Drafting
    Identify and rectify common errors such as over-complication, redundant language, and improper citations.

Module 2: Drafting Contracts

• • Types of Contracts
    Discuss key contract types (e.g., sale agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, service agreements).

• • Essential Clauses in Contracts
    Cover essential clauses such as indemnity, force majeure, dispute resolution, termination, and confidentiality.

• • Tailoring Contracts to Specific Needs
    Drafting for specific industries or jurisdictions, and customizing standard clauses based on business needs.

• • Ensuring Enforceability and Avoiding Ambiguity
    Tips on how to make contracts legally binding and eliminate vague or unenforceable terms.

Module 3: Drafting Legal Notices

• • Types of Legal Notices
    Explore different types such as defamation notices, eviction notices, and breach of contract notices.

• • Structure of a Legal Notice
    Learn the key components: subject matter, facts, legal grounds, demand, and consequences of non-compliance.

• • Effective Language in Notices
    How to use assertive but polite language and avoid unnecessary aggression.

Module 4: Drafting Petitions and Pleadings

• • Format of a Petition
    Structure and essentials of petitions, including prayers for relief, affidavits, and annexures.

• • Drafting a Complaint and Written Statements
    How to frame complaints, present facts, draft charges, and respond through written statements.

• • Legal Arguments and Relief Sought
    How to effectively present legal arguments and structure the relief sought in a case.

Module 5: Drafting Corporate Documents

• • Drafting Memorandums of Association and Articles of Association
    The process of drafting foundational corporate documents and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

• • Board Resolutions and Meeting Minutes
    Proper drafting of resolutions, minutes of meetings, and statutory registers for company compliance.

• • Shareholder Agreements and Due Diligence Reports
    Understand how to draft shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence for corporate transactions.

Module 6: Drafting for Litigation

• • Drafting Applications for Bail, Injunctions, and Stay Orders
    How to draft specific applications during litigation, including interim reliefs.

• • Drafting Written Submissions and Arguments
    Skills for drafting effective written arguments, including the statement of facts, legal precedents, and relief requested.

• • Drafting Appeals and Revisions
    Overview of drafting appeals in civil and criminal matters, along with revision applications.

Module 7: Negotiation and Settlement Drafting

• • Drafting Settlement Agreements
    Structuring settlements in civil and commercial disputes to avoid future litigation.

• • Mediation and Arbitration Clauses
    Drafting effective mediation and arbitration clauses to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution.

• • Negotiation Tactics in Legal Drafting
    Learn the art of negotiation and incorporating agreed terms into legally binding documents.

Module 8: Final Assessment and Practical Exercise

• • Final Assessment
    A comprehensive test or submission to evaluate the understanding of advanced legal drafting concepts.

Who can Register?

This course is open to Law Students, Researchers, Practicing Lawyers, Academicians, and anyone interested in improving their legal drafting skills.

Registration Details & Procedure

• • Last Date of Registration: 20 November 2024

• • Course Duration: 2 November 2024 to 1 December 2024

• • Registration Fee: INR 799/-

• • Early Bird Registration: INR 599/- (Till 17 October 2024)

• • Registration Link: click here

Note: Scan the UPI Scanner to make the payment and upload the screenshot of the payment.

Perks

• • 1 Free Publication of an Article on the Lexosphere Platform.

• • Certificate of Completion of the Course will be awarded to each participant.

• • If you want a research paper or case analysis on HLG International Journal of Lex Research and Analysis hlgjournals.com

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Contact Details

• • Email: infolexosphere@gmail.com

• • Mobile: +91 9939795952
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