Practising law requires sincerity, versatility and attention to detail. This can only be achieved when one is aware of one’s role. Today, most young lawyers or students aspiring to be litigators, are not even aware of what is required of, or even expected of them. This course aims at addressing these doubts.

Knowing each and every aspect of your practice is essential in order to thrive in one’s practice. This course not only deals with the rudimentary aspects of practising law, but also the nitty gritties of the legal profession.

This course introduces you to principles of drafting, reading and communicating, in ways in which you can build a successful practice. This course is intended to be a sort of 'finishing school' for those inclined to litigate.

COURSE DETAILS

• Level - Beginner
• Total no. of videos - 49
• Total number of assignments: 52

Instructors

TALHA ABDUL RAHMAN

Talha Abdul Rahman is an advocate on record, Supreme Court of India. Graduating from Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad in 2008, he went on to pursue a Bachelor of Civil Law from Oxford University in 2009, as a Shell Chevening Centenary Scholar. He has worked with AZB & Partners, Mumbai in its dispute resolution team for about two years before moving on to litigating before Allahabad High Court in 2011. He has been practicing in Delhi since 2013.

1. Introduction

• • 1.1 Welcome
  • 1.2 Supplements and resources

2. Introduction to the legal profession

• • 2.1 Approaching the profession
  • 2.2 Structure of the legal profession
  • 2.3 Looking for a good senior
  • 2.4 Your role in the organisation
  • 2.5 Performing your role

3. Case files and briefs

• • 3.1 How to read a case file?
  • 3.2 Brief management

4. Knowledge of the registry and court staff

• • 4.1 Cause Lists
  • 4.2 Estimating the tentative time
  • 4.3 Checking if your matter has been called
  • 4.4 Getting to know applicable rules
  • 4.5 Checking official websites for when a matter is listed
  • 4.6 Getting to know the court staff

5. Filings

• • 5.1 Paper filing
  • 5.2 E-Filing

6. Other court documents

• • 6.1 Order sheet
  • 6.2 Judge’s paper-book and inspection
  • 6.3 Listing/Mentioning

7. Drafting

• • 7.1 Use of plain language and modern trends
  • 7.2 Keystone approaches

8. Principles of drafting

• • 8.1 Legal notices
  • 8.2 Affidavits
  • 8.3 Petitions
  • 8.4 Appeals

9. Drafting, Briefing Notes & List of Dates

• • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Briefing note
  • 9.3 List of dates

10. Communication

• • 10.1 Writing professional emails
  • 10.2 Communicating with the other side
  • 10.3 Communicating with the client
  • 10.4 Communicating with the media
  • 10.5 Organising emails

11. Advocacy

• • 11.1 Effectively assist arguing counsel
  • 11.2 Structure your arguments and speak in court

12. Note taking

• • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Note taking using the Cornell method
  • 12.3 Using technology
  • 12.4 Calendaring

13. Manners

• • 13.1 General rules of the court
  • 13.2 Use of mobile phones in court
  • 13.3 Conducting yourself at conferences

14. Dressing up

• • 14.1 Dressing for court/tribunal
  • 14.2 Dress at judge’s residence

15. Using technology

• • 15.1 Using technology for drafting, formatting, researching etc.

16. Preparing for the future: your own practice

• • 16.1 When should you start planning?
  • 16.2 What does the move involve?
  • 16.3 Costs, getting clients and building a library

17. Concluding remarks

• • 17.1 What next?