Are you passionate about litigation but unsure how to sharpen your skills and build your practice? Join this workshop!
Join us for a 3-day workshop on ‘12 steps to become an Independent Practitioner’ and upgrade your skill set!
How will this Workshop Help You?
In just 3 power-packed days (with the option to join for 1 or 2 days), you’ll master key courtroom techniques, learn the art of drafting a plaint, gain expertise in drafting a complaint, and discover the roadmap to building your career as an independent litigator. Start your journey to becoming a confident, self-reliant lawyer today!
You will learn these important skills from industry experts: – (renowned civil and criminal advocates):
- Gain knowledge of the Civil Procedure Code, including the structure of a plaint, rules for filing, and the steps involved in a civil suit.
- Crafting a legal strategy based on the facts and laws, ensuring the right causes of action and legal arguments are presented in the document.
- Understanding when and how to apply for interim reliefs, temporary injunctions, or restraining orders, and drafting appropriate applications.
- Understanding how to structure legal documents effectively, ensuring that each section is well-organized, including facts, relief sought, grounds, and verification.
- Develop familiarity with the criminal procedure, including the procedure for filing an FIR, the role of the police, and the rights of the accused.
LITIGATION LAB: Each day, you will engage in hands-on activities, learning by actually drafting and practicing alongside the faculty!
At the end of each day, you’ll have an opportunity to register for our “Becoming an Independent Litigator” at a special scholarship and bonuses worth Rs. 5000-8,000/- applicable only for the attendees of the workshop!
About Lawctopus Law School
Lawctopus Law School (LLS) started in 2020, a sister concern of the 14-year-old portal ‘Lawctopus’ (started in 2010) by NUJS Kolkata graduates, has taught a wide range of practical skills to over 20,000+ young lawyers and law students.
Our course developers and faculty come from the best of law colleges like NLSIU Bangalore, NUJS Kolkata, Harvard Law School, University of Cambridge, the best of law firms like Khaitan and Co., Trilegal, Luthra & Luthra, Paras Kuhad, etc.. Our faculty are experts who have been there and done that!
Over 2500 students have rated our courses and the average rating is 93.2/100. Our online courses are ‘warm’ learning experiences!
Our founders are TEDx speakers, BW Legal 30 Under 30, and 40 Under 40 winners, and have keynoted at various fora. LLS has conducted workshops for Manipal Bangalore, PES University Bangalore, Kingston Kolkata, Mar Gregorios Chennai, and our faculty continue to be sought-after trainers.
Structure of the Workshop
Day 1, March 21, Friday: Understanding Civil Proceedings: Theory to Practice
- Skill 1: Understand the statutes (CPC, Evidence Act)
- Skill 2: Understanding the court procedure
- Skill 3: Learn to draft essential documents (Legal Notice, Plaint, WS, etc.)
- Skill 4: Navigate through e-court website
7 PM-7:10 PM
- Welcome and introduction to the 3-Day Workshop
- Introduction to Lawctopus Law School
7:10 PM-8:30 PM
Understanding the Statutes (CPC, Evidence Act)
- CPC Overview: Key sections, jurisdiction, filing suits, court roles
- Evidence Act: Types of evidence, relevance, burden of proof, witness examination
Understanding the Court Procedure
- Court Structure & Jurisdiction: Types of courts, civil vs criminal
- Brief on Litigation Stages: Filing, trial, judgment, appeals
Introduction to Essential Documents
- Understand the purpose and structure of:
- Legal Notice, Plaint, Written Statement, Affidavit.
- Introduction to various types of drafts
Learn to navigate through E-Court Website
- Understand how to track cases, read cause lists, etc
- Introduction to e-filing portal.
Bonus Handout 1: Reading material on Notice
Bonus Handout 2: Sample Draft of Notice
Bonus Handout 3: Video Recording of the workshop
8:30 PM-9:00 PM
Q/A Session
9:00 PM-9:30 PM:
- Register for our ‘6-Month Long Course ‘Becoming an Independent Litigator’ with a scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-
- Get a free self-paced course on ‘Online Dispute Resolution’ worth Rs. 2800/-
Day 2, March 22, Saturday: Drafting of Interim Application
- Skill 5: Drafting of Interim Applications
- Skill 6: Marketing your competence
- Skill 7: Get your first client
- Skill 8: Grow your practice
7 PM-7:10 PM
- Welcome and introduction to the 3-Day Workshop
- Introduction to Lawctopus Law School
7:10 PM-8:30 PM
Drafting Interim Applications
- Introduction to Stay, injunction, temporary relief
- Understanding the structure, supporting documents, and affidavits
Marketing Your Competence
- Build online presence (website, social media)
- Network, write articles, and attend events
Guidance on Your First Client & Grow Practice
- Initial consultations, setting pricing
- Client retention and expanding services
Bonus Handouts 4: Sample Draft on Interim Application
Bonus Handout 5: List of Case Laws
Bonus Handouts 6: Video recording
8:30 PM-9:00 PM
Q/A Session
9:00 PM-9:30 PM
- Register for our ‘6-Month Long Course ‘Becoming an Independent Litigator’ with a scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-
- Get a free self-paced course on ‘Online Dispute Resolution’ worth Rs. 2800/-
Day 3, March 23, Sunday: Understanding Criminal Proceedings: Theory to Practice
- Skill 9: Understanding the criminal procedure
- Skill 10: Learn to draft essential documents
- Skill 11: Start your own chamber
- Skill 12: Get your first client and grow your practice!
11 AM-11:10 AM
- Welcome and introduction to the 3-Day Workshop
- Introduction to Lawctopus Law School
11:10 AM-12:30 PM
Understanding Court Procedure
- Overview of CrPC, case stages, roles of police, lawyers
- Discuss in brief concepst of bail, remand and arrest
Introduction to Various Drafts
- Understand the importance of drafting a Private Complaint.
- How to read an FIR
- Introduction to Bail applications.
Get Tips on Setting up Your Own Chamber
- Client consultation, case brief
- Managing cases, networking, and expanding practice.
Bonus Handout 7: Sample draft of Private Complaint
Bonus Handout 8: List of important case laws on bail
12:30 PM-1:00 PM
Q/A Session on Criminal Drafting
12:30 PM-1:00 PM:
- Register for our ‘6-Month Long Course ‘Becoming an Independent Litigator’ with a scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-
- Get a free self-paced course on ‘Online Dispute Resolution’ worth Rs. 2800/-
Who can Attend?
- Young Lawyers interested to become independent and start their practice
- Law students who want to pursue litigation
- Professionals who want to switch from the corporate field to the litigation
- Independent Litigators who wish to grow their practice
- Legal academicians wanting to add a skill set to their profiles
What Will You Gain?
- Spend 3 days (or 1 and/or 2) of wholesome learning with renowned advocates
- Learn the practical skills to excel in the courtroom
- Gain a solid understanding of civil and criminal procedures
- Understand criminal procedures, how to start a legal practice, and strategies for acquiring and growing clients.
- Learn key statutes (CPC, Evidence Act), court procedures, and essential drafting skills (legal notices, plaints, written statements).
- Gain skills in drafting interim applications, marketing their practice, and expanding their business.
- Take advantage of the
to register for our course.
Details of the 3-Day Long Workshop
- Date: March 20th, 21st and 22nd [Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
- Note: You can join for Day 2 and/or Day 3 only too.
- Time: 7 PM-9:00 PM on all days
- Platform: Zoom
- Registration Fee: Rs. 200/-
Meet your Experts
Vishakha Girhe, Learning Manager at Lawctopus, has completed her graduation from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur (2015), and earned an LL.M. in Business Laws (Merit) in 2020.
As an independent litigator, she has practiced at the Nagpur District Court and the High Court of Bombay Bench. Additionally, she has been invited as a panelist for debate competitions and mock interviews in various colleges.
Shashank Sardesai graduated from the University of Pune in 2018 and is currently working as an Independent Litigator and Company Secretary.
He co-founded EverTrust Legal, a full-service law firm, after previously working with esteemed firms such as Wadia Ghandy & Co., HSA Advocates, and Khaitan Legal Associates.
He has worked on diverse and complex disputes including company law matters, cases under IBC, writ petitions, criminal cases, real estate disputes, consumer disputes, IPR infringement cases, etc., and has represented clients before the High Court of Bombay, NCLT, Civil and Criminal Courts and other Courts in India.
Ms. Samiksha Singh is practicing as a Criminal Litigator and has an experience of over 4 years.
She has worked extensively in the field having worked on multiple high-profile cases with distinguished luminaries of law such as Adv. Satish Maneshinde, Adv. Yug M. Chaudhry & Adv. Faisal Rizvi.
Samiksha graduated from Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur with Specialisation Honours in Criminal Laws in 2019, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Criminal Law and is also a qualified PoSH Specialist.
Why do we offer these scholarships during workshops?
There are 2 reasons for this.
First, to give you a taste of our courses and encourage you to register for them with special scholarships and bonuses.
Second, most of us work well on deadlines and incentives, and offering scholarships for a specific duration works well for those who are on the fence. Want to avail these bonuses before attending the workshop?
Email us at courses@lawctopus.com with the subject line ‘Litigation Workshop Bonus’, and we’ll let you know the process.
