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Mastering the Art of Legal Research: A Comprehensive Certification Course

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Want to learn how to do professional legal research and how to write professional Legal Research papers, Case Analysis, Articles, reports of Empirical research?

🏆 Worry not LawFoyer brings to you the Certification Course in Legal Research Methodology, starting on July 5, 2024. 📅

COURSE COMMENCING IN

Course Duration

15 hours

Course Starts from

5 July (Live)

Recordings Validity

2 Years

Course Fee

₹ 399/-

Frequently Asked Questions

No, our course does not include daily live classes. Instead, you will have the opportunity to attend 7-8 live lectures, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. The schedule for these live sessions is released at the beginning of the course.

We understand that our learners may be students or working professionals, so we strive to accommodate everyone's schedules. Most of our live sessions are held on weekends or in the late evenings, allowing all participants to attend without compromising their regular classes or work commitments.

We highly recommend attending the live classes after thorough preparation to maximize your learning experience. Just as the true excitement of a live match or performance lies in witnessing it in real-time, the real value of our live classes comes from actively participating and engaging with the content and instructors.

During the live sessions, a wealth of new and practical information is covered, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate feedback.

However, we understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and you may miss a live class. In such cases, you can access the recordings of the live sessions through your personalized Learning Management System (LMS) dashboard.

The LMS dashboard provides 24/7 access to all course materials, including the live session recordings, ensuring that you can catch up on any missed content at your convenience.

To successfully complete the course, we recommend dedicating approximately 3-5 hours per week to your learning journey. The total course duration is 15 hours.

How you choose to allocate these 3-5 hours throughout the week is entirely up to you and your schedule. You may opt to spend around 40 minutes each day engaging with the course materials, or you may prefer to consolidate your learning time over the weekend.

Our flexible learning approach allows you to tailor your study schedule to best suit your needs and commitments.

Absolutely! This course is designed to cater to the needs of absolute beginners, providing a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and nuances of legal research and writing.

Whether you are new to the field or looking to refine your existing skills, this course will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in legal research and writing.

Furthermore, even senior academicians find the course to be of immense value, as it offers insights and techniques that can enhance their research and writing capabilities.

If you are a professional seeking to improve your research and writing skills, this course will undoubtedly benefit you as well.

Absolutely not! While paid legal databases and physical libraries are valuable resources, they are not essential for successfully completing this course.

In today's digital age, there is a wealth of free and open sources available online that can support your research endeavors. Some of these include:

  1. SSRN (Social Science Research Network): A vast repository of research papers and articles across various disciplines, including law.
  2. Google Scholar: A search engine that specifically focuses on scholarly literature, providing access to a wide range of legal articles, case law, and academic publications.
  3. ResearchGate: A platform that allows researchers to share and discover research papers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  4. Indian Kanoon: An online database that provides access to Indian case law, statutes, and legal documents.
  5. Government websites: Official websites of government bodies often host a treasure trove of legal information, reports, and public records.
  6. Free and open law journals: Numerous law journals, both from India and abroad, offer open access to their publications, providing a rich source of legal analysis and commentary.

To further support your research journey, we provide a curated list of such free and open sources, ensuring that you have ample resources at your fingertips.

Rest assured, with the right guidance and a keen eye for credible sources, you can conduct effective legal research without relying on paid databases or physical libraries.

Strong research and writing skills are absolutely essential for any knowledge professional, and this holds especially true in the legal field. Whether you aspire to be a corporate lawyer, litigator, judge, or academician, developing proficiency in legal research and writing is crucial for success.

This course is designed to equip you with these core skills, which are highly transferable across multiple domains. Interestingly, our students have reported that after completing this course, their previously rejected internship applications were successfully accepted, highlighting the immediate impact of improved research and writing abilities.

Consider this: even your CV and cover letters serve as short writing samples for recruiters to evaluate. Enhancing your writing and formatting skills through this course can significantly boost your chances of making a positive first impression.

Furthermore, the skills you acquire will prove invaluable in various aspects of your legal career, including:

  1. Moots: Strengthen your ability to research, construct arguments, and present them effectively in moot court competitions.
  2. Publications: Develop the skills necessary to produce well-researched and articulate legal articles, papers, and publications.
  3. Conferences and Seminars: Enhance your capacity to deliver compelling presentations and engage in meaningful discussions at legal conferences and seminars.

By investing in this course, you are not only gaining essential skills for your current role but also laying a strong foundation for future growth and success in your legal career.

KEY FEATURES

Weekly live lectures

30+ Lessons

2 Bonus Workshops*

Personalised LMS Dashboard

24*7 Access to Recordings

Completion and Merit Certificates

Comprehensive course materials

Assignments + quizzes

Course Content

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  • Brief Overview of the Course and What will be covered?
  • The Science of Legal Research and Methodology
  • Interrelation between Speculation, Fact and Theory
  • Busting some Fallacies of Legal Methodology with reference to Socio-Legal Research
  • Inter-disciplinary Research and Legal Research models
  • Arm Chair Research vs. Empirical Research
  • Practical Application of Legal Research in Modern Legal System: Civil, Criminal, Corporate, IT, ADR, & IPR
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  • Major steps in research design
  • Formulation of Research Problem, Questions and Objectives
  • Formulation and Evaluation of workable Research Hypothesis
  • Research Methodology: Primary and Secondary Research in Legal Studies
  • Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Research Methods
  • Ethical considerations in Legal Research
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  • Facets of Legal Research: Doctrinal and Empirical Legal Research
  • Primary Sources of Legal Research (Statutes, Precedents, Rules, Regulations, Notifications, Circulars)
  • Secondary Sources of Legal Data (Journals, Books, Articles, Commentaries, etc.)
  • Modes of Legal Research – Online and Offline Modes
  • Tools and Techniques for Doctrinal Legal Research
  • Tools and Techniques for Empirical Legal Research, Analysis and Interpretation of data
  • Data Collection Techniques (Surveys, Interviews, Observations)
  • Data Analysis Techniques (Content Analysis & Statistical Analysis)
  • Data Visualization and Presentation
  • Reliability and Validity of Legal Research Findings
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  • Report/Article Writing & Legal Research
  • Use of Definitions, Maxims, Concepts, Principles, Doctrines in Legal Research and Writing
  • Plagiarism, its Consequences and How to Deal with it?
  • Citation Methodology (Harvard Bluebook, OSCOLA, ILI etc.)
  • Case Commentary (Analysis) and Book Review Writing
  • Writing for Different Audiences (Academic, Professional, Public)
  • Editing and Proofreading Techniques
  • Publishing and Disseminating legal research.
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  • Workshop on using Modern AI and Non-AI tools for Doctrinal and Empirical Legal Research & Writing
  • Workshop on Acing Moot Courts and Trial Advocacy Competitions

Certificate of Completion & Merit

Certificate of Completion and Merit

Completing this course earns you a Completion and Merit Certificate with a unique ID and link. Showcase your achievement and skills by adding the certificate to your LinkedIn Achievements section, demonstrating your dedication to learning and making your profile stand out to potential employers and colleagues.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Mastery of legal research techniques and tools
  • Proficiency in formulating hypotheses and designing research studies
  • Skills in effective legal writing and citation methodologies
  • Understanding of inter-disciplinary and comparative legal research
  • Expertise in data collection, analysis, and visualization
  • Knowledge of ethical considerations in legal research

Material Includes

  • Detailed e-notes covering all aspects of legal research methodology
  • Engaging PowerPoint presentations to facilitate learning
  • Regular quizzes to assess your understanding and progress
  • Practical assignments designed to apply your research skills
  • Sample legal drafts and templates for various research projects
  • Personalized feedback and guidance from experienced faculty

Requirements

  • Have a basic understanding of legal concepts and terminology.
  • Commit to dedicating sufficient time for coursework and assignments.
  • Actively participate in discussions and group activities.
  • Complete all assigned readings, quizzes, and projects within the stipulated deadlines.
  • Seek guidance from faculty when needed.
  • Adhere to academic integrity standards and avoid plagiarism.

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