Are you fascinated by the complexities of criminal law?

Every day in courtrooms across the country, lives hang in the balance. A shopkeeper accused of cheating. A small business owner facing ED notices. A young professional wrongly implicated in a fraud case. An entrepreneur dealing with tax authorities. These aren't just case files—these are real people desperately seeking someone who can fight for them, understand their situation, and navigate the complex legal maze on their behalf.

This is where you come in. As a criminal lawyer, you're not just practicing law—you're becoming someone's last hope, their defender, their voice when they need it most. Whether it's getting bail for someone languishing in custody, challenging an unjust attachment order, or defending a client against allegations they didn't commit, your work directly impacts real lives and real futures.

The demand for skilled criminal lawyers has never been higher. With increasing regulations, stricter enforcement under PMLA, SEBI actions, corruption cases, and white-collar crime investigations, individuals and businesses alike need lawyers who know their way around both traditional criminal matters and modern regulatory challenges. The opportunities are immense. The respect and income that come with being a competent criminal lawyer are substantial. But here's the reality—transitioning from academic learning to courtroom practice requires mastering skills that can only be developed through experience and proper guidance.

Let's be real—success in criminal law isn't just about memorizing the BNS, BNSS or quoting Supreme Court judgments. It's about knowing what actually works in court. It's about understanding the ground reality. While your legal education gave you a strong foundation, now you need to build practical expertise on top of it. How do you draft a bail application that convinces a judge? How do you handle a nervous client facing arrest? How do you respond when the ED attaches your client's property? How to cross-examine effectively without antagonizing the judge?

Bridging the gap between legal knowledge and courtroom practice requires mastering practical skills. From conducting cross-examinations that expose contradictions—whether in a murder trial or a corporate fraud case—to drafting applications that judges actually read and appreciate, these are skills that come from hands-on experience and proper mentorship.

Think about the journey of a criminal case: An FIR gets registered. What do you do first? How do you approach getting anticipatory bail? What if it's a PMLA case with special restrictions? How do you challenge the arrest itself? What about getting the FIR quashed? How do you handle attachment orders under the Benami Act? These aren't theoretical questions—these are situations you'll face regularly, and you need to know exactly how to handle them.

This course covers everything you'll encounter in real practice: handling Adjudicating Authority proceedings under PMLA, responding when SFIO investigates your client, defending tax evasion allegations, dealing with insider trading cases, challenging lookout circulars, drafting responses to Show Cause Notices from multiple authorities, and advising corporate clients on compliance issues.

By the time you complete this course, you'll approach cases with confidence and clarity—whether it's a straightforward criminal trial or a complicated corporate investigation involving financial irregularities. You'll have a practical roadmap for handling any situation that comes your way.

This course is built specifically for lawyers who are serious about criminal practice—whether you're fresh out of law school trying to find your direction, or you've been practicing for 3-5 years and want to expand into white-collar crime and regulatory matters. If you're in those challenging early years, constantly wondering if you're doing things right, this course will give you the structure and knowledge that usually takes years to acquire. If you're already established but want to handle more complex PMLA, Prevention of Corruption Act, and regulatory cases, we'll give you exactly what you need to make that leap.

Who should take this course?

• If you've just completed your law degree and want to build a successful career in criminal law, this course provides the foundation and practical skills you need to start strong. Learn how to handle your first cases confidently, navigate court procedures, draft effective applications, and build client relationships from day one. Get insights into real-world practice that goes beyond theoretical knowledge.
• Already practicing in other areas of law? This course helps you transition into criminal law or add it as a specialization to expand your practice. Whether you're in civil litigation, corporate law, or family law, criminal law offers new revenue streams and client opportunities. Learn the nuances of criminal procedure, case strategy, and courtroom advocacy specific to criminal matters.
• If you have 1-3 years of experience and want to build a thriving criminal law practice, this course will help you develop advanced skills and strategic expertise. Move beyond basic cases to handle more serious offenses, learn negotiation techniques for better outcomes, master bail applications, and develop strategies to build your professional reputation and attract higher-paying clients.
• Gain knowledge of Special Courts dealing with NDPS Act, PMLA Act, POCSO Act, insider trading laws, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) matters, and other specialized legislation—creating additional opportunities for professional growth. These niche areas are in high demand, with fewer practitioners possessing expertise, allowing you to carve out a specialized practice with significant earning potential and professional recognition.

What will you learn from this course?

Discover a remarkable journey through the 6 Month Executive Certificate Course in Advanced Criminal Litigation & White Collar Crime Advocacy – your path to mastering the world of criminal law. 

• Delve into strategic thinking and skilled drafting for criminal cases. From understanding notices, FIRs, and bail intricacies to strong defense tactics against unfounded claims – uncover the essence of strategic brilliance.
• Learn how to collect and present evidence effectively. Navigate the process of building a strong case with accuracy, ensuring each piece of evidence strengthens your story.
• Step into the real world of modern criminal law practice. Engage with emerging trends, absorbing wisdom that resonates with the evolving legal world.
• Understand the art of managing clients and cases. Blend empathy with sharp legal insight to smoothly manage both client needs and legal strategy.
• Immerse yourself in practical wisdom shared by experienced criminal lawyers. Navigate complexities with insights gained from real-world litigation.
• Discover how to protect corporations facing legal issues. Learn to represent large companies with legal finesse, safeguarding their reputation.
• Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by learning to set up and manage your own criminal law practice. Command not only legal knowledge but also strategic thinking to shape your path.
• Go beyond legal texts and develop a strategic mindset. Equip yourself to foresee legal moves, positioning yourself as a master strategist.
• Refine your drafting skills, from petitions to applications. Craft compelling documents that persuasively convey your legal stance.
• Embark on a guided journey through criminal trials and proceedings. Navigate the courtroom confidently, using advocacy as your tool.
• Become skilled in movement through specialized criminal courts and tribunals, guided by expertise.
• Unlock the art of skillful cross-examination, turning each question into a strategic move that uncovers hidden truths.
• Stay up-to-date with legal changes, cases, and controversies. Immerse yourself in the latest developments, ensuring your practice is at the forefront.

Elevate your legal skills, embrace the art of advocacy, and carve your path to legal excellence with the 6 Month Executive Certificate Course in Advanced Criminal Litigation and White Collar Crime Advocacy.

Training Methodology

Online 24/7 access

Access study materials via our online portal & via our anroid & iOS apps.

Hard Copy Study Material

You will receive hard copy study material delivered to your address.

Practical Exercises

Two practical exercises every week, each followed by written feedback.

Live Online Classes

Live online classes based on exercises, allowing questions and feedback.

Convenient Class timings

Classes held after work hours, typically on Sundays or after 8 PM on weekdays.

Live Doubt Clearing

Live doubt clearing for support and one-on-one sessions with mentors.

Who will be your potential clients / employers

• Law Firms: Work with legal experts on complex criminal cases, making strong arguments and ensuring fairness for clients.
• Think Tanks: Contribute smart ideas to shape policies and improve legal systems, guiding discussions on advanced criminal litigation.
• Government Institutions: Help to refine laws to ensure fairness and justice, representing the state effectively.
• Law Enforcement Agencies (Police, CBI): Play a vital role in bringing criminals to justice by building strong cases and presenting them well in court.
• Independent Legal Expert: Use the skills gained to start your own journey as a self-employed legal expert, taking on meaningful cases.
   

As you look ahead, remember that this course isn't just about opening doors. It's about making a real impact with your expertise and contributing to a fair and just legal system. Your commitment to justice will shape the future of law

What kind of recruitment and placement support will I get?

• Unique Training Method: We're the sole organization in India offering comprehensive, exercise-based courses.
• Employer Recognition: Many leading employers, law firms, and companies actively seek our high-performing students.
• Career Opportunities: Success in our courses can lead to job placements, internships, and assessment internships in esteemed law firms, with renowned lawyers, and various companies.
• Empowering Learners: We focus on empowering learners with not just knowledge and skills, but also real-world opportunities.
• Dedicated Support Team: Our dedicated team is here to assist you with placements, internships, and freelance opportunities.
• Between April 2020 and March 2025, we’ve helped over 53006 students secure jobs, internships, and remote freelance opportunities. 
• Media Recognition: Our achievements have been featured in respected media outlets like The Hindu, Business World, and India Education Diary.
• Between April 2020 and March 2025, our students have secured over INR 43.41 Crore (USD 5.2 million) worth of work in jobs and internships, with the highest earning record of INR 38 LPA (USD 44k) domestically and INR 80 LPA ( USD 97K) internationally.
• Comprehensive Support: From day one, our placement team guides you in setting goals, crafting standout CVs, enhancing interview skills, and supporting your critical first month on the job or during an internship.
• Trusted Recruiters: We've built strong collaborations with recruiters who prefer hiring our well-trained students.
• Competitive Edge: Partnering with us gives you an edge in the job market and opens doors to exciting career prospects.

What is unique about this course?

• Step into the world of legal expertise with our Executive Certificate Course in Advanced Criminal Litigation and White Collar Crime Advocacy. This special program is carefully designed to help aspiring lawyers and law students become really good at handling complex criminal cases.
• Get ready for a remarkable journey that breaks the usual boundaries. Regular courses usually focus on reading laws and cases, but our program goes beyond that. We dive into the wide range of tasks that real criminal lawyers deal with every day.
• This is not just reading and listening; it's a hands-on experience where you'll practice things like writing requests and making legal documents. Our course isn't easy – it's intense and demanding.
• You'll practice things like writing bail applications, quashing petitions, responding to Show Cause Notices under PMLA and tax laws, drafting compliance documents, and preparing defense strategies for white-collar prosecutions. Our course isn't easy – it's intense and demanding.
• But becoming a legal expert means more than just reading. It's also about knowing how to connect with other professionals, write a good CV, and do well in interviews. Our extra course will teach you these important skills, so you can get internships and jobs with respected criminal lawyers.
• If you do really well, we might even help you get internships and jobs at top law firms. Your success matters to us, and we'll support you in the best way possible.
• When you're done, you won't just know what you're doing – you'll be confident in handling even the trickiest parts of criminal law. You'll be all set to succeed in the legal world.
• This course is designed to be dynamic and immersive. To earn your well-deserved certificate, all you need to do is successfully finish the set of assignments we provide. Imagine honing your skills for just 4-5 hours a week – that's less time than a favorite TV show! And remember, these assignments are your key to unlocking the full potential of the course, which is already packed with awesome classes.
• You will have interactive classes with high-quality discussions which will be taken by the experts of this course. You can get all the doubts resolved in the classes or even outside the classes through course groups and email.
• You will get personal attention and coaching from our trainers who will be assigned to you, and have access to a dedicated course anchor who will help you with submissions or any guidance or issues you may have as you progress through the course.
• You will be trained in writing for six writing assignments during the term of the course and if these are of publishable quality, these shall be published on the iPleaders blog which sees a footfall of more than a million visitors a month.

Can I get remote freelance work after doing this course?

• At LawSikho, we have two types of students: those who already possess good legal skills and those who are in the process of learning. We believe in enabling our learners to start earning from their knowledge without delay.
• For students with professional-level legal skills, we offer opportunities in contract drafting, data & privacy, international business law, US immigration law, litigation support, and international IP law work.
• However, we understand that acquiring professional-level skills takes time. For those who are still developing their legal skills, we provide alternative work opportunities such as writing articles, conducting research, legal transcription, data entry, law firm administration, social media management, and more. Some students even engage in tasks like voice-over work, data compilation, translation, and virtual assistance.
• We focus on getting learners their first three clients, guiding them in crafting impressive proposals. By the time they secure these initial clients, learners become well-adjusted to the process and can independently attract more clients.
• They build their CVs and profiles with real work experience and testimonials, opening doors to numerous opportunities.
• Getting started is often the hardest part, and we work hard to remove that friction. We've seen law students earn over $1,000 per month while still studying. Some make $500 in their first month doing freelance gigs part-time. Others, after a year of consistent work and skill-building, now earn $10,000 per month. Even students who start small—at $300 a month—see steady growth as they learn new skills, improve their profiles, and pitch for better-paying work.
• Between April 2021 and March 2025, LawSikho created over 27501 freelance opportunities. These gigs helped thousands of students earn a real income. The total value of work secured through our platform exceeded INR 9.96 crore (USD 1.2 million).
• Please note that these numbers represent the initial gigs facilitated directly by us or those on which we actively collaborated with the learners. Students have also secured additional work beyond our tracking

How will you clear my doubts and help me if I am struggling to understand or learn a concept?

• In our live classes, you can ask questions, share your screen, receive personal feedback, and have your doubts cleared.
• If you need more help after getting feedback on an assignment or want career advice, you can schedule a private one-on-one call. Our evaluators and mentors are here to assist you and give you advice that's tailored to your needs.

Certification

This course is recognized by the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India. You will receive a certificate cobranded by NSDC and Skill India on successful completion.

This is how the certificate from NSDC and Skill India will look as per the current applicable format (may change as per the approval authorities)
 

Specific Learning Objectives

• How to interact with police and jail authorities in various situations in the investigative process
• How to save your client in different kinds of situations, and strategies to deploy
• How to identify courts which have jurisdiction to try specific offences 
• Learn what are the maximum sentences that different courts can award
• Identify how to draft and file an FIR and how to get a copy of it
• Learn how to draft a complaint and where to file it 
• How to draft a protest petition
• Identify actions to be taken if police refuses to lodge an FIR
• Learn the consequences of delay in filing an FIR on your case 
• How and under which circumstances you can get an FIR quashed 
• How to prevent your client from arrest
• How to obtain bail for your client
• How, when and where to apply for anticipatory bail
• How to furnish bail bonds and surety
• What to do when a bail application is rejected
• How to file a fresh application for bail in respect of change of circumstances if your bail was rejected earlier
• Various steps and stages in a criminal trial and proceedings at each stage
• What to do when a court refuses to register a matter on the complaint filed by you? 
• How to ensure service of summons or warrants on a witness or an accused?
• What to do if an accused/ witness/ other person is avoiding service of process?
• How to get property of people who avoid court proceedings attached by declaring them as absconders?
• How, where and when you can apply for revision?
• How to submit evidence in the court? 
• Evidentiary value of primary, secondary, hearsay, documentary, oral and electronic evidence?
• Circumstances when courts can accept and reject evidence
• Burden of proof and standard of proof 
• How to conduct examinations-in-chief?
• How to conduct cross-examination?
• All about appeals and how to draft a criminal appeal? 
• All about SLP and how to draft a criminal Special Leave Petition?
• How to initiate proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act? 
• How to handle matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act?
• How to create an effective litigation strategy 
• How to avoid common drafting and filing-related errors?
•  Ethical questions and morals for criminal practice
• How to respond to Show Cause Notices under PMLA, Benami Transactions Act, and Prevention of Corruption Act
• How to handle proceedings before Adjudicating Authorities under PMLA and Benami Act
• How to file appeals before Appellate Tribunals challenging attachment orders
• How to handle search and seizure operations under PMLA and understand rights of the accused
• How to prepare witnesses for examination in white-collar crime trials
• How to draft bail applications in PMLA and Prevention of Corruption Act cases
• How to handle proceedings before Special Courts under PMLA and PC Act
• How to respond to Show Cause Notices under GST and other tax laws
• How to defend clients in cases involving tax evasion, customs offences, and income tax matters
• How to handle proceedings before National Anti-Profiteering Authority
• How to respond to SFIO investigations and draft responses for wilful defaulter notices
• How to handle insider trading cases and respond to SEBI Show Cause Notices
• How to challenge lookout circulars, Red Corner Notices, and extradition requests
• How to file writ petitions challenging Show Cause Notices before High Courts
• How to quash criminal proceedings related to tax evasion and financial crimes
• How to identify and handle white-collar offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023
• How to draft complaints and bail applications under BNS for fraud and cheating cases
• Risk management, compliance strategies and advisory work for corporate clients