Learn the way things are happening in Silicon Valley
The way things are happening in Silicon Valley is changing. This has important implications for lawyers in India.
Until 2020, if you wanted to have a good chance of becoming very wealthy quickly, you usually had to go to Silicon Valley.
Startups in Silicon Valley were valued more highly than startups in other places. Also, most of the money invested in startups was in Silicon Valley.
People working in Silicon Valley were paid much more than people doing the same jobs elsewhere in the USA. There was a strong competition for skilled workers.
Getting a job at a fast-growing startup in the early stages could completely change your life.
For Indians, though, going to Silicon Valley was tough. Most couldn't get a visa easily, which made it hard to work there, even for Indian law graduates.
But then something changed in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Silicon Valley started to work remotely.
Investors found out that they could make deals over Zoom and do their research from afar. Strangely, investments made remotely were often more successful than those made in person.
Many business founders and investors moved away from Silicon Valley to places like Florida, Texas, Utah, and Idaho, and they didn't miss out on any opportunities.
They realized that by working remotely, they could access a bigger and better pool of skilled workers, and they could also work more efficiently.
In 2021, working remotely became a big trend for startups.
Even the fastest-growing Silicon Valley startups started working remotely.
New startups were born as remote companies.
Here is a list of some big companies that either fully work remotely, prioritize remote work, or have a mix:
https://buildremote.co/companies/companies-going-remote-permanently/
Before the pandemic, only 3.6% of US employees worked from home. Now, it's at least 30%. This is a huge change.
Mark Zuckerberg said that he expects about half of Facebook's 48,000 employees to work remotely in the next 10 years.
Other major companies like Shopify, Upwork, and Coinbase are also moving towards a "digital by default" and "remote-first" way of operating.
A survey by Remote.com asked 1,528 people who work in IT at small and medium-sized businesses in the US and the UK.
People in both places thought that over a third of jobs would be overseas in five years, with US participants estimating 40%.
A surprising 81% of these workers said they'd move if it didn't hurt their job.
Companies that make remote work easy can pick from a much larger pool of talented workers.
And here's the thing: If companies are okay with working with remote US employees, they're likely to be fine with remote employees or freelancers in India who can do the same work at a lower cost.
This is a big advantage for Indians, as we can offer affordable skills that are in high demand globally. This is a secret not many know yet, but it's true in many areas like design, management, marketing, sales, and law.
As a law student or graduate, you can take advantage of the online version of Silicon Valley. You can join the next big tech company while sitting in India, without needing a visa.
And it's not just Silicon Valley – you could work for startups in London, Berlin, Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, or Tel Aviv.
Out of all the legal work you can do, drafting contracts is one of the easiest to do remotely. You don't have to be in a court, file forms, or even be a lawyer in that region to draft contracts for clients. All you need is a grasp of the law and what the parties want, along with great drafting skills.
If you're skeptical, just search for "Remote Contract Specialist Paralegal" and you'll find many remote contract drafting positions
Why did we create this course?
Have you ever wondered how businesses around the world work together? Imagine being the go-to expert who guides them on creating and enforcing contracts that span across borders. That's where our course comes in!
Drafting contracts for a different country involves grasping that country's legal framework and its application to contracts. However, conventional legal education often falls short in linking these concepts to actual contract drafting.
Effective contract drafting is a rare skill.
Conveying the parties' intentions accurately demands careful wording; failure risks misinterpretation.
I vividly recall my debut in drafting a contract for my overseas employer. Tasked with a Power of Attorney, I submitted a verbose 4-page document as is common in India. The General Counsel queried the needless complexity. He retorted with a concise one-pager, proving that brevity sufficed to grant the intended power.
While India clings to verbose contract drafting, global practice leans toward simple, readable terms. This shift is vital when drafting contracts for US clients. It may entail Indian lawyers unlearning their methods.
With remote work becoming the norm, businesses are collaborating across countries more than ever. This means tons of international contracts are being drawn up. And guess what? Our course isn't just about teaching you how to draft these contracts – it's also about showing you how to make sure they actually hold up.
To address this, we've blended US legal principles, contract drafting techniques, and procedural insights. Our training equips professionals to adeptly serve US clients from afar, encompassing the necessary skills for remote engagement.
Join us for an enjoyable journey of learning! Prepare to explore the fascinating world of the Diploma in US Contract Drafting and Paralegal Studies.
Get ready to dive in and discover the ins and outs of creating contracts and the essential skills of a paralegal
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 have established a dedicated team that actively pitches to organizations in the US to help LawSikho students find remote work.
We have set up a US entity to bridge the trust gap between US legal professionals and an organization operating from India.
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, but at LawSikho, we make the process frictionless. We have witnessed law students earning well over $1000 per month.
Some students have earned $500 in their first month as a side gig. We have students who, after a year, now earn $10,000 per month. While some may start with $300, they make progress by learning new skills, improving their profiles, and pitching for higher-paying work.
Between April 2021 and June 2023, we created over 21000+ opportunities for our learners, resulting in thousands of students securing freelance work. The total value of work secured amounts to over $3,30,000 (Aprox INR 2.7 Crore). Additionally, hundreds of individuals found employment, and secured internships.
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.
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):
Money back guarantee
If you take this course, follow it diligently for a month, attend all classes and do all the exercises but still do not find value in it, or are not able to understand or follow it or not find it good for any reason, we will refund the entire course fee to you. It is a 100% money back guarantee with only one condition, you must pursue it properly for a month. If you don’t find it valuable after that, get your entire money back.
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List of Weekly Exercises
Here are some of the types of assignments that you will get to work on, in this course:
- Two friends based in Houston, Texas, also business partners, have created a software which can warn blind people of their surroundings by speaking out loud that something is a specific number of steps away. They put their project up on Kickstarter and have received significant support. They are now looking to convert their partnership into an LLC and monetise the software. What are the agreements that they would be required to enter into and which laws would these agreements be subject to?
- Jeremy is an immigration lawyer in Pasadena, California. He has been advising Indians on immigration to the US. He is looking to hire a secretary now, to take calls, arrange meetings, make travel arrangements and do some basic research. This is his first employee. Draft an employee offer letter and an employment agreement for him.
- A startup based in Sacramento, California manufactures toys and games aimed at familiarising kids with the basics of finance, investments and taxes. It is looking to appoint an exclusive distributor for its toys in the four cities of San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and California City. Draft an Exclusive Distribution Agreement on specified terms.
- Leonard and Howard are partners in a Limited Liability Partnership based in Pasadena, California. Sheldon Cooper is a stakeholder in an LLC based in San Francisco, California. Leonard and Howard have approached Sheldon for investment into their partnership. Sheldon does not want to become a partner in the LLP. However, he is willing to invest in the LLP by providing a loan. He wants to include a clause on profit participation, in the event that the LLP defaults in paying the interest or repayment. Draft the loan agreement for Sheldon. .
- Bernard, Bernadette, Brendan and Brenda Shaw are four siblings running an interior decorations business by the name of Shaw Furnishings Inc. They presented their project on Whale Pool and have cracked a deal with Tori Granger, one of the investors on the show. However, Tori has asked for a 40% stake in their business. Each of the siblings shall transfer 10% of their holdings to Tori’s investment company Granger Investments Inc. Draft a Stock Purchase Agreement for this transaction. [Details are imaginary].
- Pop-Up Homes Inc., a small startup based in Pensacola, Florida purchases old cottages and converts them into tiny beach houses. They then lease these homes with an option to ‘lease to own’. Create a template of a lease agreement for them which they can use for leasing the tiny homes.
- The owner of a small but popular Thai Food joint based in San Diego, California is looking to put up a website with a menu and enable people to order from its website. Draft a privacy policy for its website.
- Jimmy Ross, a Sole proprietor used to run a marketing consultancy business of his own. The business grew and he then started taking assignments in an LLC created by him. However, there were a few retainership clients with his sole proprietorship whom Jimmy is now looking to move to the LLC. Draft a Novation / Amendment Agreement.
- An Italian restaurant in Buffalo, New York is looking to hire a food delivery services provider to deliver their orders. Draft a services agreement under 2 circumstances: i) Order is placed on the app of the restaurant, ii) food delivery services provider maintains an app to onboard and list various restaurants on it
- An equity research company researches investments in US companies in depth. They have employed a few researchers who require to share the information with each other for drafting and compiling reports. However, it wishes to ensure that the employees do not leak their research to external people. Draft a Non-disclosure Agreement to be signed by the employees of the company for such purpose.
- A software has been invented by a software company which allows medical professionals to share anonymized patient records with other professionals so that they can fill any gaps which may be preventing the best possible treatment of the patients and which uses artificial intelligence to analyze all available patient data to provide a probable diagnosis. A healthcare solution company wants to use the said technology in their system hardware and thus have approached the software company for the same. Draft a technology transfer agreement between the companies.
- Two engineering students working on augmented reality now want to commence business by creating a Limited Liability Company and introducing an investor as a stakeholder. The investor is looking for affirmative voting rights on any new investment beyond USD1000, any new allotment of shares and any borrowing beyond USD 5000, since the business is high risk. Draft appropriate formation and constitution documents for the LLC to be registered.
In this course, you'll dive into real-world scenarios like these, gaining practical experience in legal drafting and understanding the intricacies of various agreements
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