About the Collaboration

iHUB, IIT Roorkee & LawSikho

This advanced program is brought to you by a partnership between two visionaries: iHUB DivyaSampark@IIT Roorkee, a flagship innovation hub under India's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and SkillArbitrage, widely recognized as the world’s leading edtech platform.

With over 175 years of academic excellence, IIT Roorkee has been a cradle of technological leadership and disruptive ideas for generations. Its research centers and industry alliances are at the core of India’s digital and engineering transformation. Within IIT, iHUB DivyaSampark stands at the cutting edge of cyber-physical systems, AI, machine learning, sensors, and next-generation smart device innovation—driving market-ready technology, startup incubation, and global research collaborations.

LawSikho, in parallel, has shaped the careers of thousands across India and beyond, earning its position as a pioneer in the legal edtech space. With international placements spanning the USA, UK, Canada, Dubai, and beyond, and alumni placed at top law firms, consultancies, and organizations worldwide, LawSikho empowers professionals to convert cutting-edge knowledge into high-impact, future-ready careers. 

Together, this collaboration brings you an advanced education experience backed by world-class research, next-level innovation, and a proven track record of career success—setting a new gold standard for skills in India and across the globe.

Accreditation & Certification

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Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders building businesses and need to understand contracts, compliance, IP protection, fundraising, employment law, and other legal essentials without depending entirely on external counsel—now enhanced with AI tools for 10x faster legal work.
• Professionals from Legal and Non-Legal Backgrounds working in business, technology, finance, HR, operations, or marketing who need practical legal knowledge and AI-powered automation to navigate their roles confidently and make informed decisions.
• Mid-Career Professionals Seeking Legal Literacy to enhance their professional value by understanding the legal dimensions of their work—from data privacy to taxation to dispute resolution—while leveraging AI for efficiency and competitive advantage.
• Law Graduates Seeking Broader Exposure who want practical knowledge across diverse legal domains combined with AI tool proficiency to identify specialization areas or build a versatile, tech-enabled practice.
• Compliance and Risk Professionals who are working in legal operations, compliance, audit, or risk management and need structured understanding of contemporary Indian legal frameworks enhanced with AI-powered monitoring, analysis, and automation capabilities.
• Freelancers and Gig Workers who need to manage their own contracts, taxes, intellectual property, and legal protections efficiently using AI tools without expensive legal support.

What Will You Learn from This Course?

This program provides comprehensive legal literacy across  multiple essential modules, all enhanced with AI-powered tools and automation:

• Contract Intelligence for Business Leaders : Build bulletproof agreements using AI assistance, decode critical clauses on payments and liability 10x faster with AI-powered analysis, negotiate with confidence using AI-generated insights, handle breaches effectively, and create ironclad employment contracts, vendor agreements, SaaS deals, and NDAs using AI-powered contract drafting and review tools.
• Intellectual Property Rights : Protect and commercialize copyrights, trademarks, patents, designs, and trade secrets through AI-accelerated registration processes, automated trademark searches, AI-enhanced patent prior art research, licensing strategies, and litigation enforcement using intelligent monitoring systems.
• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Law : Navigate the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 with AI-powered data mapping and classification, automated consent management systems, AI-driven data breach detection protocols, IT Act 2000 provisions, cyber crime reporting using AI tools, and digital evidence admissibility with AI-assisted analysis.
• Startup Law and Entrepreneurship : Master company incorporation with AI assistance, draft founder agreements using AI tools, manage cap tables with intelligent automation, handle ESOPs efficiently, navigate fundraising from angels to VCs with AI-powered due diligence and valuation analysis, negotiate term sheets using AI insights, draft shareholder agreements, and plan exit strategies with AI-enhanced scenario modeling.
• Criminal Law Essentials: Protect Yourself and Your Rights : Understand your rights during arrest and interrogation with AI-powered legal research, protect against false cases using AI pattern detection, manage domestic disputes with intelligent documentation, navigate white-collar crimes including cheque dishonor and fraud using AI case analysis, handle traffic violations with AI-assisted defense strategies, and address cyber crimes like online harassment and identity theft using AI-powered evidence collection and complaint drafting.
• Employment and Labour Law : Draft employment contracts using AI-powered templates and customization, ensure workplace rights and POSH compliance with automated monitoring, understand termination procedures with AI risk assessment, navigate gig economy regulations, and implement labor code compliance covering wages, PF, ESI, and gratuity using AI-driven compliance tracking systems.
• Brand Building and Optimisation : Master LinkedIn engagement and personal storytelling using AI-powered content generation, create your professional website using WIX and Notion with AI-assisted design and copywriting, design landing pages with AI optimization, develop automated content calendars, and leverage TEDx talks to enhance your professional reputation using AI-powered presentation and strategy tools.
• Fintech, Banking, and Payment Regulations : Learn digital payment systems (UPI, NEFT, RTGS) with AI-powered transaction monitoring, implement RBI guidelines for KYC/AML using automated compliance systems, navigate fintech licensing and regulatory sandboxes, understand cryptocurrency legal status with AI-powered regulatory tracking, grasp Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts using AI analysis tools, and ensure banking consumer protection with intelligent monitoring.
• Real Estate and Property Law : Navigate property ownership and transfers using AI-powered document analysis, conduct purchase due diligence 10x faster with AI tools, verify RERA provisions automatically, structure commercial leasing and leave & license agreements using AI-assisted drafting, resolve property disputes with AI-powered legal research, and calculate real estate taxation including stamp duty, capital gains, and TDS using intelligent calculators.
• Consumer Protection and E-Commerce Law : Understand the Consumer Protection Act 2019 with AI-enhanced analysis, navigate dispute redressal mechanisms using AI case research, ensure e-commerce platform obligations with automated compliance monitoring, implement seller verification using AI tools, manage online transaction rights including returns and refunds with AI-powered systems, and comply with influencer marketing regulations using intelligent tracking.
• Taxation Fundamentals : Calculate income tax using AI-powered tax calculators with slabs and exemptions, optimize tax deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, LTA) using AI analysis, automate TDS compliance tracking, master GST registration and filing with AI assistance, understand input tax credit optimization using intelligent systems, and handle tax audits and notices with AI-powered response preparation.
• Insolvency, Bankruptcy, and Debt Recovery : Understand the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 with AI-powered case study analysis, navigate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) using automated timeline tracking, analyze personal insolvency scenarios with AI tools, implement SARFAESI Act provisions using intelligent monitoring, and manage DRT proceedings with AI-assisted strategy development.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation : Learn when to choose arbitration, mediation, or conciliation over litigation using AI decision support systems, understand arbitral awards and enforcement with AI-powered precedent research, explore Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms enhanced with AI, and grasp basic civil and criminal litigation procedures using AI-assisted case preparation and legal research tools.
• Understanding RTI: A Citizen's Guide to Transparency and Accountability  : Master the Right to Information Act as a tool for citizen empowerment, learn how to file effective RTI applications using AI-powered drafting assistance, identify correct public authorities with AI-enhanced database search, understand fee structures and timelines with automated tracking, and navigate both online and offline filing methods using AI-optimized workflows.

Career Potential After This Course

By the end of the program, you'll be equipped to:

• Excel in your current role with enhanced legal awareness across contracts, IP, data privacy, and compliance—enabling you to identify risks, protect business interests, and make informed decisions.
• Transition into compliance and legal operations roles in corporations, startups, fintech companies, and e-commerce platforms, handling employment law, data protection, consumer rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Start and manage your own business with confidence, equipped to handle company incorporation, founder agreements, contracts, IP protection, taxation, labor compliance, and regulatory requirements independently.
• Pursue specialized legal careers in high-demand areas like fintech regulation, data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property management, startup law, insolvency and debt recovery, or alternative dispute resolution.
• Build your professional brand and practice using LinkedIn optimization, website creation, and TEDx speaking strategies to attract clients and establish authority in your chosen legal domain.
• Work as a consultant or advisor to startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating contracts, fundraising, property transactions, consumer disputes, criminal matters, or RTI applications.
• Serve as a compliance specialist managing employment law, POSH, labour codes, GST, TDS, data protection, RERA, consumer protection, and e-commerce regulations for businesses of all sizes.

Potential Employers and Opportunities

After completing this course, you can work with:

• Startups and High-Growth Companies – Early-stage and growth-stage startups seeking professionals who can bridge business operations and regulatory requirements—from contract management and compliance oversight to fundraising support and employment matters—with a solid understanding of the underlying frameworks, regardless of your background.
• Corporate Compliance & Governance Teams – In-house departments across technology, finance, e-commerce, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors looking for professionals with AI tool proficiency who can handle regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy implementation with confidence in the statutory foundations.
• Business Advisory and Consulting Firms – Boutique consultancies and professional services firms serving SMEs and startups that value both domain expertise and business acumen, enhanced with AI technology and a thorough grasp of contractual and regulatory dimensions.
• Fintech and Emerging Technology Companies – Organizations operating in digital payments, cryptocurrency, Web3, and financial innovations requiring professionals who understand both regulatory frameworks and business operations, with clarity on compliance requirements and statutory obligations.
• Business Operations and Strategy Roles – Companies across all sectors seeking operations managers, business analysts, project managers, and strategic advisors who can identify risks, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions by understanding the regulatory and contractual aspects of business activities.
• Risk Management and Audit Firms – Consulting firms, audit practices, and advisory services helping businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes, welcoming both specialists expanding their expertise and professionals transitioning into compliance careers with strong foundational knowledge of relevant frameworks.
• HR and People Operations Teams – Organizations looking for HR professionals, talent managers, and people operations specialists with strong employment expertise, workplace compliance knowledge, and understanding of labor regulations enhanced by AI automation tools.
• Freelance and Consulting Opportunities – Independent practice serving multiple clients across diverse business and regulatory needs—whether you're building a tech-enabled consulting practice or offering specialized services in contract review, compliance support, IP protection, or advisory services to entrepreneurs, SMEs, and professionals, with the ability to navigate statutory requirements confidently.

What kind of recruitment and placement support will I get?

• 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.
• Proven Success Between April 2020 and March 2025, we've helped over 53,006 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.
• Impressive Value 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.
• Competitive Edge Partnering with us gives you an edge in the job market and opens doors to exciting career prospects.

What Makes This Course Unique?

• Joint certification by iHub DivyaSampark@IIT Roorkee and LawSikho : A Technology Innovation Hub backed by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, partners with the country's leading legal ed-tech platform to deliver this future-focused legal training.
• Backed by IIT Roorkee's Legacy of Excellence : Benefit from the credibility and academic rigor associated with one of India's premier technological institutions.
• Designed for Busy Professionals : 24-week format with 1 class per week scheduled after working hours, allowing you to upskill without disrupting your career.
• Multi-Disciplinary Approach : Unlike traditional law courses that focus on single domains, this course provides comprehensive coverage across multiple legal areas relevant to modern professionals.
• Practice-Oriented Learning : Real-world case studies, practical scenarios, and applied exercises in every module—not just theoretical lectures.
• Career-Centered Approach : Focused on building immediately applicable skills and understanding that enhance your professional value and open new career pathways.
• Accessible to Non-Lawyers : Complex legal concepts explained clearly for professionals from all backgrounds—no prior legal knowledge required.
• Contemporary and Relevant : Covers emerging areas like fintech, crypto, data privacy, gig economy, and Web3 that most traditional legal courses ignore.
• Technology-Legal Convergence : Unique perspective combining technological innovation with legal frameworks, ideal for the modern digital economy.

Can I get remote freelance work after doing this course?

Yes, this course equips you with practical legal knowledge that is highly valuable in the freelance market. We help students craft standout profiles on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and LinkedIn where legal and compliance services are in high demand. Our students have built sustainable freelance careers. Many earn ₹50,000-₹1,00,000 monthly providing legal consulting, contract review, and compliance services to SMEs, startups, and international clients. Between April 2021 and March 2025, LawSikho created over 27,501 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).

Note: These figures reflect only the projects we directly facilitated or supported. Many students have gone on to secure additional freelance work independently.

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 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.