Lawsikho - Courses

Module 1: Importance of article writing

Chapter: Why and how to include blog posts in your CV
Chapter: Introduction to types of legal writing (articles, newsletters, handbooks, blogs)
Chapter: Blogging, Youtube and Social Media - Why as a lawyer you want to master these
Chapter: Why blogging is becoming critical for lawyers
Video: Why should one write articles
Video: Why are writing assignments important in Lawsikho courses
Video: How to analyse your goal of writing
Video: A Career in Legal Writing & Journalism
Video: How does networking and writing blogs help lawyers
Video: Why do we encourage our LawSikho students to write articles?
Video: Importance of writing papers and specialising in different fields in law school

Module 2: Structuring the article

Chapter: Identification of niche and target audience
Video: How to build a skeleton structure
Video: How to structure your Legal Article
Video: How to structure an article on any topic under the sun
Video: How to choose suitable headings for articles

Module 3: How to perform research

Chapter: Introduction to IRAC- Building blocks of legal research
Chapter: How to use Google search like a pro
Chapter: How to use Manupatra effectively
Chapter: How to extract master data of a company
Chapter: How to use the MCA website for extracting information
Chapter: How to use BSE website to find information about listed companies
Chapter: How to use SEBI website to find regulations and listed company information
Chapter: How to use RBI website for research
Chapter: How to use DIPP website for research
Chapter: How to add value to what already exists in statute and case laws
Chapter: Advanced Boolean search training
Chapter: How to build your own system to stay updated
Video: How to search through legal databases
Video: How to perform research on various topics
Video: How to perform case research
Video: How to perform legal research and edit your article
Video: How to become an expert at your research and writing skills?

Module 4: How to go about writing articles and blog posts

Chapter: Guide to writing effective articles
Chapter: Guide to writing effective blog posts
Chapter: Simple 5 step guide on how to write effective and popular legal articles
Chapter: Content creation manual
Video: How to write your first article
Video: How much time to devote for writing an article
Video: How to make the legal language simpler
Video: How to increase the ease of readability
Video: How to simplify legal language in articles
Video: How to write an introduction for a legal article
Video: How to write a conclusion for a legal article
Video: How to Excel in Writing skills?
Video: How to write a research paper
Video: How to write your first law book?

Module 5: Writing articles on specific topics with examples

Chapter: Examples of well-structured articles for reference
Video: How to write articles: Example of an article on Intellectual Property Rights
Video: Article-Writing Training on "how to generate free legal services"
Video: Article-Writing Training on “Arbitration Agreement”
Video: Article-Writing Training: “Ten most important commercial agreements”
Video: Article-Writing Training: "How to market yourself as a lawyer"
Video: Article-Writing Training: "How can a criminal lawyer prove in the court of law that an act is culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and not murder?"
Video: How to structure an article regarding a new amendment

Module 6: Hurdles you may face while writing articles

Chapter: Biggest mistake you will make while writing a new article
Video: What problems do you face while writing articles?
Video: Challenges one faces while writing articles
Video: Mistakes people make while researching
Video: Do’s and Don’ts of article writing
Video: Frequent queries on article writing
Video: Writing challenges: Maintaining structure and flow

Module 7: Types of Legal writing

Chapter: How to write a white paper
Chapter: How to write for a blog
Chapter: How to prepare a handbook
Chapter: How to write an industry report
Chapter: How to write a newsletter on legal updates
Chapter: How to write for a newspaper or a magazine
Chapter: Writing effective case summaries

Module 8: Publishing and sharing your article

Video: How to publish your article
Video: What challenges do you face while writing and publishing an article
Video: How to take your articles to the masses at large
Video: How to use your writing portfolio to find new clients
Video: Importance of posting good educational content on social networking sites
Video: Learn to publish your first law book from a publisher
Video: How to send a pitch to a media house
Video: How to become an Author on LinkedIn
Video: Internships and publishing on The iPleaders Blog

Takeaway

Legal writing checklist

Introductory Course: Legal Writing For Blogging, Paid Internships, Knowledge Management, Research and Editing Jobs

Poornima Animi

Ameya Katrekar

Legal research and writing offers exciting career opportunities

Legal journalism

Opportunities with research organizations, think tanks and universities

Working with publishers

Law firms, Big Four Accounting Firms and Management Consultancy Firms: for their knowledge management, business development, PR and strategy teams

Legal, professional or other online education companies

5 misconceptions about learning legal writing

4 elements required for professional success in legal writing careers

#1 - Purpose-driven approach: Write to support a specific objective of a specific reader segment

#2 - Address industry/ stakeholder pain-points vs. restrict to judgments and statutes

#3 - Create original thinking and writing contexts

#4 - Reader-friendly and action-oriented writing

5 ways to benefit from your legal writing skills

#1 - Help lawyers, law firms and organizations write blogs, handbooks, newspapers and perform other research as an intern

#2 - Create a body of work to obtain job opportunities (or LLMs) in your area of interest

# 3 - Start a content-writing venture

#4 - Participate in our weekly blogging competition, earn prizes and develop speed and consistency through practice

#5 - Reach out to our placement cell for relevant opportunities

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Course Syllabus

Exercises

Class 1: How to write and publish articles at breakneck speed

Class 2: How to prepare regulatory updates and newsletters for seniors/ knowledge management/ corporate clients

Class 3: How to prepare an actionable handbook

Class 4: Doubt-clearing, completion and future pathways

Course Plan

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