Certificate Course on Legal Research

About Us

Legal Research and Analysis (LRA) is a dedicated platform focused on providing accurate and up-to-date legal insights. Our mission is to simplify complex legal matters, offering comprehensive research, analysis, and educational content. With a team of experienced legal professionals, we specialize in various legal fields including family law, human rights, and global legislation.

LRA serves as a resource hub for law students, professionals, and researchers. Through our extensive legal research services, case law analysis, and continuing education programs, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

Our platform also offers opportunities for internships, legal discussions, and professional growth, ensuring that users remain at the forefront of legal developments. Whether you’re seeking knowledge for academic or professional advancement, LRA provides the tools to enhance your understanding of the legal system.

About the Course

The Certificate Course on Legal Research and Writing is a meticulously designed programme aimed at equipping law students, professionals, advocates, and academicians with the essential skills and knowledge required for advanced legal research. This four-week course, divided into eight interactive sessions, provides a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies, legal writing, and the art of presenting and publishing legal scholarship.

Participants will explore the nuances of both doctrinal and empirical research methods, learn the ethical dimensions of conducting research, and master citation and referencing techniques critical for academic and professional excellence. The course also includes personalised feedback sessions on assignments, enabling learners to refine their research skills under expert guidance.

The programme fosters analytical thinking, enhances legal writing abilities, and prepares participants to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse and practical legal problem-solving. Whether you are a law student seeking to build foundational research skills, a professional aiming to advance your expertise, or an academician interested in publishing impactful research, this course is tailored to meet your needs.

Course Highlights

Comprehensive Learning: Gain in-depth knowledge of research writing, from crafting research questions to analyzing data.
Holistic approach: Our course covers the essentials of research writing across all fields, not limited to legal studies.
Practical Insights: Learn practical methods such as literature reviews, data collection, and research methodologies.
Interactive Sessions: Enjoy live, interactive online classes with opportunities for discussions and feedback.
Professional Mentorship: Learn from experienced professors and researchers in academia.
Flexible Learning: Recorded sessions available to accommodate diverse schedules.

Open To: Students from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Central Africa, Europe, and beyond

Course Overview

Aims & Objectives

Develop Fundamental Skills: Master research writing principles, including formulating questions, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing data.
Enhance Critical Thinking: Learn to critically evaluate existing research and synthesize information to create original content.
Navigate Research Methodology: Explore various research methods, ethical considerations, and data collection techniques.
Improve Writing Proficiency: Hone your writing style, clarity, and coherence in academic and professional contexts.

Who Should Apply?

This course is suitable for law students, legal professionals, academicians, judicial aspirants, and policy researchers seeking to enhance their legal research, writing, and analytical skills for academic or professional growth.

Schedule

Duration: 4 Weeks
Total No.of Classes: 10 (Including Orientation and Concluding Session)
Frequency: Two classes per week
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Mode: Online (Google Meet)

Important Dates

Course start date: 28th April, 2025
Course end date: 28th May, 2025
Last date to Register: 27th April, 2025

Perks

E-Certificate
Publication Opportunity
Internship Opportunity
Letter of Recommendation

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Legal Research
Legal Research Design and Problem Formulation
Doctrinal and Empirical Research Methods
Research Tools and Techniques
Legal Writing and Drafting
Presenting and Publishing Legal Research
Ethics and Integrity in Legal Research
Citations, Referencing, and Documentation

Mentor:

WhatsApp Image 2023 12 04 at 22.31.09 12cd31b9 jpg — **NIKITA VATS:**
**Doctoral Research Fellow at Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)**
**UGC NET Qualified**

Course Supervisor

Founder

Guest Faculty

**DAKSHATA BAJPAI**
**UGC NET JRF Qualified**

Important Guidelines

There are certain criteria for obtaining the perks which are specified below:

You need to write down a quality research article on your chosen area of interest. And must submit a valid plagiarism report. And the Plagiarism should not exceed 20%. This criteria is for availing the E-Certificate.
If your article is well-written and well- formatted with plagiarism percentage not exceeding 10%, then your article will get published on our website.
And participants who have attended all the sessions and have submitted their assignments on time will only become eligible for our internship opportunities.
And only after completing the duration of internship the Letter of Recommendation will be allocated.