Certificate Course on Legal Due Diligence: A Practical Guide for Lawyers

Description

Almost all job descriptions for corporate legal Roles mention due-diligence as an essential part of the job. This workshop aims to help participants understand the fundamentals of legal due diligence, its practical process, and how lawyers conduct background checks for companies, contracts, or mergers — with real-life examples and templates.

Course Description

Whether you’re assisting in a merger, drafting a contract, or advising a client, due diligence is one of the most critical steps in legal practice.
This 1-hour live workshop will walk you through the complete process of due diligence, from identifying red flags to preparing a professional due diligence report.

You’ll learn how top corporate law firms and in-house counsels approach due diligence for M&A transactions, startups, and contracts, even as a fresher.

By the end of this session, you’ll know exactly what to check, where to find information, and how to present your findings professionally.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Introduction to Due Diligence 

• What “due diligence” means in legal practice

• Why it’s crucial in corporate and commercial law

• Types of due diligence (Legal, Financial, Tax, Technical, HR, etc.)

• Role of lawyers in the process

2. Types of Legal Due Diligence 

• Company due diligence (ROC, incorporation, shareholding, etc.)

• Contract due diligence (key clauses, liabilities, indemnities, termination rights)

• Intellectual property due diligence

• Litigation and regulatory due diligence

3. Step-by-Step Process 

• Information request list (checklist used by law firms)

• Reviewing corporate documents

• Identifying risks and non-compliance

• Cross-verification through public databases (MCA, IP India, NCLT, etc.)

• How to use due diligence templates

4. Preparing a Due Diligence Report 

• Structure of a professional report

• How to summarize findings

• Sample red flag summary table

• Do’s and Don’ts while drafting

5. Practical Segment

• Example: Conducting due diligence for a startup before investment

• Real sample from a mock company (overview of how documents are reviewed)

6. Q&A and Career Guidance

• How freshers can gain due diligence experience

• Opportunities in law firms, LPOs, and consulting

Who Should Join

• Law students interested in corporate and transactional law

• Fresh graduates preparing for corporate law firm roles

• Legal interns working on contract or compliance-related tasks

• Young lawyers exploring due diligence as a career skill

Value Add-ons

Participants will receive:
✅ Due Diligence Checklist (editable format)
✅ Sample Due Diligence Report Template
✅ Course Completion Certificate