About Course
Legal research is a crucial skill that should be learned in conjunction with the art of drafting. Merely conducting research without honing your writing abilities can render all your hard work futile. It is imperative to understand how to showcase your research, determining the correct order and presentation that will yield fruitful results. By mastering both the skills of legal research and polished writing, lawyers can enhance their capabilities to devise winning strategies and advocate convincingly on behalf of their clients.
Course Syllabus:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Legal Research
1. Basics and Types of Legal Research
Meaning and importance of legal research.
Types and sources of legal research.
Primary and secondary sources of law.
2. Research Methodology
Research approaches and methods.
Research design and data collection.
Data analysis and interpretation.
3. Research Problem and Proposal Writing
Formulation of research problems.
Research questions, objectives, and hypotheses.
Drafting a research proposal.
Module 2: Case Law, Legislation, and Online Research
1. Case Law and Legislation Research
Searching and analysing judgments.
Researching statutes and amendments.
Understanding judicial precedents.
2. Legal Research Using Manupatra
Introduction to Manupatra.
Searching cases and legislation.
Citation tracking and case history.
3. Legal Research Using SCC Online
Introduction to SCC Online.
Searching judgments and statutes.
Citation and case treatment analysis.
Module 3: Citation, Plagiarism, and Note-Making
1. Legal Citation and Referencing
Legal citation styles.
Referencing cases and statutes.
Citing books, journals, and websites.
2. Plagiarism Prevention and Paraphrasing
Types of plagiarism.
Paraphrasing and proper attribution.
Using plagiarism-detection tools.
3. Legal Research Note-Making
Preparing research notes and case briefs.
Summarising judgments and statutes.
Organising research materials.
Module 4: Legal Writing and Thesis Preparation
1. Legal Article and Research Paper Writing
Structure of a research paper.
Legal arguments and critical analysis.
Academic language and referencing.
2. Thesis Writing and Structuring
Thesis structure and chapterisation.
Literature review and methodology.
Formatting and bibliography.
Module 5: Research Review and Publication
1. Research Paper Review
Evaluating originality and quality.
Reviewing methodology and arguments.
Revising papers based on feedback.
2. Research Publication and Ethics
Selecting suitable law journals.
Understanding peer review and publication ethics.
Manuscript submission and revision.
Why You Should Choose This Course:
1.Test what you have learned with on going assignments,
2.Publish your Article
3.Resolve your queries face to face
4.Learn how to read ,research and write legal terminologies.
5. Assignment will be Reviewed by the Faculty
6.Get Course Certificate
7. Internship Opportunity- for serious candidates only!
Course Content
Oct 2026 Recordings
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Session 1 26th Oct 2026
01:00:00
Module 1:Introduction to Legal Research
Module 2:Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
Module 3: How to read and write Citations
Module 4:Usage of Websites for doing Legal Research
Module 5: Implementing Legal Research
Assignment Review
Live Classes (Feb 2026)
May 2026 Recordings
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