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Lawctopus’ Online Course on ‘Criminal Proceedings & Drafting: Complaints, FIRs, Bails, Applications, Appeals, and More’ [May 5 – July 5]: Register by May 5!

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Adtiya Aryan
27 April 20243 min read
Are you passionate about Criminal Law? Do you want to ace your Criminal Law internships? Do you want to excel in your Criminal Law practice or work in a Criminal Law chamber/firm? If Yes, this online Criminal Drafting Course is designed just for You!

About the Course on ‘Criminal Drafting: Complaints, FIRs, Bails, Applications, Appeals, and More‘

The Indian legal system plays a significant role in maintaining law and order within the nation.
Criminal litigation, a cornerstone of this system, holds immense importance and serves as the primary mechanism for addressing offences against the state and society, upholding individual rights, and ensuring that justice is served in such a diverse and densely populated country like India.
If you are passionate about Criminal Law/Litigation, understanding Criminal Drafting and Procedure becomes an essential stepping stone for you to excel in the field of Criminal Law.
Lawctopus Law School brings to you this unique course which will give you a profound understanding of the intricacies of Criminal Law, equipping you with the essential skills required to navigate the complex terrain of Criminal Litigation.
This course will teach you the art of drafting crucial legal documents such as FIRs, complaints, bail applications, appeals, revision, pleadings, and so much more, thereby enabling you to excel in representing clients in Criminal Cases.
During this Course, you’ll also learn about the Important Case Laws in Criminal Law along with the list of Common Terminologies used in Criminal Law.
It will also give you a detailed understanding of the Criminal Procedure, including Pre-Trial, Trial, and Post-Trial stages.

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About Lawctopus Law School

Lawctopus Law School has taught a wide range of practical skills to over 10000+ law students, young lawyers, professionals, academicians, and business people. Over 1000 students have rated our courses and the average rating is 92.6/100. Our online courses are ‘warm’ learning experiences!
At LLS, our courses are developed by subject matter experts (practitioners and academicians) and these courses are a mix of
  • Rigorously researched reading modules prepared by people who have “been there, done that“
  • Recorded lectures by Industry Experts
  • The reading modules and recorded lectures condense decades of practical learning into a few pages/minutes
  • Weekly live sessions which build about the reading modules and recorded lectures and clear your doubts
  • Assignments that mirror real-life legal work
  • Personal feedback on your assignments. At Lawctopus Law School, you learn by doing!

Structure of this Online Criminal Drafting Course

The course begins with a live ‘Orientation Session’ which tells you how to gain full value out of the course.
Each week, we have a 90-100 minutes long Live Session which further builds upon the modules and answers all your doubts. (In case you miss a live session, you can watch the recording of the same).
The course will have Two Practical Assignments and you’ll get personal feedback on your assignment.

Module 1: Introduction to Criminal Procedure and Drafting

  • Reading Resource: Introduction to Criminal Procedure and Drafting
  • Short Reading Resource: Compoundable and Non-Compoundable Offences
  • PPT: Stages of Criminal Proceedings
  • Video: Introduction to Criminal Proceedings
  • Video: Hierarchy of Criminal Courts (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences

Module 2: FIRs and Police Complaints

  • Reading Resource: All about FIRs
  • Video: Introduction and lodging of an FIR
  • Video: What does an FIR look like? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: How to lodge an FIR online? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Role of an Advocate in an FIR
  • Video: How to search for an already registered FIR? (Practical screen-share Video)

Module 3 of the Criminal Drafting Course: Quashing of FIRs

  • Video: Introduction to the Quashing of an FIR
  • Video: How to draft and file a Quashing Petition? (Practical Screen-share Video)

Module 4: Criminal Complaints and Applications

  • Reading Resource: All about Complaints
  • Video: Legal Notice and Complaint u/s. 138 of NI Act (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Introduction to Complaints and understanding the Difference between an FIR and Complaint
  • Video: How to draft an Application under Section 156(3) of Cr.P.C? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Introduction to Application under Section 125 of Cr. P.C
  • Video: How to draft an Application under section 125 of Cr. P.C? (Practical Screen-share Video)

Module 5: All about Bail

  • Reading Resource: All about Bail
  • Video: Introduction to Bail, Anticipatory Bail and Bail Applications
  • Video: How to draft and file a Bail Application? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: How to draft and file an Anticipatory Bail Application? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Granting and Rejection of Bail
  • Video: What is a bail bond and how is it filed in court? (Practical Screen-share Video)

Module 6: Pre-trial – Charge, Discharge, Protest Petition

  • Reading Resource: Pre-trial procedure
  • Video: Pre-trial process
  • Video: All about charge and charge-sheet
  • Video: All about Discharge and Acquittal
  • Video: How to draft a Discharge Application? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Introduction to Protest Petition

Module 7: Trial

  • Reading Resource: Procedure before Court
  • Video: Stages of trial
  • Video: What is a chargesheet and how to read it? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: Framing of Charges
  • Video: Evidence in the trial process: Examination, Cross Examination, Burden of Proof

Module 8: Appeal, Revision and SLP

  • Reading Resource: Criminal Appeals
  • Video: How to draft an Appeal? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: How to draft a Revision Application? (Practical Screen-share Video)
  • Video: How to draft a Special Leave Petition? (Practical Screen-share Video)

Module 9: Short Modules

  • Arrest and Preventive Detention
  • Warrants & Search Warrants
  • Remand/Types of Custody
  • Difference between Summons Case & Warrants Case
  • Magistrate & Session trial
  • Plea Bargaining
  • Compounding

Module 10: Case Laws and Terminologies

  • Compilation of all important case laws in criminal law
  • Compilation of common terminologies used in criminal law
  • Compilation of sample drafts of all complaints and applications

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9 Unique Elements of the Online Course on Criminal Drafting

  1. Well-researched, practical, and detailed Reading Resources drafted and reviewed by Criminal Law Experts
  2. Masterclasses by Distinguished Experts in the field
  3. Compilation of important case laws and criminal terminologies
  4. Short Reading Resources on important topics
  5. Recorded Lectures by Criminal Law Experts
  6. Weekly Live Sessions to dive deeper and address your doubts Learn the practicalities of each Draft and get all your doubts and queries cleared by the faculty in weekly Live Sessions!

How will this course on Criminal Drafting help you?

  • You shall understand the foundation of Criminal Law in India.
  • You will learn everything about the Criminal Courts of India.
  • You will know about the Pre-trial, Trial and Post-Trial stages of Criminal Litigation.
  • You will acquire hands-on practical skills of drafting various Applications under Criminal Litigation.
  • Students will be able to ace their internships
  • Young lawyers will be able to start taking work around this practice area

Who can enroll in this course?

  • Law students
  • Young lawyers wanting to start a criminal law practice
  • Researchers wanting to know the practical side of things
  • Academicians who wish to bring a useful practical angle to their classes
  • Those passionate about the Indian Criminal & Justice System in the ever evolving legal landscape

Click here to register for this course.

Got questions? Email us at courses@lawctopus.com

Course Fee

Rs. 6,800

Course Duration

8 weeks

Mode of Learning

  • Weekly live sessions of 90 minutes duration. Recordings too will be made available.
  • Rigorously researched reading resources
  • Recorded video and audio lectures
  • Masterclasses by popular legal luminaries
  • An online forum to get your questions answered
  • 2 compulsory drafting assignments with personal feedback

Add-on benefits

  • Get a completion certificate issued by Lawctopus Law School (LLS) after the completion of the course.
  • Merit certificates will be awarded to best-performing learners.
  • Access to webinars around legal notice drafting, CV-building, and earning through freelancing.
  • Become a part of LLS alumni and get exclusive notifications about internships, jobs; also get discounts on courses and workshops.

Placement Assistance

Lawctopus has tie-ups with many lawyers, law firms, and companies who publish their job and internship vacancies with us.
We are happy to introduce learners securing the highest possible grade in the course to such organizations.

Money Back Guarantee

In case you do the course sincerely and are still dissatisfied with it, we’ll refund you 100% of the money you invested; no questions asked. We are that confident in our course!
What does ‘sincerely’ mean? It means that you attend at least 75% of the live classes and complete the compulsory assignments successfully. If you still don’t think the course was worth the money, we’ll refund the full amount, no questions asked!
Just email us at llssupport@lawctopus.com and the refund will be issued within 7-10 working days.

Questions?

Email: courses@lawctopus.com Call: +91 93596 84056 [Ishani Patankar, Counsellor]

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About the Course on ‘Criminal Drafting: Complaints, FIRs, Bails, Applications, Appeals, and More‘Click here to register for this course.About Lawctopus Law SchoolStructure of this Online Criminal Drafting CourseModule 1: Introduction to Criminal Procedure and DraftingModule 2: FIRs and Police ComplaintsModule 3 of the Criminal Drafting Course: Quashing of FIRsModule 4: Criminal Complaints and ApplicationsModule 5: All about BailModule 6: Pre-trial – Charge, Discharge, Protest PetitionModule 7: TrialModule 8: Appeal, Revision and SLPModule 9: Short ModulesModule 10: Case Laws and TerminologiesClick here to register for this course.9 Unique Elements of the Online Course on Criminal DraftingHow will this course on Criminal Drafting help you?Who can enroll in this course?Click here to register for this course.Course FeeCourse DurationMode of LearningAdd-on benefitsPlacement AssistanceMoney Back GuaranteeQuestions?Click here to register for this course.
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