Certificate Course on Civil Litigation Practice & Drafting by Bettering Results

Certificate Course on Civil Litigation Practice & Drafting​ taught by India's leading Practitioners

Civil litigation is the cornerstone of legal proceedings involving disputes between individuals, corporations, or other entities seeking resolution through the judicial system yet our Civil Laws are viewed just as a matter of routine, thus, one avoids or runs away from understanding the very essence of the Civil Side of the Law, or the ambits of Civil Lawyering. 

Do you know that a successful law practice requires three essentials: thorough knowledge and interpretation of laws, good oratory skills, and excellent drafting skills?

Pleading, drafting, and conveyancing are the backbones of Civil Litigation and are quintessential for all legal professionals.

Are you planning to be a seasoned Civil Litigation Lawyer? 

To excel as a civil lawyer, one must acquire a comprehensive foundation, encompassing tasks such as drafting plaints, preparing written statements, submitting numerous applications, and mastering the art of cross-examination. The drafting and filing of a diverse array of applications constitute additional essential skills to be acquired in this field.

This Comprehensive Course is meticulously structured to offer an in-depth exploration of civil litigation drafting, providing a roadmap for understanding, navigating, and excelling in the multifaceted terrain of legal dispute resolution.

This course is a foundational guide for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the procedural, strategic, and ethical dimensions inherent in civil litigation. With a focus on practical applications including drafting of pleadings, participants will gain a holistic perspective on the intricacies of civil litigation proficiently.

To help you build a solid career and ace the field of Civil Litigation, Bettering Results (BR) brings to you a Civil Litigation Course and Mentorship Program!

Taught and Instructed by Ex-Judicial Officer, Advocates-on-Record (AoR), Supreme Court, Veteran Legal Professionals, and Expert Legal Practitioners, with more than decades of experience in the field, this 8 Weeks Course on Civil Litigation Practice & Drafting will equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical aspects concerning Civil Litigation.

The batch starts from January 14, 2024 with live sessions only on weekends i.e. Saturday & Sunday.

You will have the opportunity to learn LIVE with these experts and solve all your queries. Along with that, you will have access to recordings of live sessions, practice exercises, career guidance sessions, internship opportunities and so much more. 

In the past, Bettering Results has taught more than 15,000 practicing advocates, law students, IAS Officers, in-house counsels, CA, CS etc. with our practical legal training courses & workshops. Bettering Results recently forged partnerships with prominent institutions/companies such as LBSNAA, Mussoorie (IAS Training Academy), Government of India, NLSIU, Bangalore, CNLU, Patna, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Thermax Limited, Manupatra, VIPS Delhi, among others. 

At the end of this course, you will also be given practical exercises on drafting of Plaint, Written Statement, Affidavit along with various different applications so that you can implement the learnings through this course and become better at drafting.

These assignments will be evaluated by Expert Legal Practitioners and detailed feedback will be provided to help you improve. 

Join us now to grow or kickstart your Civil Litigation Practice.

What will you learn ?

Module 1 & 2: Important Terms and Concepts of Civil Litigation 

• Hierarchy of Courts 
• Stages of Civil Litigation
• Elements in Civil suit
• Res Judicata and Res Subjudice
• Decree 
• Void, Illegal
• Preliminary Decree
• Partly Preliminary and Partly Final
• Order
• Execution
• Reference, Review and Revision
• First Appeal
• Second Appeal 
• Difference between Petitions and Suits
• Writs 
• Public Interest Litigation 
• Adjournment
• Cause List
• Caveat
• Court Fees
• Contempt of Court
• Issue Notice
• Local Commissioner 
• Receiver 
• Summons

• Stay Order
• Vakalatnama

Module 3 & 4: How to draft a Plaint?

• Check list
• Case Information Format
• Essentials of Plaint
• Drafting Exercise

Module 5 & 6: How to draft a Written Statement?

• Preliminary Objections
• Preliminary Submissions
• Paragraph Wise Reply on Merits
• Condonation of Delay
• Rejection of Plaint Order 7 Rule 11 CPC
• Denial to be Specific
• Evasive Denial
• Set-off and Counterclaim
• Prayer Clause
• Verification
• Affidavit
• Drafting Exercise

Module 7: How to draft a Replication/Rejoinder? 

• Difference between Replication and Rejoinder
• Preliminary Submissions
• Reply to Preliminary Objections
• Reply on Merits
• Prayer

Module 8: How to draft an Affidavit?

• Essential elements of an affidavit
• Important terms
• Deponent 
• Oath
• Solemn Affirmation
• Affidavit of Admission and Denial
• Evidence by way of Affidavit
• Simulation Exercise

Module 9: How to draft Section 151 CPC Applications? 

Module 10: Amendment of Pleadings

• Application under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC
• Drafting of Application
• Guidelines related to amendment of pleadings

Module 11: Consequence of Non- Appearance of Parties & Relevant Applications

• Application under Order 9 Rule 7 CPC
• Application under Order 9 Rule 9 CPC
• Remedies against Ex-Parte Decree
• Application under Order 9 Rule 13
• Appeal u/s 96(2) CPC
• Review- Order 47 Rule 1 CPC 

Module 12: Electronic Evidence u/s 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

• Admissibility of Electronic Records- Section 65B 
• Admissibility of WhatsApp chats
• Case studies

Module 13: Privileged Communications under Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Module 14: How to find the Relevant Judgments?

Module 15: Drafting of Miscellaneous Applications

• Judgment on Admission - Order 12 Rule 6 CPC
• Application for Leave to Defend- Order 37 Rule 3 CPC
• Application for Temporary,Permanent and Mandatory Injunctions – Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC

Module 16: Hearings and Final Arguments including Art of Cross Examination, Oral & Written Submissions

• Art of Cross-Examination
• What questions to be asked
• What questions need not be asked
• Oral and Written Submissions
• Lawyer’s argumentation skills
• Judgment and Decree

Module 17: Execution Proceedings- Order 21 including drafting of Execution Application

• Drafting of Execution Application
• Courts Executing Decrees 
• Stay of Execution
• Different Modes of Execution
• Setting aside orders passed Ex-Parte, etc.- Order 21 Rule 106

Module 18: Court Etiquette and Other Important Things for successful practice

Who is this course for?

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate law students who want to specialise in Civil Litigation.
• Freshly graduated lawyers who have an interest in Civil Litigation.
• Advocates already practicing Civil Litigation to further their understanding of practical aspects and grow practice.
• Mediators, Arbitrators, or Individuals involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) who want a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process.
• Judicial and Other Government exam aspirants who want to understand the nuances of Civil Litigation for their better understanding of the concepts.
• Individuals from related legal fields (such as corporate law, real estate law, etc.) who want to broaden their skill set or knowledge base in Civil Law.
• Anybody interested in knowing and learning about Civil Litigation.

Exclusive Benefits:

• Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.
• Live and Interactive Sessions to provide a conducive classroom environment
• Certificate on Completion
• Career Guidance from the Experts
• Recorded Video Lectures accessible for 2 Years
• Reading Material
• Assignments and Feedback for the practical application of the learning
• Internship Recommendation to the Top Performers 
• CV Building Guidance
• Access to Excellent Drafts on the topics covered in the sessions