[Advertisement] Legal Zems: 3- Month Advanced Triple Certification Programme In Civil Trial, Criminal Trial & Contract Drafting – 2026

This intensive and practice-oriented programme provides an in-depth understanding of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Advanced Contract Drafting, integrated with practical drafting sessions, litigation strategy, commercial documentation, procedural training, and real courtroom simulations. The course is carefully structured to deliver professional legal training while accommodating the demanding schedules of working professionals and students.

🔹 What makes this programme unique?

• Comprehensive practical training in pleadings, legal drafting, interim applications, evidence, execution proceedings, appeals, and trial procedures

• Detailed and updated coverage of CPC, BNS, and BNSS with procedural and strategic insights

• Advanced contract drafting and commercial documentation training, including drafting of service agreements, employment agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, commercial clauses, and dispute resolution clauses

• Hands-on courtroom simulations, advocacy workshops, contract review exercises, and litigation strategy sessions to enhance practical legal skills

• Professional drafting training covering plaints, written statements, bail applications, criminal complaints, appeals, revisions, execution petitions, and commercial agreements

• Practical understanding of litigation arising out of contractual disputes, breach of agreements, recovery matters, commercial litigation, and arbitration-related proceedings

• Focus on procedural precision, risk assessment, advocacy skills, drafting techniques, and courtroom readiness essential for independent litigation and commercial practice

• Exposure to real-world litigation techniques, negotiation practices, and drafting standards followed in courts, law firms, and corporate legal departments

By the conclusion of this programme, participants will not merely understand procedural and substantive law—they will develop the practical ability to draft professionally, negotiate strategically, manage disputes effectively, and confidently conduct matters before civil courts, criminal courts, and commercial forums.

⚖️ Train like a litigator. Draft like a professional. Negotiate like a strategist. Argue like a courtroom advocate.

Why Choose This Course?

The Legal Zems Advanced Certificate Course in Civil Trial, Criminal Trial & Contract Drafting is specially designed to develop advocacy-ready legal professionals by equipping learners with the practical knowledge and professional skills required to independently handle civil litigation, criminal proceedings, and commercial drafting matters with confidence and precision. The programme is ideal for aspiring litigators, practicing advocates, law students and legal professionals seeking practical courtroom and drafting exposure.

The course prepares participants for successful careers in litigation law firms, independent advocacy practice, corporate legal departments, dispute resolution practices, and judicial services by combining procedural law, practical advocacy, and commercial drafting into one comprehensive training programme.

Delivered through live and interactive sessions by experienced advocates and litigation professionals, the programme provides real-world courtroom insights, practical drafting methodologies, advocacy techniques, negotiation strategies, and proven trial approaches followed in actual legal practice. Its practice-oriented curriculum comprehensively covers the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), advanced contract drafting, and commercial dispute resolution.

In addition to civil and criminal litigation training, the programme also offers practical exposure to contract drafting and commercial documentation, including drafting and reviewing service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy agreements, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), commercial clauses, arbitration clauses, and other business-related legal documents frequently encountered in litigation and corporate practice.

The course further emphasizes practical learning through drafting exercises, courtroom simulations, procedural strategy sessions, evidence handling, case analysis, and advocacy workshops to ensure participants develop strong litigation and drafting capabilities. To provide flexibility and uninterrupted learning, recorded sessions are also made available, enabling participants to revise concepts and learn conveniently at their own pace.

⚖️ Train like a litigator. Draft like a professional. Negotiate like a strategist. Argue with courtroom confidence.

Course Objective:

Ø Master the core principles and procedural framework of civil litigation under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), alongside the criminal justice process under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Ø Develop practical drafting expertise in plaints, written statements, interim applications, appeals, execution petitions, FIR-related pleadings, bail applications, charge responses, criminal revisions, and other litigation documents with clarity, precision, and professional accuracy.

Ø Learn advanced contract drafting and commercial documentation, including drafting and reviewing service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, commercial clauses, arbitration clauses, and other legally enforceable business agreements.

Ø Understand the practical relationship between contracts and litigation by analysing contractual disputes, breach of agreements, recovery proceedings, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Ø Present and argue matters effectively before civil and criminal courts, including interim reliefs, execution proceedings, bail hearings, trial stages, evidence, witness examination, cross-examination, final arguments, and appellate forums.

Ø Interpret landmark civil, criminal, and commercial judgments while staying updated with emerging trends in procedural reforms, commercial suits, criminal trials, contractual disputes, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Ø Develop strategic litigation and negotiation skills through practical courtroom simulations, drafting workshops, contract review exercises, and advocacy-oriented training sessions.

Ø Build confidence to independently handle civil disputes, criminal proceedings, and commercial matters by adopting a structured, professional, strategic, and advocacy-ready approach from filing to final adjudication.

Course Structure

The course is systematically structured into 38 comprehensive modules, comprising 13 modules on Civil Trial, 13 modules on Criminal Trial, and 12 modules on Advanced Contract Drafting, with each module delivered through dedicated and interactive live sessions designed to provide both conceptual understanding and practical legal training.

In every session, experienced faculty members and practicing advocates provide in-depth explanations of the relevant statutory provisions, procedural frameworks, litigation strategies, and practical courtroom applications. The programme strongly emphasizes hands-on skill development through guided drafting exercises, practical demonstrations, procedural analysis, and clause-by-clause drafting techniques relating to the applicable Orders, Sections, procedural stages, and commercial documentation covered under each module.

The Civil Trial modules focus extensively on procedural law under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), including institution of suits, pleadings, interim applications, evidence, execution proceedings, appeals, and litigation strategy.

The Criminal Trial modules comprehensively cover criminal procedure and practice under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including FIRs, investigation, bail proceedings, trial stages, evidence, charge framing, criminal revisions, appeals, and courtroom advocacy techniques.

The Advanced Contract Drafting modules are specially designed to provide practical exposure to commercial and corporate drafting, including drafting and reviewing service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, commercial clauses, arbitration clauses, limitation of liability clauses, indemnity clauses, dispute resolution clauses, and other legally enforceable commercial documents commonly used in litigation, corporate practice, and dispute resolution.

If any module is not fully completed within the scheduled class duration, additional sessions are conducted to ensure complete syllabus coverage, practical understanding, and conceptual clarity without compromising the quality of learning.

For participants who are unable to attend live sessions, recordings of all classes are made available, enabling uninterrupted and flexible learning at their own pace without missing any part of the programme.

To culminate the practical training experience, the course concludes with a Virtual Mock Court Simulation and Drafting Workshop involving civil disputes, criminal proceedings, and contractual/commercial dispute scenarios. This final practical component enables participants to observe and experience real courtroom procedures, advocacy techniques, contract negotiation practices, procedural strategy, drafting exercises, and litigation dynamics within a professionally simulated legal environment.

Important

• There shall be 3 Live Interactive Classes and 1 Dedicated Doubt-Clearing Session conducted every week throughout the duration of the programme.
• The course is strategically structured on a month-wise basis, wherein the First Month focuses on Advanced Contract Drafting, the Second Month is dedicated to Civil Trial Practice, and the Third Month comprehensively covers Criminal Trial Practice.
• The live classes shall primarily be scheduled during late evening hours, generally at 08:00 P.M. or 08:30 P.M., keeping in mind the convenience of working professionals, advocates, and students.
• The exact schedule, including dates, timings, and session details, shall be communicated well in advance through the dedicated Course WhatsApp Group created for enrolled participants.
• Participants shall receive timely updates regarding class links, study materials, assignments, recordings, and other important announcements through the official course communication group.
• The weekly doubt-clearing sessions are specially designed to address participants' conceptual queries, drafting difficulties, procedural doubts, and practical litigation-related questions in an interactive manner.
• In case any topic or module requires additional explanation or extended discussion, supplementary classes may also be arranged to ensure proper understanding and complete syllabus coverage.
• Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, court commitments, technical issues, or speaker availability, a scheduled session may require rescheduling. In such cases, participants shall be informed promptly through the Course WhatsApp Group with maximum possible prior notice.
• Recordings of all live sessions shall be provided to participants to ensure uninterrupted learning and flexibility for those unable to attend any live class.

Syllabus

Contract Drafting

Module-1: Fundamentals Of Advanced Contract DRAFTING

1.1 Meaning and importance of contract drafting

1.2 Difference between legal writing and legal drafting

1.3 Essential elements of a valid contract

1.4 Structure and anatomy of a commercial agreement

1.5 Understanding:

1.5-A Title

1.5-B Recitals

1.5-C Definitions

1.5-D Operative clauses

1.5-E Boilerplate clauses

1.5-F Schedules & annexures

1.6 Principles of clear and precise drafting

1.7 Common drafting mistakes

1.8 Legal interpretation of contractual language

Practical Exercise

· Breakdown analysis of a sample agreement

· Redrafting poorly drafted clauses

Module-2: Drafting Techniques & Interpretation Rules

2.1 Use of:

o Shall, may, will

o Best efforts vs reasonable efforts

o Representations vs warranties

o Conditions vs covenants

2.2 Ambiguity avoidance techniques

2.3 Internal consistency in drafting

2.4 Interpretation clauses

2.5 Legal maxims used in contract interpretation

2.6 Risk allocation principles

2.7 Drafting for enforceability under Indian law.

Practical Exercise

· Drafting interpretation and definition clauses

· Identifying ambiguous language

Module-3: Essential Commercial Clauses

3.1 Confidentiality clauses

3.2 Indemnity clauses

3.3 Limitation of liability

3.4 Force majeure

3.5 Termination clauses

3.6 Dispute resolution clauses

3.7 Governing law and jurisdiction

3.8 Payment and default clauses

Practical Exercise

· Clause-by-clause drafting workshop

· Comparative analysis of strong vs weak clauses

Module-4: Business & Commercial Agreements.

4.1 Scope of services

4.2 Deliverables and milestones

4.3 Payment structures

4.4 Intellectual property ownership

4.5 Confidentiality obligations

4.6 Independent contractor relationship

4.7 Breach and remedies

Practical Exercise

· Drafting a professional service agreement

Module-5: Employment & Consultancy Agreements

5.1 Employment agreement structure

5.2 Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses

5.3 Confidentiality and data protection

5.4 Consultant agreements

5.5 Freelance contracts

5.6 Exit and termination protections

Practical Exercise

· Drafting employment and consultancy clauses

Module-6: Vendor, Supply & E-Commerce Agreements

6.1 Vendor agreements

6.2 Purchase and supply contracts

6.3 Delivery obligations

6.4 Inspection and acceptance

6.5 Risk transfer clauses

6.6 E-commerce terms and conditions

6.7 Refund and liability clauses

Practical Exercise

· Drafting vendor and supply agreement provisions

Module-7: Advanced Corporate & Technology Contracts

7.1 Founders' agreements

7.2 Shareholders' agreements

7.3 Investment term sheets

7.4 ESOP clauses

7.5 Investor protection rights

7.6 Exit rights and dilution clauses

Practical Exercise

· Drafting founder rights and investor clauses

Module-8: Technology & Intellectual Property Agreements

8.1 Software licensing agreements

8.2 SaaS agreements

8.3 Website terms of use

8.4 Privacy policies

8.5 IP assignment agreements

8.6 Data protection clauses

8.7 AI and digital platform contracts

Practical Exercise

· Drafting technology contract clauses

Module-9: Negotiation & Risk Management In Contracts

9.1 Contract negotiation strategies

9.2 Redlining and markup techniques

9.3 Risk identification

9.4 Commercial vs legal risk

9.5 Negotiating limitation of liability

9.6 Protecting client interests

9.7 Pre-litigation drafting strategy

Practical Exercise

· Redlining exercise

Module-10: Litigation-Proof Drafting & Practical Training

10.1 Drafting to avoid disputes

10.2 Arbitration clauses

10.3 Jurisdiction strategy

10.4 Evidence and documentation clauses

10.5 Notices and communication clauses

10.6 Electronic contracts and admissibility

10.7 Drafting enforceable remedies

Practical Exercise

· Drafting dispute resolution mechanisms

Module-11: Contract Review & Due Diligence

11.1 Contract review methodology

11.2 Due diligence checklist

11.3 Identifying hidden liabilities

11.4 Reviewing indemnity exposure

11.5 Compliance review

11.6 Practical review standards used by law firms

Practical Exercise

· Reviewing a defective commercial agreement

Module-12: Final Drafting Workshop & Capstone Project

12.1 End-to-end contract drafting

12.2 Client instruction analysis

12.3 Drafting strategy

12.4 Formatting and professional presentation

12.5 Practical workflow of contract lawyers

Final Project

Participants will draft:

· A complete commercial agreement, OR

· A startup/service/technology agreement

Civil Law Trial

Module 1- Foundation & Institution Of Suit

1.1 Meaning and types of civil suits

1.2 Jurisdiction

1.3 Cause of action

1.4 Limitation & court fees

1.5 Parties to suit

1.6 Joinder, mis-joinder & non-joinder

1.7 Representative suits

1.8 Plaint

1.9 Vakalatnama

1.10 Affidavit & List of Documents

Module 2- Pleadings & Summons

2.1 Service of Summons

2.2 Issue & service of summons

2.3 Modes of service (ordinary, substituted, electronic)

2.4 Consequences of defective service

Module 3- Appearance Of Parties

3.1 Appearance & non-appearance

3.2 Ex-Parte proceedings

3.3 Restoration of suit

3.4 Application for substituted service

3.5 Application under Order IX Rule 7 / 13 CPC

Module 4- Interlocutory Proceedings

4.1 Temporary injunctions

4.2 Appointment of receiver

4.3 Attachment before judgment

4.4 Interim relief strategy

4.5 Injunction application

4.6 Reply to injunction

4.7 Stay application

4.8 Caveat

Module 5- Written Statement And Documents

5.1 Written Statement

5.2 Filing of Written Statement

5.3 Set-off & Counter-claim

5.4 Consequences of delay

5.5 Production of documents

5.6 Impounding & return of documents

5.7 Secondary evidence

5.8 Written Statement

5.9 Counter-claim

5.10 Affidavit of admission/denial of documents

Module 6- Discovery, Admissions & Issues

6.1 Examination of parties by court

6.2 Discovery & inspection

6.3 Admissions & denials

6.4 Framing of Issues

6.5 Proposed issues

Module 7- Evidence & Witnesses

7.1 Summoning of Witnesses

7.2 Witness summons & expenses

7.3 Evidence

7.4 Plaintiff's evidence

7.5 Defendant's evidence

7.6 Examination-in-chief (affidavit)

7.7 Cross-examination techniques

7.8 Exhibiting documents

7.9 Cross-examination mock session

Module 8- Final Hearing & Judgment

8.1 Arguments

8.2 Written submissions

8.3 Oral arguments

8.4 Case law citation method

Module 9- Pronouncement Of Judgment

9.1 Types of judgments

9.2 Costs

Module 10- Decree, Appeals & Execution

10.1 Preparation of Decree

10.2 Drawing up of decree

10.3 Decree vs judgment

Module 11- Appeals, Review & Revision

11.1 First appeal

11.2 Second appeal

11.3 Review & revision

11.4 Limitation aspects

Module 12- Execution Of Decree

12.1 Execution proceedings

12.2 Attachment & arrest

12.3 Objections

12.4 Drafting of Execution Petition

12.5 Drafting of Objection Application

12.6 Affidavit of Asset and Liabilities

Module 13- Mock Court Stimulation Of A Realistic Civil Dispute

Criminal Law Trial

Module 1 – Criminal Justice System & Cognizance

· Structure of Criminal Courts

· Types of offences (cognizable / non-cognizable)

· FIR – registration, zero FIR, preliminary inquiry

· Complaint cases vs police cases

· Cognizance by Magistrate (BNSS provisions)

· Limitation for taking cognizance

Practical Drafting:

· Complaint under BNSS

· Application under Section 156(3) BNSS

· Protest petition

Module 2 – Arrest, Bail & Remand

· Arrest with & without warrant

· Rights of accused during arrest

· Remand (police & judicial)

· Default bail

Module 3 – Bail Jurisprudence

· Regular bail

· Anticipatory bail

· Interim bail

· Cancellation of bail

Drafting Practice:

· Anticipatory bail application

· Regular bail application

· Remand reply

Module 4 – Investigation & Police Papers

· Powers of police

· Statements under Section 161 BNSS

· Confession & discovery

· Medical & forensic evidence

· Seizure & Panchama

· Charge-sheet

· Closure report

· Further investigation

Practical Exercise:

· Analysis of charge-sheet

· Defects in investigation

Module 5- Charge & Discharge

· Compliance with BNSS provisions

· Discharge application

· Framing of charge

· Alteration of charge

· Plea of guilty

Drafting Practice:

· Discharge application

· Arguments on charge

· Objection to charge

Module 6 – Prosecution Evidence

· Examination-in-chief

· Cross-examination strategy

· Hostile witnesses

· Exhibiting documents

Evidence Law (BSA 2023):

· Oral & documentary evidence

· Electronic evidence

· Presumptions

Mock Exercise:

· Cross-examination of police witness

· Cross-examination of complainant

Module 7– Statement Of Accused & Defence

· Statement under BNSS (Sec 313 equivalent)

· Value of statement

Module 8 – Defence Evidence

· Defence witnesses

· Recall & re-examination

· Compounding of offences

Drafting Practice:

· 313 questionnaires

Module 9 – Arguments & Judgment

· Prosecutor's arguments

· Defence arguments

· Case law citation

· Written submissions

· Conviction

· Acquittal

· Benefit of doubt

Practical Drafting:

· Written arguments

Module 10 – Sentencing, Appeal & Execution

· Hearing on sentence

· Probation & compensation

· Victim rights

Module 11 – Appeals & Revision

· Criminal appeals

· Revision applications

· Suspension of sentence

Module 12 – Execution

· Execution of sentence

· Warrants

· Set-off

Drafting Practice:

· Appeal memo

· Suspension of sentence application

· Revision application

Module-13 Mock Court Stimulation Of A Realistic Criminal Offence

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Ø Understand the legal framework governing civil litigation under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) and criminal proceedings under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in India, along with their practical application before courts and litigation forums.

Ø Master the art of drafting precise, effective, and court-ready legal documents in both civil and criminal domains, including plaints, written statements, applications, appeals, bail applications, criminal complaints, revisions, affidavits, execution petitions, and other procedural pleadings.

Ø Develop advanced contract drafting and commercial documentation skills by learning to draft and review service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy agreements, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), arbitration clauses, indemnity clauses, limitation of liability clauses, and other commercially significant legal documents.

Ø Gain practical advocacy and litigation management skills to confidently represent clients before civil and criminal courts, conduct hearings, argue interim applications, manage trial proceedings, and independently handle civil disputes, criminal matters, and contractual disputes.

Ø Understand the practical relationship between contract drafting and litigation strategy, including breach of contract disputes, commercial recovery matters, arbitration proceedings, and risk management in commercial transactions.

Ø Stay updated with recent legal developments, landmark judgments, procedural reforms, and emerging challenges in commercial litigation, civil disputes, criminal justice administration, and corporate dispute resolution.

Ø Enhance practical legal expertise through courtroom simulations, drafting workshops, evidence analysis sessions, advocacy exercises, and real-world litigation strategy discussions conducted by experienced legal professionals.

Ø Strengthen professional credibility and career prospects in litigation practice, corporate legal departments, law firms, arbitration practice, and judicial services by earning a prestigious certification from LEGAL ZEMS in Civil Trial, Criminal Trial & Advanced Contract Drafting.

Certification:

Ø The Certificate of Completion, duly signed by the faculty members, will be issued to all participants within one month of successful course completion.

Ø Participants who wish to further enhance their practical skills may opt for an additional Drafting Assignment, which includes a personalised evaluation by expert faculty. The evaluation will specifically highlight individual strengths and areas for improvement, providing valuable professional feedback. This optional add-on can be availed for an additional fee of ₹300, and detailed information regarding the same will be shared during the course.

Key Features:

Ø Interactive Live Sessions

Ø Recorded Classes

Ø Late Evening Sessions @ 08.00 or 08.30 P.M

Ø Session on Legal Research and Writing

Ø Drafting Trainings

Ø Sample Templates

Ø Reading Materials

Ø Virtual Mock Court Stimulation

📚 Course Details | 💳 Fees & Registration

📚 COURSE DETAILS

📅 Duration: 3 Months

🖥️ Platform: Zoom (Live Interactive Sessions)

🚀 Course Commencement: 02nd July, 2026

📆 Course Duration: 02nd July, 2026 to 02nd October, 2026
⏳ Last Date of Registration: 30th June, 2026

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💼 Complete Triple Advanced Certification Programme

(Civil Trial + Criminal Trial + Advanced Contract Drafting)

🎓 Regular Course Fee: Rs. 1400/- Only

🔥 Early Bird Registration Offer: Rs. 1200/- Only

📅 Offer Valid Till: 12th May, 2026

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✍️ Advanced Contract Drafting Course

(Standalone Enrollment Available)

📘 Course Fee: Rs. 700/- Only

⚖️ Advanced Civil Trial Course

(Standalone Enrollment Available)

📘 Course Fee: Rs. 700/- Only

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⚖️ Advanced Criminal Trial Course

(Standalone Enrollment Available)

📘 Course Fee: Rs. 700/- Only

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