4-Day Online Course on Drafting Writ Petitions by Lawlevelup [10 Internships, 20% off]: Enrol by July 21

About Lawlevelup

Lawlevelup is a reputed legal education platform known for offering specialised courses and training in various fields of law. This platform connects learners with industry experts and top legal professionals to provide practical and in-depth knowledge.

About the Opportunity

Lawlevelup is organising a 4-week Certificate Course on Drafting Writ Petitions: From Rights to Remedies” (A 4-Day Practical Certificate Course on Constitutional Litigation before the High Courts)

Eligibility

• Law students (3rd year or above) aiming for litigation careers
• Junior Advocates appearing before High Courts
• Professionals assisting with service, education, or administrative law cases
• Legal interns or clerks supporting High Court practice

Expert Panel

• Mr. Amit Dwivedi, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
• Mr. Sanchay Srivastava, Sr. Standing Counsel, Government of India

Course Modules

Day 1: Understanding Writ Jurisdiction & the Constitution

• Article 226 vs Article 32: Scope & Distinction
• Types of Writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo-Warranto
• Maintainability of a Writ Petition (Public vs Private bodies, Locus Standi, Alternative Remedy Rule)
• Territorial Jurisdiction of High Courts
• Judicial review vs Judicial activism
• Landmark case law overview: Maneka Gandhi, Puttaswamy, Bandhua Mukti Morcha, etc.

Day 2: Drafting Writ Petitions – Format, Content, and Supporting Documents

• Structure of a Writ Petition
  • Cause Title, Memo of Parties, Index, Synopsis
  • Brief facts, Grounds, Prayer clause
  • Supporting affidavit, Annexures
• How to draft prayers and reliefs effectively
• Drafting interim reliefs and stay applications
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Procedural rules: High Court Rules + CPC applicability
• Exercise: Annotate and improve a sample Mandamus writ petition.

Day 3: Writ Litigation in Practice – Hearings, Replies, and Oral Arguments

• Step-by-step lifecycle of a writ petition in High Court
• Filing process (physical vs e-filing in different High Courts)
• Drafting and replying to counter-affidavits and rejoinders
• Crafting effective oral submissions in writ matters
• Securing interim orders: stay, status quo, urgent listing
• Public interest vs private interest in writs
• Exercise: Draft interim prayer + brief oral submission for a Habeas Corpus petition.

Day 4: Strategy, Advanced Drafting & Post-Writ Remedies

• Strategic use of writs in service, education, environment, and PIL cases
• Drafting PILs – extra care and structure required
• What to do after orders – Review, LPA (Letters Patent Appeals), Contempt
• When to advise clients to go for Writ vs Civil Suit
• Advanced case law discussions and how to use precedents in drafting

Exercise: Draft a PIL skeleton on denial of disability reservation in a state university.

Bonus Materials

• Sample Writ Petitions (Service Matter, PIL, Mandamus, Habeas Corpus)
• High Court E-Filing Guidebook (Delhi, Bombay, Karnataka)
• Template Format for Writ Drafting (Word & PDF)
• 10 Landmark Case Law Briefs with Citations
• Commonly used Affidavit formats and court checklists

Perks

• 100% money back guarantee if you are not satisfied
• The top 10 performers of the course will be given internships through Lawlevelup.
• Detailed Study Material
• Doubt-Solving Classes
• Practical exercises
• Access to recordings

Duration

4 Days | 6 Hours Total (1.5 hours/day)

22nd July to 26 July

Mode

Online, live classes

Course Fees

Rs 1200

Rs 1000 [20% off via LawBhoomi]

Last Date of Enrolment

July 21

Enrolment Procedure

Click Here to Enrol.