Advanced Certificate in Corporate Law Practice & Firm Management and Intellectual Property Law

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Overview

Boost your legal career with our 9+6-Month Combo Certification in Corporate Law Practice, Firm Management & Intellectual Property Law. Gain dual expertise in corporate transactions, law firm operations, and in-house practice alongside comprehensive training in IP rights—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and more. Learn through live weekend sessions, real-world case studies, practical drafting, and masterclasses with expert faculty and industry professionals. Perfect for aspiring corporate lawyers and IP specialists seeking strong, practical, and career-defining legal skills.

Key Highlights

Recognised Certification

Unlock industry-recognized certification with a comprehensive IP Law Course led by Industry partners & experienced faculties

Recognised Certification

Unlock industry-recognized certification with a comprehensive IP Law Course led by Industry partners & experienced faculties

Recognised Certification

Unlock industry-recognized certification with a comprehensive IP Law Course led by Industry partners & experienced faculties

6 Months of Learning

Master the complexities with over 6 months of interactive learning & real life scenario-based assignments

6 Months of Learning

Master the complexities with over 6 months of interactive learning & real life scenario-based assignments

6 Months of Learning

Master the complexities with over 6 months of interactive learning & real life scenario-based assignments

Placement Assistance

Transform your career with practical IP law implications, expert mentorship, and placement assistance.

Placement Assistance

Transform your career with practical IP law implications, expert mentorship, and placement assistance.

Placement Assistance

Transform your career with practical IP law implications, expert mentorship, and placement assistance.

Curated Curriculum

Become an IP law-certified professional with our industry-focused curriculum and placement assistance.

Curated Curriculum

Become an IP law-certified professional with our industry-focused curriculum and placement assistance.

Curated Curriculum

Become an IP law-certified professional with our industry-focused curriculum and placement assistance.

9 Months of Learning

online program with weekend classes and 250+ learning hours combining live and self-paced formats

9 Months of Learning

online program with weekend classes and 250+ learning hours combining live and self-paced formats

9 Months of Learning

online program with weekend classes and 250+ learning hours combining live and self-paced formats

Personalised Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from senior partners, in-house counsels, and firm founders.

Personalised Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from senior partners, in-house counsels, and firm founders.

Personalised Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from senior partners, in-house counsels, and firm founders.

Action-Based Curriculum

70% modules focused on real-world drafting, deal-making, and tribunal simulations.

Action-Based Curriculum

70% modules focused on real-world drafting, deal-making, and tribunal simulations.

Action-Based Curriculum

70% modules focused on real-world drafting, deal-making, and tribunal simulations.

Our Faculties & Industrial Mentors

Shailendra Bhandare

15+ years of experience

Industrial Mentor

Shailendra Bhandare is a Partner in the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group at Khaitan & Co.He has advised on various aspects of IP law including prosecutions, enforcements, contentious matters, management and transactional work. He is also actively involved in International Trademark Association’s (INTA) policy/advocacy initiatives in India and is the past: Chair and Member of INTA’s Trademark Office Practices India Subcommittee, and INTA’s India Global Advisory Council, respectively.

Shailendra Bhandare

15+ years of experience

Industrial Mentor

Shailendra Bhandare

15+ years of experience

Industrial Mentor

Rimjhim Mathur

7+ years of experience

Course Anchor

LL.M - IP, Queen Mary University - London

Rimjhim Mathur is an Advocate empanelled with the Rajasthan Housing Board and regularly appears before the Rajasthan High Court. A graduate of Symbiosis Law School and LL.M. in IP Law from Queen Mary University of London, she leads Rimjhim & Associates and teaches Intellectual Property and litigation strategy as Guest Faculty at NIAM PGDM IEV and The Legal School.

Rimjhim Mathur

7+ years of experience

Course Anchor

LL.M - IP, Queen Mary University - London

Rimjhim Mathur

7+ years of experience

Course Anchor

LL.M - IP, Queen Mary University - London

Khusbhoo Jhunjhunwala

6+ years of experience

Sr. Associate - Khaitan & Co.

Industrial Mentor

Khushboo Jhunjhunwala is a Senior Associate at Khaitan & Co with over 7 years of experience in Intellectual Property and Media Law. She has handled complex IP protection and enforcement matters across entertainment and media sectors, having grown through the ranks from Paralegal to Senior Associate. Her prior experience includes internships at top firms and media houses like J. Sagar Associates, DSK Legal, and Red Chillies Entertainment. At The Legal School, she mentors students in IP strategy, enforcement, and legal challenges in media law.

Khusbhoo Jhunjhunwala

6+ years of experience

Sr. Associate - Khaitan & Co.

Industrial Mentor

Khusbhoo Jhunjhunwala

6+ years of experience

Sr. Associate - Khaitan & Co.

Industrial Mentor

Ekank Mehra

Director & Head - Legal at Headout

Guest lecturer

Ekank Mehra is the Director and Head – Legal & Compliance at Headout. With over a decade of experience, he has led legal and compliance functions at upGrad and MakeMyTrip, specializing in litigation, IP, and regulatory matters. He began his career with PSL Advocates, appearing before top courts and advising on commercial disputes and compliance.

Ekank Mehra

Director & Head - Legal at Headout

Guest lecturer

Ekank Mehra

Director & Head - Legal at Headout

Guest lecturer

Naman Shukla

Asst. Professor, IFIM Law College

Naman Shukla is an Assistant Professor at IFIM Law School and a Ph.D. scholar, specializing in corporate and financial law, with prior legal industry experience. He is a published researcher and active academic contributor with expertise in banking, competition law, and international trade.

Naman Shukla

Asst. Professor, IFIM Law College

Naman Shukla

Asst. Professor, IFIM Law College

Madhulika V

LL.M, King’s College - London

Industrial Mentor

Experienced Data Privacy professional with 3+ years in regulatory compliance. Holds an LL.M. in Law & Technology from King’s College London. Expert in data breach management and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PDPL, DPDPA). Has led compliance projects across 35 countries, blending legal and tech expertise to deliver effective solutions.

Madhulika V

LL.M, King’s College - London

Industrial Mentor

Madhulika V

LL.M, King’s College - London

Industrial Mentor

Astitwa Bhargava

Assistant Professor at NLIU Bhopal

Currently an Assistant Professor at NLIU Bhopal with over 3.5 years of teaching experience. Previously worked at KPMG Global Services (KGS) for nearly 3 years, holding roles from Executive to Assistant Manager. Brings a strong blend of academic and corporate legal expertise.

Astitwa Bhargava

Assistant Professor at NLIU Bhopal

Astitwa Bhargava

Assistant Professor at NLIU Bhopal

Lipi Garg

Mentor & Educator

3+ years of experience

Lipi Garg is a lawyer with 4+ years of freelancing experience in contract drafting, data privacy, and IP rights. Having worked with 350+ clients across 30 countries, she brings legal and tech expertise to industries like EVs, SaaS, Fashion, and IT. She also mentors students on contract drafting and freelancing careers.

Lipi Garg

Mentor & Educator

3+ years of experience

Lipi Garg

Mentor & Educator

3+ years of experience

Siddhant Nanda

Solicitor (UK, 2024) | Advocate (India, 2019)

Industry Expert

Siddhant Nanda is a skilled legal professional with extensive experience in drafting and reviewing banking, intellectual property (IP), SaaS, and service agreements. Over the course of his legal career, he has developed advanced expertise in contract automation and lifecycle management, making him a trusted advisor for complex legal needs. Siddhant is dedicated to delivering practical solutions and is known for his innovative and detail-oriented approach.

Siddhant Nanda

Solicitor (UK, 2024) | Advocate (India, 2019)

Industry Expert

Siddhant Nanda

Solicitor (UK, 2024) | Advocate (India, 2019)

Industry Expert

Ankita Srivastava

International Contract & Compliance Expert

8+ years of experience

Ankita Srivastava is an international contract lawyer with 8+ years of experience, having drafted 300+ cross-border agreements for 500+ clients across six continents. She also mentors freelance lawyers globally, helping them build profitable and scalable independent legal practices.

Ankita Srivastava

International Contract & Compliance Expert

8+ years of experience

Ankita Srivastava

International Contract & Compliance Expert

8+ years of experience

Vibha Bandhu

Young Professional, Centre for WTO Studies – IIFT

Trade Law & International Arbitration Researcher

Ms. Vibha Bandhu is a Young Professional at the Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT New Delhi, where she contributes to policy-focused research under the WTO framework and supports capacity-building on global trade regulations. With 5+ years of academic experience teaching subjects such as IPR, Contract Law, Arbitration, and Media Law, she brings strong interdisciplinary expertise. Currently pursuing her PhD in International Arbitration, she is deeply interested in trade law, arbitration, and mediation, and is committed to advancing innovative approaches in international dispute resolution.

Vibha Bandhu

Young Professional, Centre for WTO Studies – IIFT

Trade Law & International Arbitration Researcher

Vibha Bandhu

Young Professional, Centre for WTO Studies – IIFT

Trade Law & International Arbitration Researcher

Raunak Singh Rahangdale

Legal Advisor

7+ years of experience

Raunak Singh Rahangdale, Principal Associate at Khaitan & Co, specializes in banking & finance, debt restructuring, and insolvency resolution. A law graduate from the University of Delhi and Associate Company Secretary, he advises clients across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, telecom, and manufacturing on complex financial and regulatory matters.

Raunak Singh Rahangdale

Legal Advisor

7+ years of experience

Raunak Singh Rahangdale

Legal Advisor

7+ years of experience

Neelam Kejriwal

Legal Educator, HNLU-R

Neelam Kejriwal is an experienced legal educator and career strategist, dedicated to upskilling law students for corporate success. She specializes in curriculum design, mentorship, and legal training through innovative, industry-aligned programs.

Neelam Kejriwal

Legal Educator, HNLU-R

Neelam Kejriwal

Legal Educator, HNLU-R

Certification

Earn a prestigious Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the integrated program in Corporate Law Practice, Firm Management & Intellectual Property Law. Curated with insights from leading legal professionals and taught exclusively by The Legal School’s expert faculty, this certification validates your advanced knowledge and practical skills across corporate transactions, law firm management, and IP rights including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and geographical indications. Display this dual-specialization certificate with pride as a mark of excellence, professional credibility, and a powerful credential for a high-growth legal career.

Why Khaitan & Co?

One of India’s oldest law firm established 113 years ago with presence in Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad & Singapore

A full service law firm which specializes in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, M&A & Media and Telecom.

Boasts 100+ partners & 450+ fee-earners across the nation.

Career Paths After This Course

Corporate Law Associate / Counsel

Work with top-tier or mid-size firms in corporate transactions and deal management

Corporate Law Associate / Counsel

Work with top-tier or mid-size firms in corporate transactions and deal management

Corporate Law Associate / Counsel

Work with top-tier or mid-size firms in corporate transactions and deal management

In-House Legal Counsel

Handle compliance, governance, and cross-border legal operations for corporates.

In-House Legal Counsel

Handle compliance, governance, and cross-border legal operations for corporates.

In-House Legal Counsel

Handle compliance, governance, and cross-border legal operations for corporates.

Law Firm Founder / Managing Partner

Build and scale your own firm with skills in business development and client management.

Law Firm Founder / Managing Partner

Build and scale your own firm with skills in business development and client management.

Law Firm Founder / Managing Partner

Build and scale your own firm with skills in business development and client management.

Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist

Support companies in risk management, automation, and workflow optimization.

Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist

Support companies in risk management, automation, and workflow optimization.

Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist

Support companies in risk management, automation, and workflow optimization.

AI & Legal Tech Consultant

Collaborate with legal tech startups to implement automation and contract review systems.

AI & Legal Tech Consultant

Collaborate with legal tech startups to implement automation and contract review systems.

AI & Legal Tech Consultant

Collaborate with legal tech startups to implement automation and contract review systems.

Top Law Firms

Support legal teams with case research, contract drafting, litigation support, and legal documentation for high-profile clients.

Top Law Firms

Support legal teams with case research, contract drafting, litigation support, and legal documentation for high-profile clients.

Top Law Firms

Support legal teams with case research, contract drafting, litigation support, and legal documentation for high-profile clients.

Corporate In-House Legal Teams

Assist legal departments with compliance, regulatory documentation, contract management, and risk assessment within businesses and multinational corporations.

Corporate In-House Legal Teams

Assist legal departments with compliance, regulatory documentation, contract management, and risk assessment within businesses and multinational corporations.

Corporate In-House Legal Teams

Assist legal departments with compliance, regulatory documentation, contract management, and risk assessment within businesses and multinational corporations.

Skills Covered

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Corporate Structuring & Compliance

Due Diligence & Review the financial statements

Use of AI Tools for Drafting

Contract Life Cycle Management

Tribunal Proceedings and Procedures Skills

Client Management & Communication

Legal Data Analytics & Risk Assessment

IP Strategy & Enforcement

Risk Management in IP

Understanding of Business and Finance

Understanding of National and International markets

Interpersonal Skills

Research & Analysis

Ethics & Compliance Management

IP Valuation & Commercialization

Pre-Requisites

A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is preferred.

Curriculum Overview for

Advanced Certificate in Corporate Law Practice & Firm Management and Intellectual Property Law

Module

Legal Research

Conduct end-to-end legal research
Identify relevant statutes, regulations, amendments, and case laws for any corporate law issue.

Interpret corporate legislation confidently
Read and analyze key provisions under the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, the Competition Act, and other corporate statutes.

Perform structured case law analysis
Extract facts, issues, and ratios from judgments and prepare concise case summaries used in corporate disputes and transactions.

Read and break down legal documents
Understand agreements (NDA, SHA, SSA, service contracts), board resolutions, ROC filings, and regulatory documents with clarity.

Build legally sound arguments
Synthesize information from statutes, case law, and commentaries to form coherent, research-backed legal opinions.

Draft professional research papers & legal memos
Write well-structured, citation-compliant research papers and partner-level memos following Bluebook/OSCOLA standards.

Apply research skills to real corporate matters
Use practical techniques to support transaction work, compliance tasks, advisory notes, and litigation research.

Module

Legal Research

Conduct end-to-end legal research
Identify relevant statutes, regulations, amendments, and case laws for any corporate law issue.

Interpret corporate legislation confidently
Read and analyze key provisions under the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, the Competition Act, and other corporate statutes.

Perform structured case law analysis
Extract facts, issues, and ratios from judgments and prepare concise case summaries used in corporate disputes and transactions.

Read and break down legal documents
Understand agreements (NDA, SHA, SSA, service contracts), board resolutions, ROC filings, and regulatory documents with clarity.

Build legally sound arguments
Synthesize information from statutes, case law, and commentaries to form coherent, research-backed legal opinions.

Draft professional research papers & legal memos
Write well-structured, citation-compliant research papers and partner-level memos following Bluebook/OSCOLA standards.

Apply research skills to real corporate matters
Use practical techniques to support transaction work, compliance tasks, advisory notes, and litigation research.

Module

Legal Research

Conduct end-to-end legal research
Identify relevant statutes, regulations, amendments, and case laws for any corporate law issue.

Interpret corporate legislation confidently
Read and analyze key provisions under the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, the Competition Act, and other corporate statutes.

Perform structured case law analysis
Extract facts, issues, and ratios from judgments and prepare concise case summaries used in corporate disputes and transactions.

Read and break down legal documents
Understand agreements (NDA, SHA, SSA, service contracts), board resolutions, ROC filings, and regulatory documents with clarity.

Build legally sound arguments
Synthesize information from statutes, case law, and commentaries to form coherent, research-backed legal opinions.

Draft professional research papers & legal memos
Write well-structured, citation-compliant research papers and partner-level memos following Bluebook/OSCOLA standards.

Apply research skills to real corporate matters
Use practical techniques to support transaction work, compliance tasks, advisory notes, and litigation research.

Module

Legal writing

Apply law to real fact patterns with accuracy
Analyze facts, identify legal issues, apply relevant statutes/case laws, and reach reasoned legal conclusions.

Structure clear and professional legal documents
Understand the correct format of legal opinions, memos, and email advisories used in law firms and in-house teams.

Draft precise and actionable legal opinions
Write client-ready opinions that include issue framing, legal position, analysis, risks, and recommendations.

Communicate complex legal concepts simply
Draft emails and memos that break down legal concepts into clear, concise, and practical guidance for clients and senior lawyers.

Develop strong analytical and writing skills
Create well-reasoned arguments using statutes, case laws, and commentaries without ambiguity or redundancy.

Produce partner-level written work products
Prepare polished documents that meet industry expectations for clarity, structure, tone, and legal accuracy.

Module

Legal writing

Apply law to real fact patterns with accuracy
Analyze facts, identify legal issues, apply relevant statutes/case laws, and reach reasoned legal conclusions.

Structure clear and professional legal documents
Understand the correct format of legal opinions, memos, and email advisories used in law firms and in-house teams.

Draft precise and actionable legal opinions
Write client-ready opinions that include issue framing, legal position, analysis, risks, and recommendations.

Communicate complex legal concepts simply
Draft emails and memos that break down legal concepts into clear, concise, and practical guidance for clients and senior lawyers.

Develop strong analytical and writing skills
Create well-reasoned arguments using statutes, case laws, and commentaries without ambiguity or redundancy.

Produce partner-level written work products
Prepare polished documents that meet industry expectations for clarity, structure, tone, and legal accuracy.

Module

Legal writing

Apply law to real fact patterns with accuracy
Analyze facts, identify legal issues, apply relevant statutes/case laws, and reach reasoned legal conclusions.

Structure clear and professional legal documents
Understand the correct format of legal opinions, memos, and email advisories used in law firms and in-house teams.

Draft precise and actionable legal opinions
Write client-ready opinions that include issue framing, legal position, analysis, risks, and recommendations.

Communicate complex legal concepts simply
Draft emails and memos that break down legal concepts into clear, concise, and practical guidance for clients and senior lawyers.

Develop strong analytical and writing skills
Create well-reasoned arguments using statutes, case laws, and commentaries without ambiguity or redundancy.

Produce partner-level written work products
Prepare polished documents that meet industry expectations for clarity, structure, tone, and legal accuracy.

Module

Understanding the Core and Basic Practical Applications

Part A: Understanding the Core—Practical Applications

Understand core corporate statutes and their practical use
Gain working knowledge of the Companies Act, Contract Act, IBC, FEMA, SEBI laws, and other key statutes essential for corporate practice.

Identify appropriate legal remedies
Differentiate between civil, commercial, and criminal remedies and understand when each is applicable in real business scenarios.

Navigate dispute resolution mechanisms
Understand the fundamentals of arbitration and mediation, including processes, timelines, and how corporate disputes are resolved.

Interpret business structures & transactions (M&A Basics)
Understand types of M&A transactions, shareholding structures, share capital, due diligence, and end-to-end deal processes.

Analyze and apply sector-specific laws
Gain practical insights into IP laws, data privacy (DPDP/IT Act), labor laws, banking & finance regulations, and taxation essentials.

Part B: Understanding the Basics—Practical Applications

Apply law to real-world corporate situations
Use legal knowledge to solve practical business problems: compliance issues, regulatory triggers, transaction structuring, and dispute strategy.

Advise clients effectively on business and legal risks
Provide well-rounded advice combining statutory understanding, commercial judgment, and risk mitigation strategies.

Understand regulatory expectations and compliance frameworks
Learn how MCA, SEBI, RBI, and other regulators function, and identify compliance obligations for different business situations.

Build cross-functional thinking as a corporate lawyer
Connect multiple laws (Companies Act + FEMA + tax + SEBI) to understand how they interplay in transactions and advisory matters.

Module

Understanding the Core and Basic Practical Applications

Identify appropriate legal remedies
Differentiate between civil, commercial, and criminal remedies and understand when each is applicable in real business scenarios.

Navigate dispute resolution mechanisms
Understand the fundamentals of arbitration and mediation, including processes, timelines, and how corporate disputes are resolved.

Interpret business structures & transactions (M&A Basics)
Understand types of M&A transactions, shareholding structures, share capital, due diligence, and end-to-end deal processes.

Advise clients effectively on business and legal risks
Provide well-rounded advice combining statutory understanding, commercial judgment, and risk mitigation strategies.

Understand regulatory expectations and compliance frameworks
Learn how MCA, SEBI, RBI, and other regulators function, and identify compliance obligations for different business situations.

Build cross-functional thinking as a corporate lawyer
Connect multiple laws (Companies Act + FEMA + tax + SEBI) to understand how they interplay in transactions and advisory matters.

Module

Understanding the Core and Basic Practical Applications

Identify appropriate legal remedies
Differentiate between civil, commercial, and criminal remedies and understand when each is applicable in real business scenarios.

Navigate dispute resolution mechanisms
Understand the fundamentals of arbitration and mediation, including processes, timelines, and how corporate disputes are resolved.

Interpret business structures & transactions (M&A Basics)
Understand types of M&A transactions, shareholding structures, share capital, due diligence, and end-to-end deal processes.

Advise clients effectively on business and legal risks
Provide well-rounded advice combining statutory understanding, commercial judgment, and risk mitigation strategies.

Understand regulatory expectations and compliance frameworks
Learn how MCA, SEBI, RBI, and other regulators function, and identify compliance obligations for different business situations.

Build cross-functional thinking as a corporate lawyer
Connect multiple laws (Companies Act + FEMA + tax + SEBI) to understand how they interplay in transactions and advisory matters.

Module

Legal Drafting

Draft legally sound and enforceable documents
Create clear, structured, and enforceable drafts including notices, agreements, and contractual documents.

Draft professional legal notices
Write precise legal notices that communicate claims, demands, breaches, and legal consequences effectively and persuasively.

Prepare employment agreements with clarity
Draft offer terms, roles & responsibilities, confidentiality, termination clauses, IP ownership, and compliance requirements.

Draft commercial lease agreements
Understand operational clauses—rent, tenure, lock-in, possession, indemnity, and dispute resolution—and draft practical, risk-proof agreements.

File an RTI application effectively
Identify the correct authority, draft clear questions, and structure an RTI application that ensures maximum information disclosure.

Draft airtight Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Draft NDAs that cover confidentiality obligations, term, permitted disclosures, dispute resolution, and remedies for breach.

Module

Legal Drafting

Draft legally sound and enforceable documents
Create clear, structured, and enforceable drafts including notices, agreements, and contractual documents.

Draft professional legal notices
Write precise legal notices that communicate claims, demands, breaches, and legal consequences effectively and persuasively.

Prepare employment agreements with clarity
Draft offer terms, roles & responsibilities, confidentiality, termination clauses, IP ownership, and compliance requirements.

Draft commercial lease agreements
Understand operational clauses—rent, tenure, lock-in, possession, indemnity, and dispute resolution—and draft practical, risk-proof agreements.

File an RTI application effectively
Identify the correct authority, draft clear questions, and structure an RTI application that ensures maximum information disclosure.

Draft airtight Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Draft NDAs that cover confidentiality obligations, term, permitted disclosures, dispute resolution, and remedies for breach.

Module

Legal Drafting

Draft legally sound and enforceable documents
Create clear, structured, and enforceable drafts including notices, agreements, and contractual documents.

Draft professional legal notices
Write precise legal notices that communicate claims, demands, breaches, and legal consequences effectively and persuasively.

Prepare employment agreements with clarity
Draft offer terms, roles & responsibilities, confidentiality, termination clauses, IP ownership, and compliance requirements.

Draft commercial lease agreements
Understand operational clauses—rent, tenure, lock-in, possession, indemnity, and dispute resolution—and draft practical, risk-proof agreements.

File an RTI application effectively
Identify the correct authority, draft clear questions, and structure an RTI application that ensures maximum information disclosure.

Draft airtight Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Draft NDAs that cover confidentiality obligations, term, permitted disclosures, dispute resolution, and remedies for breach.

Module

Conducting Due Diligence

Understand the complete due diligence process
Explain the meaning, purpose, and types of due diligence (legal, financial, compliance) conducted in corporate transactions.

Review and analyze diligence documents
Interpret key corporate documents such as incorporation papers, registers, agreements, financials, resolutions, and regulatory filings.

Conduct targeted legal research for diligence
Use databases and public resources to verify company information, search for disputes, check regulatory compliance, and identify red flags.

Identify legal, financial, and compliance issues
Spot gaps, irregularities, non-compliance, potential liabilities, and risks in corporate documents and disclosures.

Draft a structured due diligence report section
Prepare concise issue notes and report sections with observations, implications, and risk-mitigation recommendations.

Apply diligence findings to real transactions
Understand how diligence insights impact deal terms, valuation, negotiations, and client advisories in M&A, PE/VC, and investment transactions.

Module

Conducting Due Diligence

Understand the complete due diligence process
Explain the meaning, purpose, and types of due diligence (legal, financial, compliance) conducted in corporate transactions.

Review and analyze diligence documents
Interpret key corporate documents such as incorporation papers, registers, agreements, financials, resolutions, and regulatory filings.

Conduct targeted legal research for diligence
Use databases and public resources to verify company information, search for disputes, check regulatory compliance, and identify red flags.

Identify legal, financial, and compliance issues
Spot gaps, irregularities, non-compliance, potential liabilities, and risks in corporate documents and disclosures.

Draft a structured due diligence report section
Prepare concise issue notes and report sections with observations, implications, and risk-mitigation recommendations.

Apply diligence findings to real transactions
Understand how diligence insights impact deal terms, valuation, negotiations, and client advisories in M&A, PE/VC, and investment transactions.

Module

Conducting Due Diligence

Understand the complete due diligence process
Explain the meaning, purpose, and types of due diligence (legal, financial, compliance) conducted in corporate transactions.

Review and analyze diligence documents
Interpret key corporate documents such as incorporation papers, registers, agreements, financials, resolutions, and regulatory filings.

Conduct targeted legal research for diligence
Use databases and public resources to verify company information, search for disputes, check regulatory compliance, and identify red flags.

Identify legal, financial, and compliance issues
Spot gaps, irregularities, non-compliance, potential liabilities, and risks in corporate documents and disclosures.

Draft a structured due diligence report section
Prepare concise issue notes and report sections with observations, implications, and risk-mitigation recommendations.

Apply diligence findings to real transactions
Understand how diligence insights impact deal terms, valuation, negotiations, and client advisories in M&A, PE/VC, and investment transactions.

Module

Developing Skills

Read & Interpret Financial Statements
Understand balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flows, and key financial ratios to support deal work, due diligence, and client advisory.

Edit & Refine Legal Documents Professionally
Improve clarity, structure, and accuracy in contracts, opinions, memos, notices, and emails using law-firm-grade editing techniques.

Communicate with Precision & Impact
Learn how to write and speak clearly, frame issues, ask the right questions, and communicate effectively with clients, seniors, and cross-functional teams.

Demonstrate Strong Professional Etiquette
Understand workplace etiquette, email etiquette, meeting protocols, confidentiality, and how to present yourself in corporate or law-firm environments.

Explore Freelancing & Exposure Opportunities
Identify ways to gain real-world experience—internships, freelancing, live projects, contract drafting work, moot teams, research projects, and online platforms.

Build confidence as a modern, industry-ready lawyer
Develop the mindset, habits, and professional discipline required to thrive in corporate law, in-house roles, litigation support, and consulting.

Module

Developing Skills

Read & Interpret Financial Statements
Understand balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flows, and key financial ratios to support deal work, due diligence, and client advisory.

Edit & Refine Legal Documents Professionally
Improve clarity, structure, and accuracy in contracts, opinions, memos, notices, and emails using law-firm-grade editing techniques.

Communicate with Precision & Impact
Learn how to write and speak clearly, frame issues, ask the right questions, and communicate effectively with clients, seniors, and cross-functional teams.

Demonstrate Strong Professional Etiquette
Understand workplace etiquette, email etiquette, meeting protocols, confidentiality, and how to present yourself in corporate or law-firm environments.

Build confidence as a modern, industry-ready lawyer
Develop the mindset, habits, and professional discipline required to thrive in corporate law, in-house roles, litigation support, and consulting.

Module

Developing Skills

Read & Interpret Financial Statements
Understand balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flows, and key financial ratios to support deal work, due diligence, and client advisory.

Edit & Refine Legal Documents Professionally
Improve clarity, structure, and accuracy in contracts, opinions, memos, notices, and emails using law-firm-grade editing techniques.

Communicate with Precision & Impact
Learn how to write and speak clearly, frame issues, ask the right questions, and communicate effectively with clients, seniors, and cross-functional teams.

Demonstrate Strong Professional Etiquette
Understand workplace etiquette, email etiquette, meeting protocols, confidentiality, and how to present yourself in corporate or law-firm environments.

Build confidence as a modern, industry-ready lawyer
Develop the mindset, habits, and professional discipline required to thrive in corporate law, in-house roles, litigation support, and consulting.

Module

Decoding Transactions

Understand how corporate deals are structured
Gain clarity on different deal structures (share sale, asset sale, mergers, JVs, PE/VC investments) and why businesses choose one over another.

Read and interpret term sheets confidently
Identify commercial terms, legal protections, timelines, conditions precedent, and key negotiation points within a term sheet or MoU.

Understand transaction flow from start to finish
Learn how deals progress—from initial discussion to term sheet, due diligence, drafting, signing, and closing.

Identify red flags & negotiation levers
Spot common risks in term sheets (valuation terms, dilution, exit rights, indemnities, governance rights) and understand how they impact the transaction.

Build business + legal judgment
Develop the ability to evaluate deal terms from a legal, commercial, and strategic perspective—an essential skill for corporate, VC/PE, and in-house roles.

Communicate deal insights clearly
Summarize transaction structures and term sheet points for clients, seniors, and cross-functional teams.

Module

Decoding Transactions

Understand how corporate deals are structured
Gain clarity on different deal structures (share sale, asset sale, mergers, JVs, PE/VC investments) and why businesses choose one over another.

Read and interpret term sheets confidently
Identify commercial terms, legal protections, timelines, conditions precedent, and key negotiation points within a term sheet or MoU.

Understand transaction flow from start to finish
Learn how deals progress—from initial discussion to term sheet, due diligence, drafting, signing, and closing.

Identify red flags & negotiation levers
Spot common risks in term sheets (valuation terms, dilution, exit rights, indemnities, governance rights) and understand how they impact the transaction.

Build business + legal judgment
Develop the ability to evaluate deal terms from a legal, commercial, and strategic perspective—an essential skill for corporate, VC/PE, and in-house roles.

Communicate deal insights clearly
Summarize transaction structures and term sheet points for clients, seniors, and cross-functional teams.

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Decoding Transactions

Understand how corporate deals are structured
Gain clarity on different deal structures (share sale, asset sale, mergers, JVs, PE/VC investments) and why businesses choose one over another.

Read and interpret term sheets confidently
Identify commercial terms, legal protections, timelines, conditions precedent, and key negotiation points within a term sheet or MoU.

Understand transaction flow from start to finish
Learn how deals progress—from initial discussion to term sheet, due diligence, drafting, signing, and closing.

Identify red flags & negotiation levers
Spot common risks in term sheets (valuation terms, dilution, exit rights, indemnities, governance rights) and understand how they impact the transaction.

Build business + legal judgment
Develop the ability to evaluate deal terms from a legal, commercial, and strategic perspective—an essential skill for corporate, VC/PE, and in-house roles.

Communicate deal insights clearly
Summarize transaction structures and term sheet points for clients, seniors, and cross-functional teams.

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AMA sessions

Gain practical insights from real lawyers
Understand how different practice areas work—corporate, litigation, IP, arbitration, fintech, tax, startup advisory, and more.

Get clarity on career paths & roles
Learn what law firms, chambers, and in-house teams actually look for, and how to build a high-impact career roadmap.

Learn from real case experiences
Hear first-hand stories on deal-making, disputes, client handling, drafting challenges, and regulatory issues.

Ask personalized questions
Get answers to doubts about internships, job expectations, salaries, skills, specializations, and interview preparation.

Understand how lawyers think
Learn the mindset, reasoning patterns, and problem-solving approach of successful lawyers across different practice areas.

Build confidence through exposure
Develop clarity, direction, and motivation by interacting directly with professionals who have built thriving legal careers.

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AMA sessions

Gain practical insights from real lawyers
Understand how different practice areas work—corporate, litigation, IP, arbitration, fintech, tax, startup advisory, and more.

Get clarity on career paths & roles
Learn what law firms, chambers, and in-house teams actually look for, and how to build a high-impact career roadmap.

Learn from real case experiences
Hear first-hand stories on deal-making, disputes, client handling, drafting challenges, and regulatory issues.

Ask personalized questions
Get answers to doubts about internships, job expectations, salaries, skills, specializations, and interview preparation.

Understand how lawyers think
Learn the mindset, reasoning patterns, and problem-solving approach of successful lawyers across different practice areas.

Build confidence through exposure
Develop clarity, direction, and motivation by interacting directly with professionals who have built thriving legal careers.

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AMA sessions

Gain practical insights from real lawyers
Understand how different practice areas work—corporate, litigation, IP, arbitration, fintech, tax, startup advisory, and more.

Get clarity on career paths & roles
Learn what law firms, chambers, and in-house teams actually look for, and how to build a high-impact career roadmap.

Learn from real case experiences
Hear first-hand stories on deal-making, disputes, client handling, drafting challenges, and regulatory issues.

Ask personalized questions
Get answers to doubts about internships, job expectations, salaries, skills, specializations, and interview preparation.

Understand how lawyers think
Learn the mindset, reasoning patterns, and problem-solving approach of successful lawyers across different practice areas.

Build confidence through exposure
Develop clarity, direction, and motivation by interacting directly with professionals who have built thriving legal careers.

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Foundation - Intellectual Property Overview

● Intellectual Property :
Explores identification of various types of Intellectual Property managed around the globe like copyrights, patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets & geographical indications.

● Legal frameworks :
Discusses in detail various acts & governing frameworks in India to like patents act, GI act etc along with enforcement mechanisms.

● IP management for SMEs :
Explores various methods of protecting innovations & practical challenges faced by SMEs along with leveraging IP for business growth & raising capital.

● Overview of International IP frameworks :
Overviews International IP frameworks like WIPO, TRIPS council etc. ultimately exploring their roles, importance in global trade & various treaties & conventions playing a role in global IP protection.

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Foundation - Intellectual Property Overview

● Legal frameworks :
Discusses in detail various acts & governing frameworks in India to like patents act, GI act etc along with enforcement mechanisms.

● IP management for SMEs :
Explores various methods of protecting innovations & practical challenges faced by SMEs along with leveraging IP for business growth & raising capital.

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Foundation - Intellectual Property Overview

● Legal frameworks :
Discusses in detail various acts & governing frameworks in India to like patents act, GI act etc along with enforcement mechanisms.

● IP management for SMEs :
Explores various methods of protecting innovations & practical challenges faced by SMEs along with leveraging IP for business growth & raising capital.

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Copyright Law - National & International perspective

● Copyright in India:
Includes categories & criteria of copyrights along with registration process, monetization & detailed overview of rights given to owner post filing copyright.

● Copyright monetization:
Explores complete registration process for copyright along with in-depth discussion on rights & duration of copyright along with ways to monetize available copyrights.

● Entertainment & Media Laws:
Covers IP protection in films, music, broadcasting & various other entertainment domains like OTT platforms, streaming services with detailed case studies.

● International Copyright Perspective:
Explores global strategies for copyright enforcement & International Copyright Treaties.

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Copyright Law - National & International perspective

● Copyright in India:
Includes categories & criteria of copyrights along with registration process, monetization & detailed overview of rights given to owner post filing copyright.

● Copyright monetization:
Explores complete registration process for copyright along with in-depth discussion on rights & duration of copyright along with ways to monetize available copyrights.

● Entertainment & Media Laws:
Covers IP protection in films, music, broadcasting & various other entertainment domains like OTT platforms, streaming services with detailed case studies.

● International Copyright Perspective:
Explores global strategies for copyright enforcement & International Copyright Treaties.

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Copyright Law - National & International perspective

● Copyright in India:
Includes categories & criteria of copyrights along with registration process, monetization & detailed overview of rights given to owner post filing copyright.

● Copyright monetization:
Explores complete registration process for copyright along with in-depth discussion on rights & duration of copyright along with ways to monetize available copyrights.

● Entertainment & Media Laws:
Covers IP protection in films, music, broadcasting & various other entertainment domains like OTT platforms, streaming services with detailed case studies.

● International Copyright Perspective:
Explores global strategies for copyright enforcement & International Copyright Treaties.

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Trademark Law - National & International perspective

● Trademark in India: Outlines key trademark strategies, registration process & prosecution along with emphasis on trademark monetization via multiple channels like franchising, licensing & merchandising.

● Trademark infringement & litigation:
Covers defense strategies & remedies on trademark infringements. Also discusses in detail about cybersquatting & domain name disputes.

● International Trademark Perspective:
Discusses global trademark filing process, cross border trademark infringement & Well Known Trademarks - it’s protection & enforcement challenges. Also covers Madrid Protocol for International Trademark protection, it’s application, advantages & management in detail.

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Trademark Law - National & International perspective

● Trademark infringement & litigation:
Covers defense strategies & remedies on trademark infringements. Also discusses in detail about cybersquatting & domain name disputes.

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Trademark Law - National & International perspective

● Trademark infringement & litigation:
Covers defense strategies & remedies on trademark infringements. Also discusses in detail about cybersquatting & domain name disputes.

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Patent Law - National & International perspective

● Patents in India :
Explains process, criteria & examination of patents in detail along with patent infringement & litigation - grounds of infringement, defense strategies, prosecution & appeals.

● Patent Registration & Litigation :
In-depth coverage on filing a patent application (provisional & complete) along with its examination (pre & post grant). Also includes defense strategies, infringement suits, cross-licensing, patent prosecution & appeals.

● Licensing & Assignment :
Covers in detail process of drafting a patent license agreement along with learning inputs on cross-licensing agreements & compulsory licensing.

● International perspective :
Covers the Patent Cooperation Treaty, filing a patent under the Paris convention, cross border patents - it’s enforcements & dispute management.

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Patent Law - National & International perspective

● Licensing & Assignment :
Covers in detail process of drafting a patent license agreement along with learning inputs on cross-licensing agreements & compulsory licensing.

● International perspective :
Covers the Patent Cooperation Treaty, filing a patent under the Paris convention, cross border patents - it’s enforcements & dispute management.

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Patent Law - National & International perspective

● Licensing & Assignment :
Covers in detail process of drafting a patent license agreement along with learning inputs on cross-licensing agreements & compulsory licensing.

● International perspective :
Covers the Patent Cooperation Treaty, filing a patent under the Paris convention, cross border patents - it’s enforcements & dispute management.

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Geographical Indications - National & International perspective

● Geographical Indication Law - Overview :
Covers the basics of GI Law in India along with complete process of GI registration, remedies for GI infringements explained with case studies

● Design Law :
Explains design registration process in India, grounds for filing a petition for cancellation of a design, defense strategies & remedies in design infringement. Also covers case laws of design protection.

● International perspective :
Discusses about International protections of GIs, GI’s key provisions from TRIPS agreement along with international design laws & conventions.

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Geographical Indications - National & International perspective

● Geographical Indication Law - Overview :
Covers the basics of GI Law in India along with complete process of GI registration, remedies for GI infringements explained with case studies

● International perspective :
Discusses about International protections of GIs, GI’s key provisions from TRIPS agreement along with international design laws & conventions.

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Geographical Indications - National & International perspective

● Geographical Indication Law - Overview :
Covers the basics of GI Law in India along with complete process of GI registration, remedies for GI infringements explained with case studies

● International perspective :
Discusses about International protections of GIs, GI’s key provisions from TRIPS agreement along with international design laws & conventions.

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Intellectual Property & Business Transactions

● IP protection in Business relation :
Explains IP protection in employment & contractual relationship in detail with risk management, preventive measures & legal protection under the Indian Law.

● Key IP agreements & its Clauses :
Explores key clauses such as confidentiality clause, IP ownership clause, non-compete, non-solicitation, exclusivity & invention disclosure & patent filing clauses.

● International Perspective :
Covers cross-border IP licensing & International technology and its enforceability challenges.

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Intellectual Property & Business Transactions

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Intellectual Property & Business Transactions

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Guidelines for drafting contracts as per Indian IPR

● Key clauses in IP contracts :
Explores key considerations for drafting IP contracts along with vital clauses like grant of rights, confidentiality & non-disclosure clause, non-compete & non-solicitation clause etc.
● IP specific provisions & Protection:
Covers IP licensing & assignment contracts along with Joint Development Agreements in detail. Also, discusses employee IP assignment agreement, consultant & contractor IP ownership & vendor agreements & IP treaties.

● International outlook for IP contracts:
Discusses International IP licensing & agreement along with major compliance with International IP treaties.

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Guidelines for drafting contracts as per Indian IPR

● International outlook for IP contracts:
Discusses International IP licensing & agreement along with major compliance with International IP treaties.

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Guidelines for drafting contracts as per Indian IPR

● International outlook for IP contracts:
Discusses International IP licensing & agreement along with major compliance with International IP treaties.

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IP enforcement & Litigation

● IP enforcement mechanisms:
Explains administrative mechanisms for IP enforcement in India along with criminal enforcement, civil remedies for IP infringements & border control, & anti-counterfeiting measures in India.

● IP enforcement (national & international perspective):
Explores case studies on IP enforcement in India along with case studies on global IP disputes & enforcement strategies.

For the detailed syllabus, please connect with your counselor.

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IP enforcement & Litigation

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IP enforcement & Litigation

Benefits

Our comprehensive program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in your career. With a structured learning approach and hands-on industry-relevant projects, you'll develop the ability to tackle complex challenges and stay ahead in the dynamic field of Mergers and Acquisitions and PE/VC.

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