Introduction

Do you want to make a name for yourself in the legal profession and secure decent earnings to
support yourself and your family?

Are you stuck in a situation where you are not getting enough practical legal learning from your
law college?

Does it feel like the law firms or legal opportunities in your city/town have shut their doors on
you?

Are you feeling confused about how to secure the right kind of practical legal training that can
actually help you to handle an assignment independently?

Are you feeling lost about how to find the right network or the right way to approach potential
clients (without soliciting)?

Do you believe that your communication methods for getting a legal job/clients may not be up to
the mark and may need sharpening?

We have some bad news for you. And some good news.

If you are looking to secure work in the traditional areas for lawyers like civil litigation and using
the standard method of applying to jobs to look for employment in these areas, it can be very
difficult for you.

This is because these areas have been in existence for many years and there are a lot of people
looking for opportunities in these areas in exactly the same manner.

You will not be able to secure legal opportunities in the same way that you used to, before. It
means that the understanding that you grew up with, as regards the work of a lawyer will have to
be challenged.

But the good news is that a different kind of lawyering is now gradually gaining acceptance and
will prevail in the coming years. This may not be the lawyering that you have traditionally seen,
but it isn’t something that your seniors have seen either!

The new normal has forced lawyers to adopt the ways of the virtual world, learn to function in a
virtual workplace, understand how the physical file storages have now been compressed into
google drives, dropbox folders or other record management softwares, how the physical
signatures have now been changed to digital, and how your market now extends not only beyond
your city, but beyond your country.

The rewards of this new type of lawyering can be beyond your wildest dreams.

Imagine this: At one point of time, you can be struggling to find even the lowest paid jobs in your
own city.

In a very short span of time, you can be calling people from the world over your clients.

Seems too good to be true?

Have a look at the reviews of assignments carried out by one of our students here:
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She has 66 great reviews from clients from the United States, Germany, Australia, Philippines,
UAE, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, UK, Hongkong, Singapore, Lithuania, China
and India.

This is what the new type of lawyering can yield.

The only thing that you need in order to achieve these results is to develop your skill and then act
on generating value for an employer and client. Just that the skills should be the ones that the
industry needs.

Why did we make a paralegal associate course?

We realised that there were some specific skills which are very useful for law firms, but which are
never taught as a subject in any of the law schools or colleges. These skills have become very
relevant post the pandemic, since more people are working and hanging out online than ever
before.

These skills include website and blog management, social media management, research, online
form filling and submissions, managing video conferencing meetings over different platforms and
community groups over WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media.

We have included these highly relevant skills in this course, which can result in you getting an
entry into working with law firms not only in India, but also in other countries.

We are focusing on teaching the relevant legal skills for the US in this course since the market
for law firms in the US in 2021 is USD329.7bn. This is the largest market in the world and
something you should look forward to entering as someone who wants to provide paralegal
services.
Diligently completing this course and acting with the support of our placement and freelancing
teams can result in generating incomes in dollars of amounts you had never thought you could
achieve.

What are the different types of opportunities available as a paralegal?

Here is an opportunity listed on LinkedIn by an Indian recruiter, recruiting for a law firm in
Denver, Colorado.

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originalSubdomain=in

The jobs with location “Anywhere” are consistently increasing in number.

Check out the number of jobs here - there are close to 500 remote paralegal jobs listed just on
one site - indeed.com.

The different types of positions you can work in are:

 Virtual legal assistant

  Virtual paralegal

 Blog and content writer

 Social media manager for a law firm

 Remote litigation paralegal

 Proofreader

 Remote contract specialist

How much can you earn as a paralegal / virtual assistant?

You can earn really well, if you understand how talent arbitrage works and can take the benefit of
it.

Here is a salary survey from salary.com, which states that as of July 28, 2021, paralegals made
between USD 51,970 and USD 102,380 in a year in the US.

https://www.salary.com/research/salary/general/paralegal-salary
Just to give you an idea, even if you earn half of the beginning salary stated here i.e. USD25000
in a year either through a remote paralegal job or through different freelance assignments, it
amounts to approximately Rupees 18,56,520. This is an amount that second or third year
associates get as an annual salary, even in the top law firms in India. And there is significant
competition to get hired in these firms.

In India on the other hand, there is significant competition even for qualified lawyers, making it
extremely difficult for someone to get a job at a paralegal level. But if you have certain skills for
example - social media management, you can get hired. This is because traditional lawyers are
not skilled in these areas. We will teach you such skills which can give you an edge, because
any company or firm needs these skills.

How this course adheres to the skilling standards approved by the Government of India

This course is based on and adheres to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) which have
been adopted by the Government of India

The National Occupational Standards specify the standards of performance which an individual
must achieve, in order to carry out a function in the workplace. It also specifies the knowledge
and understanding that they need to meet this performance standard consistently.

Who should take this course?

 If you're passionate about law and justice, this course provides an essential stepping
stone towards a rewarding legal career.

 Are you seeking a dynamic career shift? This course equips you with the knowledge and
skills needed to transition into the legal field with confidence.

 If precision and attention to detail are your strengths, the Paralegal Associate Diploma
harnesses these qualities to excel in legal research, documentation, and case
management.

 Are you a problem solver who enjoys analyzing complex situations? This course nurtures
your analytical abilities to assist attorneys in building strong cases.

 Communication is key in law. Enhance your verbal and written skills to draft legal
documents, communicate with clients, and contribute to courtroom proceedings.

 A legal team thrives on collaboration. This course trains you to work harmoniously with
attorneys, clients, and fellow paralegals, fostering a productive work environment.

 Legal cases involve numerous deadlines and documents. Develop organizational

prowess to manage case files, schedules, and legal resources efficiently.

 Uphold the highest ethical standards. This course instills a deep understanding of legal
ethics, ensuring your actions align with professional and moral guidelines.

 The legal landscape evolves constantly. If you enjoy continuous learning and staying
updated, this course aligns with your thirst for knowledge.
  Pursue an impactful legal career without the lengthy commitment of a law degree. The
Paralegal Associate Diploma offers a shorter, cost-effective route to a fulfilling profession.

 In the digital age, technology shapes the legal world. Acquire skills in legal software and
research tools, enhancing your efficiency and relevance in the field.

 Law embraces diversity. This course welcomes individuals from various educational and
cultural backgrounds, enriching legal perspectives and approaches.

What will you learn from this course?

 You will learn about communication in a structured manner. You will learn what kind of
language should be used in formal and informal communications, one to one and one to
many communications, use of appropriate words to convey your thoughts etc. This is the
kind of practical guidance not available in legal courses anywhere else.

 You will learn how to send effective emails which can make someone take action.

 You will learn how to assist a lawyer with their work on a daily basis and contribute in
increasing the lawyers efficiency and productivity.

 You will learn managing documents in detail, right from understanding the background for
a document, drafting it, reviewing it, arranging for execution, storage and renewals.

 You will learn exactly what you should review in a contract and how to find clauses which
are favourable for or against your client

 You will learn to draft different clauses in the contract structure for technology contracts,
limitations of their enforceability and negotiation mechanism.

 You will learn to advise on the applicability of different legislations in the domain of
cybersecurity, data protection and privacy, electronic payments, records and signature.

 You will also learn how to advise on the applicability of different data protection laws in
the United States including state laws like California Consumer Privacy Act and Federal
laws such as the Privacy Act among others.

 You will learn the required skills to be able to successfully handle US IP paralegal work
from India.

 You shall learn to undertake pre-registration work with respect to trademarks in the US
such as conducting classification searches for your client’s goods/services as well as
conducting availability and conflict searches for your client's trademark on the WIPO
global brand database, United States Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO) search
portal as well as the Global Brand Database of the World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO).

 You will learn how to overcome the objections raised by the USPTO on absolute and
relative grounds laid down under the Lanham Act, 1946, after the trademark application
has been filed.
  You shall be able to help US startups and small businesses in safeguarding their IP by
advising them about the means of IP protection, registering their intellectual property, as
well as assist them with the means of further monetization of their IP.

 You will learn how to draft takedown notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
and will also learn how to deal with frivolous notices along with the suitable actions to be
taken if the intermediaries fail to comply with the takedown notice or the counter notice
thereof.

 You will learn how to deal with domain name infringement and cybersquatting through
the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy of WIPO;

 You will get to understand the US legal system and the different types of lawyer roles,
which can help you to better understand the work of the lawyer you are supporting.

 You will learn in-depth how to support US lawyers in litigation matters, covering
documentation for discoveries, managing depositions, preparation of case files and e-
filing related to litigation.

 You will learn how to manage the billing for a law firm, maintaining excel sheets and
creating MIS reports for a lawyer’s office.

 You will learn how to manage and develop the social media presence of a law firm which
can help a lot in gaining clients

 You will learn how to ensure knowledge management for a lawyer’s office

 Finally, you also learn how to use various freelancing platforms to get work and
assignments as a legal assistant.

Training Methodology

Online 24/7 access

Access study materials via our online portal & via our anroid & iOS apps.

Hard Copy Study Material

You will receive hard copy study material delivered to your address.

Practical Exercises

Two practical exercises every week, each followed by written feedback.

Live Online Classes

Live online classes based on exercises, allowing questions and feedback.

Convenient Class timings

Classes held after work hours, typically on Sundays or after 8 PM on weekdays.

Live Doubt Clearing

Live doubt clearing for support and one-on-one sessions with mentors.

What is the career potential after doing this course?

 Startups in India and the US: The program equips paralegals to cater to the legal
needs of startups that face budget constraints but require consistent legal guidance.
These startups often seek cost-effective solutions and may rely on paralegals for contract
drafting, compliance, and basic legal research.

 Virtual Legal Assistants for Large Companies: Graduates can target large companies
with in-house legal departments that occasionally need extra hands for specific projects
or document management during complex transactions. Virtual legal assistants can
provide valuable support without the need for full-time hires.

 SME Law Firms: Small and medium-sized law firms can greatly benefit from paralegal
graduates who can handle administrative tasks and enhance the firm's online presence.
This assistance allows lawyers to focus on core legal work while paralegals manage
client outreach and administrative efficiency.

 Temporary Support for Large Law Firms: Large law firms often encounter sudden
surges in workload due to mergers, acquisitions, or complex litigation. Paralegal
graduates can offer temporary assistance, contributing to document review, research,
and other tasks during peak periods.

 Global Small Business Clients: Small businesses across the globe seek affordable
legal assistance for specific contracts and transactions. Paralegal graduates can play a
vital role in reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing legal insights tailored
to the unique needs of each business.

 Specialized Legal Consultancies: Specialized legal consultancies focusing on areas

such as intellectual property, real estate, or immigration law might require paralegal
 support. Graduates can aid in case management, data organization, and preliminary
research.

 Legal Aid Organizations: Paralegals can also find meaningful opportunities with legal
aid organizations that serve underprivileged communities. Assisting with legal
documentation, client interviews, and research, graduates can contribute to promoting
equal access to justice.

Potential Employers

 Law Firms: Paralegal graduates can find opportunities in various law firms, ranging from
small boutique practices to large corporate law firms. They assist attorneys in legal
research, document preparation, client communication, and other essential tasks.

 Corporate Legal Departments: Many corporations have in-house legal teams that
require paralegal support. Graduates can work on contract management, compliance,
intellectual property, and other legal matters specific to the company's operations.

 Government Agencies: Local, state, and federal government agencies employ

paralegals to assist in legal research, drafting documents, and supporting cases in
administrative, criminal, and civil matters.

 Nonprofit Organizations: Nonprofits often require legal assistance for issues such as
advocacy, compliance, and charitable activities. Paralegal graduates can help navigate
the complex legal landscape surrounding nonprofit operations.

 Legal Aid Organizations: These organizations provide free legal services to individuals
who cannot afford representation. Paralegals play a crucial role in assisting attorneys
with cases related to social justice, family law, immigration, and more.

 Real Estate Firms: Paralegals in real estate firms help with property transactions, title
searches, zoning issues, and other legal aspects of real estate transactions.

 Insurance Companies: Insurance companies hire paralegals to assist with claims,

litigation, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance in the insurance industry.

 Banking and Financial Institutions: Paralegals can work in legal departments within
banks and financial institutions, dealing with regulatory compliance, contracts, and
litigation related to financial matters.

 Courts and Judicial Offices: Paralegals can find employment in court offices, assisting
judges, clerks, and other legal professionals with case management, legal research, and
document preparation.

 Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Firms: Paralegals can assist in

resolving disputes outside of the courtroom, working in mediation and alternative dispute
resolution settings.

 Compliance Departments: Many industries, such as healthcare and finance, have

compliance departments that require paralegal support to ensure adherence to legal and
regulatory standards.
  Estate Planning and Elder Law Practices: Paralegals can assist attorneys in drafting
wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, as well as dealing with legal issues
affecting the elderly.

 Immigration Law Firms: Paralegals in immigration law firms help clients with visa
applications, green card petitions, asylum cases, and other immigration-related matters.

 Criminal Defense and Prosecution Teams: Paralegals working in criminal law support
defense attorneys or prosecutors in preparing cases, conducting legal research, and
organizing trial materials.

What kind of recruitment and placement support will I get?

 Unique Training Method: We're the sole organization in India offering comprehensive,
exercise-based courses.

 Employer Recognition: Many leading employers, law firms, and companies actively
seek our high-performing students.

 Career Opportunities: Success in our courses can lead to job placements, internships,
and assessment internships in esteemed law firms, with renowned lawyers, and various
companies.

 Empowering Learners: We focus on empowering learners with not just knowledge and
skills, but also real-world opportunities.

 Dedicated Support Team: Our dedicated team is here to assist you with placements,
internships, and freelance opportunities.

 Proven Success: Between April 2021 and June 2023, we've helped over 21,000
students secure job and internship opportunities.

 Media Recognition: Our achievements have been featured in respected media outlets
like The Hindu, Business World, and India Education Diary.

 Impressive Value: Our students have secured over Rs. 2.7 Crore (USD 330,000) worth
of work, with records of INR 30 LPA (USD 37,500) domestically and INR 50 LPA (USD
62,500) internationally.

 Comprehensive Support: From day one, our placement team guides you in setting
goals, crafting standout CVs, enhancing interview skills, and supporting your critical first
month on the job or during an internship.

 Trusted Recruiters: We've built strong collaborations with recruiters who prefer hiring
our well-trained students.

 Competitive Edge: Partnering with us gives you an edge in the job market and opens
doors to exciting career prospects.

Here are a few examples of some students who secured jobs in the last 6 months:

 Advocate Sneha from Saveetha University, Anna Malai University secured legal
freelancing work and earned around 6000 USD.
  Meghna from Manikchand Pahade Law College, Auranagabad secured an opportunity
for Proofreading legal documents in an organisation named Surbhi and earned a
minimum of 500 USD.

 Riya Ghosh from Adamas University, Kolkata secured an opportunity for content
creation on various legal topics and started her journey towards developing a career in
the written field

What is unique about this course?

 This course will arm you with skills which are actually not taught to lawyers but are very
helpful in managing a law firm such as managing the social media presence of the law
firm and the billing and financial MIS.

 Good communication skills are a rarity - even experienced lawyers can have difficulty in
using the right kind of language for different methods of communication and this course
will provide a structured training for communication modes which are in use in the current
times.

 Often lawyers struggle with documentation management for their clients because of lack
of time to organise and store these at the right place. This is something that a paralegal
can take care of, very well.

 This course aims to impart a wide range of corporate and technology law compliance
skills to students as well as to law graduates to work using online mediums which would
enable them to take up remote freelance work directly or through various freelancing
websites on the internet and will instil in them the required confidence to generate global
clientele over the internet.

 Litigators in the US can often need the help of paralegals for completing routine forms. If
you know exactly how to complete which form, it can fetch you a lot of freelance
assignments. This is a very high value skill being taught by this course.

 Even experienced lawyers struggle with maintaining their presence on social media
because of lack of time. This course helps to provide this highly in demand skill.

 The course is tough and intensive, you will not be awarded the certificate unless you
complete the required number of assignments. You will have to invest 5-6 hours per
week in developing your skills, in addition to the classes on this course.

 This is an intensive course that demands your commitment. Successful completion of

required assignments is necessary to earn the certificate. You should plan to invest 4-5
hours per week in skill development, along with attending classes.

 Our expert instructors will lead interactive classes with high-quality discussions. These
discussions will not only clarify your doubts during classes but also outside through
course groups and email.

 You'll receive personalized attention and coaching from assigned trainers. Additionally, a
dedicated course anchor will assist you with submissions, guidance, and any issues you
encounter as you progress through the course.
  Expect detailed feedback on your assignments, which will greatly enhance your
performance.

 For doubt clarification, you'll have access to mechanisms beyond online classes, like a
discussion forum where queries receive responses within 48 hours. A WhatsApp group
will connect you with peers, batchmates, the course anchor, evaluator, and LawSikho's
support team.

 Throughout the course, you'll develop your writing skills through six assignments.
Exceptional pieces may even be published on the iPleaders blog, which attracts over a
million monthly visitors. This opportunity can significantly boost your portfolio.

Can I get remote freelance work after doing this course?

 At LawSikho, we have two types of students: those who already possess good legal skills
and those who are in the process of learning. We believe in enabling our learners to start
earning from their knowledge without delay.

 For students with professional-level legal skills, we offer opportunities in contract drafting,
data & privacy, international business law, US immigration law, litigation support, and
international IP law work.

 However, we understand that acquiring professional-level skills takes time. For those
who are still developing their legal skills, we provide alternative work opportunities such
as writing articles, conducting research, legal transcription, data entry, law firm
administration, social media management, and more. Some students even engage in
tasks like voice-over work, data compilation, translation, and virtual assistance.

 We have established a dedicated team that actively pitches to organizations in the US to

help LawSikho students find remote work.

 We have set up a US entity to bridge the trust gap between US legal professionals and
an organization operating from India.

 We focus on getting learners their first three clients, guiding them in crafting impressive
proposals. By the time they secure these initial clients, learners become well-adjusted to
the process and can independently attract more clients.

 They build their CVs and profiles with real work experience and testimonials, opening
doors to numerous opportunities.

 Getting started is often the hardest part, but at LawSikho, we make the process
frictionless. We have witnessed law students earning well over $1000 per month.

 Some students have earned $500 in their first month as a side gig. We have students
who, after a year, now earn $10,000 per month. While some may start with $300, they
make progress by learning new skills, improving their profiles, and pitching for higher-
paying work.
  Between April 2021 and June 2023, we created over 21000+ opportunities for our
learners, resulting in thousands of students securing freelance work. The total value of
work secured amounts to over $3,30,000 (Aprox INR 2.7 Crore). Additionally, hundreds
of individuals found employment, and secured internships.

 Please note that these numbers represent the initial gigs facilitated directly by us or those
on which we actively collaborated with the learners. Students have also secured
additional work beyond our tracking.

Here are a few examples of learners who secured remote freelance work

 Ankit Bhargava: A law graduate from B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, 2016, was a
struggling criminal lawyer, but he also started performing remote work for US clients
through multiple platforms such as People per Hour and UpWork, Freelancer.com, etc. in
January 2021, after enrolling in the course on US IP Prosecution, Enforcement and
Licensing. In 3 months, he worked on 150 projects for more than 50 clients, across 35
countries, including US, Canada, most of the European Union, UK, Ukraine, Russia,
Australia, earning USD 100 or more per project.

 Saumen Chakraborty: Saumen joined the course in May, 2022 and since then, have
worked on various freelance opportunities such as drafting an Influencer Agreement
between a Singapore based Brand and an Influencer Agency, Reviewing a Term Sheet
for a Canadian based Investor LLC intended to invest in a Bangalore Based Software
Company, Blog Writing on “Terms of Service of an Website”, translation of a 260 page
Book “Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People
Version 8”, translation of 13 No. word files on “Personal-Cards-Debit Cards-Visa Classic
Debit Card-Features'' project, legal Internship under Dr. Pradeep Kr. Rai, Vice-President,
Supreme Court Bar Council, Legal Writing Internship with Jus Corpus Law Journal, etc.

 Muraleedharan R: A lawyer with 33 years of legal experience and a practice in Kerala,

was doing service law matters, and his practice was impacted during the pandemic. Our
team helped him create a freelance profile that was accepted, and he soon got projects
for over USD 1200

How will you clear my doubts and help me if I am struggling to understand or learn a
concept?

 In our live classes, you can ask questions, share your screen, receive personal feedback,
and have your doubts cleared.

 If you need more help after getting feedback on an assignment or want career advice,
you can schedule a private one-on-one call. Our evaluators and mentors are here to
assist you and give you advice that's tailored to your needs.

Money back guarantee

If you take this course, follow it diligently for a month, attend all classes and do all the exercises
but still do not find value in it, or are not able to understand or follow it or not find it good for any
reason, we will refund the entire course fee to you. It is a 100% money back guarantee with only
one condition, you must pursue it properly for a month. If you don’t find it valuable after that, get
your entire money back.
View Refund Policy

Certification

This course is recognized by the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP under the
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India. You will receive
a certificate cobranded by NSDC and Skill India on successful completion.

This is how the certificate from NSDC and Skill India will look as per the current applicable format
(may change as per the approval authorities):
Specific learning objectives

 Learn about the general organisation and hierarchy in a law firm

 Learn about the common policies and procedures which law firms use for hiring

 Learn about how the different kinds of documents used by law firms such as notices,
contracts, complaints, petitions, responses, cover memos etc. are structured

 Learn how to format documents properly

 Learn how to help a lawyer with basic company and tax registration

 Learn about the rules of professional conduct applicable to lawyers and know identify
ethical / unethical conduct for a law firm

 Learn how to use the right modes of formal and informal communication and how to use
appropriate language to communicate your thoughts

 Learn email etiquette - how to draft and write emails to prospective clients, employers,
regulators, colleagues etc.

 Learn how to assist senior lawyers with organising their work such as setting up meetings
using calendars, conducting basic and specific research for them and arranging the
execution of documents for them such as engagement letters.

 Learn how to use document cloud systems such as Google Suite and Microsoft 365,
which enable access to your documents anywhere and editing by multiple people at the
same time

 Learn how to create great presentation slides for any presentations to be made by the
lawyers

 Learn how to use different kinds of software for managing time, storing documents,
customer relationship management and finance and billing

 Learn how to proofread legal documents

 Learn how to redline different types of legal documents and track the changes in the
document

 Learn how to update and maintain databases storing client information and ensuring
appropriate backup of the data

 Learn how to understand and draft various clauses of a business contract

 Learn about the US legal system, court system and different types of lawyer roles in the
US, which can help you in providing paralegal services to US lawyers

 Learn about the types of services that you can provide to global businesses around
contracts,, data protection and privacy, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce related work.
 Learn to do advisory and compliance related work for Indian and multinational
businesses across jurisdictions.

 Learn how to conduct a trademark classification search according to the international

NICE classification;

 Learn how to file a Trademark application at the USPTO and the UKIPO

 Learn how to draft and send a DMCA notice to a user generated content platform located
in the US;

 Learn about the online privacy legislations in the US;

 Learn about the procedures for different types of courts and help with the documentation
for filing suits

 Learn how to secure the required information, complete the necessary forms and ensure
maintenance of submission of documents to the court as well as sending documents to
the opposing counsel and party.

 Learn how to help with organising meetings with different parties involved in the litigation
and gathering evidence and information for the lawyer to support his case and present
the information in an understandable manner

 Learn how to prepare a timeline of events and good case summaries for the lawyer

 Learn how to draft discovery requests, record responses received to such requests and
send follow up letters

 Learn how to draft subpoenas and motions to compel discovery

 Learn how to retrieve information from records maintained by various statutory authorities
and regulators

 Learn how to work with witnesses and explain them the process as well as prepare them
for a deposition

 Learn how to coordinate with expert witnesses

 Learn how to research issues which the attorney can use to frame questions during a
deposition

 Learn how to conduct a background check on the witnesses

 Learn how to prepare transcripts of a deposition and prepare a summary of the same

 Learn how to manage the attorney’s timesheets and their billing

 Learn how to maintain the spreadsheets for maintaining revenues and expenses from a
client and maintaining records of costs and fee receipts

 Learn how to manage and maintain a repository of document templates, making best
practice checklists and maintain various playbooks and training materials
  Learn about how to prepare a social media strategy for the law firm keeping in mind their
algorithms

 Learn how to get the lawyers and firms included in various lawyer related listings

 Learn how to manage websites and blogs for a law firm to land maximum traffic.

Toppers’ Testimonials

Udit Bhakla

“The Paralegal Associate Diploma Course has been instrumental in helping me develop my
knowledge and skills in the legal field. Through the course, I learned about drafting legal
documents, drafting contracts, trademark filling procedures, and other important paralegal duties,
which have helped me tremendously. Additionally, the course provided ample networking
opportunities that have helped me to connect with other professionals in the field. This course
also helped to secure internship opportunities, like jus Corpus. “

Chaitali

“Hello everyone, my name is Chaitali. Being a non-legal background advocate, I had to take
many ladders to make my own path to reach my goals. Thus, to make my journey competent and
remarkable I joined one of the well-recognized and advantageous course of India ‘Paralegal
Associate Diploma’. Although, I am still in progress to reach my goal but this course is actually
helping and improving my confidence level to take responsive steps. Day by day my goals are
becoming more clearer than ever before.

With the help of team’s support, I got the push to connect with attorneys of big firms and this
helped my actual scope and networking. I am sure this networking would give me opportunities in
near future with my maintained consistency towards my visions. Clearly, where experience
comes with time, I understand that success not only comes with additional ladders of struggles
but with greediness of your passion, and then your conquest will taste virtuous.”

Nandan S Nimbkar

“Lawsikho is a great platform to gain an immense practical oriented knowledge beyond Statutes
and Rules Books on Courses chosen by Students. It is also a great platform to know about and
grab the best possible freelancing and/or other work opportunities from the ocean of work
opportunities.

What kind of assignments will you get?

 You’re working as a paralegal with Adrian Goldberg, a lawyer in Denver, Colorado.

Adrian largely deals with litigation in the area of intellectual property. About six months
before, Adrian had represented a company in an intellectual property infringement suit.
The client has now sent an email to the firm looking for certain documents related to the
lawsuit which were very confidential. You need to be certain that the documents are not
being sent to someone not authorised to receive them. Write an appropriate response to
the email.
 The attorney with whom you are working requires the business address and names of
officers of five companies in different states of the US. Find these details and present
them in a tabular format.

 You are working with Martha Garcia, a corporate lawyer working in California. Martha is
about to give a presentation to a client on managing their stock options. She has given
you some content in a document. Create a presentation for her using Google slides.

 Proofread a distribution agreement provided to you and mark the errors as well as put the
correct language in comments.

 You are working as a paralegal with Ratna Sharma, a lawyer who practises before the
Federal court in the US . She has sent across some judgements to you, which she needs
to use for her case. Prepare summaries of the judgements for her to use.

 You are working as a paralegal in the in-house legal department of Supernova

Technologies Limited and Daniel Richards, the Deputy in-house counsel has just given
you two Agreements and asked you to review and redline the breach and enforcement
related clauses in these agreements. Redline these for him.

 Technocures LLC is a California based healthcare services provider. The company is

now looking to start another business of providing telemedicine, since it believes that it
can use its existing network of doctors - general practitioners and specialists to increase
this business. The management is, however, unsure of the applicability of the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 1996 (HIPAA) to telemedicine business and
the compliance required under it. Create a report on the requirements that Technocures
would need to take care of, under the HIPAA.

 Gearstop, a company facilitating luggage storage at verified hotels and hostels in

California is now in the process of setting up its website. It has requested you to draft
terms and conditions of use of the website as well as a privacy policy in accordance with
the laws applicable in California. Accordingly, draft the terms and conditions and privacy
policy.

 A US national wishes to start the business of manufacturing and selling high quality toys.
He wants to open various outlets across the US which will not only sell toys but will also
serve confectionaries such as cake pops, donuts and beverages such as hot chocolates.
He has come up with the name ‘Toys-R-Us’ for his business and wants to register the
trademark for the same. For the purpose of filing the application, you need to conduct a
classification search as well as an availability search for the selected trademark.
Thereafter, you are required to present a search report to the client along with your
opinion on the chances of success on the basis of the search conducted as well as the
general principles of the trademark law.

 In continuation of the abovementioned situation, you are required to file the trademark
application for your client through the Trademark Electronic Application System of the
USPTO. Had your client been using the trademark prior to applying for registration, would
he be required to file any additional document? Draft the relevant document to be filed
along with the application.
  A graphic illustrator who applies the classic design principles of color, form, shapes, and
layouts to organize and showcase original artwork has a page on Instagram where she
posts her work. People interested in buying her prints directly message her and she
sends the prints to their address. she recently came across this website called
Printstock.com, which is a User Generated Content (UGC) platform, and was shocked to
see that someone had made her illustrations available on the website for sale. Brief the
illustrator about the takedown mechanism available for removal of infringing content from
UGC platforms under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Draft the complaint
fulfilling all the requirements laid down under the DMCA and send it to the UGC platform.

 Jack Welch is a personal injury lawyer working in Florida, US. He is representing the
plaintiff in an injury case where a road roller on a construction site could not be stopped
and ran over the legs of a young man who was measuring the road at that time, leading
to permanent disability. List out whom you will reach out to for information in this matter,
who can be potential witnesses and how you will present the information gathered.

 Draft a discovery request on behalf of Legal Realms LLP, a law firm working in the area
of life insurance policy denials to get the details of the evaluation of the claim of Sandra
Hayes, on the death of her husband Joseph Hayes.

 Prepare a good LinkedIn profile page for Dreamcatchers LLP, a law firm with 5 partners
and 12 Associates

Here are some of our Faculty Members

ABHYUDAY AGARWAL

Co-Founder and COO, Lawsikho (former corporate lawyer)

YASH VIJAYVARGIYA

Content Head, Lawsikho & Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court. Worked as in-house counsel
in BPCL & represented in several arbitration matters.
MS. HIMI SINGLA

Advocate

AMIT KUMAR PADHY

Group Counsel/Advocate (Senior Manager) - Legal and Privacy, DPO, FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM,
Professor of Law, Legal Counsel, PhD (Privacy Law),, Accredited Meditator

Note: This is an indicative list of our guest faculty members and not an exhaustive list. We may
change the faculty members at any point based on availability.

Syllabus

Part 1: Theory Based Studies

Introduction to the Job Role of Paralegal Associate - Legal Documentation

- Role and responsibilities of a ‘Paralegal Associate - Legal Documentation’

- Identify the sub-sectors in the management and entrepreneurship sector
- Describe the common organisational structures and various functions in a law firm
- Describe the common policies and procedures followed in various law firms relevant to
employment and performance conditions
- Describe the general hierarchy of communication in a law firm

Document design and structure

- Describe the functions and particulars of pleading, signing and verification

- Describe the process of civil and criminal pleading
- Prepare legal documents by modifying approved existing precedent documents
- Common document designs for complaints, petitions and responses and cover memos for
registration of entities
- Drafting basic contracts
- Drafting legal briefs
- Interpret information from dictated notes, notes provided and audio recordings and use as
instructed
- Use a range of software commonly used in legal firms for drafting and to ensure accurate
completion of the task
- Formatting, placing appropriate pagination and footnotes as well as legal references
- Perform proofreading of documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and
style
- Perform printing of documents, back-up copies, save and store the document in the
appropriate folder

Maintenance of records and documentation in a law firm

- Identify the information systems used for recording and managing data and information
- Describe the use of various software applications used for the storage, retrieval and
communication of data and information
- Maintain filing system for essential correspondences, contracts, case-related documents and
specific documentation given by the authorised persons for filing
- Describe the archiving procedures and appropriate file retention periods
- Maintain a catalogue of the files/documentation in the office and take inventory periodically
- Taking care of data security and confidentiality protocols in managing client data
- Describe the relevant court processes, current legislation, legal processes and the required
documentation
- Describe the protocol with reference to retrieval of legal documents
- Establish that safety and security measures are in place as per the organisational procedure
- How to help a lawyer with basic company and tax registration
- How to help lawyers and resolution professionals with insolvency recoveries

Workplace safety, rescue and first aid

- Explain possible causes of “hazards” and “risks” present in the work environment and related
precautions that need to be taken
- Explain hygiene related concerns to superiors
- List the causes of fire and other accidents and ways to prevent them
- Describes the various fire extinguishers for different types of fires
- Demonstrate appropriate first aid in different situations
- Describe the emergency procedures during accidents or hazardous situations
- Explain the types of safety signs and their significance
- How to assist with installing processes of energy conservation at the workplace
- How to assist with instilling values of gender sensitivity and inclusion at the workplace

Principles of Professional Practice and knowledge management

- Explain what personal and professional goals are and how to develop them.
- Discuss the importance of continuous learning and developing a professional development
plan.
- Explain the importance of displaying professional appearance and behaviour at all times.
- Demonstrate ways of communicating with team members and different stakeholders in a
professional manner.
- Discuss the importance of completing duties accurately, systematically and within required
timeframes for professional and organisational success.
- Explain guidelines on confidentiality of data and documents collected.
- Discuss the importance of policies related to non-discrimination and rights of the clients.
- Explain the ethical and unethical conduct in a workplace.
- Identify inappropriate workplace behaviour and ways to manage them.
- Identify conflict of interest and how to resolve it.
- Making process manuals for the law firm
- Ensure implementation of productivity tracking

Part 2: Practical Modules

Module 1: Formal and informal communication

Basic essentials in any type of communication

- Understanding the difference between formal and informal communication

- Communicating informally with colleagues in English
- Communicating formally - what kind of language should and should not be used
- One to one and one to many communications
- Use of slangs and short forms - where is it not appropriate to use
- Use of emojis, GIFs, forwards etc.
- Gender sensitivity in communication
- How to put across your thoughts - in speech and writing
- Answering questions
- Presenting an argument
- Communication for persuasion
- Presenting data and information for better and easy comprehension

E-mail communication

- E-mail addresses, replying, copying and blind copying etiquette

- How to write emails to different people - prospective employers, clients, opposite parties in
litigation, government or regulators, colleagues
- Writing follow up emails
- Managing attachments, sorting inbox into folders and tracking responses
- Email signatures and auto responses

Communicating on telephone calls, audio conference calls and WhatsApp

- How to initiate and end a telephone conversation
- General courtesy on conference calls
- WhatsApp dos and don’ts - individual communication and group communication
- Managing WhatsApp groups as an admin

Communicating in video conferencing meetings

- Commonly used video conferencing platforms and how to use these

- Handling mic and camera during video conference meetings
- Hosting video conferencing meetings, muting and unmuting participants
- Screen sharing and using whiteboard

Module 2: How to assist lawyers with their work

Calendar Management

- Monitoring calendars and fixing meetings

- Reminders and Deadline management
- Making travel arrangements if required

Conducting basic research

- Finding contact information

- Researching basic statistical data for something
- Researching relevant blogs and articles and marking them up for reading

Conducting advanced research and drafting summary

- Researching entity information

- Researching case related information
- Writing great case summaries
- Background research
- Business development related research

Execution related work

- Arranging execution with Docusign and storing signed copies

- Arranging for stamping and notarisation of documents
- Managing Folders in Microsoft Office and Google Drive and also managing access to these

Module 3: Document Management

Using Microsoft Office and Google Suite

- Documents, Spreadsheets and Slides - what are they best used for
- Sharing files
- Using images and drawings
- Creating slides for presentations
- Managing databases - different types of data entry roles
- Introduction to different types of commonly used software

Review and proofread legal documents

- Examine the text for spelling, grammatical and terminology errors and apply corrections.
- Describe how to flag errors and track changes.
- Compare the proofs against the original copy to identify errors or omissions.
- State the syntax and citation protocols Identify accepted and unaccepted copying and mark
unaccepted for rectification.
- Use the defined legal terms consistently throughout the text, giving proper definition of the
terms.
- Inspect all titles, headings, the case caption, and the client’s name and correct any errors or
omissions identified.
- Preparing transcripts where required and also redacting the documents using proper manner

Reviewing, Summarising and organising documents

- Examine and summarise documents for lawyers

- What kind of documents will you come across and what do you need to review in these
- How to prepare excellent document summaries
- How to present the relevant information in flowcharts, tables etc.
- Why and how of document review
- How to use checklists for document review
- What do you need to be careful about while transcribing depositions, meetings or hearings into
a written document

Records Management Work

- Maintaining client information files and updating databases relating to client entities
- Maintaining and storing all communication received from and sent to clients in a physical and /
or electronic form
- Ensuring that a backup of the data is taken periodically to take care of system failures
- Confidentiality and privilege management, database management, data security and access
control
- Managing confidential shredding and coordinating with firms providing confidential shredding

Module 4: Overview of the US Legal System

Sources of US Law

- Constitution
- Legislation - Acts, Rules, Regulations,
- Case law
- Common law
- Contract and administrative law
- How are statutes enacted in the US?

US Court system and hierarchy of courts at federal and state level

- US Federal Court System

- US State Court System
- District Courts, Trial Courts and Courts of Appeals
- The US Supreme Court
- The Jury System
- The US Department of Justice
- The Attorneys General

Different types of Lawyer roles in the US

- Attorney
- Counsellor
- Investigator
- Negotiator - Mediator

Module 5: Paralegal skills associated with Drafting and vetting various Specific
Agreements and Contracts

Introduction to Parts of a Contract

- The different parts of a contract, and the sequence in which different clauses customarily
appear in a contract
- How to draft Title, recitals, definition and interpretation clauses
- Drafting Representations and Warranties clauses and covenants
- Conditions Precedent, Conditions Subsequent and Completion
- How to Draft Obligations and Payment Clauses for Contracts
- Term, termination, renewal and survival clauses
- Assignment and Change of Control Clauses
- Confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit and exclusivity clauses
- Waiver, Variation and Severability clauses
- Notice and communication clauses
- Governing law, Jurisdiction, Arbitration and Dispute resolution clauses

How to draft some of the essential clauses in various specific contracts/ Agreements

- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

- Non-Disclosure of Agreements (NDA)
- Lease Agreements
- Employment Agreements
- Master Service Agreement
- Trademark Licencing Agreements

Breach and Enforcement related clauses

- The concept of breach and what kinds of scenarios amount to a breach

- Legally permissible remedies in the event of a breach
- Contract enforcement in the USA including the hierarchy and jurisdiction of courts along with
the reliefs sought.

Module 6: Paralegal skills associated with Intellectual Property Rights

Introduction to Intellectual Property Protection in the US and UKIPO

- What are the different types of intellectual property rights recognised by US and UK laws
- How to conduct a trademark classification search through the UKIPO and the USPTO portals
- How to file a trademark application in the US and UK?
- How to deal with USPTO and UKIPO office action received against a trademark application
An overview of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

- Implementation of the two WIPO treaties through DMCA

- Limited liability to the internet service providers
- Penalties under the DMCA
- How to draft a DMCA compliant takedown notice and counter notice thereof

How to draft a cease and desist notice for infringement of intellectual property

- What is a cease and desist notice?

- When should one send a cease and desist notice?
- How should a cease and desist notice be drafted?
- Responding to a cease and desist letter.

Module 7: Paralegal work in Technology laws

Technology laws, Data Protection and Privacy

- Federal data protection laws in the US

- State level data protection laws in the US
- Legislations in the US dealing with cybercrimes and cybersecurity and compliance required

Different types of electronic signatures and their uses

- E-tokens
- Em-signer / DocuSign / other software
- Scanned or Pdf signatures
- Managing E-signed contracts

Introduction to Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

- How are cryptocurrency regulated in the United States?

- How do laws and compliances vary at state and federal level?
- What are the different kind of compliances to be undertaken by businesses
- How to assist businesses setting up a crypto exchange, crypto wallets or offering coins or
tokens

Module 8: Paralegal work in Business and corporate laws

How to choose the right form of business organization

- What are the factors to consider while choosing the right form
- How to choose the right state for forming a company if you are a non-resident
- Entity types depending upon sectors

How to register a corporate entity

- LLCs, C-Corporations, S-Corporations

- Requirement to hire a registered agent
- Reserving a name
- Submitting incorporation documents
- Which officers do you need to identify
What are the constitutional documents and how to draft them

- Operating Agreement
- By-laws

Obtaining EINs and Overview of Taxation

Module 9: Paralegal work relating to litigation

Preparation of legal case files for submission and case management

- Identify various types of courts and their submission procedures related to the case
documentation and court etiquettes.
- Access relevant information in the client file.
- Access precedent from the firm’s existing documentation and library.
- Prepare files and clusters of documents and the right number of copies as per the requirements
of the court procedures.
- Identify the authorised signing parties.
- Choose the appropriate delivery and payment method.
- Plan for secure transport and submission of the documents to the court/tribunal.
- Record information regarding deficiency from court officials if documents are deficient and
cannot be lodged.
- Collect and file proof of lodgements and any associated documents appropriately.
- Apply the appropriate manner of entering into and departing from the courts/tribunals.
- Court and court website management

Trial and litigation management

- Assistance in collecting evidence, getting information,organizing meetings by maintaining

contact with people involved in the case
- Preparing case summaries and notes or transcription from client conferences, mediation
sessions, etc
- Preparing pleadings and organizing research materials for review by attorneys
- Organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are
ready when needed, taking notes in courtroom
- Preparing and forwarding summons and subpoenas
- Prepare chronologies and timelines
- Editing of documents using Adobe Pro and other pdf editing software
- Keep a running agenda of tasks that need to be performed during a case
- Gather enough data or information for the case and present it in an easily digestible manner

Discovery related services (for US lawyers)

- Drafting appropriate discovery requests to the opposing party

- Calendaring the due dates associated with the outgoing discovery on your own and the
attorney’s calendar
- Recording on the case file accordingly if no responses are received
- Preparing follow-up letters to opposing counsel and parties regarding non-receipt of information
- Assist in drafting and filing a “Motion to Compel Discovery”
- Review discovery responses in-depth and prepare a summary for the perusal of your attorney
- Review, log (date-stamp) and organize the incoming documents and make a list of deficiencies
in the response received.
- Assemble documents to be produced for courts and opposing counsel as a part of discovery
and prepare necessary indexes and charts
- Assist in drafting subpoenas duces tecum (subpoenas for documents) to be directed to non-
party persons or entities as may be appropriate
- Keep track of due dates for subpoenas duces tecum, put the same in the calendar and receive,
log and review any documents received in response to the same
- Assist with medical records requests, review, organization, and summary - this may be required
for insurance cases, personal insurance cases, divorce cases and a lot of different matters
- Retrieve information from public records by conducting a search
- Drafting interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admissions during the
discovery phase of a lawsuit

Managing Depositions (for US lawyers)

- Preparation of witnesses before they appear in a deposition before an opposing counsel by

telling them what to expect and how to respond to questions so that they do not jeopardize their
own case out of nervousness or are not taken advantage of
- Explain the process to witnesses and opposing parties who show up at the deposition,
especially when they are not accompanied by their own lawyers
- Coordinate with expert witnesses, explain to clients and deponents about how to respond to
objections, rules of deposition and consequences of breaking those rules and when to let
attorneys sort things out before opening their mouth
- Research issues to find information that the attorney can use to frame questions during the
deposition
- Conduct case law research that helps the lawyers to choose certain legal strategies and frame
certain questions accordingly
- Arrange the evidence already collected, including the evidence that disputes the testimony of
the witnesses from the other side, to assist lawyers during questioning in a deposition
- Conduct background search on the witnesses
- Organise mock depositions mock trials at times
- Schedule depositions, put the same on the calendar of their attorneys and prepare deposition
digests that would be used later
- Prepare accurate deposition transcripts, and prepare a summary of the same

Module 10: Financial Administration and MIS for a Lawyer’s Office

Managing billing

- Managing legal billing software, sending invoices, collection, sending reminders to clients for
payment
- Preparing the attorney’s timesheets

Managing MIS for revenues and expenses

- Maintaining spreadsheets that track costs for a client or profitability of a practice area or a
monthly information system (MIS)
- Maintaining records of costs and fee receipts by verifying outstanding balances with attorneys,
clients, and service providers
Module 11: Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management for a lawyer’s office

- Organizing and managing templates and standard form precedents for future use;
- Making best practice checklists;
- Designing workbooks, playbooks, training manuals and study material;
- Creating slides and pitch decks;
- Organizing webinars and sending regular industry relevant updates to clients.
- Connecting with potential clients on social media on behalf of the lawyer
- How to maintain and manage an email list

Module 12: Contact listings and Social Media Management

About Social Media Platforms and their Algorithms

- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Instagram

Preparing a Social Media Strategy

- Developing a good social media profile

- Target audience
- Content Strategy
- Social Listening - building mass trust and one to one communication
- Measuring the results from your social media strategy

Listings and other mechanisms

- Including yourself in contact listings and identifying the right ones

- Lawyer specific listings
- Coordinating and managing webinars

Module 13: Navigating and using freelancing platforms

- Creation of Fiverr account- Video

- Optimization of Fiverr account- Video
- How to register on People Per Hour and UpWork- Video
- Optimization of People Per Hour account- Video
- Optimization of Upwork Account- Video
- How to use Linked In and Facebook for freelancing opportunities- Video
- How to build your web page for freelancing- Video
- How to create proposals and pitch for work on freelancing platforms - Video
- How to approach US law firms / companies for remote freelancing work - Video.

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