Expert-Level Career Accelerator

Master Contract Drafting & Freelancing

Accelerate your legal career by years in just 6 months. Learn to draft 24+ high-demand agreements, build a premium Upwork & Fiverr portfolio with direct feedback on 10 assignments, and secure international clients. Includes monthly live networking and 1-on-1 coaching.

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20,000+ Learners Taught
93.2% Average Course Rating
54 Live Sessions

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Batch Duration July 1 - Dec 31
Deadline June 30, 2026
Price Offer Rs. 24,999 (Save 58%)
About the Program

Mastering Contract Drafting & Freelancing

This 6-month, expert-level certificate program is designed specifically for ambitious law students, young lawyers, and legal professionals looking to stand out in a competitive job market and tap into global freelance client opportunities.

Under the expert guidance of legal practitioners from top Indian law firms (Trilegal, Khaitan & Co.) and international counsel (Walker Morris LLP UK), you will gain practical, hands-on experience that normally takes years of practice to acquire. By simulating real-life corporate scenarios and receiving individualized feedback on your drafts, you will build a solid commercial portfolio that acts as proof of your capability on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.

Who is this Program For?

  • Law Students: Stand out during internships and secure pre-placement offers (PPOs) by drafting like a junior associate.
  • Young Lawyers (0-4 Years Experience): Expand your skill set, increase your value within your law firm, or establish an independent practice.
  • Freelance Enthusiasts & Professionals: Learn to pitch, close clients, and build profiles on Upwork, Fiverr, and LinkedIn.

Course Highlights

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    Time Commitment: 5-6 hours/week for professionals, 6-7 hours/week for law students.
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    Live Classes: 54 expert-led live classes, including negotiation tables and networking exercises.
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    Study Material: 800+ pages of modules, template agreements, and reference books.
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    Eligibility: Open to all law students, practitioners, academicians, and business professionals.
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    Certification: Formal certificate issued by Lawctopus Law School, with merit certificates for top performers.
AI-Ready Legal Work

Future-Proof Your Legal Practice

AI is changing legal services. At Lawctopus, we train you in prompt engineering, AI contract drafting, and ethical AI utilization.

Premium Access
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Indian Kanoon's Prism

Get 1-month complimentary access to Indian Kanoon's AI tool Prism to conduct research and draft contracts at lightning speed.

Live Demos
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Indian Kanoon & Jurisphere

Monthly live masterclasses demonstrating AI software integration into everyday corporate and court law practices.

Exclusives
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31-Page AI Prompts eBook

Curated ready-to-use prompt library for contract drafting, litigation, mooting, and IP research created for lawyers.

Program Highlights

9 Unique Elements of this Course

Why law students and legal professionals choose our expert certificate program over traditional courses.

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800+ Pages of Modules

Detailed practical reading resources and template drafts you keep forever.

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54 Live Training Sessions

Interactive online masterclasses led by industry practitioners and litigators.

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10 Practical Assignments

Hands-on drafts of NDAs, Sale Deeds, Shareholders, and Licensing Agreements.

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Individualized Feedback

Personalized grading and review on each assignment by expert faculty members.

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Freelancing Launchpad

Upwork and Fiverr training modules, portfolio development, and proposal writing.

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International Contracts

Learn cross-border transactions, governing laws, and international arbitration clauses.

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Monthly Networking

Live networking circles with peers and legal practitioners to build your career.

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1-on-1 Coaching

Bi-monthly 45-minute personal mentoring sessions with Lawctopus' founders.

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Alumni Status & Groups

Access to private Lawctopus Law School job networks, internships, and discounts.

Learning Path

Month-by-Month Syllabus

A structured, cumulative training curriculum mapping your path from fundamentals to expert freelancer.

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25 Recorded Lectures

  • Introduction to Contract Drafting vs. Agreements
  • Anatomy and components of a commercial contract
  • Drafting the Description of Parties, Recitals, and Interpretations
  • Representation, Warranties, and Damages for Default
  • Drafting Boilerplate, Force Majeure, and Jurisdiction clauses
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Live Sessions & Resources

  • Live: Skeleton and Style of standard agreements
  • Live: Drafting Operative Clauses: Indemnity & Confidentiality
  • Live: Drafting Boilerplate and Dispute Resolution Clauses
  • Assignments: Identification and analysis of clauses
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18 Recorded Lectures

  • Costs, stamp duties, and allocation of legal expenses
  • Role of witnesses in legal validation
  • Introduction to commercial negotiation and core terms
  • Negotiation mindset, techniques, and roles
  • Pre-negotiation preparation and post-negotiation strategies
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Live Sessions & Resources

  • Live: Execution formalities (Stamping & Registration)
  • Live: Negotiation table mock exercises
  • Assignment 1: Draft a Sale Deed
  • Feedback: Individualized oral evaluation and feedback lab
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15 Recorded Lectures

  • International commercial contract structures (governing law, choice of court)
  • Cross-border arbitration systems & conventions
  • Drafting Loan Agreements and Non-disclosure covenants
  • Negotiating advanced corporate clauses (M&A focus)
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Live Sessions & Resources

  • Live: Drafting Employment Agreements
  • Live: Drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Live: Drafting Software Licensing Agreements
  • Freelancing Session 1: Building legal freelancing profile structures
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13 Recorded Lectures

  • Trademark licensing vs. assignment agreements
  • Patent and Copyright licensing frameworks
  • Joint Venture IP clauses
  • Drafting Web and e-commerce terms: Terms of Use, Privacy & Refund Policies
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Live Sessions & Resources

  • Live: Drafting SAAS and Tech Agreements
  • Live: Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy guidelines
  • Assignments: Trademark and Franchise agreements
  • Freelancing Session 2: Writing winning proposals on Upwork
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4 Recorded Lectures

  • Introduction to Sale Deeds and property transfers
  • Leave & License Agreements structure
  • Real estate litigation and dispute risk mitigation
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Live Sessions & Resources

  • Live: Drafting Sale Deeds and Conveyances
  • Live: Drafting Power of Attorney (PoA)
  • Live: Drafting Leave & License Agreements
  • Freelancing Session 3: Freelancing research, blogging and writing
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8 Recorded Lectures

  • Sports Sponsorship agreements
  • Shareholders' Agreements (SHA) & Share Purchase Agreements (SPA)
  • Partnership Deeds & commercial joint ventures
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Live Sessions & Resources

  • Live: Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) drafting lab
  • Live: SPA and Partnership Deed walkthrough
  • Assignments: Shareholders' & Joint Venture Agreement drafts
  • Career Modules: CV writing, LinkedIn feedback and Fiverr optimization
Expert Mentors

Meet Your Faculty

Learn from corporate partners, litigators practicing in High Courts, top-rated Upwork freelancers, and legal educators.

Shashank Sardesai

Shashank Sardesai

Co-Founder, EverTrust Legal

University of Pune (2018)

Ex-Wadia Ghandy, ex-Khaitan Legal, Company Secretary.

Akanksha Mishra

Akanksha Mishra

Head of LLS & Litigator

SLS Pune (Gold Medalist), LLM

Counsel for BHEL, MyCaptain. Rated 96.5/100 by 1500+ learners.

Pranjal Doshi

Pranjal Doshi

Associate, Walker Morris LLP (UK)

Cambridge University (LLM), HNLU

Ex-Trilegal, ex-Khaitan & Co. Specializes in cross-border M&A.

Arunima Jha

Arunima Jha

Head Legal, Omnicom Media Group

Mumbai University (LLM)

Ex-BookMyShow, ex-K Raheja Corp. Specialist in privacy & media law.

Jaibatruka Mohanta

Jaibatruka Mohanta

NLSIU Research Associate

Advocate, Karnataka Courts

Advises Gov of India on criminal reforms. Teaches advanced contracts at NLSIU.

H. B. Keshava

H. B. Keshava

Managing Attorney, Baskaran & Assoc.

UPES Dehradun

Expert in Intellectual Property Rights, trademark registration, and patent filings.

Gourav Mohanty

Gourav Mohanty

Independent Counsel, Bombay HC

SLS Pune, Chancellor's Award

Ex-SAM Dispute Resolution. Winner of Linklaters NSLR Contract Drafting.

Anup Menon V

Anup Menon V

Top-Rated UpWork Freelancer

KSLU Rank Holder, LLM

Senior Counsel at C. Mohanram. Freelances with US & global corporate clients.

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Choose the Right Program

Select the course depth that aligns with your professional ambitions.

Feature 2-Month Certificate Course 6-Month Expert-Level Course
Ideal For Fundamentals of drafting & basic contract terminology Complete drafting expertise + freelancing tools and client outreach
Live Lectures 8 Sessions (Weekly) 55 Sessions (Weekly + 8 per month)
Live Hours 13 Hours 85 Hours
Reading Material 202 Pages 800 Pages (Includes negotiation modules)
Drafting Assignments 2 Assignments 17 Assignments (10 contracts + 7 career drafts)
Personalized Feedback Yes Yes (Highly detailed reviews on all 17 submissions)
Freelancing & Networking Modules ❌ No ✓ Yes (Monthly Upwork, Fiverr, CV support)
1-on-1 Founder Coaching ❌ No ✓ Yes (Bi-monthly personalized mentoring)
Price Rs. 7,999 Rs. 24,999 Rs. 60,000
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100% Risk-Free Money-Back Guarantee

We believe in the quality of our coaching. If you sincerely complete the course (attend 66%+ live classes, turn your camera on, submit assignments and receive passing grades) and still feel it didn't add value to your career, we'll refund 100% of your fee within 10 days of your batch closing session. No questions asked.

Admission Details

Flexible Pricing & Enrollment

Invest in your legal career. Save up to 58% on registrations completed before June 30.

2-Month Certificate Course

Perfect for young law students seeking to master contract fundamentals and basic clauses.

Rs. 7,999
Standard Certificate Fee
  • 8 live training sessions
  • 2 compulsory drafting assignments
  • 202 pages of practical reading resources
  • 8 hours of recorded modules
  • Alumni status and group access
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6-Month Mastering & Freelancing

The complete package. Draft 24+ agreements, learn Upwork/Fiverr proposal strategies, and gain clients.

Rs. 24,999
Instead of Rs. 60,000 (Save 58%)
  • 55 live sessions (85+ contact hours)
  • 17 graded assignments with feedback
  • 800 pages of advanced course resources
  • 32 hours of recorded modules
  • Upwork/Fiverr launch guides & proposal tips
  • Bi-monthly 1-on-1 career coaching calls
  • Complimentary Indian Kanoon Prism (1 Month)
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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the most common queries about the program.

For the first 2 months, there are weekly live sessions on weekends. For the next 4 months, there are 7-8 live sessions per month focusing on real estate, IPR, corporate agreements, and freelancing/networking, scheduled in the evenings or weekends to accommodate students and working professionals.
Yes, absolutely! The AI modules are built specifically for lawyers and do not require any programming experience. We teach you how to write prompts, utilize Indian Kanoon's Prism tool, and ethically integrate AI into document drafting and research.
As a student of the 6-Month program, you get a bi-monthly (once every 2 months) 30-45 minute personal Zoom call with the founders or senior faculty. We review your CV, LinkedIn profile, portfolio, and guide you on client outreach strategies.
If you attend 66% of live lectures (with video ON), submit all assignments, and receive passing grades, yet feel you didn't learn or benefit, simply write to support@lawctopus.com within 10 days after the batch ends. We will refund 100% of your fee, no questions asked.