Roadmap
Law: from student to practising lawyer
Research, drafting, mooting and the habits that get you hired in litigation, firms or policy.
Who it's for
Law students in any year, and young lawyers finding their path.
Where it leads
- Advocate
- Associate at a law firm
- In-house counsel
- Policy researcher
- Judicial services
By the end you can
- Find and read the right judgment and statute quickly
- Draft a clean notice, petition or contract clause
- Build a profile with moots, internships and published writing
- Choose between litigation, a firm, in-house or policy with eyes open
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Read law from the source
Bare acts and judgments, not just textbooks. This is the core skill.
- DocsIndia Code: every central and state actGovernment of India
- ToolIndian KanoonIndian Kanoon
- DocsThe Constitution of IndiaLegislative Department, Government of India
Do this: Pick one landmark judgment, read it in full and write a one-page case note.
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Follow the courts and the law as it changes
Good lawyers know what was decided this week, not just what is in the syllabus.
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Research and writing
Clear legal writing is what partners and judges notice first.
- ArticlePRS Legislative ResearchPRS India
- ToolPRS Bill TrackPRS India. Track bills through Parliament, with summaries.
Do this: Write a 1,500-word blog post on a recent judgment and get it published on a student law blog.
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Moots, internships and a track record
Moots build advocacy; internships show you can work. Both matter more than marks.
Do this: Do one moot and two internships before your final year, and keep a log of what you drafted.
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Business and corporate law basics
Most firm jobs are corporate. Learn how companies, contracts and deals work.
Learning this with others is easier.
Ask questions when you're stuck, find people on the same path, and track your progress on DevLearn.