Civil Drafting and Practice Course: Learn Pleadings, CPC and Court Drafting
Build practical civil litigation drafting skills through 15+ hours of structured learning, CPC-based procedural training, guided drafting exercises and 200+ pages of study resources.
About the Online Civil Drafting and Practice Course
Civil litigation requires a working command of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and the ability to prepare precise, properly structured court documents.
This online civil drafting course explains the lifecycle of a civil suit from jurisdiction and institution to summons, issues, evidence, decree, execution and appeal. It connects procedural rules with the documents prepared at each stage.
The civil drafting and practice course includes guided training in plaints, written statements, counter-claims, injunction applications, evidence affidavits, execution petitions, first and second appeals, revisions, reviews and caveats.
It is designed as a practical civil drafting course for law students, recent graduates, lawyers and advocates who want a systematic framework for civil pleadings and court practice.
Common Drafting Problems This Course Addresses
- Unclear statement of material facts
- Incorrect jurisdiction, valuation or relief clauses
- Weak cause-of-action pleading
- Incomplete replies and denials
- Poorly structured interim applications
- Confusion between appeal, review and revision
Turn CPC Knowledge Into Practical Drafting Ability
Learn how civil pleadings, applications, evidence documents and post-trial remedies are prepared in practice.
Civil Drafting Skills Learners Can Develop
The course develops a step-by-step approach to procedural analysis and litigation drafting.
Draft Plaints
Present facts, cause of action, jurisdiction, valuation, reliefs and verification clearly.
Prepare Written Statements
Draft specific denials, preliminary objections, set-off and counter-claims.
Handle Injunctions
Prepare applications, replies, vacation requests and challenges to injunction orders.
Draft Evidence Documents
Work with evidence affidavits, admission-denial, discovery and witness preparation.
Prepare Legal Notices
Structure pre-litigation notices and replies with legal and factual clarity.
Draft Appeals and Revisions
Understand and prepare first appeals, second appeals, revisions and reviews.
Execute Decrees
Draft execution petitions and understand attachment procedures.
Avoid Procedural Errors
Identify omissions that may weaken pleadings or delay civil proceedings.
Designed for Learners Across Civil Litigation
Law Students
A civil drafting course for law students seeking stronger internship, moot and litigation skills.
Recent Graduates
Useful for graduates preparing to work in litigation chambers, law firms and trial courts.
Lawyers and Advocates
A civil drafting course for lawyers who want a structured refresher on pleadings and CPC practice.
Judicial Aspirants
Helpful for connecting procedural provisions with the documents used in actual civil proceedings.
Corporate Legal Professionals
Relevant for professionals handling notices, disputes, recovery matters and external counsel coordination.
Independent Practitioners
Suitable for professionals building capability in civil court practice and litigation drafting.
Learn Civil Drafting Through Procedure and Real Court Documents
The online course on civil drafting includes structured lessons, practical formats, reading resources and one-year access.
Civil Drafting Course Plan
The curriculum progresses from civil procedure foundations to pleadings, interim applications, evidence, comparative drafting, execution and appeals.
Module 1: Foundations of Civil Procedure
- Nature and scope of civil procedure
- Structure of civil courts in India
- Jurisdiction and institution of suits
- Service of summons and appearance of parties
- Framing of issues and settlement of questions
- Evidence and hearing
- Decrees and orders
- Limitation and res judicata
- Costs and compensatory reliefs
Module 2: Pre-Litigation Stage and Legal Notices
- Purpose and structure of legal notices
- Drafting a legal notice
- Drafting a reply to a legal notice
Module 3: Drafting of Plaint
- Rules and guidelines for drafting a plaint
- Cause of action, jurisdiction, reliefs and valuation
- Drafting of plaint — practical training
- Rejection of plaint
Module 4: Written Statement and Counter-Claim
- Important concepts and provisions relating to written statements
- Drafting of written statement — practical training
- Drafting set-off and counter-claim — practical training
- Structure and verification of written statements
Module 5: Interim and Interlocutory Applications
- Purpose of interlocutory applications
- Temporary injunctions
- Drafting an injunction application and reply
- Drafting an application for vacation of injunction
- Drafting revision or appeal against refusal of injunction
- Other miscellaneous applications
Module 6: Evidence Affidavits and Discovery Tools
- Drafting evidence affidavits
- Admission and denial of documents and facts
- Affidavit for admission or denial and reply
- Interrogatories, discovery and inspection
- Obtaining data from third parties
- Witness lists and examination questionnaires
Module 7: Comparative Drafting Practice
- Recovery of debt application
- Complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
- Statement of claim in arbitration
- Consumer complaint and reply
- RTI application and appeal
Module 8: Execution and Appeals
- Execution petition
- Attachment of movable and immovable property
- First and second appeals
- Revision and review petitions
- Caveat
Bonus Module 1: Lifecycle of a Civil Suit in India
- Understand the complete procedural journey from filing to final enforcement
Bonus Module 2: Building a Career in Civil Litigation
- Practical skills, exposure and career-building pathways in civil litigation
Practise Drafting Across the Complete Civil Suit Lifecycle
Build familiarity with notices, pleadings, injunctions, evidence, execution and appellate remedies.
Course Mentors
Adv. Aishwarya Sandeep
14+ years of experience in litigation and advisory practice, including contractual disputes, property matters, procedural applications and courtroom strategy.
Adv. Akansha Vajpayee
A corporate lawyer with 7+ years of experience and a proven track record across different aspects of litigation practice.
Dev Kumar Yadav
Assistant Professor of Law at ICFAI Law School with academic expertise in constitutional law, procedural law and civil procedure.
Adv. Shailendra Tiwari
An advocate and Assistant Professor of Law with experience in property disputes, recovery matters, interim applications and civil court procedure.
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Questions About the Civil Drafting Course
What is included in the online certificate course on civil drafting?
The course includes 15+ hours of structured learning, 200+ pages of reading resources, practical drafting exercises, one-year access and a certificate of completion.
Is this the best civil drafting course for beginners?
The course begins with civil procedure foundations and progresses to practical pleadings, interim applications, evidence, execution and appeals. Whether it is the best civil drafting course for a learner depends on individual goals, but it is designed as a structured practical starting point.
Is this civil drafting course suitable for law students?
Yes. The civil drafting course for law students supports internships, mooting, drafting exercises and early litigation preparation.
Can practising lawyers enrol?
Yes. The civil drafting course for lawyers can help practitioners revise CPC procedure and strengthen document-drafting methods.
Does the course include plaint drafting?
Yes. The plaint drafting course component covers cause of action, jurisdiction, reliefs, valuation, verification and rejection of plaint.
Does the course provide a certificate?
Yes. It is a civil drafting certificate course, and learners receive a certificate of completion after satisfying the applicable course requirements.
When will course access be provided?
Access is provided immediately after successful payment and remains available for one year.
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