Developing Practical Skills for Global Corporate & Commercial Legal Practice

Programme Overview

The Professional Certificate in Corporate Law by ADVOKIT is a 6-month practice-oriented programme designed for ambitious law students who want to build a successful career in corporate legal practice. The course equips law students and young professionals with essential corporate law knowledge, drafting skills, compliance expertise, and transaction exposure aligned with industry requirements.

Programme Snapshot

• Duration: 6 Months
• Mode of Delivery: Live Online Sessions + Practical Assignments + Mentorship
• Total Learning Hours: 80+ Hours
• Batch Size: 30–40 Participants
• Eligibility: Law Students & Law Graduates
• Certification: Professional Certificate in Corporate Law by ADVOKIT
• Career Support: Portfolio Building, Internship & Career Guidance

Live classes are scheduled in the evenings on weekends to suit law students and working professionals.

Programme Objectives

• Understand corporate law frameworks and regulatory systems
• Draft corporate and commercial legal documents
• Conduct legal research and due diligence in corporate transactions
• Apply company law, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and compliance mechanisms
• Develop negotiation, client advisory, and transaction management skills
• Build professional corporate legal portfolios

Programme Outcomes

• Draft key corporate and commercial documents, including NDAs, term sheets, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and board/shareholder resolutions.​
• Support investments and M&A transactions through basic due diligence, issue‑spotting, and drafting of transaction documents..​
• Navigate core corporate regulations (Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, Competition Law, IBC) in typical business scenarios.​
• Build a professional corporate law portfolio showcasing drafting work and transaction exercises for internships and job applications.

Curriculum Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Corporate Law

• Corporate Law Ecosystem & Business Structures
• Companies Act, 2013 – Key Concepts
• Types of Companies and Corporate Structures
• Incorporation Process & MCA Portal
• MOA & AOA Drafting
• Promoters, Directors, and Shareholders

Module 2: Corporate Contracts & Commercial Drafting

• Principles of Contract Law in Corporate Context
• Shareholder Agreements & Joint Venture Agreements
• Investment Term Sheets & NDAs
• Commercial Contracts & Clauses
• Drafting Techniques & Risk Allocation

Module 3: Corporate Finance & Securities Law

• Share Capital, Debentures, and Fundraising
• SEBI Regulations & Listing Obligations
• Private Placement, IPO & ESOP
• Due Diligence in Investments
• Corporate Finance Documentation

Module 4: Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Board Structure & Corporate Governance
• CSR, Related Party Transactions & Ethics
• Compliance Framework & Secretarial Practice
• FEMA, FDI Policy & Competition Law
• Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance

Module 5: Corporate Transactions & M&A

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
• Legal Due Diligence & Valuation Basics
• Transaction Documentation & Closing
• Insolvency & Bankruptcy Framework (IBC)
• Cross-border Corporate Structures

Module 6: Professional Skills & Capstone Project

• Client Advisory & Communication Skills
• Legal Research & Legal Corporate Strategy
• Career Pathways in Corporate Law
• Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
• Capstone Project: Corporate Law Portfolio Development

Pedagogy and Training Methodology

• Live interactive sessions
• Case-based discussions
• Drafting assignments with structured feedback
• Transaction simulations and role plays
• Peer learning and mentorship

Key Features

• Industry-oriented curriculum designed by corporate law professionals
• Practical drafting portfolio development
• Transaction simulations and real-world case studies
• Mentorship by practicing corporate lawyers and legal experts
• Career guidance and professional branding support
• Practical drafting portfolio development that you can showcase to law firms and in‑house teams.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Corporate Law, issued by ADVOKIT.

The certification signifies professional training in corporate law, commercial drafting, governance, compliance, and transactions.

Professional Relevance

The programme prepares participants for:

• Corporate law firms and boutique practices
• In-house legal roles in companies and startups
• Compliance and regulatory roles
• Legal consulting and advisory services
• Advanced studies in corporate/commercial law
• Corporate Litigation

Expert Panel

The programme is supported by a panel of practicing advocates, legal professionals in top law firms, academicians, and former judicial officers with experience across litigation, corporate law, and dispute resolution. Our expert instructors and mentors bring to you training in legal best practices, consultations, and inspiration from the following distinguished legal professionals and firms.

Senior Advocates / Legal Professionals

• Jaideep Narayan Mathur – Senior Advocate
• Gaurav Mehrotra – Senior Advocate
• Sudeep Seth – High Court Advocate
• Nadeem Murtaza– High Court Advocate
• Sarthak Raizada – Supreme Court Advocate
• Hasan Zaidi – Retired Judge

Law Firms

• Khaitan & Co.
• AZB & Co.
• Trilegal
• Cyber Techno Attorneys
• One India Law
• P & A Law Offices

Enrollment and Contact

For programme details and enrollment:

Tel.: +91 6394 554 753, +91 7309 606 226

Mail Id: info@advokit.co.in

Web: www.advokit.co.in

Office: Dube Chambers, 2nd Floor above Mr Brown, Sapru Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow – 226001