Course on Advocate on Record (AOR) Exam & Supreme Court Practice by Bettering Results

Prepare for your AOR Exam & Supreme Court Practice with Bettering Results & Manupatra as Legal Research Partner now!

Guest Speakers:

• Mr. Amit Anand Tiwari, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court and Additional Advocate General, Tamil Nadu (Guest Speaker)
• Mr. Kanu Agarwal, Additional Advocate General, J & K (Guest Speaker)

Advocates-on-Record & other leading practitioners as Instructors:

• Adv. Aditya Jain, AOR, Supreme Court of India
• Disha Singh, AOR, Supreme Court of India
• Adv. Niti Richhariya, AOR, Supreme Court of India
• Adv. Siddharth Agarwal, AOR, Supreme Court of India
• Adv. Anuj Aggarwal, Additional Standing Counsel, Delhi Police & GNCTD

In the 2023 AOR exam in India, a total of 815 candidates strived for success, and out of them, 198 advocates successfully cleared the examination. The fact that approximately 150-200 lawyers typically clear the AOR exam each time emphasizes the selectivity and competitive nature of the process.

To help you overcome challenges and set the stage for a successful career by clearing the AOR exam, Bettering Results (BR) presents the Advocate-On-Record Examination and Supreme Court Practice Course!

Taught and Instructed by Advocates-on-Record, Supreme Court and Expert Legal Practitioners, this 3 Months Course will equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical aspects concerning the AOR Exam & Supreme Court Practice.

The course highlights include in-depth drafting sessions covering various legal documents, as well as detailed discussions on the leading case laws anticipated in the AOR examination, among other topics.

The Batch starts from March 16, 2024, with live sessions only on weekends i.e. Saturday & Sunday.

You will have the opportunity to learn LIVE with these experts and solve all your queries. Along with that, you will have access to recordings of live sessions, practice exercises, career guidance sessions, and so much more.

In the past, Bettering Results has taught more than 16,000 practicing advocates, law students, IAS Officers, in-house counsels, CA, CS, etc. with our practical legal training courses and workshops and helped them achieve excellence. Bettering Results has also forged partnerships with prominent institutions/companies such as LBSNAA, Mussoorie (IAS Training Academy), Government of India, NLSIU, Bangalore, CNLU, Patna, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Thermax Limited, Manupatra, VIPS Delhi, among others.

After the course, mock tests will be given to our learners, based on the same pattern as that of the AOR examination. These practice papers will undergo evaluation by experienced AORs, and comprehensive feedback will be provided to assist you in enhancing your performance and skills.

Benefits & Bonus

• Live Sessions Recording Accessible for 5 years
• Hard Copy Reading Material by Courier
• Free Access to Certificate Courses of choice on any Practice Area of Law Worth INR 15K
• Free Access to Excellent Drafts on the Topics covered

Who is this Course for?

• Advocates who have practiced for more than 4 years and who aspire to become an AOR.
• Advocates who have an interest in Supreme Court Practice and Procedures.
• Mediators, Arbitrators, or Individuals involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) who want a comprehensive understanding of the Supreme Court Practice and Procedures.
• Anybody interested in knowing and learning about the Drafting of Supreme Court Documents and learning its Practice and Procedures.

Exclusive Benefits of the Course: 

• Weekend Sessions only and manageable with practice, job etc.
• Live and Interactive sessions with experts to provide a conducive classroom environment
• Live Mock Exercises 
• Practice Exercises & Expert Feedback

What will be taught in this Course?

INTRODUCTION TO ADVOCATE-ON-RECORD EXAMINATION (AOR) & SUPREME COURT PRACTICE

• Introduction to AOR exam
• Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, etc.
• Tips for Preparation
• Pathway for building Supreme Court Practice

PAPER 1: SUPREME COURT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Original Jurisdiction

• Article 32, (Writs) read with Order 38 Supreme Court Rules, 2013 (SCR), Article 131 (Original Suits) read with Order 25-27
• Article 71 – Election disputes of President and Vice President read with Order 46 Article 11(6) – Appointment of an Arbitrator
• Article 129 – Contempt
• Transfer of cases – 
• Article 139A read with Order 40
• Section 25 CPC read with Order 41
• Section 406 CrPC read with Order 39

Appellate Jurisdiction

• Article 132 – Constitutional Appeal 
• Article 133, read with Order 19 – Civil Appeal 
• Article 134, read with Order 20 – Criminal Appeal 
• Article 136 - Special Leave Petition of two types – 
• Civil – Order 21
• Criminal – Order 22
• Statutory Appeal

Reference 

• Article 142 read with Order 42 - by President 
• Article 317 read with Order 43 – by President / Governor
• Order 44 – Removal of member of central government / statutory tribunal 
• Section 257, IT Act read with Order 45 – ITAT (direct reference of a question of law to SC on an application, if conflict in decision of HC) 
  
  

Ex Debito Justitiae 

• Article 137, read with Order 47 – Review
• Order 48 – Curative Petition (Rupa Hurra v. Ashok Hurra) 

Miscellaneous

• SCR - ancillary provisions
• Limitation Act,1963 and Court Fees Act,1870
• Discussion on Previous Year Question Papers

PAPER 2: DRAFTING

Introduction

• Basics of Drafting  
• Drafting Principles
• Discussion on Drafting Different petitions, applications, etc. (E.g.: SLP, Writ Petition, PIL, Review Petition, Curative Petition, etc and many more)

Detailed Drafting Sessions on SLP, Writ Petition, PIL, etc. 

• These sessions will include drafting of Major and Minor Drafts such as SLP, Writ Petition, PIL, Review Petition, Curative Petition, Certificate to be accompanied in SLP, Curative Petition, etc., Statement of Case, Application for Directions/Exemption from Surrendering/Discharge in a Case, Condonation of Delay, Bringing Legal Representatives on Record, Setting aside Abatement etc. and many more

Live Drafting Practice Exercises & Mock Tests

• These sessions will have live drafting exercises allowing the participants to practice what they have learnt in the drafting sessions and also get expert feedback for better performance in the exam.
• The aim is to provide learners with valuable experience in handling the pressures associated with the AOR examination. 
• At the same time, these sessions will help you get better at managing your time efficiently for the AOR examination.

Live Q&A and detailed feedback on the drafting exercises 

PAPER 3: ADVOCACY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

• Advocates Act,1961 (Chapter V, Sections 35-44)
• Conduct of Advocate, Punishment for Misconduct, Original & Appellate Jurisdiction, Burden of Proof, Review of Orders, etc.
• Case Studies
• Bar Council of India Rules (Part VI Chapter II)
• Duty to Court
• Duty to Client
• Duty to Opponent
• Duty to Colleagues
• Duty in Imparting Training
• Duty to Render Legal Aid
• Restriction on Other Employment
• Relevant Case Studies
• Duty towards Clients vs. Duty towards Court
• Supreme Court Rules, 2013
• Important aspects of Order IV- Advocates
• Relevant Case Studies
• Miscellaneous 
• Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
• (Difference between Professional Misconduct and Contempt of Court)
• Attorney-Client Privilege (Sections 126-128 of Indian Evidence Act,1872)
• Role of Amicus Curiae 
• Duties of AORs (Abstention from Name Lending Practice)
• Allegation against Court/Registry
• Solicitation and advertisement by Advocates – 2008 amendment to Rule 36 of BCI Rules
• Role of Advocates in Adversarial System v. Inquisitorial System
• Concept of Morality and Professional Ethics
• Advocate to not act as “mouthpiece” of his client
• Conduct of an Advocate regarding sub-judice matters (such as giving an opinionated interview – good or bad/ allowed or not allowed?)
• Latest legal developments affecting Advocates’ practice in India -
• BCI Rules 2022 allowing registration of Foreign Lawyers/Law Firms, Advocates (Amendment) Act, 2023
• 7 Lamps of Advocacy
• Role of an Advocate in Mediation & Conciliation
• Foreign Lawyers and Law Firms in India (Impact on Advocates)
• Strikes by Advocates

PAPER 4: LEADING CASES 

• Leading cases will be taught in Live Sessions as per the notification released by the Supreme Court.
• Important aspects of leading cases will be highlighted in the live sessions for the exam.
• The cases will be categorized under different laws such as criminal law, civil law, constitutional, etc., for our learners' better understanding.