- Finishing School For Law
- Comprehensive Legal Drafting Courses
- CLAT, LSAT and Other Law Entrance Tests
- Legal Studies For XI And XII Graders CBSE
- Know Your Rights Series
Co-Draft Academy of Law is proud to announce the outstanding performance of their students this year.
The advantage of coaching a small batch is to get every student into the best Law school in India.
Out of 25 students, 5 of them were selected in the first list of CLAT 2022.
We thank our faculty for their dedicated involvement and systematic work.
At Co-Draft, we believe in getting the basics right and preparing the law professionals holistically in all aspects of law, at various stages. The courses are carefully drafted through multiple brainstorming sessions with law experts, and topics handpicked to ensure concise, focused yet an impactful curriculum.
- Finishing School in Law
- CLAT UG
- CLAT PG
- Online Course on Legal Drafting
- Client Counselling
- Arbitration and Mediation Services
The Founder of this Academy, Mrs. Maheshwary Mohan, a lawyer, practising for over two decades and a part time lecturer in law schools has carefully designed this course, keeping in mind the competition in the profession, the curriculum in law schools and the competency of students. She is a post graduate in Psychology and in Law (Specialisation in Intellectual Property Rights and Cyber Law). Started career as a lawyer from 1993 in Chennai; have partnered with law firms like King & Partridge, Chennai, specialising in Civil laws, Corporate Laws, IPR, Real properties, drafting and have assisted renowned lawyers in India constituted M & M Associates, Advocates, a Law firm in Chennai, would be the guiding force to the students of this Academy
The Disconnect Between Legal Education and Legal Practice
Legal education today equips students with a strong foundation in legal theory. Law schools across the country offer a wide-ranging curriculum covering numerous subjects designed to build analytical thinking and conceptual understanding of the law.
However, when students step out of the classroom and into the courtroom, many encounter a significant gap between what they have studied and what legal practice actually demands. While theoretical knowledge is essential, the practice of law requires several practical skills that are often not sufficiently emphasised in academic training. Skills such as legal drafting, client counselling, courtroom etiquette, trial preparation, and advocacy are crucial for effective litigation. Yet, these skills receive limited structured training in many law programmes.
As a result, many graduates find themselves uncertain when confronted with real-world legal tasks whether it is drafting a legal notice, preparing pleadings, advising a client, or presenting arguments before a court. This gap between theory and practice also contributes to another noticeable trend: only a small percentage of law graduates choose litigation as a career path. The absence of practical exposure during law school often affects students’ confidence in entering courtroom practice.
Bridging this gap requires a more balanced approach to legal education one that combines strong theoretical learning with structured practical training. Incorporating exercises such as drafting practice, mock trials, client counselling sessions, and courtroom simulations can better prepare students for the realities of legal practice.
Strengthening practical training in law schools will not only benefit students but will also contribute to building a more confident and competent legal profession.
VGN Mahalakshmi Nagar,
Thiruverkadu, Chennai 600 077, INDIA
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