Preparation of Draft Research Memo |SC Law Clerk-cum-research associate Examination–Mentorship Prog.

Описание: One Week Mentorship Programme: Supreme Court Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Examination | Day 3 Organised by SAMBHAV INITIATIVE

This session marks Day 3 of the structured 7-Day National Online Mentorship Programme aimed at aspirants preparing for the Supreme Court Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Examination.

The session focused on the Preparation of Draft Research Memo and Legal Note, which forms a crucial component of the descriptive paper in the Supreme Court Law Clerk examination.

🎯 Session Highlights & Speaker Insights

The session was moderated by Ms. Avneet Kaur and featured Shri Arif Ali, Advocate & Former Supreme Court Intern, as the resource person. Drawing from his experience of appearing in the Law Clerk examination and working at the Supreme Court, he shared practical guidance on:

1. Structure and format of the research memo and legal note in the examination

2. Understanding the exam pattern, including drafting tasks and time constraints

3. Importance of time management, clarity, and neat handwriting in the written paper

4. Step-by-step walkthrough of a sample 2023 question paper

5. Identifying legal issues, analysing case laws, and formulating reasoned legal opinions

6. Efficient methods for reading judgments within limited time

7. Using statutes and case laws provided in the question paper effectively

8. Common mistakes in drafting research memos and strategies for improvement

📌 Preparation Tips for Aspirants

1. Practice drafting research memos and legal notes from previous years’ question papers

2. Focus on issue identification, applicable law, and structured reasoning

3. Develop the habit of writing concise, well-organised handwritten answers

4. Read relevant Acts and recent Supreme Court judgments to strengthen conceptual clarity

5. Use past DJS and Supreme Court-style question papers for practice

6. Maintain a list of doubts and clarifications for discussion in upcoming mentorship sessions

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