Advocate-on-Record (AOR) Exam Preparation

1. Course description

The Advocate-on-Record (AOR) Exam Preparation Course is a structured, two-month professional training programme designed to help advocates prepare for all four papers of the Supreme Court of India's AOR Examination.

The programme combines Supreme Court practice and procedure, practical legal drafting, advocacy and professional ethics, and leading judgments. It aims to bridge the gap between studying legal provisions and applying them in the examination through live drafting exercises, mock tests, expert feedback and mentorship from practising Advocates-on-Record.

The course follows a hybrid learning model with recorded classes, weekend live sessions, hard-copy study materials, sample drafts, mock examinations and career guidance for building a Supreme Court practice. The recorded sessions are accessible for two years and that learners receive an offline workshop before the examination.

2. What You will Learn.

Introduction to the AOR Examination and Supreme Court Practice

Exam eligibility, syllabus, examination pattern, preparation strategy and pathways to Supreme Court practice.

Paper I: Supreme Court Practice and Procedure

Original and appellate jurisdiction, constitutional appeals, SLPs, references, review and curative petitions, Supreme Court Rules, limitation, court fees and previous-year questions.

Paper II: Drafting

Drafting SLPs, writ petitions, PILs, review and curative petitions, statements of case and miscellaneous applications, with live exercises and individual feedback.

Paper III: Advocacy and Professional Ethics

Advocates Act, 1961; Bar Council of India Rules; duties to courts, clients and colleagues; professional misconduct; contempt; AOR responsibilities; and ethical case studies.

Paper IV: Leading Cases

Important judgments identified in accordance with the Supreme Court's examination notification, organised by areas such as civil, criminal and constitutional law.

3. Instructors and mentors

-Niti Richhariya, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

-Shriya Maini, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

-Disha Singh, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

-Sahil Monga, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

-Siddarth Agarwal, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

-Aditya Jain, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
4. Learning outcomes

On successful completion, learners should be better prepared to:

1. Understand Supreme Court procedure: Identify the appropriate jurisdiction, procedural route and relevant provisions of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
2. Develop practical drafting skills: Prepare and improve SLPs, writ petitions, PILs, review petitions, curative petitions and supporting applications.
3. Apply professional ethics: Understand an advocate's duties, professional misconduct rules, and the responsibilities associated with AOR practice.
4. Analyse leading judgments: Identify relevant holdings and organise case law for examination-oriented revision.
5. Perform under examination conditions: Practise timed drafting, attempt mock tests and use expert feedback to address weaknesses.
6. Build a preparation strategy: Plan revision across all four papers and identify areas requiring further study.
7. Understand Supreme Court practice: Gain guidance on filing procedures, practice development and the professional responsibilities of an AOR.

The course also includes individual mentorship, two-year recording access, hard-copy materials and career guidance.

5. Who should join?
-Advocates with four or more years of practice
-Particularly those planning to attempt the AOR Examination and seeking structured preparation.
-Advocates aspiring to practise before the Supreme Court
-Those seeking a systematic understanding of Supreme Court filing, procedure and litigation.
-Litigation practitioners seeking stronger drafting skills
-Advocates who want practical experience in SLPs, writs, review petitions and related applications.
-Self-study candidates who need mentorship
-Advocates who understand the basics but need mock examinations, feedback, accountability and a study roadmap.

6. Course format and benefits

Duration- 2 months
Learning mode- Recorded classes + live weekend sessions
Recording access- 2 years
Study resources- Hard-copy material and expert drafts
Assessment- Mock tests with personalised feedback
Mentorship- Practising AORs
Offline component- One workshop before the examination

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7. Overall assessment

The strongest feature of this course is its combination of exam-oriented preparation, practical drafting, feedback and mentorship from practising AORs. It is particularly suited to an advocate who wants a defined preparation schedule rather than relying exclusively on bare Acts, Supreme Court Rules and independent case-law study.

The most useful aspects to evaluate before enrolling are the depth of individual drafting feedback, the number and timing of full-length mock tests, the current leading-case list, and the extent of one-to-one mentor access.