INTRODUCTORY SESSION FOR CASE ANALYST INTERNS FOR JUNE MONTH 2025 BY LEGAL VIDHIYA

Summary

In this orientation session, Rupsha Ahmed, an executive member of Legal Vidya, welcomes participants to the June case analyst internship. The session covers the essentials of writing a case analysis, emphasizing understanding court judgments, identifying key legal issues, and providing clear, structured analysis. Interns are guided through the case analysis process, from reading judgments to evaluating legal reasoning and citing precedents. Important guidelines on submission deadlines, plagiarism limits, and formatting are also provided. The session aims to help interns develop essential skills for legal writing and research, preparing them for future legal careers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The internship is focused on teaching how to analyze legal judgments and improve legal writing skills.
• 😀 Case analysis involves understanding the case, identifying legal issues, analyzing reasoning, and evaluating its impact.
• 😀 Interns are expected to write case analyses in their own words, avoiding plagiarism and copying the judge's language.
• 😀 The analysis format should follow a specific structure, including case details, facts, issues, judgment, reasoning, references, and intern details.
• 😀 Interns must adhere to deadlines and submit their work in MS Word format.
• 😀 A maximum of 10% plagiarism is allowed, and all sources must be cited properly.
• 😀 The analysis should be written professionally without subheadings or informal formatting.
• 😀 Rejected tasks must be revised and resubmitted after incorporating feedback.
• 😀 Interns must not use AI tools like ChatGPT for writing their case analyses, as originality is critical.
• 😀 Interns must ensure that their submissions are between 1500 and 2000 words in length.
• 😀 Communication is key—interns should reach out for help when confused or unsure about any part of the task.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of the Case Analyst Internship?

The primary goal of the Case Analyst Internship is to help interns learn how to properly read and analyze court judgments, improve their legal writing skills, and prepare them for tasks they might face in their law careers, such as writing research papers or preparing case files.

What does a case analysis involve?

A case analysis involves summarizing and breaking down a court judgment in your own words, with a focus on understanding the legal issues, arguments from both sides, the court's reasoning, and its final decision. It is not about copying the judgment verbatim.

Why is understanding case analysis important for a law career?

Understanding case analysis is important because it helps interns grasp how to quickly extract the essential points from lengthy court judgments. This skill is valuable in various law-related tasks, including litigation, research, and academic writing.

What are the essential steps to follow when writing a case analysis?

The essential steps are: 1) Understand the case, 2) Identify the legal issue(s), 3) Focus on legally relevant facts, 4) Analyze the reasoning behind the court's decision, 5) Conclude by evaluating the impact of the case, and 6) Find relevant precedents or laws.

What should you include in the 'Judgment' section of the case analysis?

In the 'Judgment' section, you should state the court's response to each issue by summarizing the court's conclusion in one or two sentences. This section highlights the final decision regarding the rights of the parties involved.

How should issues in a case be framed in the case analysis?

Issues should be framed as neutral questions, beginning with the word 'whether,' which neutralizes the arguments from both sides. If there are multiple issues, they should be listed sequentially.

What citation style should be used in this internship?

The citation style recommended is the SEC format. For cases, include the case name, year of the judgment, volume, page number, and court details, such as whether it was filed in the Supreme Court or a High Court.

What are the rules regarding plagiarism in this internship?

A maximum of 10% plagiarism is allowed, but the work should be as original as possible. If you refer to other judgments or legal texts, you must provide proper citations or links to the sources used.

What should you do if your task is rejected?

If your task is rejected, you must revise it according to the feedback provided and resubmit it. Tasks that are approved will be marked in green, while those requiring revision will be marked in red.

What are the word limit guidelines for the case analysis submissions?

The case analysis should be between 1500 and 2000 words. This helps maintain consistency and clarity in the submissions.