Ask three research questions, then trace every case and section the AI offers to the primary source. Expect at least one invention.
60 min* · Module 2Why this course
AI writes fluent law. Some of it does not exist.
Models draft a notice or summarise a judgment in seconds, and they can invent a case name, a citation or a ratio with complete confidence. This course teaches a method: what to give AI, what never to paste in, and how to verify output before it reaches a client or a court.
AI can draft
- Research leadsIssues, statutes and candidate cases to read, not to cite unread.
- First draftsNotices, replies, opinions and agreements from your facts.
- Extraction at scaleClauses, dates and obligations across hundreds of documents.
- SummariesChronologies, judgment notes and bundle indexes.
The advocate decides
- Whether a case existsEvery citation read in the primary source before it is relied on.
- What leaves the chamberPrivileged and client-identifiable material stays out of public tools.
- What is signed and filedPleadings, opinions and notices carry the advocate's name, not the model's.
- Strategy and adviceProfessional judgement is not delegated.
Hallucinated citations
In July 2026 the Supreme Court called citing AI-generated precedents without verification misconduct by an advocate.
Privilege and confidentiality
Client papers pasted into a free chatbot leave the chamber. The BCI Rules and the BSA still apply.
New criminal laws
BNS, BNSS and BSA replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act from 1 July 2024. Models still quote the old numbers.
Limitation and deadlines
Pressure pushes juniors to shortcuts. A checked method is faster than an unchecked draft.
What you will use AI for
Ten kinds of legal work, each with its own limits.
Pick an area to see what AI does well, where it fails, and the check you keep.
Curriculum
Ten modules, 20 hours*. Indexed like a paper-book.
Open any entry for topics, the lab and the limits. Hours are indicative and confirmed per batch.
Sl.ParticularsHours*
Total · 10 modules · 6 labs · capstone20.0
AssessmentCase-based quiz plus a capstone. Pass mark 70%*.
CertificateXcellHost certificate of completion on passing.
CLE / CPDSubject to approval*. India has no mandatory CLE scheme for advocates.
Who teachesXcellHost AI trainer, with a practising advocate engaged per batch*.
Hands-on labs
Six labs on synthetic case files. No client papers, ever.
Every judgment, contract and deed in the labs is invented for training. Tools: ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, Gemini, Claude, Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Perplexity, plus Indian legal research platforms with AI features*, described generically.
Draft a recovery notice and a reply from a synthetic file, then mark every statement the advocate must confirm.
60 min* · Module 3Extract indemnity, liability, termination and data clauses from a 40-page MSA and redline against a sample playbook.
75 min* · Module 4Sort 64 synthetic documents, flag change-of-control and consent clauses, and list what is missing.
75 min* · Module 5Turn a synthetic case bundle into a list of dates, a judgment summary and a bundle index, each tied to page numbers.
60 min* · Module 6Translate a Marathi or Hindi deed extract with AI, then find the terms a person must correct before it is used.
45 min* · Module 7Courts, statutes & AI
What has changed since your last research memo.
The course keeps to the official record. Items below were checked against Supreme Court, India Code, Ministry and PIB sources in October 2026.
- 2023e-Courts Phase III
Outlay of ₹7,210 crore, with funds earmarked for future technology including AI. Delivered through the e-Committee of the Supreme Court and the Department of Justice.
- 1 Jul 2024BNS, BNSS and BSA in force
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act. Module 2 includes an old-to-new section mapping drill.
- Nov 2025DPDP Rules notified
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 came with an 18-month phased compliance timeline. Law firms hold client and employee personal data.
- Feb 2026SUVAS and SUPACE
Per a PIB note, SUVAS translates Supreme Court judgments into 18 Indian languages for the e-SCR portal, with human review; SUPACE remains experimental and is not in regular judicial use.
- Jun 2026Draft AI regulations for courts
The Supreme Court invited comments on the draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026. They are a draft, not in force.
- 2 Jul 2026Zero tolerance for unverified AI precedents
In Pooja Ramesh Singh v. Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. (2026 INSC 668) the Supreme Court set aside orders that relied on fake or misquoted judgments, said citing them without verification is misconduct by an advocate, and directed the BCI to frame guiding principles.
Responsible AI & professional guardrails
AI changes the drafting. Not who answers for it.
A neutral summary of the rules the course works within. It is not legal advice; the Advocates Act, the BCI Rules and your firm's policies take precedence. Checked October 2026.
Five rules we never bend
- No privileged or client-identifiable material in public AI tools.Anonymise, or use a tool the firm has approved under contract.
- Read every case you cite.Check the judgment exists, says what is claimed and is still good law, in an official or authoritative source.
- AI output is a draft.The advocate edits, approves and signs, and is responsible for every word filed or sent.
- Map old sections to new.IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act references must be checked against BNS, BNSS and BSA where the new laws apply.
- Human-verify every translation.A regional-language document used in a matter is checked by a competent person, not trusted as machine output.
BCI Rules · Part VI, Ch. II, Rule 17Duty to the client
An advocate must not, directly or indirectly, breach the obligations of section 126 of the Evidence Act, the privilege now carried in section 132 of the BSA.
BSA, 2023 · ss. 132–134Professional communications
Section 132 covers professional communications, section 133 says privilege is not waived by volunteering evidence, and section 134 covers confidential communications with legal advisers.
BCI Rules · Rule 36No solicitation or advertising
Advocates may not solicit work or advertise, directly or indirectly. The course does not teach AI for client acquisition, and this page is a training offer, not an advocate's advertisement.
Supreme Court · 2026 INSC 668Verify before you cite
Zero tolerance for producing, citing or using AI-generated precedents without verification; the BCI was directed to set up a committee and prescribe disciplinary norms.
BSA, 2023 · s. 63Electronic records need a certificate
An electronic record offered in evidence is accompanied by a certificate in the Schedule form. Module 8 uses this as context for questions about AI-generated or AI-altered material.
DPDP Act 2023 · Rules 2025Client personal data
Client files hold personal data. The Rules were notified in November 2025 with an 18-month phased timeline for notice, consent, safeguards and breach intimation.
IndependenceNot a BCI programme
XcellHost is independent of the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils. The course is not recognised by them and carries no CLE credit. CLE/CPD — subject to approval* by any body that recognises it.
Formats & batches
Evenings, weekends or in your chambers. Planned around court hours.
Live sessions are recorded for enrolled participants. Batches below are samples and are confirmed by XcellHost when you enrol*.
Live online
Ten 2-hour evening sessions over five weeks, after court hours, with recordings and lab support.
Individual seatsIn person · Mumbai
Two and a half days with labs, the capstone and a session on a firm AI policy.
Individual seatsAt your firm or legal team
Partners, associates, paralegals and legal ops together, on site or online, with your approved tools.
Cohort · on quote Cause list · sample batches*sample
| Item | Batch* | Format | Schedule | Starts* | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-E1 | Live online · weekday evenings | Tue & Thu · 7:30–9:30 pm IST · 5 weeks | 8 Dec 2026 | Open |
| 2 | LAW-W1 | Live online · weekends | Sat · 10:00 am–2:00 pm IST · 5 Saturdays | 9 Jan 2027 | Open |
| 3 | LAW-M1 | In person · Mumbai | Fri–Sun · 9:30 am–5:30 pm | 14 May 2027 | Few left |
| 4 | Cohort | Your firm or legal team | Scheduled around your hearings | On request | On quote |
* Sample batches and dates for illustration — confirm with XcellHost.
Pricing
One seat price. Cohorts on quote. Data-protection bundle optional.
Rupees, excluding 18% GST. Figures marked * are indicative — confirm with XcellHost. Bundle items use the prices on their own XcellHost pages. No early-bird offers.
Individual
Lawyer seat
₹14,999*per participant · live online or in person, Mumbai- 10 modules · 20 hours*
- 6 labs on synthetic case files
- Session recordings
- XcellHost certificate of completion
Cohort
Firm & legal team
On quoteon site or live online · your team only- Partners, associates, paralegals, legal ops
- Scheduled around your hearings
- Your approved tools and AI policy
- Labs on your anonymised precedents
Leadership
Use-case workshop
₹49,999*AI Use-case Discovery Workshop · one-time- Two sessions for partners and GCs
- Ranked use-case list for your practice
- Stage 1 of the XcellAI Adoption Framework
Bundle
Training + data protection
- Lawyer seat₹14,999*
- vDPO · Programme₹19,999/mo
- Managed Identity · Essential₹99*/user/mo
Train the team, then protect the files: a virtual DPO for DPDP work and managed sign-in, MFA and access for every user (min 25 users).
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Tool · Skills self-assessment
Eight quick questions. A recommended track for you.
Answer for how you work today. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Score0/ 16
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Answer to see your track
Your score maps to one of three tracks. All three follow the same course; they differ in where we suggest you spend lab time.
Tool · Practice time-saved estimator
Hours AI could draft, minus the review you keep.
Tasks × hours × staff × billing rate, with a review allowance taken off because every AI draft must be checked. Illustrative only.
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Value / month₹0
Seat cost payback—
saved = Σ(hours × AI share) × staff × (1 − review)
Illustrative, not a study result or a promise. AI shares per task are assumptions. Payback compares the value of hours saved with seats at ₹14,999* each, excl. GST. Time saved is not a reason to bill less carefully.
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Reserve a seat, or ask for a cohort.
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- We never ask for client or matter details
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