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Kerala Judiciary Foundation Programme
A structured six-month path to the Munsiff–Magistrate examination
About this course
A comprehensive, mentor-led preparation programme for the Kerala Judicial Service (Munsiff–Magistrate) examination. The course moves from the substantive and procedural law tested in the prelims through answer-writing and viva practice for the mains, with weekly assessments modelled on the Kerala Public Service Commission pattern.
Who it’s for
- Final-year law students planning a judiciary attempt
- Practising advocates preparing for the Munsiff–Magistrate exam
- Repeat aspirants who want structure and regular feedback
What you’ll learn
- Command the substantive and procedural law tested by the Kerala PSC
- Write structured, time-bound answers for the mains examination
- Apply landmark judgments to problem-style questions with confidence
- Face the viva-voce with a clear grasp of current legal affairs
Curriculum
01. Constitutional & Civil Foundations
6 weeks- The Constitution of India: structure and fundamental rights
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — core provisions
- Indian Contract Act & Specific Relief
- Transfer of Property and land laws in Kerala
02. Criminal Law & Evidence
6 weeks- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — offences and general exceptions
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita — trial procedure
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — proof and admissibility
- Sentencing and bail: principles and practice
03. Answer Writing & Mains Practice
8 weeks- Issue framing and structuring a legal answer
- Weekly full-length mains simulations
- Judgment writing fundamentals
- Personalised feedback and revision cycles
04. Viva-voce & Current Affairs
4 weeks- Mock interviews with practising advocates
- Recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments
- Legal general knowledge and Kerala-specific updates
Course FAQ
No. The programme is hybrid — live online sessions are recorded and available afterwards, and optional in-person revision workshops are held in Kochi.
Yes. The criminal law modules are taught under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Every mains answer sheet is reviewed by a mentor with written feedback, and your scores are tracked across the cohort so you can see your progress.