2026 Edition Completed · Next Edition TBA

Certificate Course on
Trade Law &
Indirect Taxation

In collaboration with Trade Law & Indirect Taxation Team at CMS INDUSLAW

Trade law and indirect taxation sit at the intersection of regulatory compliance, commercial advisory, and litigation strategy. This course was built to give law students and young professionals practical exposure to how this practice area actually works, taught by the practitioners who work in it every day.

Edition2026
StatusCompleted
FormatLive · Sundays
Sessions8 Weeks
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Certificate Course on Trade Law and Indirect Taxation — SimuLegum x CMS INDUSLAW
CMS INDUSLAW Trade Law & Indirect Taxation Customs Law GST Cross-border Trade Planning CALSTAR at MNLU Mumbai Internship Recommendations Live Sunday Sessions Litigation Strategy & Advisory
About the Course
4
Expert Practitioners
from CMS INDUSLAW

Trade law and indirect taxation operate at the intersection of regulatory compliance, commercial strategy, and cross-border practice. Most law students encounter GST and customs as statutory provisions. Few understand how they function in live advisory, how disputes actually arise, and what a practitioner must know to navigate them effectively.

This course was built to bridge that gap — through live sessions with the team at CMS INDUSLAW.

Conducted through live Sunday sessions, this course provides practical exposure to trade law, customs, GST, and indirect taxation, connecting constitutional doctrine with commercial advisory, litigation strategy, and cross-border trade planning. Participants work through how statutory provisions connect to real transactions, client advisory, and enforcement scenarios.

The course was designed around what practitioners at CMS INDUSLAW encounter in their daily work — giving participants a front-row view of how one of India's leading firms approaches this practice area.

"Not a statutory overview. Practical exposure to how trade law and indirect taxation operate in real advisory, litigation, and cross-border practice."

Taught by
Trade Law & Indirect Taxation Team at CMS INDUSLAW

8 Sessions  |  Live, Sunday Sessions  |  2026 Edition Completed  |  Next Edition To Be Announced

Trade Law Customs GST Advisory Litigation Cross-Border Compliance Strategy
Internship RecommendationsFor top performers at CMS INDUSLAW, subject to the firm's discretion.
Certificate of Participation and AppreciationIssued on completion. Appreciation certificate carries your percentage scored.
Lifetime Access to Session RecordingsEvery live Sunday session recorded and yours to keep permanently.
Faculty

Taught by practitioners inside the practice.

Teaching Team Trade Law & Indirect Taxation Team at CMS INDUSLAW
Partner
Mr. Shashi Mathews
CMS INDUSLAW
Partner
Mr. Abhishek Boob
CMS INDUSLAW
Principal Associate
Ms. Rajitha Nair
CMS INDUSLAW
Senior Associate
Ms. Sunidhi P.
CMS INDUSLAW
Course Curriculum

Eight modules.
Built around practice.

Every session covers a distinct dimension of trade law and indirect taxation, taught live on Zoom by practitioners from CMS INDUSLAW who work in these areas every day.

01
Introduction to Trade Law and Indirect Taxation
  • Constitutional framework for indirect taxation in India
  • Overview of trade law: scope, sources, and intersection with regulatory practice
  • Relationship between trade law, customs, GST, and commercial advisory
  • How practitioners approach the subject in live mandates
Foundation
02
GST: Structure, Compliance, and Advisory
  • Structure of the GST framework: CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST
  • Input tax credit: eligibility, conditions, restrictions, and blocked credits
  • GST on cross-border transactions and the place of supply rules
  • Compliance obligations, filing, and common advisory issues
GST
03
Customs Law: Import, Export, and Valuation
  • Customs duty structure: basic customs duty, IGST on imports, and applicable levies
  • Classification of goods: the Customs Tariff and practical classification disputes
  • Valuation rules under the Customs Act and common valuation challenges
  • Import and export procedures: documentation, assessment, and clearance
Customs
04
Trade Remedies: Anti-Dumping, CVD, and Safeguard Duties
  • Framework for trade remedy investigations in India
  • Anti-dumping duties: initiation, determination, and imposition
  • Countervailing duties and the subsidies framework
  • Safeguard measures: legal basis and industry use in practice
Remedies
05
Cross-Border Trade Planning and Structuring
  • Cross-border supply chains: tax and regulatory considerations
  • Free Trade Agreements and preferential tariff benefits: rules of origin and utilisation
  • Export incentive schemes: RoDTEP, Advance Authorisation, and others
  • Structuring transactions to manage indirect tax exposure
Advisory
06
GST Litigation: Disputes and Proceedings
  • How GST disputes arise: assessment, notices, and scrutiny
  • Adjudication proceedings and appeals under the GST framework
  • Key issues in GST litigation: classification, valuation, ITC reversal
  • Drafting and structuring effective responses and appeals
Litigation
07
Customs Disputes, Seizures, and Enforcement
  • Customs enforcement: seizure, confiscation, and penalty proceedings
  • Show-cause notices in customs matters: structure, response strategy, and adjudication
  • Appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals) and CESTAT
  • Advance rulings in customs: scope and practical use
Enforcement
08
Practice and Career in Indirect Taxation
  • How indirect tax practice is structured at a firm like CMS INDUSLAW
  • Skills, exposure, and what clients actually need from indirect tax counsel
  • Intersection of trade law and indirect taxation in complex mandates
  • Building a practice and career pathways in this specialisation
Career
Perks

Everything you need to go
from knowing to practising.

Every perk is designed around one goal: real exposure to how trade law and indirect taxation are practised at a leading firm, with credentials and opportunities that reflect it.

01
Live Sessions with Practitioners from CMS INDUSLAW
Direct access to Partners and Associates actively practising in trade law and indirect taxation at one of India's leading law firms.
02
Internship Recommendations for Top Performers
Merit-based recommendations at CMS INDUSLAW for the highest scorers in the final assessment, subject to the firm's discretion.
03
Lifetime Access to Session Recordings
Every live session is recorded. You keep access permanently for revision, reference, and continued learning.
04
Certificate of Participation and Appreciation
All participants receive a Certificate of Participation. Complete the assessment and earn a Certificate of Appreciation with your percentage scored.
05
Academic Partnership with CALSTAR, MNLU Mumbai
Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training and Research at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai as Centre Partner.
06
Networking with Mentors and Industry Experts
Direct interaction with practitioners from CMS INDUSLAW and a peer network across your cohort of law students and young professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this course conducted and when is the next edition?

The 2026 edition was conducted with live Sunday sessions and has been completed. The next edition date is to be announced. Register your interest below to be notified when registrations open.

Who is teaching this course?

The course is taught by the Trade Law and Indirect Taxation team at CMS INDUSLAW, comprising Mr. Shashi Mathews (Partner), Mr. Abhishek Boob (Partner), Ms. Rajitha Nair (Principal Associate), and Ms. Sunidhi P. (Senior Associate).

What certificates will I receive?

All registered participants receive a Certificate of Participation. Those who complete the post-course assessment also receive a Certificate of Appreciation with their percentage scored. Certificates are signed by the authorised representative of SimuLegum.

How does the internship recommendation work?

Internship recommendations at CMS INDUSLAW are merit-based and subject to the firm's discretion. Top scorers among eligible participants who meet the attendance requirement will be recommended. Final determination rests with SimuLegum.

Will I get access to the session recordings?

Yes. All registered participants receive lifetime access to the session recordings for revision and reference.

Who should attend this course?

This course is designed for law students, recent graduates, and early-career lawyers who want to build a practice-ready foundation in trade law and indirect taxation, with direct exposure to how it is actually advised and litigated.

Where can I find the full Terms and Conditions?

The course follows the Terms and Conditions as laid down on simulegum.com. Please review them here before registering.

2026 Edition Completed · Next Edition TBA

Trade Law.
Indirect Taxation.
Next Edition Coming.

Register your interest to be the first to know when the next edition opens. Live sessions with the Trade Law and Indirect Taxation team at CMS INDUSLAW. Certificate on completion. Lifetime access to recordings. Internship recommendations for top performers.

Edition2026
StatusCompleted
FormatLive · Sundays
NextTBA
Register Interest Download Brochure