UPSC CSE · Law Optional
Year-long Law Optional Writing Practice
Law optional answer writing for UPSC CSE Mains: 25 syllabus-based mini tests across six subjects, checked by Aditya Tiwari Sir and team, with a live guidance class at the start of each subject.
Batch: 10 October 2026
How it works
Join at any subject opening, attend the guidance class, write the mini test, and get your copy back checked.
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Join at a subject opening
Each subject has its own opening. Start at any one of them and complete all six subjects and all 25 tests through the repeating cycle.
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Attend the guidance class
Each subject begins with one live study-guidance class by Aditya Tiwari Sir on how to approach its syllabus. Classes are in English, with recordings on the portal.
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Write the mini test
Each mini test has 10–12 short questions and a one-hour time limit. Upload your answer copy as a PDF on the student portal before the next scheduled test.
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Get your copy back
Aditya Tiwari Sir and the team evaluate every copy. Marks follow each paper, with written comments and model answers. There are no test-discussion sessions.
The 25 tests
Six subjects, 25 mini tests. Each test has 10–12 short questions and a one-hour time limit.
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Constitutional & Administrative Law
7 tests
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International Law
6 tests
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Law of Crime
3 tests
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Law of Torts
3 tests
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Contracts & Mercantile Law
3 tests
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Contemporary Legal Developments
3 tests
Total: 25 tests
What you get
A guidance class to start each subject, then checked copies with marks, comments and model answers.
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Live guidance class
One live study-guidance class per subject by Aditya Tiwari Sir on how to approach that part of the syllabus. In English, with the recording on the portal.
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Checked copies
Every copy is evaluated by Aditya Tiwari Sir and the team: marks for each paper, with written comments on your answers.
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Model answers
A model answer for each paper, so you can compare your structure and content with what a UPSC-standard answer looks like.
Writing practice: FAQ
What is the Law Optional writing practice programme?
It is a year-long answer writing programme for UPSC Law Optional by Aditya Tiwari Sir: 25 syllabus-based mini tests across six subjects, with checked copies, written comments, model answers and one live guidance class at the start of each subject.
How many tests are there, and in which subjects?
25 mini tests: Constitutional & Administrative Law (7), International Law (6), Law of Crime (3), Law of Torts (3), Contracts & Mercantile Law (3) and Contemporary Legal Developments (3). Each test has 10–12 short questions and a one-hour time limit.
How do I submit my answers and who checks them?
Upload your answer copy as a PDF on the student portal, lecture.defactoias.com, before the next scheduled test. Aditya Tiwari Sir and the team evaluate every copy.
Are model answers and a discussion class included?
Model answers, yes: marks follow each paper, with written comments and a model answer. There are no test-discussion sessions. Each subject does begin with one live guidance class, in English, with the recording on the portal.
Can I join in the middle of the programme?
Yes. Join at any subject opening and complete all six subjects and all 25 tests through the repeating cycle.
When does the next opening start, and how do I enrol?
The next opening date is shown in the batch tag at the top of this page. To enrol or ask a question, use Enquire Now, WhatsApp, or call +91-8595020903.
Enquire about writing practice
Tell us which subject you want to start with and we will get back to you with the next opening and how to join.
Other courses and guides
Test series and foundation course by Aditya Tiwari Sir, plus the syllabus, copies and strategy pages to plan with.