Drafting International Contracts In English

From Zero To Hero

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of international contract law

Understand international contracts standard provisions

Understand legal and linguistic approaches to contract drafting

Practice drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of international contracts

Requirements

No legal experience needed, you will learn everything you need to know

Description

This course presents the knowledge and skills required for contract drafting, analysis, and strategy in an international setting. The objectives of this course are for each student to:- Develop how to select and use contract templates to his/her advantage. - Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating, challenging, negotiating, and revising various types of contracts. - Draft contracts and clauses precisely, comprehensibly, and in an easy-to-follow manner. - Adapt drafting style based on the client's requirements and the parties' relationship. - Draft to cover the needs and concerns of his/her client. - Draft effectively by asking the right questions and anticipating potential practical problems.The course consists of smart video lectures and in-depth articles, and at the end of the course, the student will be asked to draft a contract from scratch and peruse another draft contract for assessment purposes.Generally, the course aims to prepare participants to engage in English drafting of international agreements confidently. It addresses the three stages that lead to the drafting of the contract: the preliminary stage of communication between the parties, the negotiation stage of the contract, and the final drafting of the contract’s terms. Finally, the course is concluded with a master class assessment whereby participants can fully apply the knowledge acquired and the skills developed and receive feedback from the instructor.

Overview

Section 1: Fundamentals of Contract Drafting (7 Video Lectures)

Lecture 1 Basic Terminology

Lecture 2 Values and Ethics Underlying Contract Law

Lecture 3 Sources of Contract Law

Lecture 4 Fundamentals of Contract Formation

Lecture 5 General Drafting Tips Applicable to Contracts

Lecture 6 Contract Standard Provisions

Lecture 7 Sample Contract Provisions

Section 2: Important Contract Drafting Tips (3 Articles)

Lecture 8 Drafting Title, Introductory Clause, and Recitals

Lecture 9 Selecting the Suitable Contract Language

Lecture 10 Drafting Lead-In, Body of Contract and Concluding Clause

Section 3: Shedding Light on Some Important Clauses in Governmental Contracts (3 Articles)

Lecture 11 Force Majeure in Governmental Contracts

Lecture 12 Material Adverse Government Action

Lecture 13 Change in Law

Section 4: Assessment (A Drafting Exercise in Addition to Several Assignments)

Lecture 14 Drafting Exercise - Please send your draft to the instructor for feedback

Anyone involved in drafting international contracts in English and needs to have a good grasp of the required knowledge and skills