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Course Overview & Learning Objectives

OVERVIEW
By the end of this course you will be able to confidently use Claude AI in your daily legal practice, write effective prompts, manage risks, and comply with your professional obligations.

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MODULE 01 · 15 min
Introduction to Claude AI
Understand how Claude works, its capabilities and limitations
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MODULE 02 · 25 min
Core Legal Use Cases
Apply Claude to contract review, drafting, research & more
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MODULE 03 · 25 min
Prompt Engineering
Write professional prompts using the IRAC framework
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MODULE 04 · 20 min
Advanced Tools & Features
Use Projects, long context, Artifacts and API integrations
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MODULE 05 · 20 min
Risks, Challenges & Ethics
Navigate hallucinations, confidentiality and ABA rules
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MODULE 06 · 15 min
Best Practices & Future
Apply the CLEAR framework and prepare for AI-driven law

• This course leads on from and replaces the previous course Contracts Under The Civil Code. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 (“New Civil Code”) replaces Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (“Old Civil Code”) from 1 June 2026. The Old Civil Code left considerable discretion to the trial judge, and the New Civil Code seeks to create greater predictability with clearer rules. When two parties enter into a contract, the provisions of the contract set out their rights and obligations, provided those provisions do not conflict with mandatory provisions of law. Lawyers must be familiar with legal provisions, in order to advise their clients appropriately.
• This course provides an introduction to the New Civil Code, with references to other related laws, including the Commercial Code. It may be possible, for example where a contract has been terminated and its provisions no longer apply, to bring a claim under the Civil Code.
• Some provisions are new, for example by Article 84(2) the age of majority giving full legal capacity is changed from 21 under the lunar calendar to 18 under the Gregorian calendar. Some provisions define judicial discretion – for example the old Article 390 (which applied to delay damages) is replaced by new Article 340 which defines the judicial discretion.

During this course, we will study the relevant articles of the Civil Code relating to:

1. Formation of contract;
2. Supervision of contracts;
3. Termination of contracts;
4. The nature of “harmful acts”;
5. Construction or Muqawala contracts.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the core legal concepts and principles that underpin commercial contracts across both civil law and common law jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on the legal framework of the United Arab Emirates. It is designed to equip learners with a clear understanding of how contractual obligations are created, interpreted, and enforced within different legal traditions. The module explores the key distinctions between civil law and common law systems, highlighting how these foundational differences influence contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration, as well as performance obligations and remedies for breach. It also examines how risk is allocated between contracting parties, and how contracts may be lawfully amended, suspended, or terminated. By focusing on practical applications within the UAE context, the course enables participants to better navigate cross-border transactions and draft agreements that are both legally sound and commercially effective.

This in-depth course examines Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, offering a thorough understanding of how organizations can develop sustainable and responsible business strategies. It covers the significance of ESG frameworks in tackling global challenges, assessing corporate impact, and promoting long-term value for businesses, investors, and society as a whole.

(Exclusively for Arabic speaking Legal consultants)
Trade relations have witnessed remarkable development over the past two centuries, impacting various aspects of economic, social, and legal life.

The joint venture is one form of international trade cooperation. Through a planned strategy, it leverages diverse capabilities and specializes in specific operations within a defined framework. This involves multiple individuals or legal entities contributing to the establishment of an independent project aimed at achieving specific objectives. The success of these objectives requires combining diverse efforts within a single, cohesive project.

The joint venture is also a crucial financing mechanism for various projects, adapting to prevailing conditions. It is based on an agreement between two or more parties who jointly establish a specific project under their shared control.

Indeed, modern projects are increasingly focused on economic concentration, and to this end, they combine their resources to leverage advantages in production, competitiveness, and marketing.

The joint venture represents a modern legal framework for this type of cooperation, emerging within the realm of international trade.

(Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity)

1. Introduction/Aim of the workshop

Today’s legal environment is changing rapidly due to technology, global events, economic uncertainty, and evolving client expectations.
Lawyers are expected not only to understand the law but also to adapt quickly to change and make confident decisions in uncertain situations.
The concept of VUCA — Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity — helps legal professionals understand these challenges and develop strategies to manage them effectively.
This lecture is designed to provide lawyers with practical tools and insights to succeed in a constantly changing professional environment. It helps lawyers understand how VUCA affects legal practice, client relations, negotiations, compliance, and decision-making.
The session also encourages strategic thinking, resilience, and better communication when dealing with complex legal issues and unpredictable situations.
The VUCA world presents both challenges and opportunities for lawyers. Legal professionals who understand change, adapt quickly, and think strategically will be better prepared to succeed in modern legal practice.
This lecture provides practical knowledge and useful skills that can help lawyers navigate uncertainty with confidence and professionalism.

2. Benefits: Participants who attend this lecture will benefit by:
• Understanding the meaning and impact of VUCA in the legal profession
• Improving decision-making skills in uncertain situations
• Learning practical strategies to manage legal and business risks
• Enhancing adaptability and professional resilience
• Strengthening communication and leadership abilities
• Gaining awareness of future trends affecting the legal industry

3- Objectives: By the end of the lecture, participants will be able to:
• Define the concept of VUCA
• Identify VUCA challenges in legal practice
• Apply practical approaches to manage uncertainty and complexity
• Improve strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Develop adaptable professional practices for the future

4- Content/Detailed program: (total 2 working hours)

Part 1: Understanding VUCA
• Definition of VUCA
• Origins and development of the concept
• Examples of VUCA in the legal sector
• How technology and globalization affect legal practice

Part 2: VUCA Challenges for Lawyers
• Rapid legal and regulatory changes
• Cybersecurity and digital risks
• Managing client expectations during uncertainty
• Complex international legal matters
• Ethical challenges in a changing environment

Part 3: Practical Strategies for Lawyers
• Strategic thinking and agile decision-making
• Risk management techniques
• Effective communication during crises
• Building resilience and adaptability
• Using technology and innovation positively

Part 4: Interactive Discussion and Case Studies
• Real-life legal scenarios
• Group discussion and problem-solving
• Questions and answers

Course Aims and Objectives

In this session we will consider the nature of contractual clauses which seek to exclude or to limit a party’s liability in particular situations. In general, contracting parties are free to agree such clauses, but in some particular situations UAE law forbids or restricts their use. We will examine particular types of contract and particular types of liability, and the extent to which a clause in a contract may be used to exclude or limit liability. This will include delay penalties, entire agreement clauses, back-to-back and pay when paid provisions, decennial liability, indirect damage, and conditional contracts. Where appropriate, we will consider the necessary drafting of such clauses.

We will consider the statutory provisions and, where appropriate, we will consider Cassation judgements which shed light on the issues, whether the judge approved or refused the exclusion or limitation in question.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the legal, regulatory, and practical framework governing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the Emirate of Dubai. Public-Private Partnerships have become a central mechanism for delivering large-scale infrastructure and public service projects in Dubai, particularly in sectors such as energy, water, transport, healthcare, education, and urban development. Anchored in Dubai Law No. 22 of 2015 Regulating Partnerships between the Public and Private Sectors in the Emirate of Dubai, the PPP framework reflects the Emirate’s strategic vision to promote private sector participation while maintaining public oversight and value for money.

Joint ownership is defined in several categories: • Ordinary joint ownership of a property: It is a typical joint ownership where several persons own a share in a property but without this share being segregated from the other shares. We will look at a joint owner’s rights as a shareholder and as a joint owner of the property, and events of termination of joint ownership, especially through division into separate properties (principles / types whether consensual or judicial and relevant procedures). • In addition, we will look into the preemption right. In our discussion of preemption right, we will present its conditions, the joint owner, cases of inapplicability of preemption, the multiplicity •

of joint owners exercising their preemption right, the procedures of preemption and its effects. • Ownership in a jointly owned property i.e. ownership of joint properties that is based on two pillars: (i) distinction between common areas and units and (ii) collective management of this type of ownership (for major projects / hotel projects and real estate projects other than major projects / hotel projects). It will be addressed in light of law no. 6 issued in 2019 regarding ownership of jointly owned property in the Emirate of Dubai. Applicable decisions of the courts in the United Arab Emirates regarding joint ownership will be referred to and discussed.

1. Introduction/Aim of the workshop

Emotional Agility is a psychological concept developed by Dr. Susan David, a Harvard Medical School psychologist, to describe the ability to navigate life’s challenges including workplace challenges. It involves being open to your emotions, both good and bad, and responding to them in a way that aligns with your values rather than reacting impulsively or avoiding them.

2. Benefits of the module.

· Greater emotional self-awareness and regulation skills.

· Increased adaptability in times of uncertainty.

· Learn how to overcome self-doubt, fear, or negative thinking.

· Improved communication and decision-making in the workplace based on values, not reactivity.

· Enhanced work-life alignment.

3- Participants’ Profile:

Team leaders, Managers, and executives navigating change, stress, or high-pressure roles within organizations seeking to build emotionally intelligent and adaptable teams.

4- Content/Detailed program: (total 2 working hours)

· Understanding Emotional Agility

· What is Emotional Agility? Definition

· The science behind emotional agility (Susan David’s framework)

· Four key concepts: Show Up, Step Out, Walk Your Why, Move On

· Discussion: How do we usually handle our emotions at work?

· Facing Emotions with Curiosity and Compassion

· Differentiating between thoughts and facts

· The cost of emotional rigidity

· Why It Matters