Technical Principles for Contract Drafting

The aim of the course:
To introduce participants to the principles of Contract Drafting.
Goals:
– Provide Theoretical overview of legal and linguistic approaches to contract
drafting.
– Enable participants to implement theory in practical context.
Outlines:
Chapt 1: Contract Law
A- Introduction
B- Sources
C- Comparative approaches Common Law vs Civil Law
D-General principles
Chapter 2: Contract Principles.
A- Basic parameters of the contracts
B- List of Basic Provisions
C- Technical Vocabulary
D- Contract Language
Chapter 3: Contract Drafting Basics.
A- Structure of a contract
B- Contract elements in details.
C-Boilerplate provisions.
Chapter 4: Techniques for proper presentation of Rights and Obligations.
A- Offer & Acceptance, aim and objectives of the contract
B- Proper elaboration of aim and objectives of the contract
C- Responsibility of Drafter.
Chapter 5: Planning the solution of the problems-Contract Interpretation
A- Common Law Approach
B- Civil Law Approach
C- Principles of Contract interpretation
D- Technique to Draft clauses that address future litigation
Chapter 6: Practical Drafting.
A- MOU
B- NDA
C- Escrow Agreement
D- Employment Agreement
E- Property Lease Agreement