The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on Preparing Legal Contracts and Decisions, aimed at individuals seeking to acquire substantial skills in managing the preparation and drafting of contracts in a legally appropriate manner, as well as gaining expertise in preparing and drafting decisions.

Legal contracts and decisions are the foundation of the legal system in commercial, administrative, and financial relations. Whether the contracts are between individuals or companies, or between individuals and government entities, the drafting of legal contracts and decisions requires a deep understanding of both local and international laws, as well as the ability to clearly define rights and obligations. This course helps develop participants’ skills in preparing and drafting legal contracts and decisions in accordance with legal frameworks, which contributes to reducing legal disputes and resolving issues in a legally sound manner.

Who should attend?

• ·       Company and institution managers.
• ·       Employees responsible for legal departments in commercial companies.
• ·       Legal department managers and corporate legal affairs professionals.
• ·       Business owners who wish to enhance their legal skills.
• ·       Professionals working in the legal administration field.
• ·       Law students and graduates from various universities.
• ·       Trainee lawyers.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• ·       Understand the concept of legal contracts: Grasp the essentials of contracts and the basics of drafting them.
• ·       Develop legal drafting skills: Learn how to draft contract terms and legal decisions with clarity and precision.
• ·       Train participants on analyzing contract and decision clauses: Understand the relationship between parties and how to effectively draft terms reflecting this relationship.
• ·       Learn about different types of legal contracts and decisions: Study employment contracts, sales contracts, lease agreements, company contracts, and administrative and judicial decisions.
• ·       Educate participants on protecting the legal rights of the parties: Learn how to include terms that safeguard the parties' rights and clarify their responsibilities.
• ·       Handle legal amendments and cancellations: Understand how to modify or cancel contracts and decisions when changes in circumstances arise.
• ·       Provide strategies for resolving legal disputes: Learn about mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation to resolve disputes arising from contracts and decisions.

·       Introduction to Legal Contracts:

o   Definition of a contract: The concept of contracts and the importance of defining rights and obligations between parties.

o   Key characteristics of a contract: Mutual consent, eligibility, legal subject matter, lawful cause.

o   Elements of a contract: Offer, acceptance, and consent.

·       Basics of Drafting Legal Contracts:

o   Identifying involved parties.

o   Writing terms and conditions: Defining rights and obligations.

o   Determining party obligations and penalty clauses.

o   Termination and dissolution clauses in contracts.

·       Types of Legal Contracts:

o   Sale and purchase contracts.

o   Lease and loan contracts.

o   Employment contracts.

o   Business and partnership contracts.

o   Service and consultancy contracts.

·       Steps in Drafting Legal Contracts:

o   Analyzing the parties’ needs: Understanding the purpose of the contract and the specific requirements of each party.

o   Legal research: How to research relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the contract.

o   Drafting the terms: How to draft legal clauses clearly and precisely.

o   Legal terminology: Understanding and interpreting precise legal terms.

o   Amendments and revisions: How to modify contracts based on changing circumstances or requirements.

·       Legal Protection of Contracts:

o   Laws protecting rights: Understanding the laws that protect the rights of the signatories to the contract.

o   Enforcement mechanisms: How to enforce contracts in case of a dispute.

o   Arbitration and mediation: Methods for resolving disputes outside of court.

o   Penalties and compensation: Clauses regarding penalties or compensation for non-performance.

·       Drafting Legal Decisions:

o   The difference between a contract and a decision: Clarifying the difference between administrative or judicial decisions and contracts.

o   The importance of legal decisions: Analyzing how to draft decisions that comply with laws and ensure justice.

o   Drafting administrative or judicial decisions: How to write decisions legally in accordance with official procedures.

o   Transparency and legal review: Ensuring the clarity of the decision and its legal reviewability.

·       Dealing with Amendments and Cancellations:

o   How to amend a contract: Modifying contract clauses or negotiating terms after signing.

o   Cancelling contracts: Legal conditions for contract cancellation and the resulting consequences.

o   Cancelling decisions: Legal procedures for cancelling or modifying decisions.

·       Practical Applications and Exercises:

o   Practical exercises in contract drafting: Hands-on practice in drafting different types of contracts.

o   Case study analysis: Analyzing previous contracts or decisions and discussing their legality and drafting quality.

o   Training on drafting decisions: Writing legal decisions based on specific scenarios.