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Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting 

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Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting
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LawSikho 
Overview

Boost your career by developing the skills used in Contract Drafting

Duration

1 month

Total fee

3,000

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting
 at 
LawSikho 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate of completion from MEPSC, a sector skills council under NSDC
  • Access to study materials only for 3 months
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Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting
 at 
LawSikho 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For Students who completed their Higher Secondary / Class XII from a recognized Board / University
What are the course deliverables?
  • Understand the basic concepts of Contract law
  • Contract Checklist
  • Draft Boilerplate Clauses
  • Draft a Privacy Policy clauses
  • Vet and format consultancy agreement
  • Prepare a customized information requisition form for a contract
  • Prepare a schedule with the scope of work for a client
  • Draft important terms of a Memorandum of Understanding
More about this course
  • Securing the internship itself requires you to demonstrate superior skills through the internship application process
  • Law students face a lot of struggle with the application process and not receiving replies to their applications, primarily because their CV does not show any real skills
  • Start building an independent practice right after you graduate, without having to wait for years of law firm experience

Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting
 at 
LawSikho 
Curriculum

Anatomy of a contract

Introduction to parts of a contract

Contract Drafting Checklist

Roadmap for learning contract drafting skills

Operative Clauses in a Contract

Title, recitals, definition and interpretation clauses

Representations and Warranties clauses and covenants

Conditions Precedent, Conditions Subsequent and Completion

How to Draft Obligations and Payment Clauses in Any Contract

Term, termination, renewal and survival clauses

Assignment and Change of Control Clauses

'Boilerplate' clauses - not so boilerplate anymore

Confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit and exclusivity clauses

Waiver, Variation and Severability clauses

Indemnity and Limitation of Liability clauses

Notice and communication clauses

Dispute Resolution

Breach and enforcement related clauses

Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

How to draft a notice of breach under the contract

How to draft a notice of commencement of arbitration

Settlement Agreement

Contract Presentation and Review

Basic guidelines for drafting

Formatting Strategies and Techniques

Advanced Guidelines for Contract Drafting and Contract Review

Contract Negotiation

Common Negotiation Techniques and Pitfalls

Hostage Negotiation Techniques and Business Applications

Negotiation Case Studies

How to negotiate commercial leases

Key Business Agreements

Non-Disclosure Agreements

MOUs

Employment Agreements

Consultancy and Services Agreements

License Agreements

Amendment Agreements

Co-founders Agreement

Partnership Deed

Leave and License and Lease Agreements

Templates of all the above

Tools to get contract drafting work

How to get paid contract drafting work for startups

Examples of work that you can perform for startups

How to create a roadmap for a potential client?

Questions to ask a potential client before performing drafting work

Document Design And Structure - NOS Code - MEP/N1201

State the general principles of drafting and the relevant substantive rules

Identify the types of drafting and conveyancing relating to various deeds and agreements

Select the software appropriate for the task

State the principles of legal writing & paraphrasing

Identify precedents to ensure consistency of design and layout

Identify the various sources for accessing analytical, logical and investigative articles, reviews and dissertations on current legal issues and amendments

Development Of Legal Documents - NOS Code - MEP/N1201

Describe the functions and particulars of pleading, signing and verification

Describe the process of civil and criminal pleading

Prepare legal documents by modified approved existing precedent documents

Interpret information from dictated notes, notes provided and audio recordings and use as instructed

Use a range of advanced software functions to ensure accurate completion of the task

Perform proofreading of documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and style

Perform printing of documents, back-up copies, save and store the document in the appropriate folder

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Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting
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Faculty details

Komal Shah
Co-founder and Chief Knowledge Officer, LawSikho, former in-house counsel and company secretary with over a decade of experience in securities, funds and capital markets
Mukulika Baghel
Senior Associate and Course Anchor for Introduction to Practical Contract Drafting.

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