LAW 711 - Contracts Drafting

Unit(s): 3

This course provides introductory, hands-on training in the basic techniques of contract drafting. It is designed to help students acquire general tools and skills applicable to various types of contracts. Students will learn to: translate the terms of a business deal into contract concepts; draft a logically-organized, precise, enforceable contract in plain English; edit the contract to reflect client input and negotiated changes; grapple with ethical issues arising during the contract drafting process; and read, analyze, and critique contracts drafted by others. Students cannot earn credit for both Contract Drafting and Technology Contracting.

Prerequisite: LAW 602 with a minimum grade of D or LAW 603 with a minimum grade of D or LAW 602 with a minimum grade of LP
Restriction: College restricted to School of Law
School of Law