Programme Content
The one-day CEP course on “Contract Law and Formal Contract Drafting” is designed to provide engineers, technocrats, entrepreneurs, consultants, project managers, and professionals with practical exposure to the legal and operational aspects of contracts. The course will focus on the fundamentals of contract law, including the essential elements of valid contracts, rights and obligations of parties, void and voidable contracts, breach of contract, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Special emphasis will be placed on drafting formal contract documents, understanding important contractual clauses, allocation of risks, jurisdiction, mediation, arbitration, and contract management practices. The programme includes interactive lectures, case-based discussions, and a hands-on practice session where participants will draft sample contract documents in groups under expert guidance. Some of the key components proposed to be covered in the course are: Introduction to Contract Law and Legal Framework Essentials of a Valid Contract Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, and Consent Void, Voidable, and Unenforceable Contracts Rights, Duties, and Obligations of Contracting Parties Breach of Contract and Available Legal Remedies Structure and Components of a Formal Contract Document Drafting Principles and Best Practices for Contracts Important Contract Clauses and Risk Allocation Contract Management and Documentation Practices Jurisdiction, Mediation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution Clauses Case Studies and Practical Examples of Contracts Hands-on Group Exercise on Drafting a Sample Contract Document Discussion on Common Mistakes in Contract Drafting Interactive Question-and-Answer Session with Experts
