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An Introduction to Contract Law - Live At Your Desk

Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
6 March, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
6 March, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom

Course description

This introductory level virtual classroom seminar will ensure you understand the fundamental legal concepts underpinning contractual arrangements, including the key elements involved in how to form a binding contract, together with practical points to assist on a day to day basis.


Presented by leading trainer Jackie Sheldon, the session will explore what a contract is (including privity of contract), some basic terminology, and key elements such as offer and acceptance. Common queries and things to consider will also be discussed, including ‘subject to contract’, pre-contractual documentation, form of the contract, and much more.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

6 March, 2025

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

This introductory level virtual classroom seminar will ensure you understand the fundamental legal concepts underpinning contractual arrangements, including the key elements involved in how to form a binding contract, together with practical points to assist on a day to day basis.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

  • What is a contract (including privity of contract)
  • Some basic terminology
  • Key elements in a contract
    • Invitation to treat
    • Offer, including:
      • Incorporation of terms into a contract
      • Termination of offers
      • Practical points
    • Acceptance (including battle of the forms and practical points)
    • Consideration including practical points relating to deed execution
    • Intention to create legal relations
    • Capacity
    • Certainty of terms
  • Common queries/things to consider including:
    • ‘Subject to contract’?
    • Pre-contractual documentation (e.g. heads of terms?)
    • Comfort letters?
    • Conditions precedent
    • Form of the contract
  • Q and A

Expenses

From £144
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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