Basics of Contract Drafting (622-4)

Instructors

John Thornton

Meeting Info

McCormick 371: Tues 2:35PM - 4:25PM

Learning Objectives

 Identify the components of a typical negotiated contract and understand their different purposes;
 Negotiate the terms of a contract with opposing parties;
 Properly use contract concepts to convey the intentions of the parties, such as covenants, conditions, representations and warranties, grants of discretionary authority, and declarations;
 Draft a logically organized, precise, unambiguous contract in a contemporary style that avoids formal and archaic terms and expressions and is easy for readers to understand;
 Edit a contract to reflect input from your client and opposing counsel; and
 Add value to transactions by spotting substantive issues in contracts drafted by others.

Class Attributes

Satisfies Experiential Learning degree req
Satisfies Prof Writing degree req
Business/Corporate transactions an element

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll