A well-drafted contract is capable of identifying what is important and truly necessary in the contract while leaving out unnecessary language. Poorly drafted contract uses all kinds of funny phrases and useless „legalese‟ to impress. This makes it difficult for those who will work with the contract to understand its provisions and clauses. This program on “Basic Principles of Contract Drafting” will help participants understand that many contract provisions can be reduced to a minimum, thereby improving it without reducing its effectiveness. The general drafting principles are the part most closely related to grammar and focus on techniques to keep your contract precise.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the program, participants will be able to;

• Draft clear and concise contracts ( reduce ambiguity in contracts)
• Use the general writing principles applicable to contract drafting
• Establish the agreement of Offer, Acceptance and Consideration
• Understand the elements of law and contract terms and conditions,
• Evaluate framed agreements, standard terms and clauses in contract drafting
• Acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to draft, read and understand contracts

For whom:

This program is designed for decision-makers involved in drafting, reviewing and understanding contract terms, Contracts managers, Project and Procurement Professionals, In-house Legal Advisers, Engineers and other technical professionals who are required to prepare technical specifications or proposals for contract drafting.