Three reasons you will want to enroll in this course:

  • 1. The devil is in the details

    Contract mastery requires knowledge of the fundamentals and beyond. This course goes into great detail on the most nuanced elements of English language contract drafting usage, taking your skills to a whole new level.

  • 2. A word to the wise

    Contracts written in English have very specialised and specific word usage. This word usage also has important legal implications. In order to protect you and your client's interests, it is essential that you gain a firm understanding of them.

  • 3. We understand how busy you are

    We know how hard it can be to find time in the buzzy modern workday to sit down and study. This is why in designing this course we have placed special consideration on ensuring the valuable time you do spend studying is spend most effectively. Plus, since this course is also available on mobile devices, you can just turn a taxi or train ride into a study session. We live in amazing times!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson 1: Introduction

    • 3 questions before we get started

    • A message from your instructor

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 2

    Lesson 2: Creating Contract Duties: The Correct Use of "Shall"

    • Video Lesson

    • The Correct Use of "Shall" Quiz

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 3

    Lesson 3: The Correct Use of "Will" & "Must" in Contracts

    • Video Lesson

    • The Correct Use of "Will" and "Must" Quiz

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 4

    Lesson 4: Creating Rights and Privileges in Contracts: "Entitled to" and "May"

    • Video Lesson

    • Creating Rights and Duties in English Language Contracts Quiz

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 5

    Lesson 5: Operative Language Contract Walkthrough

    • Video Lesson

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 6

    Lesson 6: This vs. That: What is the difference between common contract words?

    • Video Lesson

    • This vs. That: What is the difference between common contract words? A Quiz.

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 7

    Lesson 7: Drafting Time and Timing in English Language Contracts

    • Video Lesson

    • Drafting Time and Timing Quiz

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 8

    Lesson 8: Commonly Misused Words and Phrases

    • Video Lesson

    • Phrases to Avoid: Commonly Misused Words and Phrases Quiz

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 9

    Lesson 9: Contract Landmines: Troublesome Contract Phrases and How to Draft Around Them

    • Video Lesson

    • A Short Quiz on Avoiding Contractual Landmines

    • Supplemental Materials
  • 10

    Lesson 10: Useful Words to Bolster Your Drafting Vocabulary

    • Video Lesson

    • Useful Words to Bolster Your Drafting Vocabulary Quiz

    • Supplemental Materials

    • Course Feedback Form