Graduate Certificate in Advanced Legal Contract Analysis

• Advanced Contract Drafting: This unit will cover the art of drafting complex legal contracts with a focus on clarity, precision, and risk management. Students will learn to identify potential issues and ambiguities in contract language and how to address them effectively.

• Legal Research and Analysis for Contract Analysis: This unit will teach students how to conduct thorough legal research using various resources, including electronic databases, to support their contract analysis and drafting. Students will learn to analyze and interpret statutes, cases, and legal opinions related to contract law.

• Contract Interpretation and Application: This unit will delve into the intricacies of contract interpretation, including the parol evidence rule, the four corners doctrine, and the plain meaning rule. Students will learn how to apply these principles to interpret and enforce legal contracts.

• Advanced Topics in Contract Law: This unit will explore advanced topics in contract law, such as contract formation, performance, breach, and remedies. Students will learn how to analyze complex contractual relationships and how to apply legal principles to resolve disputes.

• International Contracts and Sales Law: This unit will introduce students to the legal framework governing international contracts and sales. Students will learn about the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and how it affects international contract negotiations and disputes.

• Ethical Considerations in Contract Practice: This unit will cover ethical considerations in contract practice, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional responsibility. Students will learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas in contract negotiations, drafting, and disputes.

• Contract Negotiation and Dispute Resolution: This unit will teach students how to negotiate and resolve contract disputes effectively. Students will learn about alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, and how to choose the appropriate mechanism for a particular dispute.

• Advanced E-Commerce and Technology Contracts: This unit will explore the legal issues surrounding e-commerce and technology contracts, such as software licenses, cloud computing agreements, and data privacy agreements. Students will learn how to draft and negotiate these contracts in a rapidly changing technological landscape.