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Introduction
Course overview
Contracts in international business are commonly drafted in English, yet the language of contracts has its own conventions, terms and pitfalls. Misunderstanding legal English can lead to costly errors.
This Aractech course develops understanding and use of contract English: structure and terminology, modal verbs and obligations, definitions, boilerplate clauses, drafting style, common ambiguities and negotiating in English. Participants read, analyse and draft contract language.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand contract structure and terminology
- Interpret obligations, rights and conditions
- Use modal verbs accurately
- Read and draft boilerplate clauses
- Avoid ambiguity in contract English
- Negotiate and correspond confidently in English
Who should attend
Target audience
- Contract managers whose first language is not English
- Legal assistants
- Procurement professionals
- Commercial staff
- Engineers dealing with contracts
- Lawyers working internationally
Methodology
Learning approach
- Reading and analysis exercises
- Drafting practice
- Vocabulary work
- Role plays
- Feedback
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Contract Language
- Contract structure
- Key terminology
- Formality
- Coffee break
- Formality (continued)
- Plain English trends
- Exercise: Terminology
Day 2
Obligations and Rights
- Shall, will, may and must
- Conditions
- Representations and warranties
- Coffee break
- Representations and warranties (continued)
- Remedies and liabilities
- Exercise: Interpreting clauses
Day 3
Boilerplate Clauses
- Entire agreement
- Severability
- Notices
- Coffee break
- Notices (continued)
- Assignment
- Workshop: Boilerplate review
Day 4
Drafting Style
- Clarity
- Ambiguity
- Definitions
- Coffee break
- Definitions (continued)
- Cross-references
- Exercise: Redrafting
Day 5
Negotiation and Correspondence
- Negotiation language
- Contract correspondence
- Amendments
- Coffee break
- Amendments (continued)
- Practice
- Capstone: Drafting and negotiation task
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Legal English for Contracts (CON-018) cover?
This course covers Contracts Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Contract managers whose first language is not English, Legal assistants, Procurement professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Barcelona, London, Kuala lumpur, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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