Legal Drafting and Contract Writing
Draft clear, precise contracts, policies and legal documents that avoid disputes.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course teaches the principles and techniques of drafting legal documents in plain language: structure, definitions, obligations and rights, conditions, common pitfalls and reviewing others' drafts. Participants draft and critique documents during the course.
Who should attend
- Legal advisors and in-house counsel
- Contract managers
- Policy drafters
- Company secretaries
What you will be able to do
- Structure legal documents logically
- Draft precise definitions and obligations
- Use plain language without losing precision
- Avoid ambiguity and common errors
- Review and improve drafts
Course outline
Module 1Drafting principles
- • Purpose and audience
- • Structure
- • Plain language
- • Definitions
Module 2Drafting contracts
- • Obligations and rights
- • Conditions and warranties
- • Boilerplate clauses
- • Drafting exercise
Module 3Policies and review
- • Policies and regulations
- • Reviewing drafts
- • Common errors
- • Peer review
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Legal Drafting and Contract Writing course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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