Contract Law
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Overview
The purpose of this Short Course is to help avoid some of the pitfalls in contracting, and to provide the sort of background that makes it easier to deal with lawyers and the legal system should the need arise.
Attend this Short Course to confidently deal with the contracting process.
Topics Covered
This Short Course will introduce you to the law of contract, covering everything from:
- The legal system and how it works
- The purpose and types of contracts
- How contracts are made
- How to read and understand contracts
- Express and implied contractual terms
- Mistakes commonly made in forming contracts
- Misleading conduct and its effects on contracts
- How consumer protection legislation affects contracts
- Performance and breach of contract
- The remedies available for breach of contract, including damages, specific performance, and injunctions
Who should attend
The Short Course will benefit anyone involved in managing public or private sector business affairs, including:
- Local Government officials
- State Owned Enterprise Managers
- Crown Entity Managers
- Accountants
- Office Managers
- Project Managers
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Sales and Marketing Managers
Outcomes
At the end of this Short Course, you should:
- Have a practical understanding of the legal system
- Understand the various types of contracts and how they are made
- Be aware of the pitfalls in contracting
- Foresee problems before they arise
- Know when to seek legal help
- Be able to discuss legal issues with a lawyer
- Understand the remedies available in the event of a dispute
What Participants Say
"I found the course to be interesting and provided me with an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology of contract law as well as the idiosyncrasies to look out for when creating or reviewing contracts. It was good to have some of my ideas confirmed and others challenged. It has made me more confident in approaching contract negotiations."