Contracts play a fundamental role in modern society, particularly in a commercial setting, as they protect the interests of the parties to an agreement.
Who is the Course Designed for?
Agreements feature in many areas of life, especially following the rise of the internet and e-commerce.
Many people are doing business online for a living and shall prepare and enter agreements with online consumers, partners and suppliers.
Other people work in an industry, or want to work in an industry, where contracts feature prominently (i.e. construction, mining, business, recruitment, etc).
While other people would like to learn more about contracts and contract law if given the opportunity to learn at their own pace (i.e. law students)
No matter which group you fall into, it is certainly helpful to familiarize oneself with contracts and contract law given the prominent role they play in modern day society.
The self-study course - "An Introduction to English Contract Law - Part 1" - is suitable to learn about the parts of a contract and the elements of a legally binding contract in a self-paced manner to help you protect your interests and succeed in today's complex business landscape.
What Will I Learn?
The course is comprised of six lessons:
Lesson 1 - Contract Structure: We discuss the parts of a simple contract;
Lesson 2 - What is an Offer?: We will examine what constitutes an offer under English contract law, including the requirements for a valid offer, the difference between a valid offer and an invitation to treat or request for information.
Lesson 3 - What is Acceptance?: You shall learn what constitutes a valid acceptance under English contract law;
Lesson 4 - What is Consideration? You shall learn what constitutes valid consideration, and the different circumstances where consideration is not accepted to support a promise.
Lesson 5 - Intention to Create Legal Relations: You shall learn about the requirement of an intention to create legal relations, which includes a discussion about the different types of arrangements;
Lesson 6 - Capacity: We examine capacity, which refers to the legal ability of a party (both natural persons or corporations) to enter into a contract.
What is Included?
Each lesson is designed to be easy to follow, with clear explanations, definitions, and examples to help you understand the concepts. You will also have access to additional resources, including case studies, activities to test your learning, and video and audio lectures, to help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter.
The course is self-paced and the materials are accessible on any device and anywhere in the world, which means that you can learn at your own pace, and spend as much or as little time as you want complete each lesson.
No matter if you are an entrepreneur, business owner, self-employed person, person working in an industry where contracts often arise, or are a law student preparing for exams or an assignment, this self-study course is ideal.
This course isn't just about theoretical discussion - it's also about applying what you've learned to real-world situations to enhance your learning. At the end of each lesson, you will complete activities that will help you put the new knowledge you have learned into practice.
So why wait? Order "An Introduction to English Contract Law - Part 1" today and start your journey to familiarize yourself with contracts and contract law. Whether you're looking to protect your business interests, advance your career, update your CV, prepare for exams or assignments, or deepen your knowledge of contracts and contract law, this course is an ideal place to start your learning journey.
