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Berkeley Global
In this comprehensive study of contract law, learn how to form effective legal contracts, how contracts are performed, the remedies for nonperformance or breach of contract, and third-party contracts. Contracts are involved in virtually every field of law and this course emphasizes such skills as contract drafting, analysis and contract litigation. You will view many different kinds of contracts and draft a contract as a part of the course requirements.
Prerequisites:
Essential Paralegal Studies Part I: Foundational Skills LAW X418 and Essential Paralegal Studies Part II: Authority, Research and Writing LAW X419, or equivalent
Course Outline
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Course Objectives
- Learn terminology relevant to the area of contract law
- Be introduced to concepts and procedures relevant to contract law
- Create basic forms of contracts, which may include leases, letters of agreements, promissory notes, employment contracts and other related documents
- Identify flawed contracts and agreements
What You Learn
- Federal vs. state issues
- Statutory vs. case law
- Post-offer/pre-acceptance issues
- Acceptance phase
- Mirror Image Rule
- Restitution
- Drafting contracts and evaluating validity
- Contract enforceability
- Breach of contract
- Remedies
How You Learn
- Textbook and assigned materials
- Examples of valid contracts
- Examples of flawed contracts
- Outline for the creation of a valid contract
- PowerPoint presentations
- Internet-based educational support that includes lecture notes, analysis, review and mock exams
Is This Course Right for Me?
This class is for those interested in becoming paralegals, or for anyone who needs to understand the fundamentals of contract law.
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Spring 2025 enrollment opens on October 21!