Master the Drafting of International Legal Contracts
Does your contract say what you really mean? Join us to master drafting contracts in English, define obligations precisely and reduce legal risk in the international business environment.
Contract Drafting & Management
Upcoming sessions
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Why is this programme essential for legal professionals?
Contracts are the backbone of business. This programme gives you the tools to make sure your contract reflects your objectives and protects you from misinterpretation.
Reducing Risk
Learn how to allocate risk (Allocation of Risk) between the contracting parties and include provisions that limit the consequences of breach or non-performance.
Clarity and Precision
Remove ambiguity from legal terminology and redraft texts to be clear and concise, reducing the likelihood of disputes and conflicting interpretations.
Effective Partnership
Enabling you to be an informed partner to your legal team, able to create and manage contracts with confidence and achieve commercial business objectives effectively.
Inside the Programme
A look at the practical workshops and contract drafting
Preliminary Drafting Considerations
Contract Structure and Formatting
The Art of Choosing Legal Words
Alternative Dispute Resolution Provisions
Roadmap to Professional Mastery
From the basic principles to drafting complex contracts.
Incorporation and Structuring
Introduction to contracts, preliminary drafting considerations, and professional contract structuring and formatting.
Drafting Mechanics
Defining terms, clear writing, word choice, and constructing sound contractual sentences.
Core Contract Provisions
Drafting the opening of the contract, the Core Provisions, and exit provisions.
Disputes and Termination
Dispute resolution (ADR) provisions, miscellaneous provisions, and contract termination procedures.
What they said about this programme ...
Feedback from Participating Lawyers and Legal Advisers
Topic Details
An integrated curriculum covering two levels of professional practice
Contract and Drafting Fundamentals
Level 101: Introduction & Basics
- Introduction to contracts.
- Preliminary Drafting Concerns.
- Contract structure and formatting.
- Defining contractual terms (Defined Terms).
- Clear and concise writing (The Clear and Concise Writing).
- Categories of Contract Provisions.
- Word Choice in the contract.
- Contractual sentence structure.
Choose the mode that suits you
Premium In-person Training
At our premises equipped with the latest technology. Elegant halls, smart boards and an ideal learning environment for direct interaction with the trainer.
Online
Study from anywhere in the world through our interactive platform. Full timetable flexibility to suit your professional life without giving up your commitments.
Customised Training (In-House)
Bespoke training solutions for companies and organisations. The programme can be delivered at your premises to train your entire legal and technical teams.
Upcoming sessions for this programme
Fees include training, course materials and the certificate. Fees vary by city and delivery mode.
Who is this programme for?
- Lawyers and legal counsel who draft or review contracts in English
- Contracts and procurement managers in companies and government bodies
- Legal translators wishing to understand the structure of English contracts
- Students and recent graduates heading for careers in international companies
What will you gain?
- Understand the structure of the English-language contract, its Boilerplate clauses and the function of each clause
- Draft definitions, obligations, warranties and indemnities in precise language
- Handling limitation of liability, force majeure and dispute resolution clauses
- Reviewing counterparty contracts and spotting risks and unbalanced clauses
- Negotiating amendments and documenting them in enforceable wording
On completion
Accredited certificate from Metropolis Institute (48 training hours)
Trainer
Osama Khreisat, Lawyer
Contract Drafting in English
Entry Requirements, Assessment and Certificate
Entry requirements
- A good level of written English, as the programme is delivered in English and focuses on drafting contracts in English
- A legal or contracts background: lawyers and legal advisers, contracts and procurement managers, legal translators, or law students and recent graduates
- No prior drafting experience is required; the first level (101) starts from the fundamentals of contracts
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Participants are assessed on attendance, practical drafting exercises based on international contract templates, and the workshops across levels 101 and 102.
- Certificate
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute (48 training hours)
What the fee includes
- 48 training hours covering levels 101 (fundamentals) and 102 (advanced provisions)
- Course content based on American curricula and international contract templates
- Practical workshops on contract structure, drafting clauses and dispute resolution provisions
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute
- For online training: access to the Metropolis learning platform and recorded lectures for review
Frequently asked questions about the programme
How many training hours are there, and how long is the programme?
48 training hours delivered in evening lectures, two to three days a week; the exact dates for each session are announced in the schedule above.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, issued in digital form; a printed copy can be requested from the branch.
What is the language of training?
Lectures are delivered in Arabic, with terminology and reference materials in English where the subject requires it. Legal English and translation programmes are conducted in both languages.
What is the difference between in-person and live online training?
Online training is streamed live via the Metropolis learning platform with the same trainer, the same material and the same interaction, and lectures are recorded for later review. In-person training is held in the training halls of our branches in Riyadh, Amman and Baghdad.
How do I pay?
Once your seat is confirmed, you will receive an email containing a secure online payment link or an invoice for bank transfer in the name of the individual or the organisation. Discounts are available for groups and organisations nominating more than one participant.
Can the programme be held at our organisation?
Yes. All programmes are available as customised in-house training at your premises or remotely, with examples and case studies adapted to your organisation's sector. Contact us via the Corporate Training page.
Invest in Your Professional Future
Includes training, course materials and an accredited Metropolis certificate