What will you learn in this Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law Course
Contract Formation: Understand the essential elements required to form a valid contract, including agreement, consideration, capacity, legality, and satisfaction of the statute of frauds.
Contract Enforceability: Determine when a contract may be void, voidable, or otherwise unenforceable.
Sales Contracts under UCC Article 2: Describe the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers in contracts for the sale of goods, focusing on the modifications introduced by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2.
Employment Law Basics: Describe the basic rights granted to employees and labor unions, including aspects of agency and employment relationships
Program Overview
1. Introduction to the Course
⏳ 1 hour
Familiarize yourself with the course structure, instructor, and learning environment.
Obtain the technical skills required to navigate and succeed in the course.
2. Forming Enforceable Agreements
⏳ 5 hours
Explore the concept of legally enforceable agreements (contracts).
Learn about the elements of a valid contract: agreement, consideration, capacity, legality, and statute of frauds.
Recognize valid, enforceable contracts and identify reasons for unenforceability
3. Special Rules for Sales Contracts
⏳ 4 hours
Understand the special rules that apply to contracts for the sale of goods.
Learn how UCC Article 2 modifies common law rules governing contract formation.
Determine which contracts are governed by UCC Article 2 and how they differ from other contracts.
4. Enforcing Agreements
⏳ 5 hours
Examine who can enforce contracts and when contracts can be enforced in court.
Discuss the types of awards courts grant when a party breaches a contract.
Focus on different rules that apply to contracts for the sale of goods.
5. Employment Law
⏳ 8 hours
Introduce the legal principles governing the employment relationship.
Discuss the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Explore topics such as employment-at-will, wrongful termination, and labor unions.
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Job Outlook
Proficiency in contract and employment law is valuable for roles in business, human resources, and legal compliance.
Understanding these legal concepts can aid in risk management and decision-making within organizations.
Skills acquired are applicable across various industries and sectors.
Specification: Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law Course
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FAQs
- No prior legal background is necessary.
- Basic understanding of business operations is helpful but not mandatory.
- The course introduces contracts and employment law fundamentals from scratch.
- Suitable for business professionals, students, and aspiring legal practitioners.
- Focuses on practical applications in corporate and commercial contexts.
- Principles of contract law and enforceable agreements.
- Employment law basics including employee rights and obligations.
- Corporate obligations and compliance issues.
- Contract drafting and interpretation techniques.
- Case studies of real-world commercial and employment disputes.
- Useful for corporate compliance officers and legal consultants.
- Supports HR professionals in understanding employment regulations.
- Enhances skills for contract negotiation and risk management.
- Applicable in business, consultancy, and legal advisory roles.
- Provides a foundation for advanced corporate law or employment law studies.
- Useful for corporate compliance officers and legal consultants.
- Supports HR professionals in understanding employment regulations.
- Enhances skills for contract negotiation and risk management.
- Applicable in business, consultancy, and legal advisory roles.
- Provides a foundation for advanced corporate law or employment law studies.
- Basics can be understood in 2–3 weeks of consistent study.
- Applied understanding through case studies may take 1–2 months.
- Exercises and document analysis reinforce learning.
- Continuous application in work scenarios enhances comprehension.
- Completion provides foundational skills for corporate legal and HR responsibilities.
