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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