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Contract Drafting

Certificate in Contract Drafting

Last updated: 2025

Contracts form the backbone of all legal and business activity. Every lawyer is expected to draft contracts that are clear, precise, and enforceable. For law students, mastering contract drafting early is one of the most important professional investments they can make.

Course info at a glance

Language: English

Mode: Completely online, text-based, self-paced, flexible learning

Level: Basic

Duration: 3 months

Next Batch Starts: 16 Oct 2025

Course Fee:INR 2,500 + 18% GST

Eligibility: Higher Secondary Pass Grade; General Internet and Social Media Awarenes

Assessments: A 100 mark open-book ONLINE exam. Score at least 40% to pass.

Last date for receipt of application and fee: 15 Oct 2025

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What you will learn

Principles of contract law in practice
Drafting the essential components of contracts with clarity
Applying correct techniques to create enforceable agreements
Developing the ability to review and revise contracts effectively
Professional and ethical considerations in drafting
Exploring how AI can assist in modern contract drafting while avoiding common pitfalls

Who is this course for?

Law students, especially in their first and second year, who want to build a strong foundation in drafting.
Aspiring lawyers seeking to strengthen their professional skills and stand out in internships and early careers

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Syllabus

Understand contracts and their purpose
Importance of contracts in law and business
Real-world contract examples
History of contracts from trade to modern law
Growth of contract law in India
Technology’s impact on contracts
Essentials of a valid contract
Valid, void, and voidable contracts

Basic parts of a contract: title, parties, recitals, definitions, terms, boilerplates, execution
Organising clauses for clarity
Role of boilerplate clauses
Key boilerplates: amendment, governing law, jurisdiction, force majeure, confidentiality

Capturing client requirements
Writing in plain language
Avoiding ambiguity
Using correct grammar and punctuation
Defining key terms consistently
Drafting enforceable contracts
Balancing legal and commercial needs
Using and adapting templates

Drafting service agreements
Drafting partnership agreements
Drafting NDAs
Drafting leave and licence agreements
Drafting employment contracts
Drafting real estate contracts (conveyance, leases)
Drafting joint venture agreements

Spotting errors and omissions
Checking clarity and enforceability
Revising with redlining and track changes
Using checklists for completeness
Analysing flawed contracts
Applying proper formatting (numbering, contents, hyperlinks)

Ensuring fairness and transparency
Avoiding deceptive or invalid clauses
Responsibility to the client
Communicating client objectives clearly

Defining complex contracts
Examples of complex contracts in practice
Managing multiple parties and obligations
Handling interdependent obligations
Negotiating complex terms
Building stakeholder consensus

Legal validity of e-contracts
Differences between traditional and e-contracts
Basics of blockchain
Benefits and limits of smart contracts
Enforceability of digital contracts
Jurisdiction issues in digital agreements

How AI supports drafting and review
Using AI for clauses and error spotting
Risks of AI: mismatched laws, hallucinations, confidentiality
Best practices for ethical AI use

What's included?

Exclusive digital courseware
Access to courseware anytime, anywhere on mobile
Case studies and sample agreements for practical learning
Flexible, anytime online exam
Printed, verifiable course certificate

Course Description

The Certificate in Contract Drafting is a self-study program designed to equip you with practical skills through structured course material and case studies. This course provides a strong foundation in contract drafting through carefully structured modules.

Students will learn how to draft, review, and revise contracts with precision. Core skills include structuring clauses, balancing commercial and legal considerations, and mastering boilerplate provisions.

The course goes beyond theory by including case studies and templates, enabling students to practise drafting agreements such as service contracts, partnerships, employment contracts, and NDAs. You will also learn how to review flawed contracts, track revisions, and communicate effectively with clients.

Importantly, the program introduces students to the future of drafting: e-contracts, smart contracts, and the application of AI in contract drafting. Students will learn how AI tools can assist in drafting and reviewing while also understanding their limitations and risks.

This comprehensive curriculum ensures that by the end of the program, students will not only know how contracts are structured but will also have the confidence to handle drafting tasks expected of any professional lawyer.

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Expert Course Mentor

This course is mentored by Shruti Swaika.

Adv. Shruti Swaika is a seasoned lawyer with a multi-disciplinary practice which includes civil and corporate litigation, private client practice, insolvency, real estate, corporate restructuring, and general corporate advisory.

Her practice includes Private Client Practice, General Corporate, and Civil Litigation. She appears before the Courts and Tribunals in West Bengal, including the District Courts, High Court, NCLT, NGT and WBRERA.