Legal Drafting for Non Lawyers
Much of the writing that creates legal effect is done by people without legal training. This course teaches precise drafting for letters, notices, terms and memoranda, so that documents say what was intended and nothing more.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why precision matters more than formality
- 02Structuring a document so obligations are clear
- 03Words that create obligation, discretion and condition
- 04Defined terms, interpretation clauses and cross references
- 05Drafting notices that satisfy contractual requirements
- 06The ambiguities that most often cause disputes
- 07Reviewing and improving documents drafted by others
What you will gain
- Write with the precision legal effect requires
- Structure documents so obligations are unambiguous
- Draft notices that comply with contractual requirements
- Avoid the ambiguities that create disputes
- Use defined terms and cross references correctly
- Review and improve documents drafted by others
Who should attend
- Contract and procurement staff
- Managers issuing formal correspondence
- Company secretarial and governance staff
- Administrators drafting formal documents
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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