Law

Commercial Contract Law in Practice

Module code: M3053
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Project, Essay

This module focuses on certain aspects of commercial contract law not covered in the core L4 Contract Law module which are of practical importance to modern contract lawyers. Broadly, half of the module covers drafting commercial contracts, including an analysis of some of the key terms and boilerplate provisions that feature in commercial contracts, and the other half covers the approach of the courts to issues of contractual interpretation.

Module learning outcomes

• Gain an in-depth practical understanding of the legal and commercial issues that arise in the context of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts.
• Develop skills in the ability to communicate complex legal issues in the context of drafting and interpreting commercial contracts.
• Develop skills in the critical analysis and application of scholarly reviews and primary resources.