Legal English for Contracts (CON-018) Training Course

Legal English for Contracts

Contracts in international business are commonly drafted in English, yet the language of contracts has its own conventions, terms and pitfalls. Misunderstanding legal…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

5Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Contracts in international business are commonly drafted in English, yet the language of contracts has its own conventions, terms and pitfalls. Misunderstanding legal English can lead to costly errors.

This LLMI course develops understanding and use of contract English: structure and terminology, modal verbs and obligations, definitions, boilerplate clauses, drafting style, common ambiguities and negotiating in English. Participants read, analyse and draft contract language.

Course Objectives

Understand contract structure and terminology

Interpret obligations, rights and conditions

Use modal verbs accurately

Read and draft boilerplate clauses

Avoid ambiguity in contract English

Negotiate and correspond confidently in English

Target Audience

Contract managers whose first language is not English

Legal assistants

Procurement professionals

Commercial staff

Engineers dealing with contracts

Lawyers working internationally

Course Methodology

Reading and analysis exercises

Drafting practice

Vocabulary work

Role plays

Feedback

Course outline

1Day 1: Contract Language

Contract structure
Key terminology
Formality
Plain English trends
Exercise: Terminology

2Day 2: Obligations and Rights

Shall, will, may and must
Conditions
Representations and warranties
Remedies and liabilities
Exercise: Interpreting clauses

3Day 3: Boilerplate Clauses

Entire agreement
Severability
Notices
Assignment
Workshop: Boilerplate review

4Day 4: Drafting Style

Clarity
Ambiguity
Definitions
Cross-references
Exercise: Redrafting

5Day 5: Negotiation and Correspondence

Negotiation language
Contract correspondence
Amendments
Practice
Capstone: Drafting and negotiation task

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Legal English for Contracts course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Legal English for Contracts course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, London, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam.

Can I take Legal English for Contracts online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Legal English for Contracts

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