LAW633W

This course is intended to give the third year law student hands-on experience in drafting several forms of commonly used contracts, including contracts for personal services, goods and the sale or lease of real property, as well as ancillary documents, such as letters of intent. Using examples of typical business transactions, the student will learn how to identify and translate elements of such transactions into clear and unambiguous contract terms and conditions. The class will examine the use of standard or boilerplate clauses in contracts, drafting rules and the impact of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code on contract drafting. Students will examine and discuss a range of issues confronted by the transactional attorney during the drafting process, including client expectations, control of drafting, role of the attorney in contract negotiations, and ethical challenges that arise during the drafting process. Students will be paired into teams to provide a realistic environment for negotiating and drafting various kinds of contracts.

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