Introduction to Contract Law

Live Instructor-Led Introduction to Contract Law

Aims

To provide participants with an overview of the applicable legal system related to commercial, contracting and procurement. To understand the general principles of UK contract law and the formation of legally binding contracts and agreements, it will enable those in commercial, procurement and contracting to understand the basic legalities of contracting and will reduce the pressure upon in-house counsel and therefore prevent delays.

Target Audience

This “Live” instructor-led course is designed for those who have direct or indirect responsibility for the formation of contractual relationships with suppliers and contractors, including those involved in procurement, commercial and contracting activities.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants will add value by being able to:

Understand key sources and principles of the English legal system and how it was developed
Describe the elements needed for contract formation, written and verbal
Understand the concepts of offer and acceptance and counteroffer
Understand the difference between an offer and an invitation to treat
Consider the issues of legality, capacity and intention to create legal relationships
Appreciate that the need for consideration needs to be sufficient, but not adequate
Explain how terms are incorporated in the contract and interpreted by the courts to ensure the organisation’s interests are protected
Differentiate between express and implied terms and conditions, and warranties
Illustrate how contracts can be ended
Outline ways to optimise added value throughout the duration of the contract
Discuss and evaluate the key contractual terms and conditions

Course Delivery Options

Classroom Delivery

Research shows that some professionals prefer physical classroom courses. These are held at our training centre in London (or at the client’s venue). Participants will enjoy the benefits of the physical classroom experience delivered by our Subject Matter Expert (UK-licensed paralegal). They will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges, and practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions, and generally interacting in the classroom environment.

Our Delivery Team

They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the live-streamed event.

Course duration: 1 day

Course dates: 19th October 2026

Course times: 09.30 to 16.00

Course fees: TBC

This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more

Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)

If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk

Virtual Delivery

Research also shows that other professionals prefer live-streamed tutor-led events via the Zoom/Teams platforms. This is sometimes due to the logistics of attending training room events. The number of participants will be limited to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience. The course will be delivered by our Subject Matter Expert (UK-licensed paralegal). Participants will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges and gain practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions and generally interacting in this virtual classroom event.

Our Delivery Team

They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the classroom environment.

Course duration: 1 day

Course dates: 19th October 2026

Course times: 09.30 to 16.00

Course fees: £395.00 plus VAT per participant

This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more

Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)

If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk

Past Participants Feedback

“Great interactive course with a lot of useful real-world examples of legal cases. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and held everyone’s attention for the whole of the two days”.

“The use of case studies was particularly useful, and the way the tutor would draw upon his own experiences and his use of anecdotes really helped me understand the course a lot better”.

“Excellent and interesting delivery of the course material. The course gave me confidence in the knowledge of contract law and many applicable examples to affect change to our current templates and processes”.

“Very informative course and felt I received significant learning which I will 100% use in my day-to-day function within my workplace”.

“I found the course very helpful and definitely beneficial to building my knowledge of the subject of contract law and drafting contracts. I thought the content was excellent content and the course itself was very engaging with case studies and breakout sessions”.

“I have had very positive feedback from the attendees of the in-house course. The course was a really good insight into the legal precedence that a lot of our contracts are based on”.