Thomson Reuters launches India’s first ever advanced course on Contractual Laws focused on practical skills of Contract Drafting, negotiation and Contract Breach & Remedies. To attend free information click now! or visit: http://www.legalcareertraining.com/apcd

1. ADVANCED PROGRAM IN CONTRACT DRAFTING
Professional Training on Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

2. ADVANCED PROGRAM IN CONTRACT DRAFTING
India’s first ever advanced course on Contractual Laws - 3 month program focused on practical skills of
Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Contract Breach & Remedies
Expert led live classroom
sessions conducted after office
hours – use of Case Studies,
Classroom discussions,
Quizzes and more
Exposure to Faculty and
Content for 3 months - Better
understanding and retention of
concepts & opportunity to apply
concepts while learning
Delivered online, the program
can be accessed using internet
ready desktop/laptop. Access to
recorded sessions
Option to participate in
Assessment leading to
Certificate of Successful
Completion
To Register Online Click here

3. CONTENTS
Broad Contours
Who should attend
Program Objectives
Program Benefits
Program Contents
Program Faculty
Evaluation & Certification
How to Apply
About Thomson Reuters
To Register Online Click here

4. BROAD CONTOURS
Program Duration : 3 Months, Approx. 20 live virtual classes of 2 hours
duration would be conducted covering 11 modules.
Eligibility : Graduates/Diploma holders from functional area of Legal,
Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Business Development & HR who deal with
legal obligation to customers & suppliers
Schedule : Class Frequency – Twice a week, Class Schedule: Friday 5.00 pm
– 7.00 pm and on Sunday 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Program Fee : Introductory fee Rs. 25,000 (Rs. 22,250 + 12.36% Service Tax)

5. BROAD CONTOURS
Pedagogy
• Expert led Online sessions
• Case Study, Session Wise quizzes, Classroom Discussions
• Six Introductory Modules, Five Advanced Modules & Guest Lectures
Certification
• Certificate of Participation from Thomson Reuters
• Option to participate in Evaluation instruments leading to award of Successful Completion Certificate from
Thomson Reuters
Program
Delivery
• Online Program – can be accessed using Internet ready desktop/laptop running Windows operating system with
minimum internet bandwidth of 512kbps. Speakers/ Headphones
Important
Dates
• Last date of Enrollment : Saturday 19th Oct. 2013
• Welcome Class : Friday 1st Nov. 2013

6. WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This informative course is designed for Entrepreneurs, consultants, academicians and Senior
professionals from functional areas of Legal, Operations, Finance, HR, Purchasing, and Business
Development - who deal with legal obligation to customers, vendors & employees during exchange
of goods & services.
This Program will not only benefit managers taking up such appointments for the first time but also
those with experience as they would be able to better understand the concepts in context of their
experience.

7. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Assist the participants in understanding the pre-contract drafting process
Enhance confidence by understanding drafting of important clauses, common contracts
Special session on Arbitration – Drafting of Arbitration Clause
Negotiation of effective contracts - Reduction of time to finalise contracts
Provide exposure to multitude of common contracts with focus on its specific clauses
Special Contracts - M&A, Joint Ventures, Shareholders Agreements
Understand Indian Civil Court rules & Procedure on Contract Breach and Remedies
Learn best drafting practices - Due Diligence, KYC, Term Sheet, Management of Multi-contracts
and Multi-year contracts & more

8. PROGRAM BENEFITS
Understanding of Contract Terms, Negotiation and its legal impacts would help
professionals from different Functional streams
• Participant from Legal stream would learn the necessary skills to write clear, concise, &
enforceable contracts. They would also be able to reduce time of finalising a variety of contracts by
better understanding of the contract negotiation process
• Business Development Managers would be able faster close contracts with their clients &
Prospects
• Operations Managers would learn to manage organisation’s responsibilities to customers during
the contract
• The participants from functional areas of Sourcing/Purchasing would be able to ensure
achievement of both short and long term vendor performance.
• Participants from HR would be able to able to better fulfil commitment to internal customers as
stated in employment contract.
The program would benefit experienced participants also by helping them refresh
the Contract Terms and evaluate their own Contract drafting skills thereby giving
an opportunity to improve them.

9. PROGRAM CONTENTS – INTRODUCTORY MODULES
1.Course Introduction - Elements of a Contract, Drafting Fundamentals.
2. Contract Form and Various Parts of a Contract
3. Detailing of Important Clauses
4. Dispute Resolution
5. Common Preliminary Contracts/Agreements
6. Exposure to a wide range of Contracts & its specific terms

10. PROGRAM CONTENTS – ADVANCED MODULES
7. Contract Terms Negotiation
8. Key (Financial) Contracts
9. Special Contracts and Licenses
10. Contract Breach and Remedies
11. Review of best drafting practices , Contract Management and Renewals

11. INTRODUCTORY MODULES
Course Introduction
• Elements of a Contract with reference to sections of
Contract Act 1872
• Drafting Fundamentals
Contract Form and
Various Parts of a
Contract
• Parties, Recitals, Definitions, Interpretation, Term and
Consideration, Key Business Terms
• Representations, Warranties, Conditions and Covenants
• Default and Remedies
• Indemnity-liability
• Common Boilerplate Provisions
• Signature Blocks, Schedules and Exhibits
Detailing of Important
Clauses
• Scope of Work, Timelines/Milestones
• Liquidated Damages, Indemnification
• Corruption/Anti-Bribery Compliance
• Penalty, Limitation of Liability
• IPR
• Data Protection
• Various other clauses - Force Majeure, Confidentiality,
Amendments, Termination & its consequences

12. INTRODUCTORY MODULES
Dispute Resolution
• Courts Vs. Arbitration
• Various Modes of Dispute Resolution
• Importance of Arbitration
• Things to consider before including Arbitration Clause in
your contract
• Drafting an Arbitration clause
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
• Considerations while including Arbitration Clause
involving Indian and Foreign Entities
Common Preliminary
Contracts/Agreements
• Term Sheet/Letters of Intent/MOU
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
Exposure to wide range
of Contracts
• Non-Competition Agreements, Non Compete Clause
Enforceability
• Employment, Consultancy/Retainership Agreements
• Sale/Purchase, Distribution, Agreement to Sell, Sales
Deed

13. ADVANCED MODULES
Contract Terms
Negotiation
• Negotiation Tactics, BATNA
• Convincing other parties on important contract clauses
• How to deal with a hard negotiator
• How to cover your interest in case you have to concede
during a hard negotiation
Key (Financial)
Contracts
• Promissory Notes
• Bank Guarantees/Corp. Guarantee/Letter of Comfort
• Letters of Credit ESCROW Account
Special Contracts and
Licenses
• Settlement Agreements and Releases
• Intellectual Property Licenses
• Hypothecation & Mortgage Agreements
• Operations & Maintenance Agreements
• Government Contracts
• E - Contracts & Technology Agreements
• M&A & Share Purchase Agreements
• Joint Ventures, Shareholders Agreements

14. ADVANCED MODULES
Contract Breach and
Remedies
• Types of Contract - Breaches & Defaults
• Remedies - Liquidated Damages and Penalties and
Other Remedies
• Indian Civil Court Rules and Procedures on Contract
Breach
• Latest Position under Indian Law
Review of best drafting
practices , Contract
Management and
Renewals
• Best practices of drafting clear and unambiguous contract
clauses, Due Diligence, KYC, Term Sheet, Clause
drafting with special reference to Competition Law
• Management of Multi-contracts and Multi-year contracts
• Legal risks of not managing contracts effectively
• Renewal Automation

15. PROGRAM FACULTY
The live virtual sessions will be led by legal practitioners and
senior specialists in Indian law. These experts have worked for
the renowned global and Indian law firms, and have many years
of experience.

16. EVALUATION & CERTIFICATION
Candidates completing the program will receive Certificate of Participation from
Thomson Reuters.
Candidates would have an option to participate in Evaluation instruments (Class
Quizzes, Final online exam) leading to Certificate of Successful Completion from
Thomson Reuters.
Candidates who participate in evaluation instruments and score 50% or more marks
shall receive Certificate of Successful Completion.
The final decision on evaluation methods rests with Thomson Reuters and may
change.

19. PROGRAM FEE
Rs. 25,000 (Rs. 22,250 + 12.36% Service Tax)
An Early Bird Benefit of Rs. 2500 is available for candidates applying
on or before 28th Sept. 2013. The Program Fee under Early Bird is
Rs. 22,500 ( Rs. 20,025 + 12.36% Service Tax)
The Program Fee can be paid by DD to “Thomson Reuters South
Asia Private Limited” payable at New Delhi.
The Fee can also be paid by bank transfer in the favour of “Thomson
Reuters South Asia Private Limited” to Standard Chartered Bank,
Account Type: Current Account, Account Number: 52205923123,
IFSC Code: SCBL0036020

20. INFORMATION SESSIONS
• Why should I attend the information session?
– To evaluate the program rigorously and in depth before taking a
final decision
• Who will host the session?
– The seniors and their team from the Professional Skills Training
would address the queries regarding the program
• How can I register for the information session?
– To Register Online click here

21. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Last Date : 19th Oct. 2013
Welcome Class : 1st Nov. 2013
APPLICATION FORMS
• The candidates can apply online at www.legalcareertraining.com or via hard copy form.
(Application form can be downloaded from website)
• Supporting documents required :
– 1 Passport size photo
– Proof of Graduation /Diploma Completion [Self attested copy of Degree /Diploma Certificate]
• The filled application form and supporting documents can be sent to: “APCD Applications
Processing, Thomson Reuters, 2nd Floor, Lotus Tower, Community Centre, New Friends Colony,
New Delhi 110 025”.
• The scanned copy of application form and supporting documents can also be sent to
program.admissions@thomsonreuters.com

22. Program Delivery about Online Learning Platform

23. ABOUT THOMSON REUTERS
Thomson Reuters is the world’s largest provider of intelligent information to business and professional
customers. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to
leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and
science and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. Thomson
Reuters employs approximately 60,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. For more
information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com
Globally, Thomson Reuter’s legal research is used by more than 80% of the fortune 500 companies.
We help legal professionals stay abreast with emerging topics through Online CLE Centre –
WestLegalEdCenter, US educational casebook & textbook publishing – Foundation Press. Thomson
Reuter’s legal operates in more than 27 countries with strength of 14,600 employees.
Thomson Reuters customers in India include Top Law Firms and Senior Advocates through its Legal
footprint in India – Westlaw India, flagship online research platform combining Indian and UK law,
Sweet & Maxwell legal books and reference materials and Pangea3, the leading legal process
outsourcing business.

24. IMPORTANT
All fees are non-refundable; however if the program start is delayed for more than 3
weeks, the candidate is eligible to apply for a refund.
By enrolling for the Program, the candidate agrees to abide by the APCD Terms &
Conditions (available on www.legalcareertraining.com ) pertaining to application,
payment, registration, conduct of program, assessment & certification.
Thomson Reuters controls the extension or foreclosure of the applications for the
Program.

25. To know more and to attend free information session
SMS "APCD" to 56070
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