1-Year Advanced Diploma in Contract Drafting & Law, Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

About the programme

We recently spoke to a senior partner in a law firm and asked her, “What skills do you wish law students were learning?”

We expected her to mention something complex like mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or competition law. But her answer surprised us. She said:
“I wish someone could really teach contract law to people in the firm.”

Wait—contract law? Isn’t that taught in the second year of law school?

Like most law students, you’ve probably studied contracts in law school. You learned the sections, analysed cases, and sat for exams.

But here’s the problem: in most degree programmes, contract law is taught early, often reduced to memorising sections and quoting cases. This approach misses the deeper, exciting, and more complex layers of the subject. More importantly, it doesn’t equip you with the skills to draft exceptional contracts. Further, when you study contract law as an isolated subject you fail to make the necessary links between contract law, contract negotiation and drafting and aspects of dispute resolution.

Course objectives

That’s where we come in.

This advanced diploma is designed to equip learners with the critical skills needed to draft precise contracts, navigate complex negotiations, and resolve disputes effectively. Combining academic rigour with practical application, the programme prepares you for leadership roles in the legal and corporate sectors.

In this programme, you’ll learn not to copy and paste from templates but to follow a process and understand why lawyers draft the way they do. You’ll gain top level skills for negotiating, crafting, editing, and refining contracts. The process you learn and the legal understanding you gain would ensure that you get it right—not just once or twice, but every time.

A watertight contract is a professional’s calling card. We’ll teach you how to make it yours.

Who is this programme for?

This course is primarily designed for lawyers and law students. However, it is equally beneficial for managers, executives, and professionals from diverse fields such as MBA, engineering, CA, or CS backgrounds.

For those without a formal law degree, the course includes foundational components on contract law to quickly bring you up to speed. Additionally, you have the option to enrol in our Legal Methods Course at no extra cost. This complementary course provides a solid grounding in legal principles and equips you with the skills to navigate and reference legal materials effectively.

This makes the programme accessible and valuable for anyone keen to master the art of contract drafting and negotiation.

What sets this programme apart?

You studied from EBC texts in law school, we now continue to empower you. Embark on a transformative journey with EBC’s Contract Drafting Programme, blending the legacy of EBC’s unparalleled expertise, innovative learning methodologies, and global recognition to empower your legal career. The course is multidimensional, offering:

• A Transformational Learning Experience: EBC’s Contract Drafting Course combines a comprehensive curriculum with practical insights, equipping you with the skills to master the art of crafting precise, effective, and enforceable contracts while fostering your professional growth.
• Real Results: Our alumni have secured prestigious roles at top-tier firms and corporations.
• The Legacy of Excellence at EBC: With decades of leadership in legal education and publishing, EBC provides a foundation of trust, quality, and authority that shapes the legal profession in India and beyond.

• EBC Certification: The brand that appears next to your name matters! An EBC certificate is more than just a credential—it’s a testament to the unmatched quality and legacy of a brand that has shaped legal education for over seven decades. Backed by EBC's authority and reputation, your certification stands as a mark of trust, credibility, and excellence in the legal profession.

• Authentic Materials: EBC materials are meticulously designed with a structured pedagogy that ensures comprehensive and systematic learning—far from a collection of disjointed topics and points. Along with the course materials, you’ll benefit from access to EBC’s extensive library of books from EBC Reader, landmark cases, and scholarly articles, from the trusted legal resources of SCC Online.
  

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• Expert EBC Faculty: Learn from industry-leading practitioners, academics, and negotiators who are authors with EBC and who’ve shaped the field of contract law.

• EBC Alumni Advantage: Upon completing the course, you join an elite network of EBC alumni, enjoying lifelong learning opportunities and professional connections, powered by EBC’s enduring legacy in the legal domain.

What will you achieve?

• Master Advanced Contract Drafting:
  • Understand the nuances of drafting clear, enforceable, and airtight contracts.
  • Get hands-on experience with more than 120 commercial, real estate, service, partnership, corporate, and intellectual property agreements.
• Negotiate Like a Leader:
  • Develop strategic negotiation skills to navigate complex business and legal discussions.
  • Achieve win-win outcomes in high-pressure situations.
• Handle Disputes with Expertise:
  • Master arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Learn to avoid litigation through effective conflict management strategies.
• Build a Thriving Career:
  • Access exclusive career guidance to position yourself as a top choice for legal and corporate employers.
  • Learn the secrets of legal professionals who dominate in drafting and dispute resolution.

What are the kind of contracts I will study?

Get hands-on experience with different kinds of agreements:

• Commercial contracts like Supply Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Franchise Agreements and many more.
• Banking & financial contracts like Loan Agreements, Credit Facility Agreements, Guarantee Agreements, Escrow Agreements, Investment Agreements.
• IP Contracts like Licensing Agreements, IP Assignment Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Trademark Co-Existence Agreements, Software Development Agreements.
• Real Estate Contracts like Leave and License Agreements, Lease Agreements, Gift Deeds, Sale Deeds, Joint Development Agreement, Hire Purchase Agreements etc. 
• Service Agreements like Master Service Agreements (MSA), Consultancy Agreements, Maintenance Agreements, Employment Contracts and many more. 
• Transactional Agreements like Shareholder’s Agreement, Share-Purchase Agreement, Asset-Purchase Agreement, Business-Transfer Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement.