A legal memo is only as strong as the thinking behind it — much like a piece of scientific research, its credibility rests on two things: how well it was prepared, and whether it followed a genuinely methodical approach. This course trains legal professionals to write and translate contracts and legal memos to that standard, catching material errors or gaps before they ever affect a case outcome, whether the document ends up in English or Arabic.

Getting there takes more than technique — it takes what practitioners call "legal sense": the ability to draw sound conclusions from an in-depth, impartial study of a case's full circumstances. That sense builds on a strong grounding in the applicable laws and regulations, which is exactly what this course works to strengthen alongside the practical writing and translation skills participants need.

• Build full command of all branches of law, both practically and scientifically.
• Practise the procedures involved in legal disputes, and master contract and documentation drafting in an integrated legal form.
• Conclude contracts confidently and write legal notes that stand up to scrutiny.
• Understand the characteristics, types, and classifications of laws, regulations, and legislation.
• Apply modern legal drafting methods, grounded in a clear sense of concepts, methods, and tools.

Target Audience

• Managers of companies and enterprises, and personnel in charge of law departments in business firms.
• Businessmen wishing to develop their legal skills, and employees in legal management.
• Students and graduates of law faculties, and trainee lawyers.

Module 1: Law's Role and the Legal Mindset

• The concept and significant role of law within societies
• Extensive study of the legal sciences as a foundation for everything that follows
• Building the "legal sense" needed to draw sound, impartial conclusions

Module 2: Negotiation and Contracts in Practice

• Contract preparation and conclusion skills
• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Persuasion and negotiation as everyday tools of legal practice

Module 3: Translating and Formulating Legal Documents

• Translation and formulation of documents, memos, statements and legal memoranda of various kinds
• Legal translation controls and contract drafting methods
• How language shapes the meaning of contractual articles and legal conditions

Module 4: Specifications, Procurement and Risk

• Writing and analysing contract specifications and procurement processes
• The legal weight of specifications and their link to the "invitation to tender" process
• Doubtful or deficient specifications, and the risks tied to different specification types

Where the Course Runs

• Sessions are held across Egypt, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Australia and the United States.
• Dates and locations are arranged to fit your own schedule and work commitments.

How the Programme Is Delivered

• Group training at the Academy's own centres
• One-on-one individual training
• Field and hands-on training built on an advanced curriculum
• Theory-based training in the Academy's dedicated halls

What You Walk Away With

Once the programme wraps up, participants receive a certificate accredited by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy confirming their attendance.

We can also arrange this course at a time and place that suits you — reach out to the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy team for more details.