Every manager signs contracts, every HR officer applies labor rules, and every business owner is bound by company law — whether or not they ever set foot in a law school. Not knowing the legal ground you are standing on is expensive: a poorly worded clause or a misunderstood obligation can turn into a dispute nobody saw coming.

This programme from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is not a law degree condensed into a week — it is a practical map of the legal terrain non-lawyers actually operate in: contracts, company law, labor rights, legal liability, and the compliance culture that keeps an organization out of trouble. Law itself is a living, flexible discipline rather than a fixed set of formulas, and this course teaches participants to navigate it with confidence even without a legal background.

Who Should Attend?

• Directors of organizations and companies.
• Employees working in the legal field within business establishments.
• Business owners wishing to enhance their legal skills.
• Professionals working in various types of legal management.
• Law students and graduates from various universities.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the programme, participants will be able to:

• Handle legal functions and disciplinary procedures correctly and confidently.
• Gain practical and theoretical knowledge across the main branches of law.
• Deal effectively with judicial authorities and understand their powers.
• Draft legal contracts and administrative decisions with an advanced level of skill.

Module 1: Contracts You’ll Encounter in Business

• Types of contracts: sale, lease, labor, construction and others.
• Conditions for validity: consent, eligibility, and lawful subject matter.
• The difference between oral and written contracts, and drafting basic clauses.
• Handling contract violations and litigation.

Module 2: The Legal Foundations Every Non-Lawyer Needs

• What law is for: justice, social organization, and protection of rights.
• Public law versus private law, and the judicial system’s role.
• Sources of law: legislation, jurisprudence, judicial rulings, and custom.
• Why understanding law matters in business and commercial relationships.

Module 3: Company Law, Intellectual Property and Fair Competition

• Types of companies: joint-stock, limited liability, and sole proprietorships.
• Company registration, business licenses, and legal requirements.
• Intellectual property protection: patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Competition law and anti-monopoly regulations.

Module 4: Labor Law and Employee Rights

• Employment contracts: types and basic conditions.
• Work hours, leave, and compensation-related rights.
• Women’s and children’s rights in the workplace.
• Termination procedures and the role of labor unions in disputes.

Module 5: Legal Risk, Disputes and Building a Compliance Culture

• Types of legal liability: civil, criminal, and contractual.
• Resolving legal disputes through arbitration, mediation, or litigation.
• Legal compliance: local and international rules on corporate governance, anti-corruption, and the environment.
• Building a compliance culture across finance, HR, sales and marketing.