The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Legal Skills for Non Legal Professionals course designed for anyone looking to acquire substantial skills in managing legal affairs and understanding the importance of this role.

Law is a social science concerned with human behavior, actions, and reactions, and it is a complex, ever-evolving subject that cannot be easily defined. Legal systems are essential to governing the relationships between people and ensuring safety within society.

Law not only governs actions but is also a craft that is difficult and complex. Unlike the exact sciences such as chemistry and physics, legal definitions can be flexible and include multiple perspectives and exceptions. Law consists of a set of rules that govern the relationships and rights between individuals and organizations and between individuals and the state, with penalties for non-compliance.

• Introduction to Law and Its Basics

  • Definition of law and its goals: justice, social organization, and protection of rights
  • The difference between public law and private law
  • The judicial system: judicial bodies and courts in the legal system
  • Sources of law: legislation, jurisprudence, judicial rulings, customs
  • The importance of understanding law in business and commercial relationships

• Commercial Contracts and Agreements

  • Definition and types of contracts (sale, lease, labor, construction, etc.)
  • Conditions for contract validity: consent, eligibility, lawful subject
  • The difference between oral and written contracts
  • How to draft basic contract clauses: rights and obligations, penalty clauses, party responsibilities
  • How to handle contract violations and litigation

• Commercial Laws and Corporate Rights

  • Definition and types of companies: joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, sole proprietorships
  • Company registration and business licenses: procedures and legal requirements
  • Intellectual property protection laws: patents, trademarks, copyrights
  • Legal obligations toward employees, clients, and suppliers
  • Competition laws and anti-monopoly regulations

• Labor Laws and Employee Rights

  • Overview of labor law: employee rights in the workplace
  • Employment contracts: types and basic conditions
  • Work hours and leave: rights related to time and compensation
  • Women's and children's rights in the workplace
  • Procedures for termination and employee rights in case of dispute or dismissal
  • The role of labor unions in protecting workers’ rights

• Legal Liability and Dispute Resolution

  • Types of legal liability: civil, criminal, contractual
  • How to manage legal liability in the workplace
  • Methods of resolving legal disputes: arbitration, mediation, litigation
  • The importance of amicable settlements and disputes within the work environment
  • The role of a lawyer in providing legal advice

• Concept of Legal Compliance

  • Definition of legal compliance and its importance in business environments
  • Types of compliance laws: local and international laws (e.g., corporate law, anti-corruption laws, environmental protection laws)
  • Legal responsibilities of various departments: finance, human resources, sales, and marketing
  • How to create a compliance culture within an organization