The British Academy for Training and Development offers a Legal Skills for Non-Lawyers 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