DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS
6 & 7 October 2026 | 13:00 – 16:00
“A contract is only as good as the person drafting it.”
Introduction
This practical online course equips legal professionals with the expertise to draft effective contracts, critically analyse agreements prepared by others or Artificial Intelligence (AI), and confidently meet the expectations of clients and contracting parties.
A well-drafted contract builds trust and reduces the risk of costly disputes and litigation. This course focuses on developing practical drafting skills that remain valuable in an AI-driven legal environment.
What you will learn
- Master the principles of drafting professional contracts.
- Critically analyse contracts drafted by others.
- Evaluate AI-generated contracts effectively.
- Use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and productively.
- Develop lifelong contract drafting skills.
- Improve personal drafting agency using document management systems.
Practical Exercise: Delegates will complete a homework drafting assignment after Day 1, which will be discussed during Day 2 to reinforce practical learning.
Course Content
- Requirements of valid contracts
- Formalities and structure of contracts
- Standard contract templates
- Current case law
- Artificial Intelligence in contract drafting
- Advantages and risks of AI-generated contracts
- Professional drafting techniques to outperform AI
Presenter
Advocate Nicholas J. Tee has practised as an advocate at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates since 1989 and specialises in non-profit organisations, POPIA, consumer protection, company law, land claims and succession law.
Nicholas is a service provider to the Legal Practice Council, the University of the Witwatersrand School of Law and Legal Education and Development (LEAD). He is the recipient of the French Republic’s Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite for his contribution to legal and community development.
Course Information
| Date | 6 & 7 October 2026 |
| Time | 13:00 – 16:00 |
| Registration closes | 5 October 2026 |
| Certificate | Attendance at both sessions is compulsory. |
Who Should Attend?
Corporate legal advisors, government legal advisors, attorneys, advocates, candidate legal practitioners, paralegals, legal support staff and anyone wishing to strengthen their contract drafting skills.
Registration Fees (Including VAT)
- Practising legal practitioners & legal firms – R1 800
- Non-practising legal practitioners / Others – R2 700
Banking Details
Account Name: Law Society of South Africa
Bank: FNB Pretoria
Branch Code: 250655
Account Number: 6200 9641 079
Reference: DOC, Surname, Initials
How to Register
- Pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- Upload your proof of payment during the online registration process.
- Submit your registration.
- You will receive a confirmation email.
Contact
Bettie Lubbe
Email: Bettie@LSSALEAD.org.za
Tel: 012 441 4670
Terms & Conditions
- One registration permits one attendee only.
- Group viewing and sharing of access links are prohibited.
- The course is presented in English via Microsoft Teams.
- Course material and Teams links are sent approximately 24 hours before the course.
- Recordings and PowerPoint presentations are not supplied.
- POPIA applies to all personal information collected.
- Late cancellations and non-attendance will result in forfeiture of fees.
- LSSA/LEAD reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary.
Course Dates
Registration
Practising legal practitioners and other staff from legal firms: R 1 800 per person.
Non-practising legal practitioners/others: R 2 700 per person.
