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This simulation should take you just over two hours, and is divided into the following sections:

  • A preparation task, which should take you up to 15 minutes
  • A 30 minute research task
  • A 30 minute analysis task
  • A 30 minute create task
  • A 10 minute document and presentation activity
  • And finally, a reflection task, which should take you around 10 minutes.

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Materials Needed

Computer with internet access

Text writing software

Preparation Task (15 minutes)

Research Task (30 minutes)

Analysis Task (45 minutes)

Create Task (15 minutes)

As a reminder, below are the steps we're going to take in order to complete the simulation. There will be timers on each step, but this is simply there for guidance and there is no pressure to finish before or after the time is up!

If you're ready, click the 'Next' button below to get going!

Document and Present (10 minutes)

Reflection Task (15 minutes)

Expected Outcome

Simulation

Simulation

PREPARAtion task

1. Project Description

2. Contract Price

3. Timeline

5. Changes to Work

7. Miscellaneous

6. Dispute Resolution

4. Payment Terms

You are a Legal Support Assistant at a law firm dealing with a breach of contract case. The firm has given you a fictitious business contract to analyse below:

Party A: ABC LtdAddress: 1 Main Street, London, WC1X 3DEANDParty B: Golden Enterprises LtdAddress: 24 Admiral Way, Birmingham B17 2BB

Search for recent market reports, articles, or statistics related to your chosen market segment. Use sources like Statista, Nielsen, or industry-specific publications.

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research task

Search for recent market reports, articles, or statistics related to your chosen market segment. Use sources like Statista, Nielsen, or industry-specific publications.

Market Reports

Search for recent market reports, articles, or statistics related to your chosen market segment. Use sources like Statista, Nielsen, or industry-specific publications.

BlackLion Law LLP v Amira Nature Foods Ltd [2022] EWHC 1500 (Ch)

Wood v Capita Insurance Services Limited [2017] UKSC 24

Integral Petroleum SA v Bank GPB International SA [2022] EWHC 659:

Conduct online research to have a proper understanding of legal discovery and the contract law essentials. Review real-life breach of contract cases to understand the common issues and arguments raised.

Review contract

Review contract

Review contract

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Analysis Task

Study and critically analyse the given business contract, focusing on potential areas of controversies. Here, you are looking for ambiguous terms, gaps, poorly defined obligations, or rights that could be a cause for contention.

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Create Task

Write a report

Write a detailed report highlighting the contentious issues that you found, backed with your research findings. Justify why you believe these could be potential concerns in case of a future dispute.

Simulation

Document and Present

Document and Present

Ensure your report is well-structured, detailed, and clear. Include an executive summary at the beginning and offer recommendations on how to avoid these issues in future contracts.

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Reflection Task

Review

Reflect on the Process:

Reflect on the complexity of the contract, writing two paragraphs about what you learned during the process, any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. This reflection task will help you identify potential learning opportunities and areas for improvement.

Simulation

Expected outcome

After completing this activity, you would have gained practical experience in the legal discovery process as a Legal Support Assistant. You would have honed key skills such as contract analysis, problem identification, and real world application of contract law fundamentals. This will simulate an important aspect of a Legal Support Assistant's role, who are often required to review documents for potential legal issues.

Expected Outcome

1. Project DescriptionParty A agrees to provide construction services for a project located at The Old School, Birmingham ("Project"). The scope of work shall generally include but not be limited to construction, alteration, and any associated services deemed necessary for the completion of the Project.

1. Project DescriptionParty A agrees to provide construction services for a project located at The Old School, Birmingham ("Project"). The scope of work shall generally include but not be limited to construction, alteration, and any associated services deemed necessary for the completion of the Project.

Payments will be made as follows:An initial deposit of £50,000.00 upon signing this Contract.Subsequent payments will be made based on the progress of the Project as determined by Party A, in an amount deemed appropriate at that time.

The total price for the Project will be £125,000.00 ("Contract Price"). This price may be subject to adjustments based on factors that could reasonably affect the cost of the work.

Any changes to the work, including but not limited to alterations, additions, or deletions, shall be addressed through a change order process, which may include adjustments to the Contract Price and timeline, to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

This Contract represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements or discussions.Any modifications to this Contract must be made in writing and signed by both parties.This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, though certain elements may be subject to local customs and practices.8. SignaturesBy signing below, both parties agree to the terms outlined in this Contract.Party A: ABC LtdSignature: ____________________________Date: ________________________________Party B: Golden Enterprises LtdSignature: ____________________________Date: ________________________________Your task is to identify potential issues that could be contentious in the event of a dispute.

In the event of a disagreement arising from this Contract, both parties agree to engage in discussions in good faith to resolve the issue. If resolution cannot be achieved, the parties will seek a resolution through means that may include mediation, arbitration, or other alternative methods as deemed suitable.