At ITLawCo, we believe in empowering the next generation of legal practitioners. So, we are thrilled to announce a new initiative aimed at providing affordable and practical contracts training to candidate legal practitioners (CLPs).
With over 12 years of experience drafting and negotiating IT contracts for a diverse range of stakeholders—from SMEs to global multinationals—particularly within the EMEA region, we have developed a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances involved in IT contracts. While we take pride in our achievements and expertise, we also recognise our professional duty to transfer these skills to aspiring legal practitioners.
Why this training matters
Our goal is to equip CLPs with the necessary skills to:
- Enhance their value to their firms: By understanding the intricacies of IT contracts, CLPs can contribute more effectively to their teams and organisations.
- Improve their risk management intuition: Knowledge of IT contracts enables CLPs to identify and mitigate potential risks proactively.
- Make them highly competitive in a saturated job market: Specialised training in IT contracts sets CLPs apart, making them attractive candidates in a competitive legal landscape.
Training topics
Our training programme covers specialised topics such as:
- Drafting and negotiating NDAs for IT transactions: Understanding the critical elements of non-disclosure agreements specific to IT transactions.
- Cloud services agreements (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS): Navigating the complexities of agreements related to software, platform, and infrastructure as a service.
- IT professional services agreements: Crafting agreements that define the scope and deliverables of IT services.
- Software licence agreements: Understanding the legal aspects of software licensing, including terms, conditions, and compliance.
- Data processing agreements: Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations through well-structured data processing agreements.
- AI contracts: Addressing the unique challenges and considerations in drafting agreements related to artificial intelligence.
- Reseller agreements: Structuring agreements that govern the relationship between vendors and resellers.
Practical insights from industry experts
To enhance the practical value of our training, we’ll involve IT professionals from our extensive network into the training sessions. These experts will demonstrate how these agreements are implemented in real-world scenarios, providing CLPs with a practical understanding that goes beyond theoretical knowledge.
Pricing options
We offer flexible pricing options to suit your needs:
- Individual training session: R699 per session;
- 6-month subscription: R399 per month for access to all trainings; or
- 12-month subscription: R299 per month for comprehensive annual access.
Join us
We invite CLPs to join us in this initiative and gain the skills necessary to excel in the field of IT law. Together, we can build a stronger, more knowledgeable legal community equipped to handle the challenges of the digital age.
For more information and to enrol in our contracts training programme, please contact us.
Let’s shape the future of IT law, one contract at a time.