Description
Curriculum
Instructor
Course Overview
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract |
| Institution | Harvard University (HarvardX) |
| Platform | edX |
| Instructor | Charles Fried |
| Level | Intermediate / Law-focused |
| Delivery Type | Self-paced, Online |
| Certificate | Verified Certificate available |
| Access to Content | Free (audit mode) |
| Duration | 6 weeks (flexible) |
| Effort Required | 4–6 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | None (basic English and comprehension skills recommended) |
2. Learning Outcomes
| No. | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understand foundational principles of contract law |
| 2 | Learn legal reasoning behind contracts, promises, and obligations |
| 3 | Analyze real-world legal cases and precedents |
| 4 | Identify enforceable vs unenforceable agreements |
| 5 | Apply concepts of trust and good faith in contracts |
| 6 | Understand remedies for breach of contract |
| 7 | Develop critical thinking in legal argumentation |
| 8 | Complete case studies and practical contract exercises |
3. Course Modules (Weekly Breakdown)
| Week | Module Title | Topics Covered | Project/Exercise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations of Contract Law | History of contracts, legal philosophy | Short case analysis |
| 2 | Trust and Promise | Ethical and legal aspects of promises | Discussion on real-life agreements |
| 3 | Formation of Contract | Offer, acceptance, consideration | Draft hypothetical contract |
| 4 | Capacity and Legality | Parties’ capacity, lawful purpose | Evaluate enforceability scenarios |
| 5 | Breach and Remedies | Breach types, compensatory vs specific performance | Case study exercise |
| 6 | Capstone Project | Application of learned principles | Contract case study report |
4. Course Materials
| Material Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Video Lectures | Pre-recorded lectures by Charles Fried |
| Readings | Harvard Law review articles, case studies |
| Assignments | Practical contract exercises |
| Discussion | Peer interaction and analysis |
| Capstone | Case study analysis report |
5. Skills Gained
| Category | Skills |
|---|---|
| Legal Analysis | Case interpretation, legal reasoning |
| Contract Drafting | Formulating clear contracts |
| Ethical Thinking | Trust and obligation evaluation |
| Problem Solving | Application of law to real-world situations |
| Critical Thinking | Evaluating legal arguments |
6. Assessment Structure
| Component | Weight / Importance |
|---|---|
| Weekly Assignments | 50% |
| Capstone Project | 30% |
| Discussion Participation | 20% |
7. Certificate Information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Issuer | HarvardX / edX |
| Verification | Unique serial number and URL |
| Format | Digital certificate |
| Yes | |
| Credential Type | Verified Certificate |
8. Summary
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to contract law and the underlying concepts of trust and promises.
Learners gain practical experience analyzing real-world contracts and case law, preparing them for applications in law, business, and professional environments.
0 Students8 Courses
Courses you might be interested in
Course Overview This foundational MITx course introduces learners to computer science principles and computational thinking using Python.The program is designed for students with little to no prior programming experience and...
-
0 Lessons
$199.00$75.00
Course Overview MITx offers a series of Statistics and Data Science modules designed to provide learners with the analytical skills necessary to process, interpret, and derive insights from data.The program...
-
0 Lessons
$299.00$199.00
Course Overview Item Description Course Title Leaders of Learning Institution Harvard University (Graduate School of Education) Platform edX Instructor Richard Elmore & David T. Conley Level Intermediate / Professional Delivery...
-
0 Lessons
$259.00$209.00
Course Overview Item Description Course Title HarvardX Professional / Executive Education (select short programs) Institution Harvard University Platform edX Instructor Various Harvard Faculty (depending on program) Level Professional / Executive...
-
0 Lessons
$4,200.00$3,100.00
$200.00$100.00