Type of Credit: Elective
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本課程邀請美國喬治城大學John Dundon教授一同授課，採全英語密集授課進行。
請留意課程時間，自行考量時間能否配合。(週間實體課程日的晚上有線上及影片可複習)
This is an EMI course in collaboration with Professor John Dundonand of Georgetown University (US).
Please take note of the course schedule and assess whether it fits your availability. (Online sessions and video reviews are available on weekday evenings.)
Online Classes:
• 11/29, 19:00-21:00
• 12/1, 19:00-21:00
• 12/3, 19:00-21:00
In-person Classes:
• 12/6, 14:00-16:00
• 12/8, 14:00-16:00
• 12/10, 14:00-16:00
• 12/12, 14:00-16:00
• 12/13, 14:00-16:00, 17:30-19:30
• 12/15, 14:00-16:00
• 12/17, 14:00-16:00
• 12/19, 19:00-21:00
11/29-12/19間，共三週課程：
(1)第一週線上上課：週六、週一、週三，19:00-21:00 。
(2)第二三週實體上課：每週一、三、五 14:00-16:00，每次2小時 + 週六全天。
每次課程均有回家作業，請掌握時間準時完成，以利教師批改回饋及進入下一單元。各次作業成績均納為學期成績。
Course Schedule: November 29 – December 19 (3 weeks in total)
Week 1 (Online Classes):
Classes will be held on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday from 19:00 to 21:00.
Weeks 2 & 3 (In-person Classes):
Classes will take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 14:00 to 16:00 (2 hours per session), plus full-day sessions on Saturdays.
Each class will be accompanied by homework.
Please manage your time and submit assignments on time to ensure instructors can provide feedback and to help you progress to the next unit. All assignments will count toward your final grade.
能力項目說明
本課程分兩個方向進行，(1)美國法律管轄的契約起草、解釋和談判，主要側重於契約撰擬，並探討所有美國契約所組成部分以及特定交易類型的契約。(2)律師在談判中所扮演的角色，包括發現問題、以清晰簡潔的語言為客戶總結問題，以及滿足律師事務所客戶和合作夥伴的期望(實質和專業)。
The course contains two main components:
Contract Drafting, Interpretation, and Negotiation under U.S. Law – with a primary focus on contract drafting. This section covers the essential elements of all U.S. contracts as well as contracts specific to certain types of transactions.
The Role of Lawyers in Negotiation – focusing on identifying issues, summarizing them for clients in clear and concise language, and meeting both the substantive and professional expectations of law firm clients and partners.
本課程全英語授課並邀請國際師資讓同學具備中外法學資料庫之認識與演練，並建立法律文件寫作基礎能力、法律實務能力應用與法學思維能力。同時，瞭解律師的角色與職責。律師的角色不僅是發現問題，還要協助解決問題並作出決策。
This course is conducted entirely in English and features international faculty.
It is designed to familiarize students with both domestic and international legal research databases, provide hands-on training, and build foundational skills in legal writing, practical legal application, and legal reasoning. The course also emphasizes understanding the role and responsibilities of lawyers—not only in identifying legal issues but also in helping clients resolve problems and make informed decisions.
Course Topics Include:
Introduction to U.S. Contract and Private Equity Transaction Practice
Contract Structure, Preambles, and Legal Terminology
Representations and Warranties
Contract Drafting Assignments: Review and Discussion
“Signing and Closing” vs. “Delayed Closing”
U.S. Legal Provisions on Indemnification and Remedies
Contract Drafting Assignments: Review and Discussion
Breach and Termination
Enforcement of Contract Rights and Dispute Resolution
Contract Drafting Assignments: Review and Discussion
Amendments, Waivers, and Consents
Miscellaneous Clauses
Contract Drafting Assignments: Review and Discussion
出席狀況：30%
課堂表現：10%
作業及報告：60%
評分標準：每項報告作業將於課堂上告知同學，所有作業將依學校規定評量分數給予評分。
Grading Breakdown:
Attendance: 30%
Class Participation: 10%
Assignments and Reports: 60%
Assessment Criteria:
Details of each assignment and report will be provided in class. All assignments will be graded in accordance with the evaluation guidelines NCCU.
Charles M. Fox, Working with Contracts: What Law School Doesn’t Teach You (2nd ed.), Practicing Law Institute, New York (2008) – this textbook is recommended, but not mandatory.