Master Corporate Law: Navigate the Legal Landscape of Business
(6-Week Intensive)
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentorship: Industry experts from top tech companies will guide you throughout the course.
Mode of Learning: Online, Self-paced + Weekly Live Sessions
Week 1: Foundations of Corporate Law
- Introduction to Corporate Law: Understanding the legal framework governing businesses, including different types of business structures (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation).
- Company Formation & Governance: The process of incorporating a company, drafting bylaws, and understanding corporate governance principles.
- Legal Entities: Exploring the different types of legal entities and their implications for liability, taxation, and management.
- Project 1: Business Structure Selection: Analyze a business scenario and recommend the most appropriate legal structure.
Outcome: Foundational knowledge of corporate law principles, company formation, and governance.
Week 2: Contracts & Commercial Law
- Contract Law: Understanding the elements of a valid contract, contract formation, and breach of contract.
- Commercial Law: Introduction to key areas of commercial law, including sales, leases, and secured transactions.
- Intellectual Property: Overview of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
- Project 2: Contract Drafting: Draft a basic commercial contract.
Outcome: Proficiency in contract law and basic commercial law principles.
Week 3: Corporate Finance & Securities Law
- Corporate Finance: Understanding corporate finance principles, including raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy.
- Securities Law: Introduction to securities law, including regulations governing the issuance and trading of stocks and bonds.
- Financial Regulations: Overview of financial regulations impacting corporations.
- Project 3: M&A Analysis: Analyze a recent merger or acquisition transaction.
Outcome: Knowledge of corporate finance and securities law.
Week 4: Corporate Social Responsibility & Ethics
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Understanding the concept of CSR and its importance in modern business.
- Business Ethics: Ethical considerations in business decision-making and corporate governance.
- Compliance: Introduction to legal compliance programs and risk management.
- Project 4: CSR Initiative Development: Develop a CSR initiative for a company.
Outcome: Understanding of CSR, business ethics, and compliance.
Week 5: Employment Law & Labor Relations
- Employment Law: Understanding employment law principles, including hiring, firing, and workplace safety.
- Labor Relations: Introduction to labor relations, including unions and collective bargaining.
- Discrimination & Harassment: Legal protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
- Project 5: Employment Law Case Study Analysis: Analyze a real-world employment law case.
Outcome: Knowledge of employment law and labor relations.
Week 6: Final Project & Career Prep
- Project 6: Final Corporate Law Project: Develop a comprehensive legal plan for a real or hypothetical corporation, incorporating all the skills learned throughout the course.
- Career Preparation:
- Portfolio Building: Refine and complete your portfolio with a professional presentation of your projects.
- Interview Prep & Resume Tips: Learn how to showcase your skills, work on technical interview questions, and perfect your resume.
- Industry Insights: Get advice on the latest industry trends, frameworks, and technologies.
Outcome: By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong portfolio and the confidence to apply for jobs in corporate law or related fields.
Major Projects:
- Business Structure Selection (Week 1): Core Skills: Corporate law fundamentals, legal entities.
- Contract Drafting (Week 2): Core Skills: Contract law, commercial law.
- M&A Analysis (Week 3): Core Skills: Corporate finance, securities law.
- CSR Initiative Development (Week 4): Core Skills: CSR, business ethics.
- Employment Law Case Study Analysis (Week 5): Core Skills: Employment law, labor relations.
- Final Corporate Law Project (Week 6): Core Skills: Full corporate law life cycle, legal planning.
Mentorship at Eduveda Academy:
- Industry Mentor Assignment: You’ll be paired with a mentor from a top law firm or corporate legal department who will provide personalized guidance on projects, career advice, and best practices.
- 1-on-1 sessions: For project reviews and troubleshooting.
- Live Q&A Sessions: Weekly with mentors and instructors.
Final Notes:
- Weekly Live Sessions: These will cover key topics, provide updates, and allow you to ask questions.
- Peer Networking: Join the academy Slack group for collaboration and feedback.
This 6-week course is intense but designed to give you all the key skills to jumpstart your career in corporate law or a related field. You’ll leave with solid project experience, a polished portfolio, and the confidence to apply for jobs.
