Contracts tutoring
Nail Contracts problem questions.
In Contracts the doctrines are learnable, and most students learn them. Results are decided largely by technique, that is, working through formation, terms and breach in a disciplined order. The purpose of tutoring is to provide that order.
The challenge
Where students get stuck
Contracts problems raise many doctrines at once: offer and acceptance, consideration, intention and certainty, then the terms, including express and implied terms, conditions, warranties and intermediate terms, then breach, discharge and frustration. Common errors are asserting that a contract was formed without establishing each element, misclassifying the status of a term, and allowing the issues to run together. Estoppel and misrepresentation add further matters that need to be argued separately.
How I help
We use one structure, from formation through to remedies, applied to each issue: the rule with authority, the application of each element to the facts, then a conclusion. Contracts combines strict element tests with classification questions, and we work on identifying which applies. We cover the leading cases and practise past problems so issues are identified quickly and the reasoning is shown rather than assumed.
The method
One method, every problem
Four steps run every argument: name the issue, state the rule, apply it to the facts, conclude. Almost every legal rule takes one of six shapes. Any of these six shapes may carry a twist. Learn the six shapes and the twist →
Common questions
Contracts tutoring FAQ
Do you cover formation through to remedies?
Yes. Formation, terms, breach, discharge and frustration. Plus how it flows into damages.
My answers jump to conclusions. Can you help?
Yes. We prove each element on the facts instead of asserting a contract exists.
Can you help before the exam?
Yes. Focused sessions on issue spotting and structure. Book early.
Related subjects: Torts, Remedies, Equity & Trusts. See all subjects, or read the publication on practice hypotheticals.
Nail Contracts.
Guides and worked problems for this subject are in development and will be announced in the Publication as they land. One-on-one tutoring is available now.