Adjudication
Decision Drafting Masterclass
Learn to draft structured, persuasive, and enforceable adjudication decisions through practical exercises and expert-led critique.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 months
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Write clear and enforceable adjudication decisions
Apply legal reasoning and structured drafting
Use peer-review feedback to improve decisions
Understand decision enforcement and challenges
Who this course is for
Adjudicators and aspiring adjudicators
Legal professionals involved in drafting decisions or awards
Arbitration and dispute resolution practitioners
Legal drafters handling complex adjudicatory processes
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge of adjudication processes
Experience in drafting legal submissions or arguments
Familiarity with basic principles of contract law
Commitment to practical drafting exercises and feedback sessions
Why this course
Adjudication decisions must be precise, reasoned, and enforceable,Learn techniques for structuring decisions logically and persuasively,Gain practical experience in writing and reviewing real-world decisions,Understand common drafting pitfalls and how to avoid them,Improve confidence in managing complex factual and legal issues,Enhance professional credibility as an adjudicator or dispute resolver
Course content
Objective
Learn the essential principles and structure of adjudication decisions and why clarity and reasoning determine enforceability.
Key topics
Understand the role of a written decision in adjudication
Explain key elements of an enforceable decision
Identify statutory and contractual requirements for decision writing
Differentiate between reasoning and mere conclusion statements
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Master the structural framework for drafting decisions that are clear, logical, and easy to navigate.
Key topics
Organise decisions into logical
coherent sections
Draft clear introductions and procedural histories
Present issues and arguments systematically
Develop templates for consistent decision writing
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn techniques for analysing evidence and presenting clear factual findings in your decisions.
Key topics
Identify relevant facts from the evidentiary record
Separate facts from opinions and assumptions
Assess credibility of evidence objectively
Draft findings supported by evidence and reasoning
Avoid errors arising from incomplete or biased analysis
Ensure transparency in addressing parties’ submissions
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Develop skills in applying law to facts and presenting legal reasoning clearly and convincingly.
Key topics
Apply relevant contractual and statutory provisions accurately
Integrate case law and legal principles into reasoning
Address competing arguments fairly and persuasively
Explain the rationale behind conclusions in simple language
Week 4
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Learn how to draft the dispositive section of adjudication decisions to ensure clarity and compliance with enforcement rules.
Key topics
Draft operative parts of decisions with clarity
Specify reliefs and remedies accurately
Avoid ambiguity in orders and directives
Address interest
costs
and timelines precisely
Week 5
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Put theory into practice through drafting exercises and peer-reviewed sessions designed to refine your decision-writing skills.
Key topics
Draft a complete adjudication decision based on a case study
Review and critique peer drafts constructively
Identify common drafting mistakes and correct them
Apply checklists for quality control and compliance
Week 6
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
In adjudication, the quality of your decision determines not only the outcome of a dispute but also its enforceability in law. Poorly reasoned or ambiguously drafted decisions can undermine the process, invite challenges, and erode confidence in the adjudicator’s role.
This masterclass is designed to develop your ability to structure, reason, and draft adjudication decisions that are clear, legally robust, and enforceable. Participants will explore the core principles of decision writing, including logical reasoning, factual analysis, application of law, and effective use of language.
The course combines theory with practical exercises and peer-reviewed drafting sessions, ensuring that learning is hands-on and immediately applicable. By the end of this programme, you will possess the tools and confidence to write decisions that stand up to scrutiny before courts and tribunals.
This masterclass is designed to develop your ability to structure, reason, and draft adjudication decisions that are clear, legally robust, and enforceable. Participants will explore the core principles of decision writing, including logical reasoning, factual analysis, application of law, and effective use of language.
The course combines theory with practical exercises and peer-reviewed drafting sessions, ensuring that learning is hands-on and immediately applicable. By the end of this programme, you will possess the tools and confidence to write decisions that stand up to scrutiny before courts and tribunals.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Construction Claims Through Adjudication Training.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
