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Working with Contracts: What Law School Doesn't Teach You Review: Great book for incoming corporate associates and others dealing with contracts regularly - The Quick: This book is great for all incoming corporate associates and for anyone who has to deal with contracts on a regular basis. The writing is clear, concise but yet detailed enough to give you an idea of what you may face in the real world. Why Listen to Me: I've practiced as a Corporate Associate at a Vault top 10 law firm in NY and the best firm in New Jersey. I've practiced in Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. I've also reviewed, analyzed and summarized countless contracts. I have drafted some ancillary agreements but wanted to bolster my drafting know-how and this book was perfect to help me do that. The Examples: Some other reviewers have complained that the examples are skewed towards debt financing and real estate agreements, but I didn't find that to be the case. I thought they were varied enough to be able to apply whatever principle that was being exemplified to real life situations, but then again, I've done this before to some degree so it was easier for me to envision how certain principles applied to what I had seen at work and what I may see later. The Recommendation: If I was a partner in charge of training associates, I would make this mandatory reading. Although, I have the benefit of 3.5 years of experience and many concepts were already familiar to me, had I read this book prior to practicing, it would have prevented many mistakes and allowed me a greater chance to excel from the get-go. Charles M. Fox (the author) is a great writer and he does an amazing job of explaining complex concepts and making it accessible to everyone. The book is not long but covers a great amount of material. It is also indexed well so you can jump to any section you wish. I have already marked, underlined and annotated this book on pretty much every page. I am certain I will return to it many times as I continue to practice corporate law. Disclaimer: I did not receive this product in exchange for a positive review and I do not know the author personally. I am simply sharing my thoughts on what I think is an excellent primer for those practicing in this arena. Review: Excellent Resource - Esp. for Litigators Transitioning to Transactional Practice - I have been litigating on behalf of clients for the past 4 years. For the most part, I see the pitfalls, head aches and problems recognized long after the parties celebrated signing a new deal. Then a client came to me with a request-- he asked me to help negotiate his contract keeping an eye on the issues with litigation potential. (Quite a refreshing request I might add) Shifting gears, I had to brush up on current contract drafting practices and strategy. This book provided an excellent resource as to structure, potential interpretations, expectations, timing of the exchange of drafts.... well written, many areas covered quickly, not labored or too vague. I recommend this book along with Tina Stark's Negotiating Contract Boilerplate for practical contract drafting and review information. And if Charles Fox writes another book - I'd love a copy! Thanks! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #68,202 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Business Contracts Law #5 in Corporate Law (Books) #36 in Law (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (322) | | Dimensions | 6.17 x 0.65 x 9.2 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 1402410603 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1402410604 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 334 pages | | Publication date | May 1, 2008 | | Publisher | Practising Law Institute (PLI) | ## Images ![Working with Contracts: What Law School Doesn't Teach You - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JmSQ5HEHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for incoming corporate associates and others dealing with contracts regularly *by E***G on August 28, 2017* The Quick: This book is great for all incoming corporate associates and for anyone who has to deal with contracts on a regular basis. The writing is clear, concise but yet detailed enough to give you an idea of what you may face in the real world. Why Listen to Me: I've practiced as a Corporate Associate at a Vault top 10 law firm in NY and the best firm in New Jersey. I've practiced in Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. I've also reviewed, analyzed and summarized countless contracts. I have drafted some ancillary agreements but wanted to bolster my drafting know-how and this book was perfect to help me do that. The Examples: Some other reviewers have complained that the examples are skewed towards debt financing and real estate agreements, but I didn't find that to be the case. I thought they were varied enough to be able to apply whatever principle that was being exemplified to real life situations, but then again, I've done this before to some degree so it was easier for me to envision how certain principles applied to what I had seen at work and what I may see later. The Recommendation: If I was a partner in charge of training associates, I would make this mandatory reading. Although, I have the benefit of 3.5 years of experience and many concepts were already familiar to me, had I read this book prior to practicing, it would have prevented many mistakes and allowed me a greater chance to excel from the get-go. Charles M. Fox (the author) is a great writer and he does an amazing job of explaining complex concepts and making it accessible to everyone. The book is not long but covers a great amount of material. It is also indexed well so you can jump to any section you wish. I have already marked, underlined and annotated this book on pretty much every page. I am certain I will return to it many times as I continue to practice corporate law. Disclaimer: I did not receive this product in exchange for a positive review and I do not know the author personally. I am simply sharing my thoughts on what I think is an excellent primer for those practicing in this arena. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Resource - Esp. for Litigators Transitioning to Transactional Practice *by A***E on November 18, 2005* I have been litigating on behalf of clients for the past 4 years. For the most part, I see the pitfalls, head aches and problems recognized long after the parties celebrated signing a new deal. Then a client came to me with a request-- he asked me to help negotiate his contract keeping an eye on the issues with litigation potential. (Quite a refreshing request I might add) Shifting gears, I had to brush up on current contract drafting practices and strategy. This book provided an excellent resource as to structure, potential interpretations, expectations, timing of the exchange of drafts.... well written, many areas covered quickly, not labored or too vague. I recommend this book along with Tina Stark's Negotiating Contract Boilerplate for practical contract drafting and review information. And if Charles Fox writes another book - I'd love a copy! Thanks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read. Surprisingly makes an area that was not ... *by E***N on March 26, 2017* Great read. Surprisingly makes an area that was not my favorite in law school quite interesting--I really can't put it down and want to keep learning. Succinct to teach you a lot of information quickly, but very readable and never feels dense. Written clearly and well but stays away from random anecdotes and fluff that I find distracting in some books. Guide to how it really works to draft it, with an eye to later litigation implications of certain approaches, but not the litigation-oriented/how do we sue under a contract approach from law school. Sticks to solid examples and logical points for different principles. (My background is a lawyer new to transactional drafting.) Highly recommended. Is just what the title says. ## Frequently Bought Together - Working With Contracts: What Law School Doesn't Teach You, 2nd Edition (PLI's Corporate and Securities Law Library) - Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Entrepreneurs and Business Professionals - Contract Redlining Etiquette: How to leverage the power of redlines for faster and smarter contract negotiations. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1701524-working-with-contracts-what-law-school-doesnt-teach-you](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1701524-working-with-contracts-what-law-school-doesnt-teach-you) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*