Law of contracts
Designed for No background in law- a psychologist to spark real collaboration and high-energy learning.
Who Owns the Therapy Notes?
Tell the group: A psychologist keeps detailed session notes. The client requests a copy, the clinic claims the notes are company property, and the psychologist says they belong to her. Ask everyone: who technically owns the notes under contract law? Let participants guess before revealing the legal answer.
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Why this works
Starting with a scenario psychologists actually face hooks their attention. Guessing first helps them remember the answer, because the surprise makes it stick.
Handshake or Written Contract?
Present this dilemma: Two psychologists agree verbally to split workshop profits. One month later, the money arrives — but the partner says, 'We never agreed to 50-50.' Ask: is a handshake agreement legally binding? Let everyone vote, then reveal common misconceptions about oral contracts.
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Why this works
This activity exposes a common myth — that only written contracts count. When people realize verbal agreements can be binding, it shifts how they approach professional promises.
Sticky Note Session Fees
Hand out sticky notes and ask everyone to write their standard session fee (no names). Collect, mix, and display the range. Ask: Would you ever change your fee mid-contract? Quietly, everyone circles 'yes' or 'no.' Reveal contract law’s role in fee agreements.
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Why this works
Everyone participates safely, and seeing the fee range gives a quick, relatable entry point. Linking fee changes to contract terms makes contracts feel personally relevant.
Rapid Reaction: Session Cancellations
Read out three client cancellation scenarios: (1) Same-day cancellation, (2) No show, (3) Cancelled a week ahead. For each, ask participants to stand or raise a hand if they think the client owes a fee. Go rapid-fire, then reveal how contract law treats cancellation clauses.
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Why this works
Quick reactions get everyone moving and thinking. Hearing others’ views lets participants spot gaps in their assumptions about contract terms.
The Referral Puzzle
Tell the group: A psychologist refers clients to another therapist. They agree on a referral fee, but later, the therapist refuses to pay, claiming there was no written contract. Ask: does an email chain count as a contract? Let the group debate, then reveal the legal answer.
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Why this works
Real referral dilemmas make contract law feel practical. Debating email vs. written contracts helps participants spot risks in their everyday work.
My Most Memorable Contract
Pair people up and ask: Share the contract or agreement you remember most from your psychology practice — maybe with a clinic, a client, or a supervisor. Each pair finds one key clause that mattered. Groups then share a highlight. End by linking their stories to how contract law protects their interests.
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Why this works
Personal stories make abstract law feel close to home. When people relate contracts to their biggest moments, they see the value of learning the legal basics.
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