Module 5’s rehearsal felt awkward at first, then became the part I reused most. I still wish there were more samples from public-sector contracts.
Flagship course
Fixed-Term Contract Mastery
Learn to dissect German fixed-term offers, prepare employment consultations, and decide what to escalate — with practical modules rather than abstract lectures.
Learning outcomes
- Build a one-page clause map for any fixed-term draft
- Spot purpose language that is vague, circular, or mismatched to the role
- Model renewal and cumulative-duration questions before you meet an advisor
- Write a consultation agenda that keeps HR discussions concrete
Who it suits
Professionals relocating to Germany, specialists on project terms, and managers reviewing their own offers. Prior legal training is not required; willingness to annotate PDFs is.
Modules
Module 1 — The anatomy of a German fixed term
End dates, purpose statements, and how offer letters differ from the signed Vertrag.
Module 2 — Justification patterns you will actually see
Project, substitution, budget cycles, and probation-like wording that deserves a second look.
Module 3 — Renewal, chaining, and conversion pressure points
Timeline exercises using cumulative duration scenarios drawn from anonymised alumni cases.
Module 4 — Early exit, notice, and side letters
How annexes quietly change leverage — and how to list them before a consultation.
Module 5 — Consultation rehearsal
Scripts, timing, and note-taking methods for employment consultations in Germany.
Module 6 — Your decision brief
Assemble a short brief for yourself, a mentor, or counsel — including what this course cannot decide for you.
Instructor
Anja Richter
Anja designed Logicquery Core’s document labs after a decade supporting workforce transitions in Berlin. She teaches annotation methods and consultation structure; licensed attorneys guest in selected clinics when topics require it.
Informational pricing
Clause Studio access to this curriculum is listed at €249. Counsel Prep Circle adds facilitated labs at €419. See Pricing for tier comparisons. Enrolment is arranged by email — this page does not process payments.
Learner notes
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. Logicquery Core provides educational programs. For advice on your specific contract, consult a qualified lawyer in Germany.
How much time should I plan?
Most learners finish the core modules in three to four weeks at a steady evening pace, plus two clinic sessions.
What is a real limitation of this program?
We do not review your personal contract line-by-line inside the standard Clause Studio tier. Document labs in Counsel Prep Circle offer peer critique of anonymised excerpts, not a formal legal opinion. If you need a binding assessment, you will still need counsel.
Can my employer sponsor the fee?
Yes. Contact us and we will share informational invoicing steps after enrolment is confirmed.
Ready to enrol?
Tell us your signing timeline and we will recommend a tier.