Legal Contract Review

 

Service Overview

Use this form to request legal review of a contract or agreement before it is signed on behalf of the University.

Important Notice: Contract Eligibility for This Form

This form is for non-procurement contracts. For information regarding procurement contacts, visit the university's Purchasing department page.

Before submitting, please confirm that the agreement is not a procurement contract.

What this means

  • Non-procurement contracts generally do not involve the University purchasing goods or routine services. Examples include MOUs, internship or clinical agreements, partnerships, gifts or sponsorships, leases, and similar agreements.
  • Procurement contracts typically involve the University buying goods or services in exchange for payment. Examples include purchasing equipment, supplies, software subscriptions, consulting services, maintenance services, or other vendor-provided services.

Limited Exception

The only procurement-related contracts that may be submitted through this form are contracts for goods or services with a total value over $1,000,000.

If your agreement involves purchasing goods or services and does not exceed $1,000,000, please contact the Procurement Office for guidance on the appropriate submission and approval process.

Submitting a contract through the correct channel helps avoid delays and ensures timely review.

Before you submit:

  • Make sure all business terms, pricing, timelines, and responsibilities have already been discussed and agreed upon with the other party.
  • This form is for review of finalized business terms, not for early negotiations or drafts in progress.
  • Have the full contract available in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

 

How to Complete the Form

  1. Enter your name, department, and campus phone number so Legal Affairs can contact you if questions arise.
  2. Select the agreement type that best matches the contract you are submitting.
  3. Provide the name of the other party or organization, the anticipated start date, and a brief description of the contract’s purpose.
  4. Answer all Business Term Confirmation questions honestly and completely. These questions help route the contract to the appropriate campus offices, such as Marketing, IT, or Advancement.
  5. Indicate whether the agreement involves the University receiving funds.
  6. Upload the contract in an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  7. Note any special circumstances, prior negotiations, deadlines, or concerns that Legal Affairs should be aware of.

After Submission

  • Contracts are reviewed based on risk and compliance considerations, not in the order received.
  • The average contract review time is approximately ten (10) business days.
  • Submitting complete and accurate information helps avoid delays.

Please review the Contract Review and Authority to Sign Policy to confirm the appropriate signature authority for your contract.

Do not sign or allow the other party to sign the contract until Legal Affairs has completed its review and provided approval.

Getting Started

Click the Start Review Request button located to the right.