International Practice Diploma programme

Course Information

The International Practice Diploma Programme’s flexible distance learning format enables participants to study at their own pace and in any location.

Each diploma comprises:

  • Distance learning manuals containing relevant law and practice, case studies, precedents and statutory extracts
  • Study guide providing guidance on how to use the materials; helpful information sources; administration and tutor contacts; assessment information
  • One formative assessment with the study pack
  • A summative assessment at the end of each diploma. This must be completed and submitted by the given deadline

Each diploma runs for approximately six months, starting in January and July.

All study materials are in English.

Tutor Support

The College of Law’s tutor support system is available to all diploma participants. Specific subject questions can be e-mailed, faxed or posted. Tutors will answer them promptly.

The College itself is also contactable by e-mail.

Scholarship

A limited number of scholarships are available to participants requiring financial assistance. See the IBA website for further details: www.ibanet.org

Assessments

Each diploma includes a written assessment. A formative assessment can also be submitted. It is marked by the tutors and returned with their comments to help participants prepare for the summative assessment.

On passing the summative assessment, participants are awarded a Practice Diploma. All assessments are written in English and must be answered in English.

CPD Hours

For each diploma undertaken, Solicitors in England and Wales can claim up to 75% (12 hours) of their annual CPD requirement.

Eligibility

To be eligible for any of the Practice Diplomas, participants must fulfill one of the following conditions:

  • A lawyer in private practice
  • An in-house counsel
  • A judge
  • A teacher of law at undergraduate or post-graduate level
  • Retired from any of the above positions
  • A law graduate

Participants should also have competence in English to at least band 7.0 on the International Language Testing System (IELTS). For further information on IELTS please contact the British Council.

IBA

The IBA is a dual membership organisation. It comprises around 16,000 lawyers and over 190 Bar Associations and Law Societies. It works to influence the development of international legal reform and help shape the future of the legal profession.

IPDP participants do not have to be members of the IBA. But the IBA welcomes new members. For further details please contact the IBA:

International Bar Association
10th Floor
1 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1AT
United Kingdom

E-mail: member@int-bar.org

Diplomas

The International Practice Diploma Programme (IPDP) comprises ten individual diplomas. No diplomas are compulsory. They can be selected according to the specific requirements of each candidate. All are offered via distance learning.

International Business Organisations 

International Mergers and Acquisitions 

International Anti-Trust/Competition Law 

International Commercial Law 

International Joint Ventures 

International Intellectual Property Law 

International Arbitration 

International Capital Markets and Loans 

Human Rights and Criminal Procedure 

Human Rights Law and Practice 

Fees

Each diploma of the International Practice Diploma Programme costs £550. A 10% discount is applicable for second/subsequent bookings.   

How to Apply

To make a booking, please book online or download a booking form and return it to The College of Law’s Customer Centre at the address below.

Please send all correspondence to:

Customer Centre
Professional Development Division
The College of Law
Braboeuf Manor
Portsmouth Road
St Catherines
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1HA

DX: 2400 Guildford

Tel: 01483 216216
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