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 and 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 each year.

All study materials are in English.

Important information

Please note that the International Practice Diploma Programme is due to be replaced by our popular and practice-focused LL.M in International Legal Practice. The diplomas will be phased out gradually to allow students to complete their study. The last available start dates for the remaining diplomas are:

Diploma Last available start date
International Antitrust Booking has now closed
International Business Organisations Booking has now closed
International Arbitration Law Booking has now closed
International Joint ventures January 2011
Human Rights Law and Practice January 2011
Human Rights Law and Criminal Practice January 2011

For information on how to convert to our LL.M in International Legal Practice, please call us on 0800 289997 or (+44) (0)1483 216000 (international) or e-mail iballm@lawcol.co.uk. Students who have completed diplomas from our International Practice Diploma Programme benefit from a discounted price of £750 per module when booking equivalent LL.M modules.

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 and tutors will endeavour to answer them promptly.

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 fulfil 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.

International Practice Diploma Programme participants do not have to be members of the IBA, however the IBA welcomes new members. For further details please contact the IBA by e-mail member@int-bar.org, or at the address below:

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

Diplomas

The International Practice Diploma Programme 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 Joint Ventures - last intake January 2011

Human Rights Law and Practice - last intake January 2011 

Human Rights Law and Criminal Practice - last intake January 2011 

Fees

Each diploma of the International Practice Diploma Programme costs £550. A £50 discount is applicable for second/subsequent bookings. No VAT is payable on this fee.

How to apply

To make a booking, please book online or complete the booking form in our brochure featured in our 'Related items' below and post it to:

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

DX: 2400 Guildford

Tel: 0800 289997 or +44 (0)1483 216000 (international)
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