DIFC Academy

DIFC Academy, in Association with Middlesex University Dubai and Outer Temple Chambers, proudly presents the seventh edition of the DIFC Laws Certificate Programme. This 6-month programme aims to provide education and training in common law and DIFC laws and courts procedures to civil law lawyers, DIFC Courts practitioners, Emirati advocates, In-house counsels and other professionals whose work involve exposure to common law systems and jurisdictions. The course consists of a number of sections that can be taken together as a whole or as individual components.

DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2025_Admission - 5,000.00 AED
Mode of delivery : Blended Learning [Hybrid Mode]

This page serves as the payment page for the registration fee after being admitted to the programme.

 

Please find below details on the entry requirements and admissions process.

Entry Requirements:

Curriculum Vitae

Please submit a copy of your most recent CV demonstrating your work experience to date.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent.

Candidates holding a higher education degree other than law may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please submit a copy of your degree certificate or transcripts

In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, candidates will need to demonstrate significant exposure to the legal profession and/or legal practice through their employment. Please submit an additional document with your CV explaining how you are eligible in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Clear command of the English language

This requirement is important, especially for the advocacy part of the course.

To satisfy this requirement, candidates need to submit any of the following:

  • A TOEFL or IELTS certificate demonstrating achievement of a good score
  • Undergraduate of graduate degree completed in English
  • A cover letter (500 words) justifying your interest for the course.

Admissions process

Please submit all your documents by replying to this email ([email protected])

Once we have received all your documents, DIFC Academy will review your application.

You should receive an admissions decision* within 3 weeks of submitting your application.

 

*Please note that DIFC Academy reserves the right to deny admission to any candidate that do not meet the admissions requirements. Admissions decisions are at the sole discretion of DIFC Academy.

 

DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2025_Admission

DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2025_Admission

In association with Middlesex University Dubai and Outer Temple Chambers

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