Programmes

English Common Law (DIFC Laws Certificate…

In association with Middlesex University

English Common Law is part of the DIFC Laws Certificate programme. This course will be presented by the Law professors of Middlesex University Dubai. It aims to provide education and training in English Common Law, Basic Advocacy and Legal Drafting to civil law lawyers, DIFC Courts practitioners, Emirati advocates, In-house counsels and other professionals whose work involves exposure to common law systems and jurisdictions.

DIFC Courts Procedures (DIFC Laws Certificate…

DIFC Courts Procedures course is part of the DIFC Laws Certificate programme. Series of lectures will be presented online by Specialists from DIFC Academy School of Law comprised of senior partners from leading global legal firms. It aims to provide education and training in UK Common Law, Basic Advocacy and Legal Drafting to civil law lawyers, DIFC Courts practitioners, Emirati advocates, In-house counsels and other professionals whose work involves exposure to common law systems and jurisdictions.

Legal Tech (DIFC Laws Certificate)

In association with Middlesex University

DIFC Academy in Association with Middlesex University Dubai proudly presents Legal Tech module as part of the DIFC Laws Certificate programme. The legal tech section of the course is designed to offer hands-on guidance on legal technology by focusing on the latest trends, solutions, and products available in the market. This part of the course seeks to give a holistic understanding of innovative applications of technology to different areas of legal practice and theoretical analysis of their fundamentals. It employs a methodological approach to leveraging tech in legal practice.

Tax Law (DIFC Laws Certificate)

In association with Aurifer Tax Consultants

DIFC Academy in collaboration with Aurifer Tax Consultants and Middlesex University Dubai proudly presents a webinar series in Tax Law. This is part of the DIFC Laws Certificate that aims to provide education and training for professionals whose work involves exposure to common law systems and taxation matters.

Advanced Advocacy Skills (DIFC Laws…

In association with Outer Temple Chambers

Advanced Advocacy Skills course is part of the DIFC Laws Certificate programme. This course will be presented by QCs and barristers of Outer Temple Chambers in association with DIFC Courts. This comprehensive training explores the application of traditional advocacy skills to activities routinely performed by lawyers. There will be series of both unassessed and assessed advocacy exercises. These exercises take the form of mock hearings covering submissions (written and oral), witness handling and general advocacy tips. They serve as useful refreshers for courtroom skills.