Post-Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting
Practical training for lawyers in drafting legislation, statutory interpretation, and legislative advisory skills.
This programme is intended to equip lawyers with practical skills and knowledge required in the drafting of legislation and interpretation of statutes. The programme runs for a period of five (5) months.
Course Overview
The legislative drafting course is intended to equip course participants with practical skills and knowledge required for drafting legislation and rendering quality legal advice.
The course emphasis is on the individual development of practical skills. It is centred on practical exercises and gives the participants the opportunity to apply the techniques and know-how of legislative preparation, which they acquire in class.
Aim of the Course
The legislative drafting course is intended to equip course participants with practical skills and knowledge required for drafting legislation and rendering quality legal advice. The course emphasis is on the individual development of practical skills.
Training Methodology
The training is conducted by means of lectures, practical drafting exercises and assignments which count toward the student’s final mark.
Target Group
The course is intended for practising lawyers within the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary; Law Drafters; and lawyers interested in drafting techniques and methods, drafting and interpretation of contracts, and interpretation of legislation.
Entry Requirements
- Have a Law degree from any recognised university; and
- Be admitted to practice law in their respective jurisdictions for a minimum period of one year.
What is Taught?
The subjects covered under Post-Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting Course are eight (8) as highlighted below:
- Legislative drafting.
- Context of Legislation.
- Judicial Review.
- Interpretation of Statutes.
- Comparative constitutional law.
- Law in development.
- Computer Applications.
- Taxation.
Attendance
Attendance at both lectures and practicals is compulsory for all students. It is the basis upon which performance is assessed and is the key to successful completion of the programme.