Strategic Legal Foundations & Specialized Entry
ICLS facilitates access to modular professional development designed for those seeking a specialized edge in global law. We provide the mentorship required to navigate the foundational Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) and Diploma (PG Dip) tracks, which serve as essential milestones toward full postgraduate mastery.
The Tiered Advancement Model
Our consultancy emphasizes a “step-up” approach, allowing professionals to build their credentials incrementally. This is particularly effective for those without a traditional law background who wish to demonstrate competency before advancing.
- Foundational Phase (5 Modules): Initial focus on core competencies to secure a recognized certificate milestone.
- Intermediate Phase (10 Modules): Expansion into broader legal frameworks to achieve diploma-level proficiency.
- Completion Window: We assist in managing your progress across a flexible five-year timeline, with support cycles beginning in May and October.
Specialization Guidance
We offer structured research support and resource mapping for several high-impact legal pathways, ensuring your module selection aligns with international professional standards:
- Commercial and Corporate Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Business Law
- International Dispute Resolution
- Public and International Law
- Public Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Justice
Entry Pathway Assessment
We provide eligibility vetting to determine the most appropriate starting point for your profile. While we cater to those with traditional LLBs, we also specialize in supporting:
- Non-Law Graduates: Those with degrees in related fields or substantial legal coursework.
- Experienced Professionals: Individuals with 5+ years of experience in high-level sectors like Banking, Finance, Insurance, or Accounting.
- Qualified Practitioners: Solicitors or Barristers seeking to formalize their expertise in a new niche.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Law provides an opportunity to explore advanced legal topics in the heart of London. Students can choose from a wide range of specialist modules, from human rights and environmental law to AI regulation and commercial law, taught by leading academics and practitioners. The programme is ideal for those seeking to enhance career prospects, gain new areas of expertise, or prepare for further postgraduate study.
- 1 year
- Postgraduate
- Globally Recognised
- Awarding Body: University of London
Programme Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Law at the University of London is a one‑year, part‑time programme designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced legal knowledge without committing to a full LLM. Delivered by Birkbeck Law School, it offers flexible evening classes in HyFlex format (online or on campus) and allows students to choose specialist modules in areas such as commercial law, human rights, and international business law. Non‑law graduates can take a foundation module, while assessments are coursework‑based. Completion provides progression to the Postgraduate Diploma or LLM and enhances career opportunities in law, policy, governance, NGOs, and corporate sectors.
Programme Highlights
| Faculty | Law |
| Duration | 1 year part time |
Credits
Typically 60 credits, with option to progress to Diploma or LLM
Language
English
Strengthen Your Legal Knowledge
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Law gain a recognised qualification that develops specialist expertise in key areas of law, offering progression routes and career growth opportunities.
Pathway to Further Study
Completion of the certificate enables direct progression to advanced qualifications such as the Postgraduate Diploma or LLM, expanding academic and professional horizons.
Recognised Qualification
Awarded by the University of London, the certificate is internationally respected and adds credibility to your profile in diverse legal and policy fields.
Career Development
The programme builds practical skills in areas like commercial law, human rights, and dispute resolution, supporting careers in law, governance, NGOs, and corporate sectors.
Learn From Industry Experts
Haroon Mumtaz
Commercial Corporate Law
Company Law
Barrister Haroon Mumtaz is a partner at Cornelius, Lane and Mufti (CLM). He specialises in Commercial Law, Contract law, Company Law, Arbitration (International and Domestic), Real Estate (project development and conveyancing), Oil and Gas concessions, Telecommunication Laws, Infrastructure and Power Projects, Public-Private Partnerships, Public Procurement, Banking Law, Financial Transactions, Equity and Trusts, Law of Charities and Non Profit Organizations and Administration of Estates and Inheritance laws and general Civil law.
Ayesha Raza Farooq
Ms Ayesha Raza Farooq has recently been appointed as Prime Ministers focal person for anti-polio campaign.
Member national Assembly
Senator
She joined Ramdays in 2009 and attends to the legal as well as quasi-legal matters being handled by the Chamber. In the year 2013, continuing this work while at Ramdays, she also entered politics; was elected as a Member of the National Assembly and in the year 2015, she was elected as a Member of the Senate of Pakistan. During her period, she was assigned the leadership of Polio Eradication in the country and for the extraordinary services rendered by her in the field, she was honoured by the President of Pakistan by awarding her the Sitara-e-Imtiaz.
Ahmer Bilal Soofi
Ahmer Bilal Soofi is the Senior Managing Partner of ABS & Co and the head of its dispute resolution practice.
Arbitration
International Law
He has more than thirty years of experience in representing the federal and provincial governments, ministerial departments, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, listed and unlisted companies, high-net individuals including prince(s) and other foreign sovereigns on a broad range of contentious matters that include commercial, constitutional, tax, employment, trade, energy and other investment disputes.
Everything You Need to Apply
Admission Requirements
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- 2 passport size photographs
- Birth certificate/CNIC