Law and Development Training Programme

"A perfect introduction to this area of law from top academics in their field. A fascinating programme."

                                                                      ~Stuart Doxford, Linklaters

About the Programme

A4ID's Annual Training Programme on Law and International Development is aimed at lawyers and provides an overview of the key issues that link law and international development.

Leading academics, development experts and legal practitioners explain current development challenges and the role that the law plays, both as a barrier and potential solution, to these challenges.

Speakers this year include Michael Woolcock, Lead Social Development Specialist at the World Bank; Christopher Bernard, microfinance consultant and former partner at Allen & Overy; and Amanda Perry-Kessaris, Professor of International Economic Law at SOAS.

To view the full course outline, please download our brochure.

Topics to be covered in this year's Programme include: 

- Governance and the rule of law

- International trade and debt

- Intellectual property and public health

- Gender and development

- The environment and natural resources

- Development finance

- International security and the politicisation of aid

The Programme runs over a series of Saturdays throughout the academic year to fit with work schedules. It is CPD accredited.

Aimed at practicing lawyers, there is also the option for other interested individuals to attend particular sessions.

"The course is a great way to meet people with similar interests to yourself as well as gaining a background knowledge of development issues. The speakers have all been leaders in their fields meaning they have been able to give a great insight into current issues and themes that are affecting the development community."

                                                                      ~ Joanna Powis, Reed Smith

Networking

The Training Programme offers the ideal opportunity for participants to meet and build contacts with like-minded lawyers, development practitioners and experts. Previous participants are still involved with A4ID's work, and have developed working relationships with other attendees and organisations.

As part of the programme, a Networking Lunch will be offered. We would like to thank sponsors RR Donnelley Global Translation Services, the world's premiere full-service provider of legal support solutions, and CMS, the European legal and tax services provider.

Costs

Places on the Training Programme cost £650 per candidate. 

Venue

The Programme is kindly hosted by the College of Law, Moorgate. 

Applications

Applications are now closed.  

If you have any questions about the Programme please contact Helen Mould.

Sponsors

We would like to thank the following organisations for their support:

The College of Law is the UK's leading provider of legal education and training. College of Law Moorgate is the UK's largest corporate specific law school.

With over 2,500 specialised linguists in all legal disciplines, cutting edge technology and our unique collaborative approach, RR Donnelley consistently provides solutions to some of the most prestigious law firms worldwide - in more than 140 languages.

CMS aims to be recognised as the best European provider of legal and tax services. CMS combines deep local expertise and the most extensive presence in Europe with cross-border consistency and coordination.