Level 7 Diploma In International Business Law Pathway To LLM International Business Law Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits The objectives of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law qualification are to enable learners to gain knowledge and understanding of various branches of law, develop an analytical and critical approach to the application of the UK and International legal principles and understand the appropriateness of dealing with certain aspects of behaviour within the law.The qualification provides learners with an understanding of law in the context of business to equip them with the abilities needed to work with advanced issues.By the end of the qualification, learners will be able to: To understand a range of subjects in international business law. Develop an understanding of legal frameworks that govern international business transactions within the industry. Demonstrate an understanding of commercial trust law, company law, international trade law, intellectual property law, and the law of financial crimes. Develop research skills and have the ability to write on key areas in law. This programme is a Pathway programme to L.L.M Degree Accreditation All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. University Progression University Top-up Upon completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master's degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. Entry Requirements For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law leading to L.L.M qualification, learners must possess: An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma OR Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) Workshops Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. Visa Requirements There is no Visa requirement for this programme.
In an ever-evolving legal landscape, being a firm outside of the mandatory AML scope doesn't mean being out of the compliance conversation. This course is your guide to proactively managing risks, staying compliant and ensuring your firm's resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the unique challenges faced by out-of-scope AML law firms. The course will cover: AML regulations Why are some firms (or departments) in or out of scope? MLROs AML basics CDD (ID elements) Responsibility of doing CDD Source of Funds / Source of Wealth Ongoing monitoring Reporting to the MLRO Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners of firms outside of the regulated sector. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).
The COLP role goes beyond just ensuring your firm follows the rules in the SRA Standards and Regulations, it also comes with a personal accountability factor that demands your attention. Fear not! This 3 hour course will usher you through the intricacies of being a COLP, ensuring you not only meet but excel in your regulatory obligations. The course will cover: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Understanding the Framework for COLPs Dive into the intricate regulatory framework that Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) operate under. Shouldering the Responsibility: Unpacking the Duties of a COLP Explore the multifaceted responsibilities that come with the role of a COLP. Choosing the Right Leader: Identifying the Ideal COLP Candidate Learn the criteria for selecting the most suitable individual to take on the crucial role of COLP. Cracking the Codes: Key Elements of Codes and SRA Principles Delve into the essential components of the Codes and SRA Principles that form the backbone of legal compliance. Building a Robust Foundation: Understanding Compliance Systems for All Firms Explore the concept of compliance systems, what they entail, and why every firm should have one in place. Reporting Matters: Recognising 'Serious' Issues, SRA Enforcement Strategy, and Reporting Protocols Uncover the definition of 'serious' matters, grasp the SRA Enforcement Strategy, and gain practical insights on making effective reports to the SRA. Paper Trails Matter: Effective Record Keeping, Including Non-material Breaches Master the art of comprehensive record-keeping, including strategies for recording non-material breaches, and understand why it's integral to compliance. Personal Liability: Understanding and Mitigating Risks Navigate the landscape of personal liability for COLPs and develop strategies to mitigate associated risks. Staying Ahead: Keeping Abreast of Regulatory Changes and Guidance Develop effective strategies for staying up to date with dynamic regulatory changes and evolving guidance. Planning for Compliance: Crafting a Robust Strategy, Assessing Risk, and File Reviewing Formulate a comprehensive plan for tackling compliance, including risk assessment, maintaining risk registers, and implementing effective file reviewing. Across the Board: Legal and Regulatory Compliance Areas Every COLP Must Master Gain a high-level overview of crucial legal and regulatory compliance areas, including AML, transparency rules, and other pivotal aspects that demand the attention of all COLPs. Target Audience This online course is suitable for those new to the COLP role, or those supporting the COLP and for those that would like a refresher of the role and their responsibilities. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).
This one day online course will assist candidates in preparing for the forthcoming initial Senior Caseworker exam.
The professional working world has changed more rapidly than could have been envisaged at the time of the introduction of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. With more people working from home post-Covid and the ever increasing risk of cyber-attacks, this short course is aimed at taking stock of current practice and risk, as well as considering ICO enforcement action and the implications of hybrid working. It is also a great recap on the rules as they stand and what you need to know to comply. The course will cover: UK GDPR - A timely reminder of the rules ICO enforcement action and what we can learn Data Protection Impact Assessments - when and how to do them Hybrid working and UK GDPR Managing cyber attacks from a UK GDPR perspective Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Matthew Howgate, Consultant, DG Legal Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme. Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.
Competition in the communications sector is complex and fast-changing. This presents both risks and opportunities to providers, as well as challenges for public authorities. Would you like to gain expert insights on the practical applications of competition law in the regulated telecoms industry? Then, this training is for you! Presented by experts through practical case examples, this online training will guide you through the latest competition law developments affecting the telecoms industry and give you a full overview of the role played by competiton law in shaping the telecoms market. Topics covered include: Relationship between competition law and sector-specific telecoms regulation Market definition Telecoms mergers Antitrust aspects of network co-operation Typical abuses of dominance in the telecoms sector Broadband state aid When: 17-19 September 2024 - 9 hours of interactive sessions spread over 3 days Where: Online, using Microsoft Teams Cannot make it to one of the sessions? All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants.
Our OISC Level 2 preparation course is a two-day training course which offers a closer look at immigration advice and follows on from the training at Level 1. Throughout this course, we cover the syllabus at Level 2, as according to OISC standards. View our course dates below, delivered via Microsoft Teams Course Overview: Take your expertise to the next level with our OISC Level 2 Accreditation Course. Designed as a two-day training program, this course builds upon the foundation established in Level 1 training. Delving deeper into immigration advice, we cover the Level 2 syllabus as prescribed by the OISC. Throughout this course, you’ll explore intermediate structures, frameworks, and concepts of UK immigration law. Gain insights into Humanitarian Protection and Asylum law, as well as the complexities of European Economic Area (EEA) free movement law. Additionally, our curriculum covers Business immigration law and Points-Based System (PBS) visas, along with the intricacies of detention and bail. We’ll also address major immigration offences to ensure a well-rounded understanding. Don’t forget to check out our Exam Technique Training (Level 2) which is designed to help prepare learners for their accreditation exam. Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. What is included in the OISC Level 2 Syllabus? The OISC Level 2 Training introduces new learning objectives for immigration adviser applicants. The course includes: Intermediate structures, frameworks and concepts of UK immigration law Humanitarian Protection and Asylum law European Economic Area (EEA) free movement law Business immigration law and PBS visas Detention and bail Major immigration offences Join over 92% of satisfied customers who found their training with IAS useful and beneficial. You will also be provided with training materials to keep after completing the course. Who can attend the OISC Training Level 2 classes? The immigration procedures and structures introduced by the OISC Level 2 Course follow directly on from the objectives covered in the Level 1 Training. For this reason, participants should attend an OISC Level 2 class only after completing the Level 1 assessment. This course is also useful for participants who aim to become acquainted with UK immigration law. On the other hand, those who hold an OISC accreditation and wish to learn more about the latest development in this field can also benefit from this training class.
Understanding and applying the rules on means assessment and providing the right evidence can be difficult given the many various circumstances that must be accounted for with each client. This course will discuss the key aspects of the LAA’s Means Assessment guidance, with discussions on topics such as whose resources should be considered; rules on income, deductions, and capital; evidence requirements - and common errors that are made; rules on allowances (e.g. subject matter of dispute; and how to find and interpret guidance for less common circumstances (e.g. self-employed clients). Means Assessment Guidance is often the same for controlled work and licensed work, but there are some subtle differences on occasion, and the course will highlight some of the main differences in rules. Target Audience This course is aimed at anyone involved in making civil legal aid applications or assessing civil legal help work for financial eligibility. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Steve Keeling, Consultant, DG Legal Steve joined DG Legal after leaving the Legal Aid Agency in August 2016. In his 17 years at the LAA, he worked in the audit team as both auditor and manager and was a Contract Manager for several years. Steve is also a certified SQM auditor and undertakes audits on behalf of Recognising Excellence as well as running training sessions for the SQM Audit Team periodically.
Our OISC Level 3 accreditation training course is designed as a two-day, extensive course. We offer participants a detailed look into immigration advice, following on from Level 2 OISC training. In this course we aim to cover the syllabus at Level 3 of OISC standards. Course Overview: Our OISC Level 3 Training Course, a comprehensive two-day program designed to provide an extensive understanding of immigration advice at an advanced level. Building upon the knowledge acquired in Level 2 training, this course delves deeper into the intricacies of UK and EU immigration and asylum law, equipping participants with expert knowledge and skills. Our aim in this course is to cover the Level 3 syllabus as per the standards set by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). By attending our training, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the advanced structures and frameworks of UK immigration law. We will explore the complexities of asylum and human protection law, as well as the European Economic Area (EEA) Regulations 2006. Looking to fast track your OISC Level 3 training? Join our 1 day fast track training course Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. What is included in the OISC Level 3 Syllabus? The OISC Level 3 Training introduces new learning objectives for immigration adviser applicants. The course includes: Advanced structures and frameworks of UK immigration law Asylum and Human Protection law European Economic Area (EEA) Regulations 2006 Appeals and High Court proceedings Join over 92% of satisfied customers who found their training with IAS useful and beneficial. You will also be provided with training materials to keep after completing the course. Who can attend the OISC Training Level 3 classes? The OISC Training Level 3 seminars cover complicated immigration frameworks and processes. Although no previous qualification is needed to attend these courses, participants should have completed Level 1 and Level 2 assessments before progressing with this last step. The OISC Level 3 Training course is aimed at those who wish to obtain in-depth knowledge on UK and EU immigration law.
Our OISC Level 1 training course is designed as a two-day, entry-level course, offering participants an introduction into Immigration Advice. In this course, we aim to cover the syllabus at level one, as according to OISC standards. View the OISC Level 1 course dates below, delivered on Microsoft Teams. Course Overview: Our OISC Level 1 Training Course, your gateway to comprehensive knowledge in Immigration, EU, and Asylum law. Our course is specifically designed to equip participants with the fundamental understanding needed to excel in the level one assessments, with a strong focus on fulfilling the core requirements set by the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner). Designed as a comprehensive two-day entry-level course, it serves as an excellent introduction to Immigration Advice. Our aim is to cover the level one syllabus prescribed by the OISC, ensuring that you meet the standards set by the regulatory body. By enrolling in our OISC Level 1 training course, you’ll gain the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence required to navigate the complex world of immigration law effectively. Whether you’re looking to launch a career in immigration advice or seeking to enhance your existing expertise, this course will lay a solid foundation for your professional journey. Don’t forget to check out ourExam Technique Training (Level 1) which is designed to help prepare learners for their accreditation exam. Are you interested in setting up your own OISC law firm? Join our Setting Up An OISC Firm course, where you’ll learn the requirements, processes and key information about running a firm as well as receive handy resources and materials. Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. What is included in the OISC Level 1 Syllabus? Based on the latest syllabus, published by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, the OISC Level 1 Training Course covers the following: Analysis of the structures, terminology, ethical practices and frameworks of immigration law Asylum and protection law European Economic Area (EEA) free movement law British Naturalisation and British Citizenship registration Business immigration law Appeals process and structures of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Join over 92% of satisfied customers who found their training with IAS useful and beneficial. You will also be provided with training materials to keep after completing the course. How is the OISC Level 1 exam structured? The OISC Level 1 exam is structured into two parts: The first part comprises 20 multiple-choice questions. You have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete this section of your OISC exam. There is only one correct answer for each question. The second part presents different scenario-based questions to be answered within 1 hour and 15 minutes. You should provide answers which are legible and written clearly in plain English. Detailed instructions on how to complete each section of your OISC Level 1 exam will be provided during the course, to ensure that each candidate is adequately prepared to pass the test.