Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Deepen Your Legal Practice Across International Arbitration, Litigation and Trade.
This programme is an advancement from the Postgraduate Certificate in Law, developed for practitioners, by practitioners. It focuses on developing technical and practical proficiency through innovative learning methods.
The learning objectives and assessment criteria are directed to professional, effective and practical presentation of work, oral and written communication skills, demonstration of relevant content and practical knowledge, and higher-order thinking with advanced and integrated application of professional knowledge and skills.
The student is required to complete eight (8) subjects. Students who have already completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Law are required to complete a further four (4) subjects only, and may not repeat modules already taken at Certificate level. Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Law will be able to apply for the Master of Laws with the University of Hertfordshire for a one-year top-up to graduate with the LLM.
Programme Key Facts
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12 months (Full-Time or Part-Time)
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BAC College (Singapore)
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E-Learning
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Multiple intakes throughout the year — enquire for the next available intake
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Master of Laws (LLM), University of Hertfordshire (1-year top-up)
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Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
Future Careers
Spanning the law, procedure, jurisdiction and enforcement of international commercial arbitration, private international law and litigation, and the principles of export sales, carriage of goods and international trade payment systems, this diploma builds the breadth of practical legal skill needed for cross-border practice and in-house roles.
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International Arbitration Practitioner
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Commercial Litigation Lawyer
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International Trade & Shipping Lawyer
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Dispute Resolution Consultant
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In-House Legal Counsel (Cross-Border Disputes)
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Legal Counsel, International Sales & Carriage of Goods
Why This Programme Matters
- Advance your knowledge towards specialised and integrated understandings about the subject in its respective fields.
- Deepen and/or broaden your existing professional knowledge and skills for application in legal practice.
- Develop expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information and concepts.
- Solve complex legal problems and support decision-making, and interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
This diploma builds directly on the Postgraduate Certificate in Law, giving practising and aspiring lawyers a comprehensive, practice-based grounding across international commercial arbitration, litigation and trade law.
Programme Structure
International Commercial Arbitration: Law, Procedure & Evidence
- Explore the key factors involved in determining the applicable law for arbitration proceedings, covering methods for identifying the governing law, the role of mandatory rules and relevant substantive laws, the relevance of lex mercatoria, and arbitration procedure from initiation through to the taking of evidence.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
International Commercial Arbitration: Jurisdiction & Enforcement
- Examine the scope and limitations of the arbitration tribunal's power over the dispute and the parties, including arbitrability, the principle of Kompetenz-Kompetenz, protective and provisional measures, the form and content of arbitration awards, grounds for challenge and enforcement, and multiparty and multicontract disputes.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
International Commercial Arbitration: The Infrastructure
- Build a comprehensive understanding of arbitration terminology, concepts, legal texts and major institutions, together with the legal issues surrounding the formal and substantive validity of arbitration agreements and the complexities of drafting them.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
Tribunals and Types of Arbitration
- Cover the selection and appointment of arbitrators, the rights, obligations and liability or immunity of arbitrators and arbitration institutions, and an introduction to arbitration involving state parties and investment disputes, plus specialist systems including online dispute resolution.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
International Commercial Litigation: Theory & Practice
- Develop your knowledge and understanding of private international law through its historical background, individualist, state and economic theories, the distinction between a court's jurisdiction and competence, the rules governing jurisdiction under the Brussels Regulation (EC) No. 44/2001, and parallel rules in the United States.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
International Commercial Litigation: Applicable Law & Enforcement
- Build on the foundations of private international law to explain the rules under the Rome I Regulation (EC) No. 593/2008 and Rome II Regulation (EC) No. 864/2007, other choice of law rules applicable in England and Wales, and the rules relating to jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments in England and Wales, with outline coverage of the United States.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
International Trade: Export Sales and Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Gain thorough knowledge of the main principles of export sales under English law, the legal and commercial background of overseas sales, and the law of carriage of goods by sea, including the role of the carrier and the rights, duties and liabilities involved in the transport of goods.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
International Trade: Documentary Credits and the United Nations Sales Convention 1980
- Understand payment methods in international sales including letters of credit and performance bonds, and the main principles of the United Nations Sale Convention 1980, developing a comprehensive understanding of international sales and payment systems in global trade.
- Assessment: Online Assessment, Individual Written Assignment & Final Exam
AI-Native Learning Experience
At BAC College (Singapore), AI-supported learning provides additional guidance as you examine specialised legal practice areas, practise problem-solving and organise your professional development. You will learn to use AI responsibly when researching legal practice, reviewing case material and improving the clarity of your professional drafting.
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AI Tutor
Personalised learning support around the clock
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AI Writing Coach
Clearer professional and legal writing
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AI Study Coach
Optimised study habits alongside a legal career
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AI Research Assistant
Faster, smarter legal research
Industry Projects & Certifications
Practice-Based Learning Across Eight Specialised Modules
Each subject is practice-based, giving you direct application to real-world cross-border legal practice. These experiences include:
- Determining applicable law, procedure and enforcement in international arbitration
- Analysing jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments under the Brussels, Rome I and Rome II regimes
- Working through export sales and carriage of goods by sea scenarios
- Applying documentary credit and United Nations Sales Convention 1980 principles to international trade transactions
Career Outcomes
Your Pathway to Advanced Legal Practice
The Postgraduate Diploma in Law gives you specialised, practice-ready knowledge across eight modules spanning international commercial arbitration, international commercial litigation and international trade law.
Upon completion, you can apply for the Master of Laws (LLM) with the University of Hertfordshire for a one-year top-up to graduate with the LLM.
The BAC College (Singapore) Experience
Established Education
Established in 1996 and formerly known as ITC School of Laws, BAC College (Singapore) offers a comprehensive range of pre-university and degree pathway programmes in partnership with leading UK universities.
As part of the wider BAC Education Group, students benefit from a globally connected learning ecosystem, with flexible pathways connected to over 25 prestigious UK universities.
Innovative Teaching
At BAC, learning goes beyond traditional classroom teaching. This student-centric approach integrates blended learning, digital resources and practical application, delivered through interactive lectures, personalised tutorials and immersive learning experiences.
Personalised Academic Support
Students benefit from a supportive learning environment with a strong emphasis on engagement and personal attention throughout the programme.
Supportive Class Environment
For online delivery, lectures and tutorials are not subject to any limits on teacher-student ratio.
- Lectures: 1 lecturer to 100 students
- Face-to-Face Tutorials: 1 lecturer to 20–30 students
Global Progression Opportunities
Choosing BAC means becoming part of an innovative and globally connected education network designed to help you achieve your academic goals and thrive in your future career — including progression to the Master of Laws (LLM) with the University of Hertfordshire.
Recognised Quality
BAC College (Singapore) has received consecutive four-year EduTrust awards and was recognised as the Gold standard at the JobsCentral Learning Training and Education Development Awards in 2017.
Its current EduTrust certification is valid from 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2029.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 20 years of age and above; and
- A recognised Bachelor of Laws qualification (private or foreign qualifications assessed on a case-by-case basis); and
- The BAC Postgraduate Certificate in Law, or another recognised postgraduate qualification of equivalent level
Language Proficiency
- IELTS 6.0; or
- TOEFL 550; or
- PTE Academic 50
Fees
Tuition Fees
As per BAC College (Singapore) — enquire for current tuition fees.
Scholarships & Funding
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