Program Overview
The Diploma in the Laws of Procedure is an undergraduate course in one branch of the law, the law of procedure. This undergraduate course provides a comprehensive knowledge of and training in the core legal subjects related to procedural law.This course requires you to acquire a detailed knowledge of all the laws of procedure. All study-units are compulsory and are assessed at the end of the semester.The programme of studies extends over a period of two-years of part-time studies. Lectures are held in the evening, normally spread over two days a week. The Diploma in the Laws of Procedure is an undergraduate course in one branch of the law, the law of procedure. This undergraduate course provides a comprehensive knowledge of and training in the core legal subjects related to procedural law. This course requires you to acquire a detailed knowledge of all the laws of procedure. All study-units are compulsory and are assessed at the end of the semester. The programme of studies extends over a period of two-years of part-time studies. Lectures are held in the evening, normally spread over two days a week.
Career Opportunities
Though not a diploma leading directly to the pursuit of a specific legal profession, the areas covered equip you with knowledge and skills which may be utilised in other careers such as at the Courts of Justice Department, the Attorney General's Office, in legal firms and public sector entities having a close connection to the Courts of Justice, banks, insurances and companies.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CML1000 Law of Commercial Procedure: Company, Shipping, Aviation and Intellectual Property Procedure 4 ECTS CRL1100 Criminal Procedure 1: Of the Authorities to which Criminal Justice is Entrusted 4 ECTS CVL1106 The Law of Civil Procedure 1: The Organization of the Courts of Justice of Civil Jurisdiction 4 ECTS MCT1000 Research Methods and Legal Writing 2 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CRL1101 Criminal Procedure 2: Of Matters Applicable to All Criminal Trials 4 ECTS CVL1100 The Law of Arbitration and Mediation 4 ECTS CVL1107 The Law of Civil Procedure 2: Of the Ordinary Mode of Procedure in Contentious Matters 4 ECTS PBL1102 Administrative Procedure 4 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 30 ECTS credits Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CVL1101 Notarial Procedure 2 ECTS CVL1102 The Law of Procedure before the Civil Court (Family Section) 4 ECTS CVL1104 The Law of Civil Procedure 3: Of Evidence and Pleas 4 ECTS PBL1019 Quasi Judicial Tribunals 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CVL1103 The Law of Procedure before the Civil Court (Voluntary Jurisdiction Section) 4 ECTS CVL1108 The Law of Civil Procedure 4: Of Precautionary Acts, Security, Discontinuance and Legal Aid 4 ECTS ECL1000 EU Law of Procedure 4 ECTS PBL1101 Constitutional Procedure 2 ECTS PLC1200 Canonical Procedures before Ecclesiastical Tribunals 2 ECTS Requirement for successful completion of year II: 30 ECTS creditsRequirement for award of Diploma in the Laws of Procedure: 60 ECTS credits This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Diploma in the Laws of Procedure under the auspices of the Faculty of Laws.
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Notes and any other requirements Applicants admitted as "Adult Learners" (mature applicants) under paragraph (c) of Regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitaei . Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held on 6 September 2023. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview, which will be held during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2023 at 2pm. Details regarding the assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) are available from here . Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more informat
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€8,500 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 60
