Ceylon Institute of Higher EducationCeylon Institute of Higher Education

Diploma

Legal Studies

Sri Lankan legal foundations, drafting skills and pathways toward further legal study.

Overview

The Diploma in Legal Studies introduces the Sri Lankan legal system, constitutional principles, contract and criminal law, and the professional habits of legal writing and research.

Modules

  1. Sri Lankan legal system
  2. Constitutional and public law
  3. Contract and commercial law
  4. Criminal law and procedure overview
  5. Legal writing and research
  6. Professional ethics and chambers practice

Entry requirements

  • G.C.E. Ordinary Level with a credit in Sinhala or English
  • G.C.E. Advanced Level preferred
  • Interview

Careers

Legal assistant · Compliance officer · Court clerk pathway · Further LL.B. / professional legal study