2 years ago

Bridging the Skill Gap: The Professional Legal Practice Certificate at the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute

Asking the right questions, negotiating, and effectively resolving disputes are just a few of the many takeaways the graduating class of the Professional Legal Practice Certificate (PLPC) Course have had over the last six months. For the twenty-three law graduates, the training programme has bridged the gap between their university courses and the real-life applications of legal skills. The Judicial & Legal Studies Institute (JLSI) was established in 2005 to provide specialised training for practising legal professionals in Bahrain. With nearly 600 law graduates entering the field every year in the Kingdom, not more than twenty-three find their way into the programme after a rigorous selection process. Over the course of six months, they develop real-world skills, learn from industry practitioners, and access employment opportunities. The training comprises 15 modules designed and delivered by Bahrain’s top lawyers entirely in English. The modules cover topics such as legal ethics, corporate law, financial law, anti-money laundering, alternative dispute resolution, negotiation skills, and real estate law, among others. PLPC is a collaborative model driven by the Judicial & Legal Studies Institute in partnership with Bahrain-based law firms. The programme is supported by Hassan Radhi & Associates, JLSI’s Legal Training Partner for 2022-2023, as […]