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Commercial Law Diploma

If you thought that the Diploma in English Law & Legal Skills was enjoyable, informative and practical, prepare yourself for a completely new level with our Commercial Law Diploma (CLD).

You will learn how to advise clients on a range of realistic, practical commercial problems facing their business. You will learn how to advise on everything from to choosing and registering the most suitable type of business,  corporate governance and financing issues, IP issues, concluding and amending commercial contracts, international litigation and much more.

Unlock your potential with the Commercial Law Diploma as you acquire new knowledge, skills and vocabulary in the commercial law field.

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The CLD Course

The CLD explores the English law and principles governing business and commerce. It is designed for aspiring legal professionals and law students wishing to learn more about commercial law and practice. It offers a robust foundation in advanced contract law, IP law, corporate governance, insolvency, international litigation and more. The curriculum is designed and overseen by leading experts, to help you gain a competitive edge alongside new practical knowledge and insights.

Highlights

Extensive Curriculum

The CLD curriculum includes essential topics such as advanced contract law, corporate registration, governance and finance, international trade and litigation, IP law (copyright, trade marks and passing-off), insolvency issues and more.

Expert Instructors

Study with the same experienced BLC Team of legal professionals who taught you during the DELLS course. The BLC teachers bring real-world insights and practical knowledge to the classroom.

Learning-by-Doing

Each practical workshop discusses how to advise your client on a range of commercial law issues. You advise the same client from when it begins business as a start-up, to when it has expanded to a successful international firm. 

Career Advancement

Gain knowledge and skills which can help you to develop and advance your career or study prospects in the competitive field of commercial law.

What Our Alumni Say

"Completing the CLD was a game-changer for my career. The practical skills I gained helped me to get employment in a leading international firm."

Carmen Pascu (Romania)

Corporate Lawyer

"The CLD gave me a better understanding of realistic commercial problems often faced by clients. It was unlike any other law course which I have taken."

Maciej Skoczyński (Poland)

Commercial lawyer 

"The Commercial Law Diploma helped me to understand and resolve many of the legal issues I faced when starting my own business. It was useful and enjoyable!" 

Oksana Ilchenko (Ukraine)

Business owner

Aspects of the Commercial Law Diploma

Types of Commercial Entities

Learn about the various traderships, partnerships and companies which can be used to conduct business. Learn how to register companies and use the registers kept at Companies House.

Corporate Governance

Learn how to review and amend corporate governance documents, and which issues are fixed by legislation or capable of being amended to meet your client's individual needs. 

Intellectual Property Law

Learn how to protect a company's name, goods and services using registered and unregistered trade marks and copyright. Learn how to search national and international registers to avoid trade mark infringements. 

Directors' duties

Learn which rules company directors are required to comply with and how they can be enforced. Discover which remedies can be sought if these rules are infringed.  

Advanced contract law

Learn how to conclude or challenge contracts entered into on behalf of a company. Discover how to use deeds instead of regular contracts. Learn how to deal with contract novations. 

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International litigation

Learn the rules governing where and when a company can be sued outside its own jurisdiction and how to enforce or challenge a judgment from a foreign court. Learn how to analyse and draft dispute resolution clauses to manage international litigation risks.

Corporate insolvency

Discover how to assess a company's solvency and which procedures may be used if a company becomes insolvent or gets into financial difficulties.  Explore how the interests of the various stakeholders are protected.

Advance Your Legal Career Today

Unlock your potential with the Commercial Law Diploma. Gain new legal knowledge and practical skills which can help you to excel. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your career prospects. Click below to join us !

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