Training Courses

Format
Topics
Language
Role of the host country
Role of the IBA
Upcoming Courses
Past Courses

Devised in 1995, these Courses form an integral part of the Public and Professional Interest Division’s pro bono activities. They are designed to assist young and newly qualified lawyers in their understanding of the fundamentals of international legal business practice.

The Course provides exposure to international legal business practice which, in light of the current climate of globalisation, is becoming increasingly important for the next generation of the profession. The IBA is the world's foremost association of lawyers and, through the wealth of international talent and expertise within its membership, is in the unique and unrivalled position to provide a truly international perspective on the basic concepts of legal business practice to young lawyers throughout the world.

Format

The Course is highly interactive. To maximise opportunities for discussion it is recommended that no more than four topics are addressed in one day. This allows plenty of opportunity for audience participation.

Topics

The local Bar Association or Law Society is invited to choose topics most relevant to a local audience. The following list of topics, contributed by the Legal Practice Division’s substantive Committees, are available for the Course. However, the list is by no means exhaustive.

1. Introduction to competition law
2. Introduction to international arbitration
3. Introduction to letters of credit
4. Introduction to project finance
5. Introduction to employment law
6. Introduction to environmental law
7. Introduction to international joint ventures
8. Introduction to mutual funds
9. Introduction to insolvency
10. Introduction to insurance law
11. Issues in privatisation of public service funtions
12. Introduction to intellectual property law
13. Introduction to technology law
14. Introduction to international contracts
15. International agency and distribution agreements
16. Introduction to international taxation
17. Issues in international litigation
18. Introduction to international capital markets

Language

The Course can be conducted in English, Spanish, French or German. Other languages are available on request. If the Division is unable to organise a course in a particular language, simultaneous translation must be arranged by the local Bar Association or Law Society. Expert speakers, fluent in the chosen language, will be provided from the relevant Committee.

Role of the host country

The local Bar Association or Law Society is responsible for the following:

• choice of topics most appropriate for the local audience
• provision of suitable premises
• arrangement of any audio-visual requirements
• marketing the Course to members
• processing course registrations

In the event that it is not possible for the host country to do all the above, the IBA would be happy to provide necessary assistance.

Role of the IBA

The IBA undertakes to:

• provide top quality and expert speakers on the chosen topics
• produce and print the course programme
• help distribute programmes
• provide all relevant course materials

Upcoming Courses

Past Courses

23 March 2006, Sao Paulo Brazil

The Latin American Regional Forum of the International Bar Association held a training programme for young and newly qualified Lawyers in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 23 March 2006.

Download the training course programme.

3-5 May 2005, Nigeria