Certificate Courses
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DIPLOMACY (WITH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT)
Date: July 20–24, 2026 (Abuja, Nigeria)
The one-week course consists of 9 4-hour sessions. The first eight sessions (Monday–Thursday) focus on the legal frameworks and hot topics in international law, International Finance, and diplomacy. In the last session (Friday morning), participants will be divided into groups and assigned a hypothetical international law case to negotiate. and discuss. Certificates shall be awarded at the end of the course.
The course is organized in partnership with the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE) meaning that participants receive 2 CPD points from the NBA-ICLE.
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW/AFCFTA LAW AND POLICY
Date: April 13-16, 2026 (Abuja, Nigeria)
The course will focus on the core sources and principles of international trade law, the practical challenges that limit their effective design and implementation especially in the context of AfCFTA; as well as innovative approaches and skillsets required to negotiate win-win international trade instruments in an increasingly globalized world. The course will also address hot topics and trends that are particularly important for Nigeria, including treaty implementation, trade remedies and dispute settlement.
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Date: April 13-14, 2026 (Abuja, Nigeria)
This advanced certificate course will focus on the core sources and principles of international law relating to fraud detection, the practical challenges that limit their effective design and implementation especially in the context of fraud investigation and prevention; as well as innovative approaches and skillsets required to negotiate win-win international instruments in an increasingly globalized world. The course will also address hot topics and trends that are particularly important for Nigeria, including anti-money laundering, proceeds of crime management, illicit financial flows and inter-agency synergy.
Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy (With focus on diplomacy and development)
Date: November 24-28 , 2025 (Abuja, Nigeria) Module 2 Feb 9-12 (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
To enhance the abilities of Chief Executive Officers and leaders of public and private institutions to effectively apply international law in boosting win-win trade, investment and development opportunities, the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), in partnership with the International Law Association invites applications for its new Senior Executive Course in International Law and Sustainable Development.
This two part course will be held in Abuja and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy (With focus on diplomacy and development)
Date: July 21 –25 , 2025
Venue: Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Supreme Court of Nigeria Complex, Three Arms Zone, Central District Abuja.
Earn 2 NBA-ICLE CPD points for this course.
Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy Course
Date: October 16 –22 , 2024
Venue: Nigeria Instistute of Advanced Legal Studies, Ayo-Ajomo Auditorium, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy
Date: July 22 –26 , 2024
Venue: Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Supreme Court of Nigeria Complex, Three Arms Zone, Central District Abuja.
International Law Association (Nigerian Branch)
For the study, clarification and development of International Law
