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Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law
Gibraltar has its own legal system, which although based on the English judicial system, has its own laws and distinctive character.
KEY FACTS
Study Options:
Part Time
Start Date:
October 2026
Level:
Professional Courses
Course Length:
36 Weeks
Qualification:
Professional Certificate of Competence
Placement Option:
No
Gibraltar has its own legal system, which although based on the English judicial system, has its own laws and distinctive character.
This course is designed to give a solid foundation in the specifics of the Gibraltar legal system and provide a common standardised platform for professionals looking to practise in this field.
Who is the course for?
Persons who wish to be admitted and enrolled as either a solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court of Gibraltar. For those following the solicitor route, this includes persons who have been admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, or who have passed the examinations and assessments required for admission as a solicitor of the Senior Courts, including the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (“SQE”). For those following the barrister route, this includes persons who have been called to the Bar in England and Wales. The Supreme Court Act also provides for qualification routes through Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
The course is also suitable for qualified legal professionals and those with a relevant legal background or experience who wish to develop their knowledge of Gibraltar law and obtain a professional certificate in Gibraltar Law.
Completion of an approved academic course in Gibraltar Law forms part of the statutory requirements for admission and enrolment as a solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court of Gibraltar under the Supreme Court Act, as amended. At the University of Gibraltar, this academic requirement is delivered through the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law.
What would I receive at the end of this course?
Upon successfully completing the course, all participants will be issued with an education award, Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law, from the University of Gibraltar.
Course Aims
The course aims are:
- To provide training on Gibraltar Law to persons who wish to practise law in Gibraltar;
- To provide an acknowledgement that such training has been completed to a recognised standard; and
- To enhance professional standards of those engaged in work involving Gibraltar Law.
Who delivers the course?
Course structure
The University of Gibraltar will be running this course on a part-time basis. It commences on 5th October 2026 and sessions will take place once a week (Tuesdays) from 18:15 – 20:15 on campus.
These timings take into account those already in employment. There is an 80% mandatory attendance requirement to be able to successfully complete the course. Classes are delivered face-to-face on campus.
The areas of law are reviewed in consultation with the Minister for Justice and the Chief Justice.
The topics listed below will be covered during the 2026-27 course.
The course comprises three units:
- Legal System, Procedure & Regulation
- Popular Litigation Subjects
- Specialist Legal Subjects
The sequence in which each topic will be delivered and the contents of each session may be subject to change.
Entry profile
To be eligible for this course, candidates should hold a Law degree or a legal qualification such as CILEx level 6. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University.
This course is independently recognised by The Law Council of Gibraltar. The awarding body for this course is the University of Gibraltar. The University is the academic institution and, as such, the provider of the course and examinations and is not involved in determining who is eligible to practise law in Gibraltar. Enquiries on whether a person is eligible to practise law in Gibraltar are to be made to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority on info@lsra.gi
Fees
The course fee for academic year 2026/2027 is £3,300.00
This includes tuition, course materials and examination fees.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Applications for the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law course have now closed for the 2026/2027 academic year. Please register your interest below for the next course.
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