The Professional Diploma in Legislative Drafting is a two-semester programme designed for the novice as well as for the seasoned drafter to acquire knowledge in the art and science of legislative drafting. The aim of the programme is to introduce the participants in a progressive manner to the legislative drafting process. It is based on materials produced by the Commonwealth of Learning, an intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning and distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. The program materials are relevant to all jurisdictions using the parliamentary system and its legislative processes. The Commonwealth of Learning has also supported the offering of the programme through the provision of scholarships to students in Commonwealth regional countries. Emphasis will be laid on the syntax and training will involve the linking of sentences into meaningful units. The training will involve the drafting of statutes and regulations including amendments and penal provisions. The students will acquire skills through 'hands-on' practice.

Admission Requirements:	Persons are eligible to be admitted to study for the Professional Diploma in Legislative Drafting if they have: obtained the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) of the University of the South Pacific, or obtained from some other re-recognised tertiary institution a qualification deemed by the Senate or its delegate to be equivalent to the requirements set out in a), or obtained a professional qualification deemed by the Senate or its delegate to be equivalent to the requirements set out in a) above, or in exceptional cases, have demonstrated experience or achievement the Senate or its delegate deems sufficient.
Programme Requirements:	Consists of seven modules.
Modules:	LWD11, LWD12, LWD13, LWD14, LWD15, LWD16, LWD17.

* Also offered by distance and flexible learning through USP Campuses. ** Only offered by distance and flexible learning through USP Campuses