Training for advocates at Wismar University (Germany)
The Wismar University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and the Law Office “Collegium of Advocates of Ukraine” invite everyone interested to participate in an international advance training course for advocates, judges and human rights defenders to be held from October 9 till October 15, 2017. The course was accredited by the Ukrainian National Bar Association under its Decision No. 108 dated September 1, 2017, and will be counted as an international advanced training for all Ukrainian advocates.
All participants will receive a certificate for passing the course and an international mediator certificate.
The course is designed for advocates, judges, academics, practicing lawyers, human rights defenders, advocate’s trainees and assistants.
In one week all participants will complete a full-time study course in Wismar (Germany), conducted in Russian. The total course duration is 24 academic hours, plus 10 hours of self-study work. The offered training format provides the opportunity to improve your professional level, discuss legal practices, and get acquainted with the requirements for the lawyers’ educational level in Germany. The course program includes attending a court session and visiting a law firm.
Tuition fee: 16 000 UAH.
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