Diploma in Legal Studies

This diploma gives learners an interdisciplinary grounding in the fundamentals of law, with particular attention to the hybrid character of the Mauritian legal system, which draws on both civil and common law traditions. It also introduces public and private international law and how these interact with domestic legislation. The two-year curriculum covers contract law, criminal law, civil procedure, constitutional and administrative law, company law, human rights, and international banking and commercial law, with teaching given in both English and French given Mauritius's bilingual legal tradition. Alongside legal knowledge, the programme builds communication, analytical and practical skills that learners can apply directly to legal and compliance-related work. Graduates come away with a working understanding of how domestic and international legal rules interact, useful preparation for further legal study or for compliance and administrative roles.