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Learn how to rewrite complex legislative language into plain language with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting (GDLD) program.
The GDLD is designed to serve your needs, whether you’re hoping to start a career or refresh your drafting skills.
Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study, or work at your own pace to complete your requirements within 5 years.
The expected normal completion time is 2.5 years or less.
Learn how to rewrite complex legislative language into plain language with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting (GDLD) program.
The program provides an in-depth analysis of the principles underlying legislative drafting in common law jurisdictions and a thorough introduction to sound drafting practice. It is designed 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 Diploma will enable students to undertake their own drafting duties with greater skill and confidence. Students will learn practical skills and theory through an in-depth analysis of legislative drafting principles in common law jurisdictions and a thorough introduction to sound drafting practice. Topics include the structure of legislation and
You will graduate ready to take on your own drafting duties with greater skill and confidence.
The GDLD is designed to serve your needs, whether you’re
The program materials are relevant to all jurisdictions using the parliamentary system and its legislative processes; and, to corporate, union, municipal and other non-governmental agencies involved in preparing regulations, bylaws and other similar policy documents in a parliamentary system environment
Completing the program also puts you on your way to a master’s degree.
The Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting is a 15-credit online graduate program. You must complete the entire program through Athabasca University.
The GDLD program has continuous admission – you can apply at any time. All courses are individualized study and begin on the first day of every month, year-round.
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