Diploma in Private Law

To be eligible for the Diploma in Private Law, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Academic Qualifications:

1. Three (3) passes in the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination or an equivalent qualification.

2. Six (6) passes in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination plus at least two (2) years of relevant work experience in law, healthcare, or a related field.

3. Completion of a foundation course equivalent to SLQF Level 2.

4. NVQF Level 4 certification with five (5) years of work experience in a relevant field or accredited prior learning, followed by a minimum 30-credit programme approved by the Faculty of Law.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

• Successful performance in an interview/viva voce conducted by the Department of Private and Comparative Law.

• Applicants qualifying under SLQF Level 2 or NVQF Level 4 may be required to pass an additional admission test.

Step 1: Pay the Application Fee

Application Fee: LKR 2,000

Payment Options:

1. Online Payment (Recommended)

   • Visit https://pay.cmb.ac.lk

   • Select “Application Fee – Faculty of Law” as the fee type.

   • Enter your full name and NIC number.

   • Payment Reference: <TO BE UPDATED>

   • Select card type (Visa/Master) and enter payment amount (LKR 2,000 + 1% bank charge).

   • Confirm details, complete payment, and save/print the receipt.

2. Bank Deposit (People’s Bank)

   • Visit any People’s Bank branch (do not use Cash Deposit Machines).

   • Account Name: University of Colombo – Main Collection Account

   • Account Number: <TO BE UPDATED> (Thimbirigasyaya Branch)

   • Mention this as a bill payment if the system rejects the account number.

Step 2: Submit Your Application

• Apply online via law.keplercloud.com

• Upload scanned copies of:

  • Application fee payment receipt

  • Academic/professional qualifications

  • NIC (front & back) or passport

  • Work experience certificates (if applicable)

Important Notes:

• Deadline: <TO BE UPDATED> (Late applications not accepted).

• Bank charges (1%) apply for online payments—include this in your total payment.

• Do NOT use CDM (Cash Deposit Machines) for payments.

• Keep payment confirmation for future reference.

Need Help?
Contact:
Department of Private & Comparative Law
Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
📧 privatelawdiploma@law.cmb.ac.lk | 📞 0703881733| 🌐 law.cmb.ac.lk

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