IGNOU has launched five new academic programmes in law. These programmes include PG Diploma in Environmental Law with WWF, India, PG Diploma in Criminal Justice, Certificate in International Humanitarian Law with International Committee of Red Cross(ICRC), Certificate in Anti-Human Trafficking, in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes and (UNODC) and Certificate in Co-operation , Co-operative Law and Business Laws.
The PG Diploma in Environmental Law , to be offered jointly by IGNOU and WWF, Centre for Environmental Law, will be delivered through distance as well as online mode. It is a tailor –made programme for professionals working in the field of environment. The Post-Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (P.G.D.C.J.) is a one year programme which will be delivered exclusively through the distance education mode. This programme will help learners keep pace with emerging developments in criminal justice and enhance the competencies of the professionals working in the area of criminal justice. The programme is open to Graduates in law, criminology, social work and functionaries of Criminal Justice Administration.
Last date for submission of applications for all the five programmes is 30th June 2010. Candidates may contact IGNOU for further details.