COHORT III · ONLY 50 SEATS — First come, first served. No extensions.

Cohort III · 2026

Legal Research Membership

LIMITED INTAKE · COHORT III Only 50 seats available

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Enrolment closes when all 50 seats are filled. No extensions or additional seats.

Research training, a verified certificate, and institutional references for law students and advocates aiming at UN agencies, INGOs, and international scholarships.

Apply for Cohort III

৳1,490 one-time fee · Lifetime membership · No extensions.

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BDLD Legal Research Membership Programme, Cohort III
100+Members
20+Universities
10+Years active

About Bangladesh Law Digest

Founded in 2015 by University of Dhaka scholars, BDLD is an accredited legal research organization. The Legal Research Membership is our flagship program: rigorous training, certification, and lifetime membership.

What you get with the BDLD Legal Research Membership

What you get

Six benefits that last well beyond the training.

Lifetime verified certificate

Employers, admissions committees, and scholarship panels can verify your BDLD Research Wing certificate at any time.

Institutional references

Official reference letters from institutional email addresses, formatted for UN agencies, INGOs, and scholarship programs.

Publication opportunities

Publish your research on BDLD’s ISSN-registered platform and build a citable portfolio.

Expert-led training

Learn research methods, OSCOLA citation, proposal writing, and academic drafting from experienced practitioners.

Exclusive internship pathway

Direct internship applications to BDLD are closed to the public. We recruit only from top cohort members.

Alumni network and mentorship

Career guidance, peer mentorship, and a lifelong professional network of verified alumni.

Who it’s for

Cohort III is capped at 50 students.

  • LLB and LLM students building research credentials
  • Aspirants targeting the UN, World Bank, UNICEF, or an INGO
  • Scholarship and LLM applicants who need a research portfolio
  • Recent graduates and junior advocates

Curriculum

Six modules, from research methods to publication.

Module 1. Legal research methodologies
Doctrinal, socio-legal, comparative, and empirical approaches, and when to use each.
Module 2. Quantitative and qualitative methods
Survey design, interviews, content analysis, and data interpretation.
Module 3. Research proposal writing
Write structured proposals that meet international academic standards.
Module 4. OSCOLA citation
Complete training in the OSCOLA referencing system, so your writing is free of citation errors.
Module 5. Legal writing and drafting
Professional writing for academic papers, policy briefs, and journal submissions.
Module 6. Publication and career strategy
Prepare research for ISSN-registered publication and use your credentials for career advancement.

What past members say

Feedback from earlier cohorts.

WhatsApp feedback from past cohorts
WhatsApp feedback from past BDLD cohort members
“The practical approach made complex concepts clear and immediately useful for my scholarship applications.”
Nazifa Sarwar Law Graduate, Nottingham Trent University
“Concise and insightful. I know exactly how to structure proper legal research for my LLM applications. The OSCOLA training alone was worth the investment.”
Alkuma Rumi Legal Professional, Jahangirnagar University
“Deep, structured, and informative. The trainers know exactly what international organizations look for. My CV improved significantly.”
Salman Chowdhury Bar Council Aspirant, Stamford University

Your instructors

Scholars from leading national and international institutions.

University of CambridgeGlobal legal research and comparative law
University of OxfordJurisprudence and advanced theory
University of HullHuman rights law and methodology
University of OsloComparative legal systems
Max Planck InstituteEmpirical legal research and private law
La Trobe UniversitySocio-legal studies
University of SydneyInternational law and public policy
University of DhakaLegal research and constitutional law

Enroll in Cohort III

One payment. Lifetime membership.

BDLD Legal Research Membership Program details
Limited seats available
৳3,500
৳1,490

One-time payment. Lifetime membership.

  • 6 to 8 weeks of expert-led training
  • Lifetime verified professional certificate
  • Institutional references for applications
  • ISSN-registered publication opportunity
  • Exclusive internship pathway
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Frequently asked questions

Is this a course or a membership?
A lifetime professional membership that includes intensive training. Training runs 6 to 8 weeks. Your verification, reference access, and publication opportunities stay valid for life.
How long is the training?
6 to 8 weeks, with weekend sessions. All sessions are recorded and shared within 24 hours.
Is it online or in person?
100% online via Zoom. Every session is recorded and shared within 24 hours.
How does selection work?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We accept LLB and LLM students, recent law graduates, and junior advocates. Applications close when all 50 seats are filled. No extensions will be granted, and no additional seats will be opened.
How is my work evaluated?
You complete a practical assignment after each module. The BDLD expert team reviews every submission and gives detailed written feedback.
Can I get an internship at BDLD?
Direct internship applications are closed to the public. We recruit only from top performers in each membership cohort.
What is the refund policy?
The fee is non-refundable within 20 days of the start date. In an emergency, you can defer to the next cohort.
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Bangladesh Law Digest (BDLD) is an accredited legal research organization established in 2015. ISSN 2708-6313.

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