COHORT III · ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT — Last date to apply: 31 October. No extensions.

Cohort III · 2026

Legal Research Membership

FINAL CALL · LAST DATE 31 OCTOBER Only 2 of 50 seats remain.

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The last date to apply is 31 October. No extensions.
Enrolment closes earlier if all 50 seats fill before the deadline.
No additional seats will be opened.

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

Secure your seat in Cohort III

The application takes about 2 minutes. ৳1,490 one-time fee · Lifetime membership · Closes 31 October.

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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

Eight benefits that last well beyond the training.

Lifetime support from BDLD

Your membership does not end with the training. The BDLD team stays available to support your academic and professional journey for life.

Expert-led training

Learn research methods, OSCOLA citation, proposal writing, and academic drafting from experienced practitioners over 6 to 8 weeks.

Lifetime verified certificate

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

Publication opportunities

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

Professional networking

Connect with a lifelong network of verified alumni, practitioners, and fellow researchers across Bangladesh and abroad.

Career guidance

Practical advice and peer mentorship on building a research profile for UN agencies, INGOs, chambers, and academia.

Scholarship and visa application support

Guidance and official reference letters from institutional email addresses, formatted for scholarship programs, LLM admissions, and visa applications.

And more

Institutional references for UN agencies and INGOs, plus an exclusive internship pathway. Direct internship applications to BDLD are closed to the public, and we recruit only from top cohort members.

Last date to apply: 31 October

Cohort III is capped at 50 students and only 2 seats are left. The deadline will not be extended.

Apply before 31 October

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 BDLD cohort members — WhatsApp feedback from past cohorts

“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. Apply by 31 October. Your seat is confirmed when your application is accepted.

BDLD Legal Research Membership Program details

Only 2 seats left · Closes 31 October

৳3,500

৳1,490

Cohort III rate. One-time payment. Lifetime membership.

6 to 8 weeks of expert-led training
Lifetime verified professional certificate
Lifetime support from BDLD
ISSN-registered publication opportunity
Professional networking and career guidance
Scholarship and visa application support
Institutional references and exclusive internship pathway

Secure your seat in Cohort III

Applications close on 31 October, or earlier if all 50 seats are filled. No extensions.

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.

What happens if the seats fill before I apply?

Applications close on 31 October, or earlier if all 50 seats are taken. No extensions will be granted and no additional seats will be opened, so we recommend applying early.

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, in the order received. We accept LLB and LLM students, recent law graduates, and junior advocates. Applications close on 31 October, or as soon as all 50 seats are filled, whichever comes first. 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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