Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges.

Duration: 01 year (conducted on weekends)

For whom: For Lawyers (Attorney-at-Law or LLB) & Judges

Aim: To introduce students to the ways in which medical science can assist in the resolution of legal issues in criminal and civil courts.

Programme learning outcomes:
The diplomate should;

1. possess knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable a holistic approach to medicolegal issues
2. be able communicate appropriately with all medical experts
3. be aware of the limitations of knowledge and skills and be prepared to seek expertise where indicated
4. be able to work in a team and provide expertise in crime investigation
5. be able to assess evidence both as to its reliability and relevance and appreciate that medicolegal conclusions are reached by logical deduction
6. be able to continue self-directed learning and contribute towards the progress of forensic medicine
7. be able to communicate effectively with fellow practitioners, medical experts, the aggrieved party and the judiciary

Medium: English

Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges - Application Form  

Training Facilities

• Training Centre for Diploma in Legal Medicine (DLM) conducted by Post Graduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) of the University of Colombo.
• Training Centre for the Master of in Forensic Medicine degree conducted by PGIM, University of Colombo.
• Training Centre for MD Emergency Medicine conducted by PGIM, University of Colombo.
• Training in forensic autopsies for the trainees in Pathology.

Activities

• The certificate awarding ceremony of the 9th batch and the inauguration ceremony of the 10th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges was held on 2nd January 2025.
             

             




• The inauguration ceremony of the 8th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges was held on 26th November 2022.
             

             




• The certificate awarding ceremony of the 7th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges was held on 19th November 2021.
             

             




• The final examination of the 7th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges
             




• The inauguration ceremony of the 7th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges was held on 9th July 2019.
             

             




• The certificate awarding ceremony of the 5th batch and the inauguration ceremony of the 6th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges was held on 26th May 2018.
             




• The inauguration ceremony of the 5th batch of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine for Lawyers and Judges was held on 28th January 2017