STEP Foundation Certificate on Trusts for Civil Law Practitioners
This qualification is a collaboration between STEP and Central
Law Training (CLT).
Why should I study this qualification?
- You will gain an academic and professional award recognised by
the industry
- On completion of the Certificate you can go on to study the
STEP Diploma or become an affiliate of STEP
- The programme is relevant to the tasks that you are undertaking
in the workplace. It focuses on practical training issues
- It provides an overview of the law, practice, procedures and
analytical skills required by trusts officers and
administrators
- The programme is in a flexible format. It is an integrated
programme combining distance learning and face-to-face tuition
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal educational entry requirements for the
Foundation Certificate. However, applicants should be aware
that all materials are in English.
When you chose to study the Certificate, you become a student
member of STEP. Upon completion of the qualification you can go on
to study the Diploma, which provides a
route to full STEP membership. If you decide to only study the
Foundation Certificate, you can become an affiliate of STEP on completion of the
Certificate.
What does the programme cover?
- Introduction to International Financial Centres
- Evolution of Equity and the Law of Trusts
- The Fundamentals of a Valid Trust
- Types of Trust
- Modern Uses of Trusts
- Basic Trust Administration
- The Role and Status of the International Asset Holding
Company
- Incorporation, Funding and Dissolution of Companies
- Company Shareholders, Directors and Other Officers
- International Corporate Services