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	text:  larger  smaller		Admissions and Cost Admissions Procedure Enrolments for the Diploma will be capped at 60. To be considered for admission, applicants will need to satisfy the following criteria: 1. Intellectual ability: A good undergraduate degree (at least 2:1) or equivalent will be required. 2. Professional experience: It is anticipated that candidates will be trainee or newly qualified solicitors or barristers with a UK Law Firm or Chambers embarking on a career in IP, although other equivalent professional qualifications will be considered. 3. English language proficiency: The programme will be taught in English, as a result of which English language proficiency at the TOEFL standard of 630 points (minimum test of written English score if 5.0) or the IELTS standard of 7.5 points (minimum 7.0 per component) will need to be shown by those for whom English is not a first language. Applications must include transcripts, 500-word statement of purpose, CV, two references and original English test results (if applicable). The statement of purpose should be an essay detailing your reason for applying for the course, including your future career intentions and the contribution you expect the Diploma to make to your career development. Please also indicate in your statement of purpose whether you choose to be accommodated at St Anne's College or to make your own arrangements for the residential school. Applications for admission to the 2008/9 Diploma are due by Friday 25 July 2008. Download application form and the notes of guidance for the diploma. Please do not use this form if you applying for the residential school only. Instead please use the application form for the residential school. Cost The Diploma fee is £5,050 and covers: tuition; course materials; assessment and supervision; an end-of year graduation dinner; lunch and refreshments during the residential programme; a formal College dinner at the start of the residential programme; and a drinks event at the close of the residential programme. The Diploma fee does not cover accommodation. Students may elect to make their own arrangements for accommodation in Oxford during the residential programme. In 2008 students not making their own arrangements will have accommodation at St Anne's College arranged for them for the ten nights from Sunday to Thursday of Week 1 and Sunday to Thursday of Week 2 at a cost of £694.40 including breakfast. Please indicate your preference in your statement of purpose. Students are strongly encouraged to stay in College during the residential programme. Subject to availability, students may enrol for the two-week residential course only. Students are not examined during this period and the attendance does not lead to any University qualification. Preference will be given to students enrolling for the full Diploma Course. The price of the residential course alone is £2800. Please include transcripts, 500-word statement of purpose, CV, two references and original English test results (if applicable) with the application. The statement of purpose should be an essay detailing your reason for applying for the course, including your future career intentions and the contribution you expect the Diploma to make to your career development. Please also indicate in your statement of purpose whether you choose to be accommodated at St Anne's College or to make your own arrangements for the residential school. Download application form for the residential school. A cancellation fee of £150 will be charged on any cancelled booking. For further information about the programme, please contact the Diploma Administrator, Ellen Moilanen, by email ( ellen.moilanen@law.ox.ac.uk) or phone (+44 (0)1865 271 457).