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LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Compliance for Legal Consultants & Law Firms

Protect legal practice with proportionate, evidence-led AML controls.

Training duration6 hours / 1 day
DeliveryFace-to-face or virtual instructor-led
ProgrammeProfessional certification
Course summary

Build expertise that creates measurable value.

A UAE AML programme for legal professionals addressing client due diligence, beneficial ownership, legal-service red flags, goAML reporting, sanctions and Ministry of Justice inspections.

01

Apply client and beneficial-owner due diligence

02

Recognise risk in legal-service transactions

03

Report suspicion without tipping off

04

Screen sanctions and proliferation-financing exposure

05

Prepare for Ministry of Justice inspection

Entry qualifications

Is this programme right for you?

  • No prior AML qualification is required
  • Designed for legal-practice and DNFBP environments
Learner profile

Designed for ambitious professionals.

  • Lawyers and legal consultants
  • Partners and compliance officers
  • Paralegals and administrators
  • Law-firm management
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Each module turns internationally relevant frameworks into skills you can apply in the workplace.

Module 01↗

UAE AML Framework for Legal Professionals

  • AML/CFT/CPF and Ministry of Justice requirements
  • DNFBP, FIU and goAML responsibilities
Module 02↗

Client Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

  • KYC, UBO and customer-risk assessment
  • PEP, sanctions, source-of-funds and EDD
Module 03↗

AML Risks & Red Flags in Legal Services

  • Company formation and complex ownership
  • Client accounts, third parties and property transactions
Module 04↗

STR/SAR & goAML

  • Suspicion, review and escalation
  • Confidentiality, tipping off and evidence
Module 05↗

Sanctions & Proliferation Financing

  • UAE and UN screening
  • Targeted financial sanctions and match handling
Module 06↗

Ministry of Justice Inspection Readiness

  • Policies, risk assessments and client files
  • Training, reviews and corrective action
Learning outcomes

Graduate ready to perform with confidence.

  1. 01Complete risk-based client due diligence
  2. 02Identify legal-sector red flags
  3. 03Handle reporting and confidentiality correctly
  4. 04Maintain Ministry-ready compliance evidence
Take the next step

Ready to advance your career?

Speak with an Entrepôt programme advisor about upcoming cohorts, delivery options and enrolment.