Young Lawyers Interested in Social Change

Admissions Open for PGP-DM Class of 2026
Apply for a transformational journey today!

Admissions Open For the Batch of 2025-26

What If the Law Was Just the Beginning?
Step into the Social Sector with ISDM

For generations, lawyers and doctors have found a natural calling in the social sector, driven by a shared sense of justice, service, and a desire to create meaningful change. Yet, for many legal professionals today, that core aspiration can often feel unfulfilled in traditional practice.

If you've ever asked yourself, “Can I do something more impactful with my skills?”-you’re not alone. At ISDM, we meet lawyers every year who ask this very question. And each year, we see them transition into fulfilling, high-impact careers across the development sector.

Our Post Graduate Programme in Development Management (PGP-DM) is uniquely designed to channel your legal training-skills like critical thinking, policy interpretation, structured problem solving, advocacy, and negotiation—into systems change, strategic philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and social innovation.

Why Lawyers Thrive in Our Program

  • Your background in justice and rights-based frameworks aligns deeply with the sector’s purpose.
  • Your ability to decode complex systems and craft arguments translates seamlessly into designing impactful social programs.
  • You bring a unique lens to governance, ethics, and institutional accountability—critical elements in development management.

PGP-DM Highlights

  • An 11-month full-time, immersive program
  • 100% Placement record
  • Blends classroom learning with hands-on field projects
  • Supported by a growing network of 400+ alumni
  • 100% Merit Scholarship and other financial aid

Why should you join?

The development sector needs more leaders who understand the law, value justice, and want to lead change beyond the courtroom.

Why Choose ISDM?

Looking for courses after law? Explore our PGP-DM program.

Learn about development issues such as poverty, governance, sustainability and more.

Empower yourself with the development management education and skills to create an impact at scale.