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.
The development sector needs more leaders who understand the law, value justice, and want to lead change beyond the courtroom.
At ISDM, you will learn from over 75+ global experts in development management. Our faculty members come from diverse backgrounds, like development practitioners, academics & researchers, social entrepreneurs, among others. They possess extensive experience in both management and development.
Our program offers a broad curriculum that covers key areas like project management, fundraising, advocacy, policy analysis, and social entrepreneurship. You will learn to recognise the complexity of the development sector, design and analyse development policies and interventions.
With strong connections to over 350+ NGOs and placement partners, we help match your skills and passion with meaningful jobs. Our support ensures you’re on the right path, with career opportunities that align with your goals in the development sector.
We understand that financial barriers shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your dreams. ISDM offers up to 100% scholarships and up to 3 lakhs deferred payment option to help ease your financial burden and support your journey in development management.
You travel to various districts across India to gain a deep understanding of ground realities and social institutions. Through this hands-on experience, you learn to create sustainable solutions for real-world challenges. You will develop the skills necessary to make an impact at the grassroots level.
Join a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Connect with fellow lawyers, development professionals, and industry leaders. Build lasting relationships that will inspire and support you throughout your career.
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.