Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on AI

By Steven - Last update May 19, 2025

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This year’s Law Society of Ireland MOOC will provide participants with an insight into this rapidly developing area and its implications across all sectors. The course will offer an overview of recent advancements in AI, delving into issues surrounding data security, ethical concerns and economic consequences. It will also consider the impact AI may have within organisations, explore the considerable impact on society, examine AI regulation, and look at how AI can be applied in our daily lives.

Expert speakers, lawyers and academics will review the current state of play surrounding AI and demystify the topic, discuss the potential impact it will have on key industries in the coming years, and much more.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on AI

Start date:	10 June 2025
End date:	8 July 2025
Certification:	Digital Certificate available on successful completion of the course (fee applicable).
Delivery method:	Short recorded online video releases and participation in an online course forum and quizzes.

If you have any queries email the Diploma MOOC team at mooc@lawsociety.ie.

What is a MOOC?

A MOOC is a free online course that is open to all and specifically designed for large numbers to participate. To date, the Diploma Centre’s MOOCs have attracted over 30,000 participants from over 115 countries since they first launched in 2014. Such courses feature online recorded and streamed presentations, together with interactive discussion forums that allow participants to engage directly with our expert presenters.

Who should attend?

This course is open to everyone and anyone who has a general interest in learning more about AI developments. Participants are not expected to have prior knowledge of the topic, as the course will provide a foundational overview of AI and its impact across various aspects of life. It will be of particular interest to legal professionals, trainees, barristers, students, and those involved in the digital and tech industries, either in a professional or personal capacity. We warmly welcome participants from all walks of life who have an interest in learning more about AI and the influence it is having on individuals, businesses, and wider society.

Course structure

The course runs over a five-week period with materials for the weekly modules released every Tuesday in the form of several short video presentations from expert contributors. These are supported by suggested readings, quizzes, and ‘live’ online Q & A sessions with the relevant experts. Participants who successfully complete weekly tasks and collect their ‘badges’ may opt to pay a small administrative fee to obtain a digital Certificate of Completion awarded by the Law Society of Ireland.

Confirmed speakers include:

David Kerrigan, Author and International keynote speaker on emerging technologies
Dr. Barry Scannell, Partner, William Fry
Donna O’Leary, AI Consultant
Stephen Dowling, Senior Counsel, Founder of TrialView
Chris Murnane, Legal Solutions Director, Johnson Hana
Labhaoise Ní Fhaoláin, PhD Researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Law and Governance, UCD
Robyn Chatwood, Partner, Dentons
Emerald de Leeuw-Goggin, Global Head of AI Governance and Privacy, Logitech

Full details & Registration here

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