Framed by the Workplace Relations Act 2015, this well-established and highly regarded postgraduate diploma provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of employment law, covering every stage of the employment relationship from recruitment through to termination.
This programme draws on the expertise of leading practitioners, policymakers, and decision-makers to deliver practical insights and real-world perspectives. We focus on the evolving landscape of workplace relations, addressing current challenges and emerging trends in areas such as remote and hybrid working, workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and dispute resolution.
Throughout the course, participants will engage with recent developments in legislation, case law, and regulatory practice, gaining the tools to anticipate and respond to change with confidence in their professional roles.
The ultimate aim of the diploma is to provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of employment law and practice in this jurisdiction.
The employment law programme is based on the following module scheme and covers key themes as listed below:
Workshops are a key feature of this course. These are designed to be interactive and involve working in groups on selected case-study problems and analysis, with an emphasis on the application of the law to common scenarios encountered in practice.
| Workshop | Title | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract of Employment, Worker Status, Recruitment | Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 10am (onsite) |
| 2 | Equality in the Workplace, Bullying and Harassment and Health and Safety | Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 10am |
| 3 | Trade Disputes, Whistleblowing and Injunctions | Saturday, 6 February 2026 | 10am (onsite) |
| 4 | Exam Preparation | Saturday, 6 March 2026 | 10am |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 7 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Awarding Body | Law Society of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Course Start Date | 25th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 6th March 2027 |
| Course Duration | 5 months |
| Course Time | Blended learning: block release lectures and workshop sessions over six weekends (Friday and Saturday). Also available to view on demand. |
| Course Fee | € 2700.00 |
| Entry Requirements | This course is suitable for the following: Solicitors, barristers, and trainees who advise or wish to advise on employment law matters. Key stakeholders and decision makers within the employment sector who are involved in hiring and managing staff, including human resources professionals, training managers, union officials, those working for recruitment agencies, and line managers dealing with significant volumes of employees. We welcome applications for this course from suitably qualified non-members. Please explain your interest and set out any relevant experience in a cover letter and a brief CV. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €350. |
Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will have: An excellent understanding of the key legal issues pertaining to current pensions law and practice and trusteeship in Ireland.
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