Ireland has a booming tech market and has become the digital hub for Europe. It is of vital importance that all organisations understand the law relating to technology and intellectual property and that all legal advisers have the requisite knowledge to advise on these matters. This advanced level programme is designed to give comprehensive coverage to the broad range of legal issues arising from technology and intellectual property in this digital age.
| College | Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre |
| Course ID | 184150 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 7 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Diploma |
| Awarding Body | Law Society of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | Diploma in Technology & IP Law |
| Course Start Date | 7th October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 10th March 2027 |
| Course Duration | 5 months |
| Course Time | Lectures on Wednesdays at 2pm, with five interactive workshops on Wednesdays. Lectures also available to view on demand. |
| Course Fee | €3,095.00 |
| Entry Requirements | This course is suitable for the following: -Solicitors, barristers, and trainees who wish to augment their knowledge in the area of IP and technology law to better advise their clients, -Solicitors, barristers, and trainees both in private practice and in-house roles (for example, in tech, IT and pharma companies), Industry professionals with an interest in IT, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, social media, Research and ---Development, technology transfer, and innovation, -Professionals with an interest in IP and technology who aspire to work in the area. We welcome applications for this course from other professionals who are suitably qualified. 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 €355. |
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