Agriculture, food, and animal law govern the production, safety, and welfare of the agricultural sector in Ireland, our largest indigenous sector, generating over €16 billion in annual exports. This micro-credential will provide you with an insight into the agri-food and animal law domain, together with a practical understanding of the legislative and regulatory structures that apply. Animal health and welfare and the legal duties of owners will be examined. Recent case law and existing and future developments will be discussed in this constantly growing and evolving area.
The workshop is a key feature of this course. It is designed to be interactive and to consolidate knowledge.
Written assignment (100%)
| College | Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre |
| Course ID | 202316 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 7 |
| Course Type | Micro-credential |
| Awarding Body | Law Society of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | Diploma - Regulation, Compliance & Risk Management |
| Course Start Date | 10th November 2026 |
| Course End Date | 8th December 2026 |
| Course Duration | 1 month |
| Course Time | Opening session live online, Lectures by e-release, Workshop live online |
| Course Fee | € 950.00 |
| Entry Requirements | This course will appeal to professionals who are looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the practical issues that arise when advising clients from the agribusiness, food, and animal law sector. It will also appeal to: Professionals/ advisors involved in food processing and production Agricultural advisors/consultants working in private or state farm advisory services Those working with relevant lobbying and representative organisations. Professionals in relevant government departments and state bodies Legal professionals advising on the agricultural sector Those working in farm management and cooperative consultancy groups Advisors and liaison officers for the cooperative sector Professionals in the export of Irish agricultural produce We welcome applications from non-solicitors who are suitably qualified. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €100. |

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