The School of Law at UCC announces LLM programme in Law, Technology and Innovation

27 Nov 2024

Discover The School of Law's modern approach to Law and Technology with this Masters.  The refreshed LLM Law, Technology and Innovation is open to both law graduates and non-law graduates

The School of Law is delighted to announce the launch of the LLM (Law, Technology and Innovation), a qualification designed to prepare graduates to engage with this rapidly expanding field with significant career opportunities. The first intake will commence in September 2025, with applications now open. 

This refreshed programme is a successor to our LLM IP and E-Law and builds on the School’s longstanding expertise in law and technology and is open to both law graduates and non-law graduates. It will appeal to law graduates who wish to pursue careers in the in-demand sphere of law and technology and law and the digital economy, or practitioners and policy professionals who want to expand their skills and knowledge in contemporary areas such as regulation of artificial intelligence, European Union regulatory developments, cybercrime and intellectual property. It will also appeal to suitably qualified non-law graduates who are interested in compliance, ethics, or trust and safety roles in the Irish and global technology context. 

Led by Programme Director Dr Nessa Lynch, Matheson Lecturer in Law, Technology and Innovation and a globally recognized expert in law and policy relating to emerging technologies, the programme reflects contemporary development of the field from a standalone sphere to a cross-cutting field. 

Speaking about the programme, Dr Lynch said:

‘’The programme will ground students in core subjects such as law and regulation of emerging technologies and the law and policy of the digital market, while offering students the chance to explore adjacent and interlinked subjects such as children’s rights and environmental law. Our clinical module gives students practical insights into contemporary issues in law and innovation” 

 Professor Mark Poustie, Dean of the School of Law said:

‘’I am delighted to welcome the commencement of this refreshed programme which is an evolution of the well-regarded LLM in Intellectual Property and E-Law, ensuring it remains fit for purpose in a time of rapid change.  There are many career opportunities in this field emerging across Ireland, Europe and globally and the refreshed programme will help to ensure that there is a talent pipeline of graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to fill those roles.  I commend the efforts of my colleague, Dr Lynch, the Matheson Lecturer in Law, Technology and Innovation in developing the refreshed programme‘’. 

The School of Law acknowledges the support that Matheson LLP has given in the development of this refreshed programme through the multi-year partnership with the School and the establishment of the Matheson Lectureship in Law, Technology and Innovation.

Enquiries are welcome and applications can be made here.