Overview

The LLM (Law, Technology and Innovation) is a full-time programme running for 12 months or a part-time programme running for 24 months. A full-time candidate may not, during the currency of the LLM (Law, Technology and Innovation), simultaneously pursue any other form of education, training or employment, without the advance permission of the School of Law.

Presentation of Dissertation/Submission Dates

The dissertation must be submitted for examination at the Winter Board, on a date in September to be specified by the School of Law at the commencement of the programme.

Exit Awards

Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation

Upon successful completion of taught modules to the value of 30 credits that meet the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation) students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award).

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Law, Technology and Innovation)

Upon successful completion of taught modules to the value of 60 credits, registered LLM (Law, Technology and Innovation) students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Law, Technology and Innovation) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Full-time: Students take 90 credits over one calendar year.

Part-time: Students take 90 credits over two calendar years, completing a total of 40 credits (including LW6574) in Year 1 and 50 credits (including LW6652 and LW6659) in Year 2.

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It may be that not all modules listed will be offered each year and/or other options may become available.

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In order to ensure a reasonable distribution of workload, when choosing modules for all programmes, students should take a balance of credits between Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students who wish to deviate from this rule must seek permission from their Programme Director.

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This module may be chosen if it is not already being taken as a Core module.

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Students may not choose a module from List B if they have already taken that module or equivalent subject matter at undergraduate level or if it involves a timetable clash.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for LLM (Intellectual Property and e-Law) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:

• Critically evaluate primary and secondary legal materials of relevance to law, technology and innovation, including legislation, international instruments, case-law and academic commentary;
• Identify and explore interconnections between legal topics in the area of Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems in respect of Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in relation to the relevant legal issues;
• Connect changing values and sentiments in society with legal developments in respect of Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Formulate research questions and develop appropriate research methodologies;
• Conduct research on a legal topic in the area of Law, Technology and Innovation and write a masters-level dissertation on that topic;
• Prepare and deliver presentations on legal topics;
• Use information technology appropriately for high-level legal research and writing;
• Express complex legal and/or policy analysis in an appropriate legal style, in accordance with legal writing standards.