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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Law Micro-credentials
We are now offering four new micro-credentials in the area of Law and Innovation and Entertainment Law.
Micro-credentials are short, accredited modules for professional development and are innovative in their approach to life-long learning. Our micro-credentials are credit bearing, research-led and quality assured by leading Irish universities.
The use of technology, software tools and artificial intelligence are transforming legal practice and our 12-week online micro-credentials in the area of Law and Innovation will be of interest to those that want to upskill in the area of ‘lawtech’ and understand the relationship between law and technology, including using software tools as a means of analysing legal information.
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Lawyering Technology and Innovation (Online) - Start Date: January 2025
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Ethics and Law for Artificial Intelligence (Online) - Start Date: January 2025
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Law and Analytics (Online) - Next start date to be confirmed
The 12-week online Entertainment Law MicroCred is aimed at people working in the entertainment industry, or those interested in learning more about entertainment law.
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Entertainment Law (Online) - Next start date to be confirmed
Subsidised Places:
University of Galway's School of Law is thrilled to announce new subsidy opportunities for our range of cutting-edge Law micro-credentials. These subsidies aim to make our specialised courses in Law and Analytics, Lawyering, Technology and Innovation, and Ethics and Law for Artificial Intelligence more accessible to a broader range of aspiring legal professionals.
- Lawyering, Technology and Innovation: 25 places available with a 50% subsidy on course fees.
- Ethics and Law for Artificial Intelligence: 25 places available with an 80% subsidy on course fees.
These subsidies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring prompt applications are essential. Detailed terms and conditions for subsidy eligibility can be found here.
Closing Dates for Applications:
- 31st December 2024 (Lawyering Technology and Innovation & Ethics and Law for Artificial Intelligence)