Overview

The aim of this Micro-credential is provide students with the ability to understand the relationship between law and technology from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It will explore how technology and law are inter-related, with legal automation transforming the nature of legal practice, while law regulates the development of technology. The Micro-credential seeks to provide students with ‘hand-on’ experience in developing useful tools for those working with the law, while also giving a grounding in critical perspectives on law and technology and enabling them to make informed decisions about when particular technologies are appropriate.

NB: A minimum number of applicants is required to deliver this micro-credential, if this number is not met the micro-credential may be postponed or may not be delivered.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and a degree in any discipline is required.  

What you will Learn

• Legal innovation and legal technology.
• Design Thinking.
• Understanding your customer.
• An introduction to app-building.
• Tools brain storming. Goal setting, iteration and pivoting.
• Building a Lean Canvas.
• New technologies and the law.
• Decision Trees articulating innovation.
• Making a business pitch or presentation.
• The future of legal work.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically assess the suitability of ICT to solve particular practical issues
2. Conduct preliminary information gathering and analysis for a particular application of ICT
3. Develop a coherent design and presentation for the users for the system
4. Integrate legal and ICT knowledge to develop an appropriate solution
5. Develop, plan, and complete a high-quality research essay

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Micro-credentials Team,
University of Galway

Email: Micro-credentials

How to Apply

From the 1st October 2025, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Undergrad Level 7 and 8
Academic programme: Business & Management Micro-credentials - CPB13

You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:

Lawyering, Technology and Innovation - LW3200