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Diploma Centre Aviation Leasing and Finance Courses 2017

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Launching on the 28 September 2017 our Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance  will provide an overview of the key legal, financial and technical issues, as well as an understanding of the broader regulation, tax, and insurance aspects relevant to aircraft leasing and finance.

The Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance will be launching in spring 2018.  This diploma provides comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of the aviation leasing and finance industry. It aims to deliver an in-depth analysis of the core legal and practical issues that parties typically encounter in aircraft leasing and finance transactions.

In order to apply you must have a minimum of two years full time experience in the aviation industry or alternatively, you must have successfully completed the Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance.

Further information available on: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Diploma Centre Massive Open Online Course Technology Law

Press play and watch our 2015 Technology Law MOOC introductory video. 

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Diploma in Law

Study the law in an engaging and flexible learning environment.

The Diploma in Law is an intensive post graduate diploma that can be taken over one or two years. This course is designed for those who require an introduction to the discipline of law  and uniquely integrates the academic theory with the practice of law across eight core modules.    

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Learn more

Download our brochure for comprehensive details on this course and access further information at the Diploma in Law webpage.

Apply now

Download an application form. The 2017 course will commence on 8 September 2017 and is now open for applications. The course is aimed at non-law graduates from any discipline or suitable non-graduates with a demonstrable level of work experience in the area of law. For more on the application process visit the Diploma in Law webpage.

Open day

Register now for our open day on Thursday 4 May to  meet the Diploma in Law  team and view our state of the art campus.

Contact us

If you have any further queries, please contact John Lunney or a member of the Diploma team on 01 672 4802 or by email.

Shortlisted, Best Law Course, gradireland Higher Education Awards 2017

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Interested in the establishment and on-going operation of investment funds in Ireland?

Commencing on Tuesday 28 February 2017, our new Diploma in International Investment Funds provides participants with a detailed knowledge of the legal issues associated with the establishment and on-going operation of investment funds in Ireland. It will take account of new challenges and opportunities, that the industry faces particularly post-Brexit. An intensive programme revised to take account of recent regulatory change, the course will cover all types of investment funds, including UCITS, QIFs, REITs, hedge funds, private equity funds, and property funds. The topics covered include the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ('AIFMD') and changes introduced by the UCITS V Directive. The course will address the use by funds of derivative products and prime brokers and the registration of Irish funds for international marketing. An overview of the international funds industry will deal with Ireland's success as a jurisdiction for both establishing funds and providing services to both Irish and off shore funds, whether as fund administrator, custodian, or investment manager. For further information or to apply for this course: visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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New Diploma in Insurance Law starts Thursday 2 February 2017

We are delighted to launch a new Diploma in Insurance Law which commences on Thursday 2 February 2017 and provides comprehensive coverage of the key legal issues relating to insurance, re-insurance and insurance litigation. This diploma will ensure participants understand the important legal issues relating to both personal and commercial insurances. Leading experts will consider the key liability insurances –public liability, professional indemnity, occupier liability and employer liability. There will be a detailed examination of insurance claims, litigation, the Court process, case management, alternative dispute resolution and jurisdictional issues. Insurance fraud, data protection and the use of private investigators will also feature. There will be a focus on regulation of the insurance industry and Solvency II Directive. An applied insurance module will give an overview of the more niche insurance areas. The course is suitable for lawyers or insurance professionals who wish to strengthen their knowledge of insurance law, with a view to advancing in the industry. We are accepting applications, for further information: visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Are you ready for the new Data Protection Regulation? We are running a Certificate in Data Protection Practice beginning Wednesday 8 March 2017.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force in 2018. It represents a significant change to the data protection landscape in Ireland. But what does it mean to you as a solicitor, as a business owner, a data protection officer, as an individual? Are you fully aware of the wide-ranging proposed changes and their practical implication? This certificate will answer these questions and more, offering an in-depth analysis of the current data protection legal framework, the impact of this new Regulation and recent key developments such as the EU-US Privacy Shield. Lectures and tutors are leading data protection practitioners and privacy consultants drawn from private practice, the public sector and multinationals. This is an online course featuring interactive online workshops. We are accepting applications, for further information: visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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The Diploma Centre prospectus awarded ‘Best Postgraduate Prospectus’ at the Higher Education Authority awards.

The gradireland Higher Education Awards took place on Thursday 24 November 2016. It was attended by over 150 Higher Education professionals and explored and discussed the progression and the excellence of third level education in Ireland. The awards are supported by the Higher Education Authority and recognise excellence in postgraduate course provision in Ireland, and showcase Irish Higher Education Institutes’ as world-class course providers. This year these awards have expanded from five to nine categories to recognise a broader range of academic disciplines and introducing new awards to recognise the importance of excellent marketing and communications campaigns in the student recruitment space. We are delighted that the Diploma Centre 2016 -2017 prospectus was awarded ‘Best Postgraduate Prospectus’. This win would not have been possible without the continued support of our colleagues in the Law Society especially within The Gazette and Education Department. Pictured with the ‘Best Postgraduate Prospectus’ award are Lisa Duffy, Law Society of Ireland; Rebecca Raftery, Diploma Centre and Freda Grealy, Head of Diploma Centre

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Keep your house in order with our In-House Practice Diploma

As the In-House role has evolved from a traditional role of ‘head of legal’ to a more dynamic, high-level and business-oriented position, the Diploma Centre is once again offering the Diploma in In-House Practice.

Commencing on Friday 18 November the course will provide in-house lawyers or aspiring in-house lawyers with a comprehensive understanding of the varied, challenging and stimulating work that confronts those working in business and in the public sector.

Whether you are currently employed as a general counsel, head of legal, corporate attorney or in a general in-house role in the private or public sector, and you are keen to develop skills and further your legal knowledge, this course will be of interest and benefit to you. This course will also appeal to those who aspire to a career in-house outside of private practice.

This diploma is only open to solicitors, barristers, trainees and attorneys: it is not open to non-lawyers.

For further information on this course and all our postgraduate courses visit: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Join us on our Certificate in Trade Mark Law and make your mark

Commencing on Thursday 10 of November and designed to give participants an insight into the law and practice of trade marks, the Certificate in Trade Mark Law provides a practical approach to trade mark law that equips participants with the necessary skills to deal with issues that arise in practice. It also assists with preparing for the Registered Trademark Agent exam which is offered by the Irish Patents Office.

Regulation 2015/2424 (“the CTM Regulation”) came into force in March 2016 and represents a substantive change to the EU trade mark regime. This legislation will be examined in detail, with the practical impact of the changes explored throughout each module of the course.

The course focuses on the legal principles and practical procedures for registering a trade mark at the Irish Patents Office, the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), as well as how to deal with objections and oppositions. In addition, we examine the process of managing a trade mark portfolio and dealing with revocation, invalidity, and recordals. The Certificate also provides a detailed analysis of applicable procedures for enforcement of trade mark rights, infringement, and passing off, together with an examination of applicable defences. Finally, a module on advanced trademarks will guide students through the topical areas of online infringement, web-blocking orders, domain name infringement, and plain packaging legislation.

The course will be of interest to solicitors, barristers and trainees who are working in the area of intellectual property or aspire to work in the area. It will be of particular interest to those who wish to prepare for the Registered Trademark Agent exam which is offered by the Irish Patents Office.

For further information on this course and all our postgraduate courses visit: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Take a STEP towards gaining a Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning

The Law Society of Ireland Diploma Centre and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) offer the Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning jointly. Starting on Saturday 17 September this course is designed to enable successful candidates to advise clients on all aspects of the creation of wills, the operation of trusts, associated tax implications, and overall estate planning for clients.

Practical in its approach, this course provides participants with real-life situations that practitioners face, and it gives real solutions to problems encountered. Our latest video features course leader Rory O'Boyle highlighting the diploma.

For further information on this diploma and all our postgraduate courses visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Watch our short video: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our latest video features Freda Grealy, head of Diploma Centre highlighting our new Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolutions.

This new course from the Diploma Centre aims to provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process in Ireland. It begins with an overview of arbitration, examining the law in this area since the Arbitration Act 2010 and reviewing subsequent updates in legislation. We then look at adjudication, with a particular view to the Construction Contracts Act, which applies to all construction contracts entered into after 25 July 2016. Various other methods of ADR will be compared, including conciliation and expert determination. Finally, the course focuses on mediation, the content of the Mediation Bill, and the various types of mediation, such as civil, commercial, workplace, and family. A number of practical skills-based workshops will cover practice and procedure, negotiation skills, and role-plays.

This course is accredited with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and participants who are qualified solicitors, trainees, barristers, or hold a recognised law degree, can apply to become associate members of CIArb on successful completion of the course.

There will be an option (subject to a fee) for those who want to become accredited mediators with the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (the MII) to join a week of intensive workshops on the Diploma in Mediation in February 2017.

For further information on our courses visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre  

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Discover the Diploma Centre autumn 2016 programme

Whether you wish to enhance your legal skills or reshape your career, a specialised diploma or certificate course from the Diploma Centre will give you both real world know-how and a solid grounding in legal principles.

All our courses, including our Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning, Diploma in Sports Law (new) and Diploma in Education Law (new) are delivered by experienced and leading practitioners in an engaging and flexible learning environment. All lectures are webcast making them ideal for the busy professional and those based around the country.

The autumn programme has something for everyone with a wide variety of courses listed below:

Diploma in Law: Friday 9 September 2016

Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning: Saturday 17 September 2016

Diploma in Finance Law: Tuesday 4 October 2016

Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance: Wednesday 12 October 2016

Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution (New): Thursday 13 October 2016

Diploma in Healthcare Law (New) : Wednesday 19 October 2016

Diploma in Sports Law (New): Wednesday 19 October 2016

Diploma in Legal Decision-Making Skills: Friday 21 October 2016

Diploma in Education Law (New): Friday 4 November 2016

Diploma in In-House Practice: Friday 18 November

Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance: Wednesday 28 September 2016

Certificate in Company Secretarial Law: Tuesday 4 October 2016

Certificate in Data Protection Practice: Thursday 6 October 2016

Certificate in Pension Law and Practice: Tuesday 11 October 2016

Certificate in Charity Law, Trusteeship and Governance: Friday 14 October 2016

Certificate in Commercial Contracts: Saturday 22 October 2016

Certificate in Conveyancing: Tuesday 25 October 2016

Certificate in Trade Mark Law :Thursday 10 November 2016

For further information on all our Diploma Centre courses including the application process, visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Data Protection

Over 2,600 learners from around the world take part in our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Data Protection. Participants from 30 countries signed up for ‘Privacy, a human right for the digital age’ course 

Our third Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has attracted 2,682 participants from 30 countries around the world. The course, ‘Privacy, a human right for the digital age’, was delivered online over five weeks. It comprised presentations from experts in data protection and digital privacy, live online discussions and assessments, and the balance between an individual’s right to privacy and the efficient use of data by companies and other organisations.

“The great number of participants illustrates how relevant and up to date the course material is,” according to Law Society Director of Education T P Kennedy. “Specific content such as cyber security threats, the EU-US Privacy Shield – or the ‘Safe Harbour’ agreement as it is known - and the impact of emerging technology including drones and ‘the internet of things’ are extremely topical and of interest to a wide range of people.”

“The MOOCs we are providing are appealing to a very broad range of professionals globally. Less than half of the course participants described themselves as having a legal background in terms of their profession. Our continued commitment to MOOCs is enabling us to widen access to legal education and to the legal profession.”  

Mr Kennedy added, “MOOCs bring learners from around the world together in a totally new way. This method of learning and teaching promotes interaction between faculty here at the Society and a much wider audience than any traditional education can offer.”

On Thursday 9 June the Diploma Centre concluded the 2016 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Data Protection with a live panel discussion. The opening address was given by Minister Dara Murphy, Minister of State for European Affairs, Data Protection, and the EU Single Digit Market. The panel consisted of Jeanne Kelly (Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran), Simon McGarr (McGarr Solicitors), and Daragh O’Brien (Managing Director, Castlebridge Associates).

For those who want to explore more in this area we are offering a Certificate in Data Protection Practice beginning Thursday 6 October 2016. This certificate will offer an in-depth analysis of the current data protection legal framework, the impact of the new General Data Protection Regulation, and recent key developments such as the EU-US Privacy Shield. 

Visit: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Spotlight on Legal Practice Development

The Diploma Centre recently hosted an evening of networking and learning  at the Law Society Education Centre. 

Guest speakers Michael Nicell (Soilictor & Lecturer, Griffth College) and Linda Ni Chualladh (Solicitor, An Post)  discussed the importance of commercial awareness, business development and strategic planning to deliver client value within the firm. 

This was a taster evening for the Diploma Centres new Certificate in Legal Practice Development. For further information on all Diploma Centre courses visit:  www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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Sign up to our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Data Protection

On Tuesday 10 May, the Diploma Centre will launch the 2016 MOOC course on “The Legal Practice and Challenge of Data Protection”.

Register now for this free 5 week online course, which will consider how data protection laws balance an individual’s right to privacy with a company's/organisation's ability to use the data efficiently and effectively. Specific content will cover the recent developments in this fast-moving area of practice including, the EU-US Privacy Shield, changes proposed by the EU General Data Protection Regulation, employment law implications, cyber security  and the impact of emerging technology  (drones, cloud computing, apps, biometrics, the internet of things).

The course runs over a 5 week period. Material for the weekly modules is released every Tuesday in the form of a number of short videos presentations from expert contributors. These are supported by suggested readings, quizzes, online Q&A’s with the experts and discussion forums. The amount of time you need to set aside is up to you but at least give one hour to watch the videos and set aside some time to post, read and/or reply to the posts on the discussion forum. You might also want to try to complete the quiz at the end of each module. The beauty of the mooc is that you can dip into it when you like and watch, engage and learn at your own pace.

For further information and to sign up for the course please visit:https://mooc.lawsociety.ie/

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Interested in moving towards an adjudicatory or quasi-judicial role?

Judicial reasoning, adjudicatory skills and an appreciation of the modern setting within which decisions are taken and justice is administered are all integral aspects of our new Diploma in Legal Decision-Making Skills. This diploma is open to solicitors who wish to move into a more high profile litigation management or adjudicatory role.

This new diploma from the Diploma Centre will provide participants with case management leadership skills and practical training on how to run a case in any forum. It will also prepare participants for adjudicatory, tribunal and board roles, and explore the skills needed to preside over various fora.

This course begins on Thursday 26 May 2016 and will be provided on a blended learning basis which provides maximum flexibility for attendees. Lectures can be viewed online or attended onsite. Onsite workshops will be more interactive and facilitated by senior practitioners and members of the judiciary and this opportunity for peer-to-peer learning will maximise the learning opportunity for attendees.

View the Diploma in Legal Decison Making-Skills webpage

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Diploma in Environmental & Planning Law, the future is green

With Ireland moving out of recession and towards a greener future, the area of Environmental & Planning Law is undergoing significant changes. But what do these latest developments mean for those working in that field? What does it mean to you as a solicitor or as a business owner? What does it mean to you as an individual?

The Diploma in Environmental & Planning Law, commencing on Friday 08 April 2016, will answer these questions and more. The Diploma will assist participants in determining what planning and environmental legislation applies and what the exposure is for clients arising from this.  Not only will you have access to experienced practitioners, this course will ensure that you are up-to-date on all matters to do with this constantly evolving area of law that affects everyone.

View the Diploma in Environmental and Planning Law webpage