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Email academic.registry@tcd.ieThe tensions between rewarding intellectual development, on the one hand, and incentivising further developments, on the other, are most acute in the context of technological advance. Such issues arise in the context of information technology law more generally, where the rapid emergence of new technologies raises questions of how, if at all, the law should respond to, regulate, and promote such developments.
Intellectual Property and Information Technology have become significant and growing areas of law at both a European and an international level. With this in mind, the Law School offers an innovative LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law. This Masters programme seeks to promote critical analysis of, and reflection on, different aspects of national, European and international intellectual property and information technology law.
Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law is an important field of law for anyone who works or is thinking of working with technology and software, such as software developers, information technology professionals, inventors, and entrepreneurs. On the LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, you will take modules in which you will study the inter-relationships between law, science and technology. These modules cover the substantive, policy, and practical elements of IP and IT law within European and International contexts. This programme provides graduates with the knowledge and tools to meet the demands of our sophisticated knowledge economy.
This LL.M. programme provides graduates with a knowledge base and the core tools to use in future research or in their practice as intellectual property and information technology lawyers. Modules are delivered by full-time academics and practitioners to provide a comprehensive learning experience and skill set that can be transferred to future legal careers.
We encourage students to become involved in extra-curricular activities within the School and University to further enrich their profile and expand their aspirations during their studies.
During the academic year, the School of Law will promote various academic and career events including guest lectures from industry experts, alumni networking events and external opportunities. Our brilliant student societies also run a broad range of activities from competitions, social events and workshops with Dublin's leading law firms.
Trinity Careers Service, with their specially designed 'Map my Future' framework is on hand to help you navigate your career journey. They provide 1-1 guidance for all Law students including CV and LinkedIn profile clinics, practice interviews and mentoring. They have a wealth of online resources to help you with your decision making, applications, psychometric assessments and lots more. The Careers Service also have a skills award and great events all year round that Law students can sign up for! To get an overview of what's on and to register with their online portal, check out www.tcd.ie/careers.
The School of Law at Trinity College Dublin is a strategic partner of the ‘Pan-European Seal’ Professional Traineeship Program. Students of the LL.M. can apply to take part in this paid traineeship with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO). To learn more about this incredible opportunity, click here.
This is a full-time programme and is delivered in-person at Trinity. It is divided into two semesters during each of which students are required to take three modules. Each module is offered in one semester only and involves 22 hours of classwork which is supported by independent reading and research. Various forms of assessment are utilised in the different modules to enhance students’ learning experience. In addition, all students must complete a research dissertation over the academic year on an approved theme. Many modules feature smaller class sizes that facilitate discussion and engagement; in-person attendance is expected.
The LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law is delivered over one academic year.
The modules offered on this programme cover both the substantive and practical elements of Intellectual Property and Information Technology law within a European and international context. Modules offerings may include Data Protection, Cyber Security Law, Copyright Law, Patent Law, Regulating of Artificial Intelligence and more.
For further information on modules, click here.
The School of Law reserves the right to vary module offerings annually.
Overview of the School of Law at Trinity College Dublin and its postgraduate LL.M. programmes.
September 2027
Dr. Desmond Ryan
29 May 2027
Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates who hold a very good Honours Bachelors degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary programme. Applications may also be considered from exceptional graduates in disciplines relevant to the LL.M degree they are applying for where: a substantial component of their undergraduate degree(s) is in Law.
The criteria above is the starting point for applications and does not guarantee admission. Admission to Trinity's LL.M. programmes is at the absolute discretion of the School of Law, which will decide on admissions with regard to a range of academic criteria, including the quality of the individual application and the objective of ensuring a diverse LL.M. class of the highest possible academic calibre.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We advise students to apply for the course as early as possible as admission is competitive and the programme is subject to early closure.
This programme is academically rigorous and requires students to have a high level of English language and legal English competency. Students will be expected to be able to effectively and proficiently participate in classroom discussions from the outset.
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.
For a full list of postgraduate fees, click here.
To apply to this course, click on the relevant Apply Link below. Please note that places on the course may fill before the application deadline, so early application is encouraged. Eligible applicants may be added to a waitlist if all places are currently filled.
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The programme offers an excellent balance of academic rigour and practical insight, delivered through engaging and accessible teaching. The teaching staff are exceptional—among the most knowledgeable and inspiring I have encountered—and learning alongside such talented peers creates a dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding academic environment. I chose Trinity for its strong connection to the Pan-European Seal Program and the opportunity to apply to the EUIPO. As a student, I most enjoyed the vibrant campus environment, diverse student community, and wide range of societies, which make the experience both intellectually engaging and socially enriching.
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