PG Dip and PG Cert Legal Technology

Key Facts

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours undergraduate degree in any subject

Locations

Bristol, London Moorgate and Online

Study mode options

Full-time or Part-time

Next start date

September 2025

STUDY ONLINE

If you’re looking for a more flexible approach to your studies, why not consider our online study option?

Legal tech focussed

A flexible programme for graduates to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology in the real world without having to complete a dissertation.

Our Employment Stats

94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.

Taught by subject experts

Be taught by our expert lecturers, including former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics who are focused on legal practice, not just theory.

Course Details

PG Dip and PG Cert Legal Technology

The PG Dip and PG Cert in Legal Technology are vocational courses designed to further your skills in the diverse and fast-moving area of technologies affecting the legal sector. The courses focus specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology. Whether you want to progress within your existing firm, have plans to create your own start-up or simply want to know more about how technology is changing the legal landscape, these programmes will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions.

When you study the PG Dip or PG Cert Legal Technology with us you will:

• Stay ahead of the competition by gaining insight into the latest insights of this emerging and rapidly evolving area
• Be taught by subject matter experts , former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics
• Focus on legal practice, not just theory
• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies
• Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team
• 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.Take a look at ourCentre of Excellence for Legal Technology**, for more information about how you can benefit from our specialist programmes, strategic partnerships, expert teaching and resources to help you succeed in the field legal technology.

The award-linked module for both programmes (Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law) will consider how disruptive technologies are bringing about a fundamental shift in decision-making and shaping a new normal in legal practice operations. The module will look at the two key technologies facilitating this change: artificial intelligence and blockchain. This module will allow you to get hands-on with the technology, exploring how it works as well as the legal and regulatory issues its use presents.

In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for students with a non-law background.

Course Structure

Award-linked module

Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law

Elective modules

PG Dip students may choose three and PG Cert students may choose from our elective module guide running at your location of study.

View the elective module guide

*All optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time. Not all modules may be available in all terms. Only modules running at the location of study will be available to choose.

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• PG Cert Legal Technology (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
• PG Dip Legal Technology (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

February 2026

• PG Dip Legal Technology (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

September 2026

• PG Dip Legal Technology (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

February 2027

• PG Dip Legal Technology (Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

Online

Study Legal Technology Online starting September 2025, February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027

Fees and Applying

• How to Apply
• Fees and Funding
• International

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

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2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)

PG Dip Domestic students
London: £9,000
Outside of London: £8,000

PG Dip Non-domestic students
London: £12,400
Outside of London: £11,400

PG Cert Domestic students
London: £4,550
Outside of London: £4,000

PG Cert Non-domestic students
London: £6,200
Outside of London: £5,700

2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)

PG Dip Domestic students
London: £9,350
Outside of London: £8,300

PG Dip Non-domestic students
London: £12,750
Outside of London: £11,850

PG Cert Domestic students
London: £4,750
Outside of London: £4,150

PG Cert Non-domestic students
London: £6,400
Outside of London: £5,950

We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.

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We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.

If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa. In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa. In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.

The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree. The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.

Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study. We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.

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Course requirements

The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.

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Study Online

You can also study this course online.

The online version of this course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional lecturer support. The only difference is that you can study when and where you want, over a variety of different course lengths.

Please note that students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to select online modules and can only choose face-to-face taught modules. Home Office regulations do not allow Student Route students to undertake online study.

Legal Technology Online

eventsUpcoming Dates

Jun 11th

Legal Practice Course Open Day (Virtual Event)

Postgraduate

17:00 - 19:00

Online

Jun 17th

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Postgraduate

17:00 - 18:30

Online

Jun 18th

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Postgraduate and Undergraduate

16:00 - 17:00

Online

next open day

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Open Days Events

Course Information

• Course dates
• Assessment
• Structure

Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.

With so many options for studying this course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.

PG Dip course dates February 2025 start
PG Cert course dates February 2025 start
PG Dip course dates September 2025 start
PG Cert course dates September 2025 start

Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.

All assessments are conducted online. However, students on a sponsored Student Route visa must complete any online timed examinations in person at their campus.

This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

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Degree Overview:

The Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Technology are innovative, flexible programs designed for law and non-law graduates who want to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology without completing a full Master’s program.

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Objectives:

• Gain essential in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology.
• Understand how technology is changing the legal landscape.
• Develop skills to progress within existing firms, create start-ups, or simply gain knowledge about the evolving legal landscape.
• Stay ahead of the competition by gaining insight into the latest developments in Legal Technology.
• Be taught by subject matter experts, including former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics.
• Focus on legal practice, not just theory.
• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
• Enjoy flexibility in study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online).
• Improve employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with the careers team.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

The PG Dip and PG Cert in Legal Technology are vocational courses designed to further your skills in the diverse and fast-moving area of technologies affecting the legal sector. The courses focus specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology.

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Structure:

• Award-linked module: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law
• Elective modules:
• PG Dip students choose three modules.
• PG Cert students choose one module.
• Elective modules include:
• Corporate Governance and Disruptive Technology
• Cyberlaws (The Laws of Data and Digital Assets)
• Technoethics in Law
• The Internet of Things

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Course Schedule:

• September 2024:
• PG Cert Legal Technology (Postgraduate Certificate): Full-time (Bristol), Part-time (Bristol and London Moorgate)
• PG Dip Legal Technology (Postgraduate Diploma): Full-time (Bristol and London Moorgate), Part-time (Bristol and London Moorgate)
• February 2025:
• PG Cert Legal Technology (Postgraduate Certificate): Part-time (Bristol and London Moorgate)
• PG Dip Legal Technology (Postgraduate Diploma): Full-time (Bristol and London Moorgate), Part-time (Bristol and London Moorgate)

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Online Study:

• Legal Technology Online is available starting September 2024 or February 2025.
• Covers the same content as the on-campus version.
• Offers the same high level of professional lecturer support.
• Allows students to study when and where they want, over a variety of different course lengths.

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Assessment:

• Modules are assessed by a three-hour unseen written examination or a 4,500-word coursework assignment.
• The default campus location for online study is London.

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Teaching:

• Taught by a combination of former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics who are focused on legal practice, not just theory.

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Careers:

• 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data).
• The University offers support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as students accept their place.
• The University has a Career Finder tool to help students find a career that suits them.

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Other:

• The award-linked module (Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law) will consider how disruptive technologies are bringing about a fundamental shift in decision-making and shaping a new normal in legal practice operations.
• The module will look at the two key technologies facilitating this change: artificial intelligence and blockchain.
• This module will allow students to get hands-on with the technology, exploring how it works as well as the legal and regulatory issues its use presents.
• In addition to a general induction to the program, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System.
This is compulsory for students with a non-law background.

The University of Law

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Overview:

The University of Law is a specialist provider of legal education in the UK. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as professional legal training and apprenticeships. The university is known for its high-quality teaching, strong employability record, and commitment to student support.

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The University of Law has campuses in major cities across the UK, including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Nottingham. Students can expect a vibrant and supportive campus environment with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, meet new people, and develop their skills.

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High-Quality Teaching:

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Strong Employability Record:

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Experienced Lecturers:

Over 90% of lecturers are qualified lawyers and business professionals, bringing extensive practical experience to the classroom.

Excellent Student Support:

The university provides a range of services to help students succeed, including career guidance, disability support, and mental health services.

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Other:

The University of Law has a strong alumni network, with over 100,000 graduates working in various legal and business sectors. The university also has a 5-star rating from QS World University Rankings, recognizing its excellence in teaching, employability, online learning, academic development, and inclusiveness.