Program Overview

Overview of the LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law is a one-year full-time program that seeks to promote critical analysis of, and reflection on, different aspects of national, European, and international intellectual property and information technology law. This program is designed for well-qualified graduates who hold a very good Honours Bachelor degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary program.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Professor Blanaid Clarke
• Closing Date: 31st May 2025

Admission Requirements

Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates who hold a very good Honours Bachelor degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary program. 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; or
• Applicants have significant professional experience in Law.

The above is the starting point for applications and does not guarantee admission. Admission to Trinity's LL.M. programs 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 objectives of ensuring a diverse LL.M. class of the highest possible academic calibre.

English Language Requirements

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.

Course Structure

This is a full-time program and is delivered in-person at Trinity College. 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 utilized 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.

Course Content

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law is delivered over one academic year. The modules offered on this program 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, Trademark Law, Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, and more.

Career Opportunities

This LL.M program provides graduates with a knowledge base and the core tools to use in future research or in their practice as intellectual property and IT 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.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Is This Course For Me?

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 program provides graduates with the knowledge and tools to meet the demands of our sophisticated knowledge economy.