Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1, Level 8?primary degree in in law or in another relevant discipline including business, computer science, or statistics.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than an approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (H2.1) standard may be considered where they have relevant professional experience in law or in another relevant subject area such as business.

Closing Date: Offers are made on a rolling basis.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.

An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

Next start date: September 2026

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Focusing on the intersection of technology, law, and regulation, the LLM in Law and Digital Innovation equips graduates for exciting, fast-evolving careers in legal practice, tech industries, public policy, and regulatory fields.

As digital technologies reshape how we work, live, and govern, demand is growing for legal professionals who understand how algorithms and data can be used to provide more effective and less expensive access to justice, how AI and machine learning can support legal practice, and how to think critically about the software and databases that are increasingly marketed towards those working in the law and policy space. This programme equips graduates with the specialist knowledge and practical skills that employers in these sectors are actively seeking.

Graduates of this programme are equipped not only with expertise in law and technology, but with a mindset geared toward innovation, ethical leadership, and adaptability. The LLM in Law and Digital Innovation is ideal for those who are curious about what the legal profession can become and are motivated to play a part in its ongoing evolution.

Graduates will be well prepared for roles such as legal digital services specialists, legal practitioners, and access to justice experts. They will be in demand across sectors including legal technology companies, international organisations, law firms, public agencies,and academic research institutions.