Many laws impact the day–to–day running of schools, from admissions policies to liability for negligence, to the place of religion in the classroom. In the modern educational environment, it is essential that principals, assistant principals, home school liaisons, teachers of all levels and those in management positions are familiar with this legal matrix. This diploma will provide participants with a comprehensive practical knowledge of the law as it relates to the provision of education in Ireland.
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of law and education, with a focus on both domestic and European law in the area.
On completion of the Diploma, participants should be better able to:
Application Deadline: Midnight (Irish time) on Sunday, August 31, 2025
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Awarding Body | The Honorable Society of King's Inns |
| Awarding Body Details | Advanced Diploma in Law and Education |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2025 |
| Course End Date | 30th April 2026 |
| Course Duration | Four weekend modules over the course of 8 months |
| Course Time | This course takes place in a fully online format only, live via Zoom, with recordings of lectures available after class is over. Interactive elements such as class discussions/tutorials will not be recorded and will be cast online live only. The course takes place over four weekends, from September to April, with live tutorials and lectures on Friday evenings (5 pm to 8.30 pm) and Saturdays (9.30 am to approx. 3.30 pm). |
| Course Fee | 2,550.00 |
| Entry Requirements | There are no admission requirements for this course. A place on the highly sought–after course is not secured until the tuition fee is received in full. Once payment is received, you are automatically accepted on the course. |
| Career Path | The course will be suitable for: principals, assistant principals, teachers working in both primary and secondary education, home school liaisons, bursars, persons involved in school management, social care workers, and anyone involved in school–level education in Ireland. |
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