Over 2,200 participants have already signed up for the Law Society’s latest free online course exploring the fast-evolving world of social media, artificial intelligence (AI) and the law.
Open to anyone with an interest in tech and legal innovation – and its real-world impact – the new on-demand course starts on Tuesday, 9 June.
This year’s course will provide participants with an insight into the rapidly developing impact and intersection of ‘Social Media, AI and the Law’, offering an overview of recent advancements, delving into issues surrounding liability, regulation, privacy and data protection, social media bans, cybercrime, and e-commerce. It will also explore the considerable impact on our work environment and daily lives, including digital manipulation and surveillance.
“Whether you are already working in the legal sector, retired or in education, this course is open to anyone, anywhere. All participants will learn how to navigate social media and AI both ethically and responsibly, which will be of benefit to you and wider society,” President of the Law Society, Rosemarie Loftus, said.
Expert speakers, lawyers, public figures and academics will review the current state of play, demystify concerns, discuss the potential impact in the coming years, and much more. The course will be addressed by guest speakers, including Niamh Hodnett, Online Safety Commissioner, Coimisiún na Meán and Aisling Kelly, Head of Cybercrime Division at the Council of Europe.
Public legal education
This year’s course from the Law Society features online recorded and streamed presentations, together with interactive discussion forums and quizzes that allow participants to engage directly with expert presenters. The course is on-demand making it easy for participants to catch up at any stage with new course content released every Tuesday.
For more information and to register, visit: https://mooc2026.lawsociety.ie/
