Graduate Certificate in Law and Technology
- Analytics & Tech
- Innovation & Business Improvement
- Legal
14 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Practicing lawyers and Legal Services Officers
- Paralegals
- Allied Legal Professionals (e.g. Legal Technologists)
PREREQUISITE
- A Bachelor's Degree; or
- A Diploma with at least 3 years of working experience
Overview
This programme is designed to help participants gain an understanding of the difference between LegalTech and technology law, as well as the impact of technology on existing laws. Participants will understand the current state of LegalTech and how to implement LegalTech in practice.
There are 10 modules offered in this programme which are organised into the following categories to better facilitate participants’ selection of modules and learning:
- Foundation Knowledge
- Legal Technology
- Technology Law
- Impact of Technology on Law
For a complete certificate, participants are required to take 7 out of the 10 modules, including Module 1.
Participants with legal training may be exempt from Module 1.
Learning Objectives
- An understanding of the difference between LegalTech, technology law, and the impact of technology on existing laws
- The ability to understand the current state of LegalTech and how to implement LegalTech in practice
- Knowledge of current areas of importance in technology law and the ability to carry out further research into those areas
- Knowledge of current areas of existing law that are being heavily impacted by technological developments and the ability to navigate such changes
Topic/Structure
Foundation Knowledge
Module 1: Understanding Law and Technology
Legal Technology
(application and usage of technologies that enable the practice of law)
Module 2: Essentials of LegalTech – Digitalisating Legal Work
Module 3: Applications of Data and AI in LegalTech
Module 4: Legal Innovation
Technology Law
(law that governs and regulates the use of specific technologies)
Module 5: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts
Module 6: Legal issues in AI and Machine Learning
Module 7: Personal Data and Data Protection
Impact of Technology on Law
(how existing legal principles, not necessarily focused on technology, can be applied to new use cases created by the advent of technology)
Module 8: Crimes of the Digital Economy
Module 9: Digital Assets and IP Disputes
Module 10: The Metaverse and Web 3.0
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 7 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Graduate Certificate in Law and Technology issued by Singapore Management University.
CPD POINTS
Participants will be able to earn 12 CPD Points awarded by Singapore Institute of Legal Education for each module except for Module 1.
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$4,578 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,778 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$4,578 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,778 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,778 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,778 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$15,260 (No Funding) |
$15,260 (No Funding) |
$15,260 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
- SkillsFuture Credit
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual). - Workfare Skills Support Scheme
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From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
| MODULES | DATES |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Understanding Law and Technology | 10 - 11 Mar 2025 |
| Module 2: Essentials of LegalTech – Digitalisating Legal Work | 6 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Module 3: Applications of Data and AI in LegalTech | 26 - 27 May 2025 |
| Module 4: Legal Innovation | 14 - 15 Nov 2024 20 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Module 5: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts | 24 - 25 Feb 2025 |
| Module 6: Legal issues in AI and Machine Learning | 2 - 3 Dec 2024 |
| Module 7: Personal Data and Data Protection | 13 - 14 Jan 2025 |
| Module 8: Crimes of the Digital Economy | 23 - 24 Jan 2025 |
| Module 9: Digital Assets and IP Disputes | [To Be Confirmed] |
| Module 10: The Metaverse and Web 3.0 | 17 - 18 Feb 2025 |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
Trainers
