Are you up to date with the laws and regulations that apply to the agriculture and food sector? Returning for autumn 2020, this popular certificate course, offered by the Law Society of Ireland, will offer those who are working in the industry, or advising clients who are working in the industry, the chance to build their knowledge in this area.

Beginning on Saturday 17 October 2020 and delivered entirely online, the certificate in agribusiness and food law is designed to provide participants with the legal knowledge required to advise agri-food clients, together with a practical understanding of the business environments in which such clients operate.

As a leading provider of professional training for over 20 years, the Law Society Diploma Centre is best placed to deliver this learning for the benefit of the agribusiness and food industry and those working within it.

Applications are now invited for this course.

What are the benefits of signing up to this course?

Participants will be provided with an insight into the legislative and regulatory structures that apply to the sector, together with an analysis of recent case law.

The syllabus is designed to give comprehensive coverage of the ‘farm-to-fork’ related legal issues and will include modules on food and farm regulation, enforcement, succession, tax, commercial contract issues and business operating structures.

Who is this course for?

  • Farmers wishing to get a more in-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework that applies.
  • Those working with relevant lobbying and representative organisations.
  • Those working in relevant Government Departments and State bodies.
  • Professionals advising farmers, such as solicitors, agricultural consultants, accountants, tax advisers, bankers and agricultural journalists.
  • Those advising on the export of Irish produce.
  • Advisors to the processing sector.
  • Advisors and liaison officers to the co-operative sector.
  • How is the course delivered?

    The programme is based on a series of live interactive lectures and workshops that will be delivered online, by practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of the agri-food industry.

    Lectures and workshops will be delivered live online over four Saturdays with occasional supplementary lectures released online. All sessions will be available to view on-demand.

    There will be a 2,500-word written assignment at the end of the course culminating in an award of a certificate by the Law Society.

    For further information and to apply online visit: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre

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