Presented by leading experts in this area, the Advanced Diploma in Corporate, White–Collar and Regulatory Crime course takes place over 12 weeks from late September 2022 to April 2023 in 1.5-hour sessions. Most classes are online, allowing professionals from all corners of Ireland and beyond to participate. A small number of in-person sessions will take place at King’s Inns.
Over recent years, discussion on crime has gradually focused more on corporate, white–collar and regulatory crime. This shift is primarily due to the fallout from the international financial crisis and the profound impact this has had on the economy. Course participants on this Advanced Diploma will gain confidence in dealing with the main issues in practice in an emerging area of law of increasing significance for many sectors and interests within the State. In addition, they will acquire a practical in-depth knowledge of the issues facing regulators, prosecutors, investigators, companies, practitioners and law reformers in this area.
“Increasingly, the State recognises that corporate, white-collar and regulatory crime can threaten the security of the State in ways that can be as serious as ordinary crime. Accordingly, the landscape of regulatory enforcement has changed significantly. This course, delivered by experienced researchers, regulators, and practitioners, sheds light on that landscape, critically analysing the law on the policing, investigation, and punishment of corporate, white-collar and regulatory crime,” says course designers and coordinators Dr Joe McGrath and Edward Doocey BL.
McGrath is an assistant professor at UCD School of Law. He teaches banking law, corporate governance, white-collar crime, comparative corporate governance and financial regulation. Doocey is a barrister based at The Bar of Ireland, specialising in criminal law, including white collar crime.
This Advanced Diploma attracts legal practitioners and policymakers interested in corporate, white–collar and regulatory crime. It also appeals to company directors, financial, tax and insurance sectors, accounting bodies, regulatory bodies, HR practitioners, IR practitioners, members of An Garda Síochána, civil servants and trade union officials. Having a diverse group of professionals studying this course together allows participants to learn from each other, especially during tutorials and Q&A sessions.
“The content, structure, and delivery of this course should be taken into consideration for anyone seeking self–development or career progression in this area. The range of experience from the various speakers on this course makes this ‘a must do’ for anyone involved in the area of white collar crime,” says a recent graduate of the course.
The course takes over 12 weeks, from late September to April, with most lectures on Thursdays from 8-9.30 am. The course delivery will be primarily in an online format, with most lectures recorded and available for streaming after class is over through King’s Inns Virtual Learning Environment. In addition, a small number of in-person sessions will take place at King’s Inns.
King’s Inns is built on networking and engagement. Over the year, students are invited to attend and participate in various social events, fireside chats and talks. Events take place either online or in–person. All of this contributes to the learning experience that is King’s Inns.
The course fee is €2,550. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma, a participant must complete one written assessment successfully. There are no admission requirements, though a place on the highly sought-after course is not secured until the course fee is received in full.
The skills and competence gained in studying at King’s Inns are transferable, portable and recognised internationally. It is a valuable qualification delivered by distinguished lawyers, members of the judiciary, legal and other practitioners specialising in legal education.
The application deadline for the course is midnight on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. To view the class schedule and the list of expert speakers for this course, and also apply for this Diploma, visit the King’s Inns website.
About King’s Inns
Based between Henrietta Street and Constitution Hill in Dublin 1, King’s Inns is an independent educational institution renowned for professional legal education and training. It is Ireland’s oldest school of law and one of Ireland’s significant historical environments.
As well as educating future and qualified barristers, the School extends its reach to a diverse community of people from legal and non–legal backgrounds offering accessible part-time courses in specialist areas of the law.
With courses taught by expert law practitioners, King’s Inns students include leaders, advocates, innovators and game-changers, from industries across Ireland and abroad. The School excels in promoting the use of the Irish language in the law.
For more information, please visit kingsinns.ie