Media Law Courses

Our media law courses are second to none, delivered from expert trainers at PA Media Academy, the training organisation of PA Media, the UK and Ireland’s national news agency

A thorough understanding of media law is  essential for journalists, those working in publishing and content production, police forces and any other organisation or sector dealing with stories relating to crime and the courts.  At PA Media Academy, our expert-designed courses reflect the most up to date theory and case studies to ensure your team understands key principles of media law including copyright, defamation, privacy, contempt and the when and how to use posts on social media and user-generated content.

Our trainers are experts in their field with long years of reporting the courts and tutoring trainee journalists, editorial teams and others in essential media law theory and practice.  We pride ourselves on providing engaging, comprehensive sessions that equip attendees to use their new-found or refreshed knowledge immediately in their day to day work.

We’re always happy to hear from organisations who like the sound of what we do but can’t quite see a course that fits their needs. We welcome bespoke enquiries and are happy working with delegates at all levels.

Please note that PA tutors are not legal professionals and cannot provide formal legal advice. This training is not intended to replace legal advice.

Why train with PA Media Academy?

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  • Newsroom connected with national and international reach
  • More than 50 years’ experience training journalists and PRs
  • All courses are expert-led by working media professionals
  • Trainers have a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
  • Small class sizes allow for practical, interactive exercises
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Training for your team

You can book onto our scheduled courses as an individual or talk to us about team training. Our courses are also available in a range of bespoke packages and formats tailored to your organisation’s needs and drawing on your own published output. We can train your team in your workspace, at our central London training centre, or remotely – choose the content, duration and location that suits you.

Get in touch to discuss your requirements with a member of our training team.

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Experts in journalism, PR, communications, and digital storytelling 

We are the PA Media Academy, a leading centre for journalism, communications, media and content training. We are the sister company to PA Media (formerly the Press Association), the national news agency for the UK and Ireland. At the PA Media Academy, we teach what we know best: news and news-based communications, writing and editing, and digital storytelling across multiple platforms. In an age of AI, these skills have never mattered more.

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What our students say

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My time at PA Training was a whirlwind of fun and excitement. The full-time NCTJ course in London is fast-paced and hard work but perfectly sets you up for what to expect in a reporter role.

Camilla Foster
, Reporter
, Newsquest

PA Media Training were efficient, well organised and genuinely lovely people to deal with and, importantly for us, able to provide flexibility around our needs to create the bespoke training we required. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for further training or to recommend them to other organisations.

Mayor of London’s Press Office
, Head of Media

The team is flexible, slick, well-resourced and overall simply first class. Their expertise and knowledge have been invaluable. I was delighted with our choice, so I’d have no hesitation in recommending them

Prostate Cancer UK
, Head of External Relations

What a great session we had on Communicating with Impact. Bridgid shared practical techniques to enhance and develop our communications skills so we can present and speak publicly or to senior stakeholders with confidence and impact.  I speak for my whole team in highly recommending Bridgid Nzekwu if you are after effective and fun communication training.

Vodafone
, Group Legal Director, Corporate Commercial & Compliance

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