Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

See answers to common questions from prospective students below. 


Jobseeker discount

A 20% discount is currently available for jobseeker solicitors*. Please state on the application form that you are relying on this discount and forward together with payment to the Diploma Team. If you have any queries, please contact the Diploma Team prior to sending in your payment and application by email to microcredentials@lawsociety.ie

*Solicitor means solicitor who is a member of the Law Society of Ireland

Trainee solicitor discount

A 10% discount is currently available for trainee solicitors who are registered with the Law Society of Ireland.

Other discounts

Discounts may be available for (1) a large number of employees from the same company/firm undertaking micro-credentials or (2) if a participant enrols for multiple micro-credentials.


Each Micro-credential has a deadline of one week prior to course commencement, which is stated on the course webpage. Check the webpage to confirm if applications are still open after this deadline. Places are available on a first come first served basis. To secure a place on a course, we must first receive a completed application form and payment in full. We strongly encourage you to apply for Micro-credentials as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately, we cannot hold spaces on courses without payment.


Our Micro-credential courses are open to both legal and other professionals. For specific entry requirements, please refer to individual courses on the Micro-credential webpage.

Please submit your completed application form, together with a curriculum vitae. Your documents will be reviewed, and you will receive confirmation if your application has been approved.


If an invoice is required to discharge fees, please notify the Diploma Team in advance of submitting your application. If your organisation requires a Purchase Order number, we must be advised before we can issue an invoice. We also require the addressee and postal address, if different to those on the application form. Please note that if you are relying on an invoice, it is your responsibility to ensure that payment is received by the Diploma Team in advance of the start date of the course.


The Micro-credential courses at the Law Society do no qualify for tax relief.


Should you wish to join a Micro-credential after the course has commenced, please contact the Diploma Team by email at: microcredentials@lawsociety.ie to check if there are places available and what lectures/workshops have already taken place. We will assist you in every way possible and encourage you to access previously released lecture papers and to watch the lecture videos, all of which are available on the online Diploma Hub. However, you should note that from a learning perspective joining the course following its commencement is not the optimal option. We would ask you to fully satisfy yourself that you will be able to devote the necessary time to the Micro-credential because once registered the course fee is non-transferable and non-refundable and you will be required to complete the assessment to attain the qualification.


If you require additional supports to assist with your participation in the course then please contact the Diploma Team as early as possible, not later than one month before the commencement of the course, with full details of how we can assist.

If you have any queries in relation to transcripts, please contact the Diploma team at diplomaexams@lawsociety.ie .


Lectures are captured 'live' on our secure internet site using Panopto, the leading online video platform for businesses and universities. The lecture captures will remain on the Diploma Hub for the duration of the course. Participants watching the lecture capture live can submit questions in the 'Discussion' area of the Panopto link, and questions will be brought to the lecturer's attention at the end of their lecture.


The Diploma Hub is a learning management system but is effectively a "website". The Diploma Team uses it as a learning tool. The site is designed to keep you informed about all aspects of the course you are attending and will contain the links to the lecture capture facility. The site will also act as a repository for course schedule information, course materials and as a point of access to lecture captures (if applicable). Access to Diploma Hub is only for the duration of your particular diploma or certificate course and will be withdrawn upon course completion. At the start of your course there will be an introductory lecture during which you will be shown how to use and access this site. All course participants are given a login and password at course commencement.


  • In the Browser bar type the following address:

  • To gain access to Diploma Hub, you will need to enter the unique username and password provided to you by the Diploma Team.

  • Your username for the website will be numerical. You will be advised of your unique numerical username when starting the course.

  • The initial password that is assigned to you is set to the default value of 'changeme'.

  • For example, type "123456" as your username and then enter 'changeme' as the default password. You will be prompted to change your password to something that you choose yourself the first time you log in to the site.

  • Please email diplomateam@lawsociety.ie or call 01 672 4802 for guidance if you have any difficulties logging in.


If you intend to avail of the lecture capture facility, we ask that you ensure prior to the application process that your home/office PC is compatible with the relevant software. This requires a very straightforward test, go to: 

Username : testwebcast
Password : testwebcast

If you cannot view the lecture, follow the instructions provided. There may be local factors such as 'firewalls' and we suggest that in the first instance you check with your IT provider.

For more about lecture capturing and the Diploma Centre's 'mobile professional learning' project, read about our learning approach.


The library is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm on Monday to Friday. The library does not open on a Saturday. Micro-credential participants have access to the Law Society library for the duration of their course. 

Library contact details

Law Society of Ireland Library
Blackhall Place
Dublin 7
Tel: 01 6724843/4
email: library@lawsociety.ie

eBooks

In order to access the eBooks please contact the library for username and password. You are then free to borrow the eBooks and read them online for a 3 week period. During this time they also have permission to print 5% and copy 5% of the book. Alternatively, you can also download the ebook to a laptop or memory stick for offline reading but printing or copying will not be available offline. The ebook can be downloaded in a PDF format for a maximum of 7 days. For further information visit the Library webpage and follow the ebooks tab or .