Why do a Law Society Micro-credential?
Micro-credentials from the Law Society of Ireland are designed to offer accessible, flexible, and high-quality legal education that meets the needs of today’s professionals, both within the legal sector and beyond.
Whether you are a solicitor looking to specialise in a specific area, a professional in a related industry seeking legal insight, or simply interested in developing a new skillset, these short, accredited courses provide a focused and practical learning experience.
Benefits of our micro-credentials
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Flexible learning – Courses are delivered online and part-time, allowing you to balance study with work and personal commitments.
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Accredited and recognised – Earn a formal, accredited micro-credential qualification awarded by the Law Society of Ireland.
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Expert-led content – Learn from experienced legal professionals and subject matter experts.
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Relevant – Courses are developed to reflect current legal practice and emerging trends, ensuring real-world application.
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Open to all professionals – Designed for both legal and non-legal professionals across sectors such as finance, HR, compliance, tech, and education.
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Professional development – Gain new expertise, discover a new area of interest, enhance your CV, add the micro-credential qualification to your LinkedIn profile
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CPD - Fulfil a substantial portion of your annual CPD requirements (15 hours).
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Stackable potential – Micro-credentials provide professional progression while supporting pathways to further study and recognised Law Society qualifications. The advantage of the Law Society of Ireland micro-credentials is that they can be ‘stacked’, one-by-one over time to lead to a greater award from the Law Society of Ireland. The completion of two micro-credentials results in the award of a Certificate, and the completion of four micro-credentials leads to the award of a Diploma.