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Gain specialist legal knowledge from Ireland's only Inn of Court — online or in-person, built for professionals in full-time employment.
15+
Courses
Available
CPD
Accredited credits
10%
Member discount
Recognised qualification from Ireland's only Inn of Court, with portable credentials across Common Law jurisdictions.
Targeted upskilling to help practitioners and professionals become more strategic contributors in their organisations.
Fully flexible delivery with recorded lectures and live sessions — designed for those already in full-time employment.
As Irish and EU law is constantly evolving, our professional development advanced diploma courses provide a comprehensive and practical grounding across specialist areas of the law. Courses benefit legal practitioners, employees and professionals wishing to upskill or fill gaps key to their organisation’s goals.
With over 15 advanced diplomas currently available, we provide key professional development to participants from a wide range of industries, both nationally and internationally. Increased understanding, knowledge and skills gained assists participants in becoming a more strategic and meaningful contributor in their workplace.
Completing an Advanced Diploma from Ireland’s renowned law school not only enables participants to understand the law but can also help them achieve promotion or career progression.
Our advanced diplomas are professional development postgraduate courses. They are accredited independently by The Honorable Society of King’s Inns. King’s Inns, the only Inn of Court in Ireland, and the Inns of Court in the UK have a long–established and recognised role in providing recognised legal education in Common Law jurisdictions worldwide.
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.
Some of our advanced diplomas are accredited by other professional organisations, with some offering CPD credits to their members. Please check individual course pages for further information.
All courses are suitable for those in full–time employment with many classes recorded and available to watch after class during your own time. Live interactive sessions usually take place early morning, evening, or the weekend.
Recorded lectures are available to view online via our Virtual Learning Environment, where lecture notes and supplemental reading are provided ahead of class time.
Online tutorials and IT support are available to help students navigate their way through our Library and legal resource databases.
Many of our courses are suitable for people with a non–legal background, attracting a range of professionals from different industries in Ireland and internationally.
Browse all 15+ specialisms — click any course for full details, dates, and fees.
Contact members@kingsinns.ie (Mon–Thu, 9am–2pm) to get your discount code before applying.
Learn about MembershipsYes. Most of our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals.
Our Advanced Diploma programmes are flexible, part-time courses delivered either online or in person, with classes available in the mornings, evenings, or at weekends.
The Diploma in Legal Studies is a programme completed over two years. Students have the option of attending all lectures and tutorials online as well as in–person
For the Degree of Barrister-at-Law, you can choose the study option that best suits your schedule, with both full-time (1 year) or two-year modular pathways available.
The Diploma in Legal Studies and many of our Advanced Diploma programmes welcome professionals from all industries who wish to develop their knowledge or gain a better understanding of the law relevant to their work. No legal background or previous formal education is required.
The Degree of Barrister-at-Law requires applicants to hold a recognised legal qualification from an approved institution or course. Please refer to the Entrance Examination page for the full list of approved qualifications.
Please refer to our Fees & Charges page for detailed information on the fees for each course.
An entrance exam is required only for the Degree of Barrister-at-Law.
Applications open throughout the year. Check individual course pages for intake dates and closing deadlines.
Attend an open day, meet the team, tour the building and ask questions before you commit.
