The Law Is for Everyone, Not Just Lawyers
Confused by legal jargon? 68% of young people don’t fully understand their basic rights and responsibilities. LawEd brings the law to life, giving young people the clarity, confidence and knowledge to understand how the law applies to them.
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The Need
The Gaps Young People Face Today
Today’s educators are navigating busy schedules, evolving curricula, and increasingly complex topics — from digital rights and consent to coercive control and online harm. LawEd partners with schools to deliver these sensitive subjects in an engaging, age-appropriate way, backed by qualified solicitors and barristers.
92%
Don't Know the Age of Criminal ResponsibilityMost young people can't identify the age at which they can be held criminally accountable, leaving them exposed to consequences they never saw coming.
85%
Unaware of Their Rights With An Garda SíochánaWhen stopped, questioned or searched, most young people have no understanding of what they can ask, refuse, or expect. A gap that matters in the moment.
89%
Don't Understand Social Media Laws & GDPRFrom Coco's Law to platform terms and data rights, most young people are navigating online life without knowing where the legal lines are drawn.
The Questions We Answer
What Young People
Are Really Asking
Are Really Asking
These are the real questions students ask in our workshops. Not hypothetical scenarios. Not textbook examples. Actual questions from young people trying to make sense of the law in their everyday lives.
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Could I get in trouble for something I posted or shared online?
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The Answer
Yes. Sharing illegal, threatening or private content online can lead to criminal charges, even if you didn't create it yourself.
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Do you have to give consent even if you are in a long-term relationship?
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Yes. Consent is required every single time, regardless of how long you've been together or what happened before.
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Someone made a 'ship account' of me and a friend. What should I do?
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Report the account to the platform, tell a trusted adult, and know that under Coco's Law this can be a criminal offence.
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Can I say I didn't know it was illegal?
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No. Ignorance of the law is not a legal defence in Ireland, which is exactly why knowing it matters.
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What if it was just a joke, does that change anything?
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Not legally. If the act causes harm, distress or fear, intent to joke does not undo the offence.
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My boyfriend keeps checking my location and telling me who I can and can't see. Is that normal?
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No. That is controlling behaviour, and under Irish law coercive control in a relationship is a criminal offence.
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If I send something privately and it gets shared, what happens then?
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The person who shared it without consent has committed an offence under Coco's Law, even if you originally sent it willingly.
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What actually is domestic abuse?
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Any pattern of physical, emotional, sexual, financial or controlling behaviour by a partner or family member, and it is a crime.
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Could I actually get in trouble for cyberbullying?
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Yes. Persistent online harassment can result in criminal charges, a Garda record, and consequences that follow you into adulthood.
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What is sexual harassment, and how do I know if it crosses the line?
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Any unwanted sexual comment, gesture, message or contact. If it makes someone feel humiliated, intimidated or unsafe, the line is crossed.
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Is it against the law to fight?
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Yes. Assault is a criminal offence regardless of who started it, and can lead to a record that affects your future.
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What happens if I damage someone else's property?
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Criminal damage is an offence under Irish law. You can be charged, fined, and held financially liable for the repair.
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Is using a fake ID really that serious?
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Yes. Using or producing a fake ID is fraud under Irish law and can result in fines, prosecution and a criminal record.
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Can I use my phone while driving, even for a second?
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No. Even a quick glance is an offence carrying penalty points, a fine, and potentially disqualification.
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It was my first time trying a joint. Does that still matter legally?
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Yes. Possession of cannabis is a criminal offence in Ireland regardless of whether it is your first time.
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What actually happens in court?
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Evidence is presented, witnesses are questioned, and a judge, or jury, decides the outcome based on the facts and the law.
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Are hate crimes a real offence?
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Yes. Under Irish law, offences motivated by hatred toward a protected characteristic carry tougher penalties.
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What age can I have social media?
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Most platforms require you to be 13, though Irish law sets the digital age of consent for data processing at 16.
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The Solution
Our Services
School Workshops
Live, facilitator-led workshops for TY, Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, LCA and wellbeing programmes. Delivered onsite or virtually by our team of solicitors and barristers with backgrounds in law, psychology and education. No pre-recorded content. No proxies. Students engage with qualified professionals asking the questions they’re actually afraid to ask.
eLearning Courses
Self-paced legal education built around real Irish scenarios. The Law & You for Junior Cycle and The Law Uncovered for Senior Cycle, both accessible on any device for the full academic year. Teachers receive progress reports to track engagement. 12,000+ enrolments since 2020.
CareerEd
For students who want to go further. A dedicated programme exploring routes into law, the difference between solicitors and barristers, and what a legal career actually looks like day to day.
"I didn't know"
is not a defence.
is not a defence.
Every year, young people face life-changing consequences for decisions they didn't know were illegal. LawEd exists to change that.
The Founder
Meet Kate Fleming
"I kept meeting young people whose lives had been changed by a decision they didn't know was illegal. I couldn't keep walking past that."
Kate Fleming is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, edupreneur, duly qualified solicitor in Ireland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and career coach. She founded LawEd in 2010 and has single-handedly grown it into one of Ireland's and Northern Ireland's premier providers of legal education for young people and young adults. Kate was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of Ireland in 2009 and also holds a Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance, a Masters in Career Coaching, and is qualified in BPS Testing. Her mission is simple: the law is for everyone to understand and engage with, not just lawyers.
Solicitor: Ireland, England, Wales & NI
Masters in Career Coaching
BPS Testing Qualified
16+ Years in Education
250+ Schools & Centres
300,000+ Students
Multi-Award Winning
Law Society of Ireland
Law Society of England, Wales & NI
BA · LLB · Dip Corp Gov · Masters in Career Coaching · BPS Testing · Admitted to Roll of Solicitors 2009 · NUI Galway LLB 2.1 · University of Limerick
The Recognition
Five Years of National &
International Recognition
International Recognition
From Kilkenny Business Woman of the Year to a Europol nomination. Eleven recognitions in five years for an Irish-built business.
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2025
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Selected Participant, 1 of 15Grow It All-Island Accelerator Programme
FinalistNetwork Ireland Established Business Woman of the Year
SelectedInterTradeIreland First Time Exporter Accelerator Programme
NominatedTU Dublin TrailblazHER Businesswoman of the Year
2024
Industry Recognition
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FinalistLEAP Law Awards, Educator of the Year
2023
National & European
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National WinnerGarda National Youth Awards, Inside Out Programme
NominatedEuropol European Excellence Awards, Inside Out Programme
2022
Selected Founder
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ParticipantGoing for Growth, 14th Cycle
2021
3 Wins
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WinnerNetwork Ireland Kilkenny Business Woman of the Year
National Runner-UpNetwork Ireland Awards
SelectedStarting Strong, high-potential female founders
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Everything You Need to Know
Click Book Now or Find Your Programme and our team will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your school's needs, preferred dates, and the right workshop format for your students.
We offer 1-hour, 2-hour, 3-hour and 4-hour workshop formats. The 3 and 4-hour options include a live mock trial, giving students hands-on experience with court procedures, wigs and gowns included.
Our 1-hour and 2-hour workshops can be delivered onsite or virtually via any video conferencing platform your school uses. The 3 and 4-hour workshops must be delivered onsite, as the mock trial requires in-person student engagement.
2-hour workshops: up to 40 students (with an additional fee for groups up to 50). 3 and 4-hour workshops: maximum 35 students per session, due to the mock trial. For larger year groups, we run back-to-back sessions on the same day.
Topics include consent and sexual offences, coercive control, Coco's Law, rights when dealing with An Garda Síochána, the age of criminal responsibility, cyberbullying, hate crime, digital footprint awareness, road traffic offences, underage drinking, fake ID, juvenile cautions, and the Irish court structure. Content is always tailored to the year group.
Every workshop is adapted to suit its audience — from Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle through to Transition Year, LCA, and Northern Ireland Key Stages — with content designed to be relevant, engaging and delivered in plain language without legal jargon.
Students work through self-paced modules built around real Irish legal scenarios, with quizzes and a certificate on completion. Courses are accessible on any device for the entire academic year, allowing learning in and outside the classroom. Teachers receive progress reports to track engagement. Over 12,000 students enrolled since 2020.
Yes. Students completing our eLearning courses receive a certificate of completion — a useful addition to a CV or portfolio of learning. We also provide digital certificates for onsite workshops, issued to schools as a PDF via email.
Not at all. Workshops are tailored for a wide range of settings — secondary schools, Youthreach centres, youth groups, sports groups, public partnerships, local development companies, university access programmes, and private clients including parent councils and corporate talks.
Yes. Our programmes complement SPHE, CSPE and the wider Junior and Senior Cycle curriculum, supporting Wellbeing and Social Education learning outcomes. Our TY Legal Literacy Micro-Module has been developed in accordance with the NCCA template and guidelines — the full outline is published on curriculumonline.ie.