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
Supporting schools to teach the topics that matter most.
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
Three ways to bring real, relevant legal education into your school — in the classroom, online, and beyond.
School Workshops
Live, in-classroom legal education for TY, Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle and LCA — delivered onsite or virtually. Sessions are led by our team of solicitors and barristers with backgrounds in law, psychology and education. No pre-recorded content. Students get straight answers to the questions they're actually afraid to ask.
Book a WorkshopeLearning Courses
Self-paced legal education built around real Irish scenarios. Students work through bite-sized modules in their own time and earn a certificate on completion — accessible on any device, on any timetable. Over 12,000 students enrolled to date.
View CoursesCareerEd
For students ready to go further. A dedicated programme mapping the routes into law — what solicitors and barristers actually do, how you get there, and what a legal career really looks like day to day.
Learn More"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 adult learners. Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of Ireland in 2009, she also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Arts from NUI Galway, a Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance, and a Higher Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling from the University of Limerick. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, qualified in occupational testing (Levels A and B), and a member of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors of Ireland.
Solicitor: Ireland, England, Wales & NI
Higher Diploma in Career Guidance & Counselling
BPS Occupational Testing (A & B)
16+ Years in Schools
250+ Schools & Centres
300,000+ Students
Multi-Award Winning
Law Society of Ireland
Law Society of England, Wales & NI
BA · LLB · Dip Corporate Law & Governance · Higher Diploma in Career Guidance & Counselling · BPS Occupational Testing (Levels A & B) · Admitted to Roll of Solicitors 2009 · NUI Galway LLB & BA (2.1 Hons) · 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
Use the Book a Workshop button on this page or get in touch through our contact form. We'll talk through your year groups, topic priorities and preferred dates, then put together a workshop tailored to your school.
Workshops are available in 1-hour, 2-hour, 3-hour and 4-hour formats, allowing schools to choose the option that best suits their timetable and students' needs. Sessions can be delivered to individual classes, year groups or as part of larger school programmes.
Yes. We deliver workshops both onsite and virtually via video link, so schools can choose whichever format best suits their timetable and setup. Please note the mock trial element of our 3 and 4 hour workshops runs onsite only.
Capacity depends on the format. Our 2-hour workshops take up to 40 students, or up to 50 for an additional fee. The 3-hour and 4-hour workshops are capped at 35 students per group because of the mock trial. For larger numbers we simply book additional sessions — for example, two 3-hour workshops.
LawEd covers consent and the law, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, Coco's Law and image-based abuse, rights when dealing with An Garda Síochána, road traffic offences, the court structure and role of the jury, criminal offences and penalties, cyberbullying, hate crime, online safety and more. Topics are always tailored to the year group.
Absolutely. Every programme is specifically designed for its target age group — from Junior Cycle through to Senior Cycle, LCA and Transition Year — tackling real legal situations in plain language with zero jargon.
Students work through self-paced modules built around real Irish legal scenarios. Each module includes case studies, quizzes and a certificate on completion. Over 12,000 students are currently enrolled.
Yes — every student receives a certificate of completion. Online course students receive theirs through the platform, and for onsite workshops we provide digital certificates that can be issued to schools as a PDF by email.
No — LawEd workshops are not limited to secondary schools. Our workshops are tailored to suit a wide range of groups and settings, with each one adapted to its audience to keep content age-appropriate, relevant and engaging. We regularly work with secondary schools, youth groups, sports groups, Youthreach centres, public partnerships, local development companies, university access programmes, and private clients including parents and parent councils.
Yes — LawEd workshops align with SPHE, CSPE, Wellbeing and TY programme requirements in Ireland, as well as relevant Learning for Life and Work (LLW) and Personal Development curriculum areas in Northern Ireland. Content is tailored to each jurisdiction and grounded in either Irish or Northern Irish law, including relevant legislation, policing procedures and court systems.