A record 6,450 people from 84 countries have registered for a free Law Society course on artificial intelligence.

The deadline for the course, which is open to members of the public, has been extended to August 19th.

The five-week online course is the most popular ever since the Law Society started running them in 2014.

The course offers participants an opportunity to delve into the world of AI, to better understand its benefits and challenges.

Participants will also learn what AI can be used for now and in the future, and become familiar with issues surrounding data security, ethical concerns and economic consequences.

President of the Law Society Eamon Harrington, said: “You don’t need to have prior knowledge about AI to get something from this course.

"Instead, it aims to remove the mystery and instil confidence in understanding the scope and power of AI tools.”

Iryna Koliada, Fraud & Deception Project Manager, Meta, was a participant on this year’s course.

She said: “The course on Artificial Intelligence by the Law Society was a truly insightful and enriching learning experience.

"I appreciated how it combined legal analysis — especially around EU legislation — with broader, practical discussions that are relevant across industries.

“The format was accessible and engaging, with excellent reading materials, expert-led video content, and interactive discussion forums.

"The final knowledge check was a great tool to reflect on key learnings. I’d highly recommend this course to both legal and non-legal professionals interested in understanding the real-world impact of AI.”

David Slattery, Enterprise Account Executive, SurveyMonkey, also completed this year’s AI course.

He said: “The Law Society’s recent course on AI exceeded my expectations.

"The timely and practical course offered clear insights into how AI is already shaping legal practice and wider sectors. The content was thoughtfully delivered by expert speakers and the communication throughout the course was exceptional.”

“This AI course is open to anyone and everyone, anywhere in the world,” explained Mr Harrington.

“From school children upwards, if you have an interest in learning about AI and its influence on wider society, you are invited to take part and upskill for free."

For more information and to register, visit: MOOC on AI 2025

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