Course features

King’s Coding for Lawyers is a unique, self-paced online course designed to equip legal professionals and students with essential coding literacy. Delivered in partnership with Codecademy, this course provides the technical fluency needed to interpret technical issues, collaborate with developers, and contribute to innovation in legal practice. We have worked to ensure this course bridges the critical gap between legal theory and technological application.

Whether you're a solicitor, in-house counsel, or a law student preparing for the future, this course will empower you to confidently navigate the intersection of law and technology.

 By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of coding and its relevance to legal practice
• Read and interpret basic code using Python
• Apply programming concepts to legal technologies such as blockchain, cybersecurity, and AI
• Critically evaluate the legal and ethical implications of emerging technologies, informed by a foundational understanding of their technical underpinnings.
• Complete guided coding projects relevant to real-world legal scenarios
• Communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders

The course is structured into thematic modules combining theory, practice, and project-based learning:

Core topics include:

• Introduction to Coding for Lawyers
• Python Fundamentals
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Data Structures and Algorithms

Project-based learning:

• Programme a blockchain in Python
• Build a recommendation engine
• Create a RAG Chatbot

Support will be provided throughout the course by Codecademy and King’s College London. 

Study hours and course format:

This is a flexible, self-paced online course designed to fit around your professional and personal commitments.

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Study time: Allocate 2 to 6 hours per week, depending on your familiarity and skill level, to complete the course within the 12-week timeframe.
• Delivery mode: Online
• Access period: You will have 12 weeks to complete the course from the official start date

Entry requirements

This course is ideal for:

• Legal professionals seeking to build digital skills
• Law students interested in legal tech
• Professionals in compliance, regulation, or innovation roles
• Anyone working in law who wants to understand coding and its applications
• At least one year of legal study or equivalent professional experience
• No prior coding experience required

Further information

What equipment do I need?

To participate:

• You will need a computer or laptop and access to the internet.
• You will be enrolled on the Coding for Lawyers course on Codecademy's platform at the start of the 12-week course.
• Login details and instructions will be provided in your welcome email.

How to Apply?

To enrol in this course, simply click the “Apply” button and complete the short admissions questionnaire. Please note that your place will only be confirmed once payment has been received.

This course is open to all applicants. We recommend reviewing the Course Overview and Learner Profile to ensure it aligns with your goals. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the course’s suitability, please contact ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk and a member of the Programme Team will be happy to assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

If you require further information about the course or Executive Education at The Dickson Poon School of Law, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  page or contact ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk