Welcome to the Southern Law Association

The Southern Law Association (SLA) is an association of solicitors whose members consist of practitioners working in Cork City and County.

The SLA is a voluntary association of its members and is not legally incorporated. It does not have regulatory powers and duties akin to the Law Society of Ireland. However, the SLA has gained official status and recognition over the years. In particular, the SLA is, by law, entitled to nominate five of its members to sit on the council of the Law Society of Ireland.

Our resources for members

We provide various support services to help our members.

Links to useful legal resources related to the Southern Law Association. 

For Annual Memership Renewals payments can be made online.

New members can apply here.

CPD

Information on CPD and Ways of completing CPD.  CPD Notes accessible with members password. CPD Payments available online.

With this service Members will get professional help and guidance how to resolve issues.

The list of reference books we have available can be found here.

Latest news from the SLA

UCC Law Careers Information Evening

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In Person CPD on 19th November 2025

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Important Notice – Protection Against Fraudulent Emails and Account Impersonation

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