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

In Person CPD - 12th February 2026

The Southern Law Association is delighted to host a IN PERSON LECTURE Delivered by HELENA KIELY Chief Prosecution Solicitor in…

2026 Annual Subscriptions

Dear Members, The Southern Law Association Subscriptions are now due for 2026 as follows: Please note the new fee structure…

SLA President's Dinner, 27 February 2026

Dear Colleagues,  The SLA President’s Dinner will take place at Maryborough Hotel and Spa on Friday, 27 February 2026, at…