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

The General Scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025 CPD

The Southern Law Association is delighted to host a IN PERSON LECTURE Delivered by Emma Meagher Neville, solicitor and SLA…

Water Pollution and the Law

30 September 2026 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the River Lee Hotel, Cork The Southern Law Association, in collaboration…
Scholarships and Prizegiving Event - College of Business and Law - UCC

Scholarships and Prizegiving Event - College of Business and Law - UCC

The Southern Law Association president, Jonathan Lynam at UCC College of Business and Law with Prof O’Mahony and Prof Hennessy…