Apple Distinguished Schools accreditation is given to outstanding schools and programmes worldwide that are centres of innovation, leadership and educational excellence.

The award recognises the Law School’s innovative use of Apple technology in the Professional Practice Courses for trainee solicitors.

The Law School became the first professional educator in Europe to receive the award in 2016. More information about the programme is available on the Apple website.

Our story

Find out about our journey in a 2021 eBook.

• Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2023 Read Our Story

Applying technology to legal learning

Trainee solicitors receive an iPad when they begin the Professional Practice Course, along with hands-on training in use of Apple technology. To illustrate how technology is embedded in the student experience, the Education IT team has produced a short video.

• Watch the Apple Distinguished School experience 

The full story of the Law Society’s journey to delivering a 21st century curriculum can be explored in a multi-touch eBook, created by Director of Education T P Kennedy. It can be downloaded from Apple’s iBookstore.

• Download the Law School iPad Programme e-book