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Set for Success

Employer-led Skills Programme for Law Students

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The Set for Success 2025 Programme is now complete. Please check back in Autumn 2026 for updates on the '26/'27 programme.

For insight into this year's programme please have a look at the (opens in a new window)Set for Success 2025 Workbook.

What is Set for Success?

Set for Success is a six week Employer-led Skills Programme for Law Students providing workshops which give an insight into the skills that employers are seeking in the legal sector.

These specialised skills workshops help students build their professional skills which are required across all sectors. 

Each 1-hour interactive workshop will provide students with the opportunity to meet employers while learning about topics such as commercial awareness, networking, and legal communication skills.

Don’t forget! Students who attend a minimum of four of the six sessions and (opens in a new window)complete the related assignment will qualify for the Certificate in Set For Success.

How to submit your reflection:

  1. Complete 4 out of 6 mandatory reflections fields (opens in a new window)using this link.
  2. Once submitted they will be reviewed and you will be sent your certificate.
  3. For any questions about the reflections please contact leona.barry@ucd.ie.

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