The free four-week online course, delivered by experienced lawyers and judges, is designed to encourage young people to broaden their vision of law, both as a career and in their daily lives.

Seán O’Carroll, a 15-year-old participant from Lucan, said the summer school gave him an opportunity to understand the fundamentals of how law works and provided an insight in the potential career options law offers.

He said: “I have always had an interest in law. I read crime novels and have watched many documentaries on criminal and corporate law with my Dad since I was very young.

“The Legal Ambitions Summer School gave me an opportunity to research the subject, listen to industry professionals who have chosen this career and learn what it takes to get there.”

Seán’s father, Eoghan O’Carroll, said: “The Legal Ambitions Summer School is an excellent resource for secondary school students considering a career in law. I would highly recommend this course.

“Seán is very excited about a future career in law and this course has given him great insight into the legal profession in Ireland.”

Richard Hammond SC, chair of the Law Society’s education committee, said: “At such a challenging time for students and parents, the Legal Ambitions Summer School provides four weeks of free and highly-engaging online legal education.

“The Law Society is delighted to provide this innovative, collaborative and age-appropriate resource for so many students across Ireland to learn about the law.

“Experienced solicitors, judges and professors delivered lessons on human rights, employment law, criminal law and climate justice through workshops, video presentations and interviews. It is even possible that some of our course participants, like Seán, may be future legal leaders.”