‘Exclusive group of early leaders’ learn AI
Ireland’s first AI enablement programme for legal professionals has been launched by agentic platform Newcode.
The six-week programme will see 475 professionals from 30 law firms participate in hands-on training sessions, learn how to deploy cutting-edge AI tools effectively, and build new firm-wide AI literacy.
This week marks the first time Irish law firms have participated in a coordinated national AI adoption programme with participants across corporate, commercial, and general practice.
Newcode, whose Irish operations are led by former Mason Hayes & Curran LLP solicitor and Cork native Donna O’Leary, was recently selected as the AI provider for The Bar of Ireland.
Cash injection
A recent cash injection saw Newcode’s bring its total funding to €17 million.
Donna O’Leary explained “Meaningful AI adoption requires governance, capability building, and leadership alignment – not just access to a tool.”
The programme gives firms a structured, profession‑aligned pathway, including comprehensive training, an AI Champions track, senior leadership development, and ongoing support, she added.
This is the first coordinated, multi-week AI enablement programme for the law profession in Ireland, and the cohort this week represents an exclusive group of early leaders, O‘Leary said.