Law School

What Law School does

Law School (Kaplan Law School) is a discontinued legal education brand that historically operated as a division within Kaplan Financial Limited, a UK-registered private company (Company Number: 1028790) headquartered at 179–191 Borough High Street, London. The Law School programmes have been discontinued; the website now functions as an information/FAQ point of contact only, with enquiries directed to [email protected].

The underlying operating entity around the data set is Kaplan Financial, which provides professional qualification training across three primary verticals: Accountancy & Tax (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA ICAEW, CTA, ATT), Banking & Financial Services (CFA, FRM, CAIA, IMC, CISI Capital Markets), and Data & Technology (data analytics, AI leadership, business analysis). Course delivery is multi-modal via OnDemand (self-paced online), Classroom (face-to-face at 15+ UK training centres), Live Online (scheduled virtual), and Distance Learning. The MyKaplan platform supplies personalised study resources, calendars, study reminders, and learning materials; partnerships with CIMA, CIPS, AAT, ACCA, ICAEW, CFA Institute, and GARP underpin co-developed curricula and approved learning partner status.

Revenue is generated through tuition on professional qualification courses, with subscription-style billing and flexible payment options including PayPal Pay in 3, employer invoicing, interest-free plans, and apprenticeship funding. The apprenticeship channel serves UK employers directly, while individual learners self-serve via the website. Customer segments are predominantly horizontal and consumer/SMB in nature, with a secondary enterprise motion through the apprenticeship employer engagement team.

Name

Law School

Legal name

Kaplan Financial Limited

Website

https://law-school.kaplan.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Law School (Kaplan Law School) is a discontinued legal education brand within Kaplan Financial Limited. The parent operates UK professional qualification training in accountancy, banking, financial services, and data and technology, delivered through 15+ centres and online platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAIAH

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

SECONDARYEDAAALAB

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAHAIAF

Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

Keywords

• Legal professional education
• Law school programmes
• Legal qualification courses
• Professional training courses
• Legal studies programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Qualification Training: Revenue from providing professional qualification courses in accountancy (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA ICAEW, CTA, ATT), banking & financial services (CFA, FRM, CAIA, IMC), and data & technology. Courses offered at various levels with examination fees separate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Law School, operating as Kaplan Law School, was a provider of professional legal education and training programmes in the UK leading to legal qualifications. The entity has discontinued its programmes and is no longer operating. As part of the broader Kaplan Financial Limited legal entity, programmes were offered through classroom, Live Online, and On-demand study formats targeting aspiring and current legal professionals.

Product overview

Law School (operated as Kaplan Law School) has discontinued its programmes. According to the source, the institution has ceased offering legal education courses and training. Any inquiries are directed to FAQs or the administrative email address.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Courses Kaplan is an AAT-approved training provider offering AAT accountancy qualifications (Accounting Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas) for aspiring accountants and bookkeepers, delivered via classroom, Live Online, and On-demand study modes. Target audience includes individuals starting a career in accountancy as well as employers upskilling finance staff.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)coreTechnology or IntegrationCIMAstudy - Online learning resource reviewed and approved by the CIMA faculty, delivered in partnership with Kaplan. Kaplan is also a CIMA Global Learning Provider.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPS OnDemand - Guided online learning to achieve excellence in procurement and supply, co-created in partnership between CIPS and Kaplan.
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCA Approved Learning Partner status with comprehensive ACCA qualification programmes at all levels.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAEW Partner in Learning with ACA ICAEW qualification programmes including Next Generation ACA syllabus.
• AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAT Approved Training Provider offering AAT qualifications at Levels 2, 3, and 4 including bookkeeping and professional accounting technician programmes.
• CFA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFA programme provider offering CFA Level 1, 2, and 3 preparation courses, mock exams, and core elements. Also Sustainable Investing Certificate provider.
• GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRM (Financial Risk Manager) programme provider offering FRM Part 1 and Part 2 preparation courses.
• Dublin Business SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIreland's largest independent third level college offering full-time Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Evening Degrees, Evening Diplomas, Professional Accountancy and Executive Education Programmes.
• University of Essex (Kaplan Open Learning)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking in partnership with the University of Essex to provide a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Intuition: Specialist UK accountancy training provider for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW qualifications. Directly comparable course catalogue, study methods (classroom, online, distance learning) and target learner segments.
• ICS Learn: UK-based distance learning provider for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and business courses. Directly comparable online subscription model and target audience of working professionals seeking flexible study.
• The University of Law: UK's largest law school provider offering LLB, GDL, LPC and SQE preparation. Direct substitute for the now-discontinued Kaplan Law School with comparable UK legal education offerings.
• BPP University: Major UK professional education provider offering ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CFA and law qualifications through classroom and online formats. Closest direct competitor in professional accountancy and finance exam preparation with similar multi-channel delivery model.
• Open Study College: UK-based online distance learning provider for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and bookkeeping courses. Direct competitor in flexible online subscription-based professional training.
• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF): UK professional education provider offering ACCA, CIMA, CFA and MBA programmes with on-campus and online delivery. Comparable emphasis on global professional qualifications and multi-modal study options.
• Reed Business School (Reed Learning): UK-based professional training provider offering CIMA, ACCA, AAT and apprenticeship programmes. Comparable course catalogue with established employer engagement model.
• Avado (now MindEdge): UK-based professional training provider specialising in accountancy (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) and data analytics apprenticeships. Direct competitor in the apprenticeship levy-funded segment.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International: Parent division of Kaplan providing English language, international pathway programmes and global test prep. Adjacent, larger Kaplan UK group entity with overlapping learner audiences and platform infrastructure.

Emerging players

• PwC's Academy (PwC UK): Big Four firm training arm offering CIMA, ACCA and bespoke corporate finance programmes. Partial overlap with Kaplan's accountancy and corporate training offerings, with stronger enterprise brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KaplanUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KaplanChannelUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/KaplanFinancialUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/law-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaplanuk
• TikToktiktok.com/@kaplanuk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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