5 Free Courses Law Students (And Non-Law Students) Can Take Before 2026 ENDS!

If you are a law student, university student or graduate, please don’t spend 2026 only attending lectures and chasing grades!

There are free online courses you can take from top universities and international organisations to build skills that could set you apart.

Here are five worth checking out!

1: AI, Justice and the Rule of Law – UNESCO and the University of Oxford.

Learn how artificial intelligence is changing the legal profession, including its use in courts, legal research, evidence and decision-making. It is free and self-paced.

Use this link to take the course: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-and-university-oxford-launch-free-global-course-ai-and-rule-law

2: Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors – UNESCO and the University of Oxford.

This course explores freedom of expression, access to information and the safety of journalists. It is open to law students and anyone interested in these issues. The 2026 edition runs until November 23.

Use this link to take the course: https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/news/now-open-unesco-oxford-multilingual-massive-open-online-course-mooc-freedom-expression

3: AI, Law and Legal Training – The Open University.

This is a collection of eight free courses covering the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal and advisory work. Very useful for law students and non-law students alike.

Use this link to take the course: https://www.open.ac.uk/openlearncreate/course/index.php?categoryid=2150&

4: Introduction to Human Rights – Amnesty International.

Want to understand human rights, fundamental freedoms and how to defend them? This free introductory course takes about one and a half hours.

Use this link to take the course: https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/online-courses/

5: Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract – Harvard University.

Learn how contracts are formed, what makes an agreement legally enforceable and what happens when someone breaches a contract. You can access the learning materials for free through the audit option.

Use this link to take the course: https://pll.harvard.edu/course/contractsx-trust-promise-contract

And the interesting thing? You don’t have to be a law student to benefit from most of these courses!

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Remember, your degree is important, but what you learn beyond the classroom can make a real difference.

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