{"id":70495,"date":"2025-09-30T10:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/customer-stories\/how-the-law-society-transformed-legal-learning-with-think-learning-and-totara-lms\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:00:22","slug":"how-the-law-society-transformed-legal-learning-with-think-learning-and-totara-lms","status":"publish","type":"customer-story","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/customer-stories\/how-the-law-society-transformed-legal-learning-with-think-learning-and-totara-lms\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Law Society Transformed Legal Learning with Totara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Future-Ready Platform for Legal Professionals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a recent webinar, Chris Walsh from the Law Society and Romy King from Think Learning shared the story behind a major digital transformation, one that\u2019s reshaping how over 155,000 legal professionals access education and training.<\/p>\n<p>Faced with a fragmented and outdated learning system, the Law Society partnered with Think Learning to build a modern, scalable, and user-centric platform using Totara LMS. 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Learners can explore content by topic, career level, or curriculum domain, making the experience intuitive and relevant.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Innovation Through Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Think Learning\u2019s role went far beyond implementation. Romy King described the relationship as \u201cmore like a unified team than a supplier-client dynamic.\u201d This close collaboration enabled:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid iteration and continuous improvement<\/li>\n<li>Custom plugins and solutions to unlock Totara\u2019s full potential<\/li>\n<li>A shared vision for long-term platform evolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Micro-Credentials and AI-Enhanced Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Micro-credentials empower members to self-direct their learning journeys with flexible completion windows, interactive assessments, and digital badges for external recognition. AI avatars and video presentations diversify content formats, improving accessibility and engagement, without replacing expert-generated material.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seamless E-Commerce Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The platform\u2019s embedded WooCommerce solution connects directly with the Law Society\u2019s CRM and finance systems. This supports:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible pricing structures<\/li>\n<li>Bulk purchase options for firms<\/li>\n<li>Smooth payment-to-access workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This integration not only enhances the user experience but also supports the Law Society\u2019s commercial sustainability.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continuous Improvement and Future Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chris Walsh highlighted ongoing efforts to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Migrate from WordPress to a more integrated CMS<\/li>\n<li>Expand CPD offerings in response to regulatory changes like the SQE<\/li>\n<li>Use data insights to refine content and improve user experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The platform\u2019s growth in voluntary CPD uptake and accreditation revenue reflects the success of this iterative, data-driven approach.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Law Society\u2019s transformation, powered by Totara LMS and Think Learning, offers a compelling blueprint for professional bodies looking to modernize lifelong learning. 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