Topics: AML and economic crime

Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Microcredential (4 September 2026)

Name: Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Microcredential (4 September 2026) - Law Society LMS
Price: 393.75 GBP
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Course date: 4 September 2026 – 1 November 2026

Assessment due: Monday 2 November 2026 at 5pm

Results released: Thursday 10 December 2026

The National Crime Agency notes that it is a “realistic possibility that over £100 billion is laundered through and within the UK or UK-registered corporate structures each year”.

Law firms are frequently targeted by money launderers, and not only is it a criminal offence to be involved in this process, but solicitors also play a key role in keeping money launderers out of legal services. Understanding your anti-money laundering obligations and responsibilities is, therefore, critical to effectively maintaining compliance with regulations and mitigating risks.

Written by subject matter experts in the field with years of hands-on experience in compliance, these modules are underpinned by the Legal Sector Affinity Group Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector. Through easy-to-read modules, you will explore essential topics relating to the practice and regulation of anti-money laundering and financial crime.

Whether you are new to anti-money laundering and financial crime, seeking a refresher, returning to the profession after a career break or simply wishing to stay up to date with the latest guidance, this extensive course has something for everybody. This course will also be suitable for compliance/AML/business acceptance personnel.

After you have successfully completed the course and submitted your assessment, you will receive a grade and personalised feedback. You will also be awarded a digital credential as evidence of your achievement.

Please note that due to the nature of the programme, the course must be completed within the dates specified. It cannot be mixed and matched with other offerings.

For bulk purchase discounts on this training, please contact us.

What this will cover

Learning outcomes

The training will focus on:

risk assessments and internal controls
the failure to prevent offences
the principal money laundering offences in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
implementing firm-wide risk assessments via appropriate policies, controls and procedures
the role and responsibilities of the money laundering compliance officer (MLCO) and the money laundering reporting officer (MLRO)
how to submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) and request defences against money laundering (DAMLs)

How you will learn

Course format

This course is self-paced and provides best-practice guidance by incorporating practical activities, collaborative tools, and interactive scenarios designed to boost your skills and help you remain competitive. It consists of an interactive presentation for each module with knowledge checks, reflection points, and scenarios throughout the course.

Knowledge checks feature throughout the course as an opportunity to test and apply your understanding. Please note, they do not form part of the assessment.

Assessment

There will be an open-book assessment comprised of scenario-based, essay-style questions. Your submission should be no more than 1,200 words in total.

You will receive the questions at the beginning of the course to allow for reflective learning. The assessment is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of the content and learning outcomes covered within the course.

When the submission window opens, you will be able to enter your answer for each question onto the platform, review, and submit. You’re only allowed one submission attempt.

Assessment feedback

After you have successfully completed the course and submitted your assessment, you will receive a grade and personalised feedback. The personalised feedback will offer specific comments on your submission, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. It will help you to understand your progress and identify areas that might need further development.

On passing your assessment, you’ll be awarded a digital credential as evidence of your achievement that can accompany you wherever your career takes you – a quality mark you can add to your website or promote on social media to show clients that you’re competent and compliant in core legal, professional and personal skills.

To pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 50%.

Assessment dates

The assessment deadline is 5pm on Monday 2 November 2026. You will receive final grades and personalised feedback on Thursday 10 December 2026.

Online accessibility

Our modules conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form.

Also, if you need alternative arrangements for submitting your assessment, please get in touch.