Mercy Law Resource Centre

Mercy Law Resource Centre – www.mercylaw.ie

2Cubed was honoured to partner with the Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC)—a not-for-profit, independent law centre that provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Ireland.

The goal of this project was to create a website that reflects MLRC’s mission of justice, dignity, and compassion, while ensuring accessibility and ease of use for those in vulnerable situations who may be seeking urgent legal assistance.

Project Objectives

• Create a modern, inclusive, and user-friendly website that represents the professional and compassionate ethos of MLRC.

• Ensure the site is fully accessible to users of all abilities, compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and in line with the EU Web Accessibility Directive 2025.

• Streamline site structure and content delivery to improve access to services, resources, and updates.

• Build a secure and scalable WordPress CMS that MLRC staff can easily update with new content, publications, and legal information.

Services Delivered:

Website Design

• Clean, professional, and calming design focused on readability, trust, and inclusivity.

• Prioritised layout for quick access to legal resources, contact information, and publications.

• Designed with empathy: appropriate font sizing, high-contrast colour palette, and clear calls to action.

WordPress Website Development

• Built using WordPress and Elementor to allow internal teams to manage updates with ease.

• Modular content blocks for legal resources, news updates, team information, and donation appeals.

• Fully mobile-responsive and optimised for fast load times and smooth interactions on all devices.

SEO & Accessibility Optimisation

• Technical SEO implementation including proper use of headings, metadata, and image alt-tags.

• Accessibility enhancements including keyboard navigation, ARIA landmarks, screen-reader compatibility, and accessible PDFs where applicable.

• Optimised for Google Search visibility to support outreach to those who need help.

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

• Monthly maintenance plan via ManageWP including plugin updates, uptime monitoring, backups, and security checks.

• Hosting support provided through Kinsta to ensure site speed, reliability, and GDPR compliance.

The Result

The new Mercy Law Resource Centre website provides a safe, accessible, and empowering digital space for people seeking legal assistance. Designed with both vulnerable individuals and legal professionals in mind, it strikes the right balance between compassion and credibility.

2Cubed is proud to support MLRC in their mission and will continue to offer ongoing maintenance and support to ensure their digital platform evolves with their work.