Fees
See full schedule of fees effective 1 January 2009.
Tax Relief
The fees for the Professional Practice Courses I & II are eligible for tax relief. Further details and application forms for tax relief on tuition fees (IT 31 Form) may be obtained from the Revenue Commissioners. Trainees may obtain information from their local Tax Office or alternatively from the Revenue website.
Law Society Access Programme
The Law Society Access Scholarship Programme aims to assist students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to gain access to professional legal education. Depending on applicants' individual circumstances, the Scholarship can assist with:
- Reduced/waived FE1exam fees - up to a maximum of four full sittings
- Access to core texts related to FE1 exams, through the Law Society of Ireland's library
- Reduced/waived Professional Practice Course fees
- Maintenance funding
Application is by interview and by means of an application form. Applications are accepted at any time of the year.
Download the Law Society Access Programme information leaflet.
Download the Access Entry Form for 2010/2011
Grant Scheme
Higher Education: The Professional Practice Courses (PPCs) are accepted as post-graduate study for grant purposes. To have your grant extended, apply to your respective local authority. The Department of Education and Science, Portlaoise Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly will supply details of the scheme to local authorities on request from those authorities. Or
Mature Student: Students who are 23 years of age or more on the 1st January, in the year in which they begin their course, can apply for a grant under this scheme. Application forms can be obtained from the relevant local authority.
Law Society Bursary Scheme
The Law Society operates a limited bursary scheme for each course. Application forms will be available on the registration day for each course. Any student who considers that his or her own resources or available family resources are inadequate to fund their study may apply for a bursary.
Download the bursary application form for Dublin PPC I 2010
Download the bursary application form for Cork PPC I 2010
Dublin Solicitors Bar Association (DSBA) Bursary
The DSBA operates a means-assessed bursary available to those who wish to qualify and practise as solicitors in the Dublin area. The bursary aims to assist with the fees and living expenses involved in completing the Final Examination - First Part (FE1) and the traineeship. The size of the award may vary depending on individual circumstances. For full details and an application form, visit the DSBA website
Contact Ms Maura Smith, Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, 90 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 for further details.
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Contact Details
Phone: 01 672 4802
Fax: 01 672 4992
E-mail: lawschool@lawsociety.ie