As we move into the festive season, I would like to thank you our members for your membership and support during the past year. With your invaluable contribution, we have:

• Raised awareness of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment in the legal profession through the Dignity Matters survey.
• Developed Information Sessions to support members in practice.
• Surveyed members on the future of work and on business recovery in the legal profession following the first year of Covid.

Benefits

I would encourage you to renew membership for 2022 to continue being a vital part of the Law Society of Ireland and to retain access to our exclusive member benefits including:

• listing in the Digital Law directory,
• access to the Digital Law Directory on your mobile and as an app on Apple and Android,
• free subscription to the award-winning Law Society Gazette,
• access to the Professional Wellbeing Hub for information, resources and signposting on professional wellbeing,
• access to a range of Law Society eNewsletters,
• a vote in annual elections for the Council of the Law Society,
• access to a vast legal library including lending, enquiries, databases and other services from the Law Society Library,
• Access to the Business Hub for  information, tools, precedents and the Law Society Member logo to help you build a more successful and sustainable business, and
• Helplines and schemes for colleague support

Fees

You can purchase membership as part of the practising certificate process, or you can renew or buy membership on its own. Membership-only applications are open throughout the year.

The cost of standard membership of the Law Society is €85. However, discounted fees also apply as follows:

• Less than one year qualified and admitted in current year - €20
• Less than three years qualified - €55
• Unemployed and registered with Career Support - Complimentary
• More than 50 years qualified – Complimentary

If you have feedback or ideas for additional supports, please do get in touch.

Michelle Nolan
Member Engagement Manager