The QLTT comprises exams in the following subjects:

• Constitutional Law and Company Law or Criminal Law
• The Law of Contract and the Law of Tort
• The Law of the European Union
• Land Law and Conveyancing
• Probate and Taxation
• Solicitors’ Accounts
• Professional Conduct (oral examination by Zoom)

It may be possible to obtain an exemption from some of these papers. For further information on how to apply for exemptions please see Application for Exemption from QLTT subjects.

Candidates can download a PDF version of the QLTT Syllabus.

Past examination papers are available to purchase:

• Order past papers.

The QLTT is held twice a year in Summer and Winter. It is held online. Details of the November 2026 sitting are given below.

November 2026

In order to take the QLTT you must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.

Required documents and fees

The following documents must be submitted as part of your application:

1. Completed application form
2. A copy of your Certificate of Eligibility
3. A copy of your passport or driving licence

Once your application has been approved the Law Society of Ireland will provide you with its bank account details and the relevant application fees can be paid by EFT.

The QLTT is held online. 

• Check the minimum technical requirements

The closing date for receipt of applications for the November sitting is Thursday 15 October.

Examination Recheck fee: €154 per paper.

Examination fees cannot be transferred to another sitting of the QLTT examination. A refund of examination fees will only be given to candidates who produce medical evidence (i.e. a medical certificate from a GP or consultant) for non-attendance. No refund will be given if a candidate is present for the examination/logs on to the examination, regardless of whether any of the examination questions were attempted.

Requests for refunds together with supporting documentation must be received within one month of the final examination.

The Law Society offers various supports and reasonable accommodations to encourage sustainable growth and learning. A reasonable accommodation might be any action that helps alleviate a substantial disadvantage.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodations and other such supports are determined on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the individual's certified disability/specific learning difficulty.  It is important that a formal and timely application is made for such supports so that the appropriate supports can be identified and provided where necessary.

For further information on the supports and reasonable accommodations available for candidates sitting examinations see Disability supports and adapted arrangements.

Candidates will receive an email one week before the results are issued with information on how to access their results on our website.

Results

Results are emailed to the address given on the candidate’s application form approximately 6-8 weeks after the last examination.

Rechecks

Candidates may apply for a recheck of any failed examination by submitting a completed recheck application form and paying the recheck fee (€154 per examination). Recheck applications must be received within 14 days of the results issue date.

Examinations Section

• Tel: 01 672 4802
• Email: QLTT@LawSociety.ie