EEA / UK Graduate
Graduate from Ireland, another EEA member state, or the UK (Level 7 degree minimum).
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Your journey to qualification
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Your journey to qualification
The qualification process varies depending on your education and professional background. To get started, just click on the category that best describes you.
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EEA / UK Undergraduate
Undergraduate from Ireland, another EEA member state, or the UK (Level 7 degree minimum).
Non EEA / UK graduate
Graduate (Level 7 degree minimum) from a recognised university / college outside of the EEA or the UK.
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Law Clerk / Legal Executive
A law clerk or legal executive with five or more years' experience as such.
Diploma in Law
A holder of a Law Society Diploma in Law or a King’s Inns Diploma in Legal Studies..
Qualified Accountant
A qualified accountant with membership of one of the recognised professional bodies.
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Barrister
A barrister called to the Bar of Ireland with at least 3 years requisite experience in this State.
NI / England & Wales solicitor
A solicitor qualified in Northern Ireland or England & Wales.
Eligible foreign qualified lawyer
A lawyer admitted in an EU / EFTA Member State or other recognised jurisdictions.
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Non-graduate
Not a graduate, undergraduate, law clerk / legal executive or overseas-qualified lawyer.
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See detailed information on each stage of the solicitor qualification journey.
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Open FE-1 Examination
FE-1 Examination
The Final Examination - First Part (FE-1) is normally held twice a year in Spring and Autumn
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Open Buy past papers
Buy past papers
Purchase papers and examiners' reports from previous FE-1 sittings.
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Open Syllabus
Syllabus
See the detailed syllabus for the FE-1 Examination.
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Open Online exam technical requirements
Online exam technical requirements
See important technical information for candidates sitting online examinations with the Law Society of Ireland.
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Open Non-EEA/UK graduate
Non-EEA/UK graduate
Eligible candidates can apply for an exemption from the Preliminary Examination.
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Open Law clerks and legal executives
Law clerks and legal executives
If you are a law clerk or legal executive with at least five years' experience, you may apply for exemption from the Preliminary Examination.
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Open Education Committee dates
Education Committee dates
Applications for an exemption from the Preliminary Examination must be submitted in advance of an Education Committee meeeting.
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Open Certificate of admission
Certificate of admission
Unless the Law Society determines otherwise, as a solicitor qualified in Northern Ireland or England and Wales, you can apply for admission to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland.
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Open Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT)
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT)
The Qualified Lawyers' Transfer Test (QLTT) is a conversion test, which enables lawyers qualified in certain countries outside the Republic of Ireland to qualify as solicitors in this jurisdiction.
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Open QLTT Syllabus
QLTT Syllabus
View the current syllabus for the QLTT.
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Open Education Committee dates
Education Committee dates
Application for exemption from QLTT subjects must be made in advance of an Education Committee meeting
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Open Training contract
Training contract
Before applying for the Professional Practice Course (PPC), you must have secured a training contract with an eligible solicitor to provide you with training and experience over a two-year period.
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Open Firms offering traineeships
Firms offering traineeships
View a list of firms in Ireland that regularly recruit trainee solicitors.
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Open In-office training
In-office training
The two years (24 months) of in-office training is an essential vocational component of training to become a solicitor.
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Open The Professional Practice Course (PPC)
The Professional Practice Course (PPC)
The Professional Practice Course (PPC) at the Law Society of Ireland Law School is designed to prepare you for work as a solicitor.
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Open Applying for the PPC
Applying for the PPC
See requirements for PPC applications and download the application pack.
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Open PPC pathways
PPC pathways
The PPC is delivered through three pathways, allowing trainees to choose the option that best suits their professional commitments, learning preferences and personal circumstances.
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Open Small Practice Traineeship Grant
Small Practice Traineeship Grant
The Small Practice Traineeship Grant supports regional firms to hire a trainee solicitor.
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Law Society Access Scholarship
The Law Society Access Scholarship programme assists students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to gain access to professional legal education.
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Open More funding options
More funding options
See information on the Student Universal Support (SUSI) Grant, Dublin Bar Association Bursary, tax relief and more.
