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Solicitor qualified in Northern Ireland or England & Wales
This route to becoming a solicitor applies if you are a solicitor qualified in Northern Ireland or England & Wales.
If you are a solicitor qualified in another jurisdiction, or a barrister qualified in Northern Ireland or England & Wales, see information for eligible foreign qualified Lawyers.
Step 1: Applying for Admission
Unless the Law Society determines otherwise, as a solicitor qualified in Northern Ireland or England and Wales, you can apply for a Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland and do not have to take the Qualifying Lawyers Transfer Test.
Step 2: Practising Certificate
It is the statutory responsibility of each solicitor to ensure that they have a Practising Certificate (PC) in force before providing legal services of any kind whatsoever. After admission to the Roll of Solicitors, you can apply for your PC.
