Independent Law Centre Traineeship Grant 2026

Applications are open for a new grant supporting independent law centres to hire a trainee solicitor.

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The applicant independent law centre must be from one of the following designated organisations: Ballymun Community Law Centre, Community Law & Mediation Limerick, Community Law & Mediation Northside, FLAC, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre, Mercy Law Resource Centre, Phoenix Project and Transparency Legal Advice Centre.

The grant worth €25,000 includes the following:

  • €18,000 payment to the successful independent law centre.
  • €7,000 discount on PPC fees to the trainee solicitor.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 29 May 2026. For more information and to apply, download the rules and application form below.

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