Practice Areas
Guidance and resources tailored to your area of practice
Practice Management
Tools, guidance, and support you need to run your practice efficiently, stay compliant, and deliver outstanding client service
Information and resources for starting a firm
Run and develop your practice effectively
Selling your practice and retirement planning
Tools and information on the Solicitors Accounts Regulations
Understand the complaints process and respond effectively
Manage Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) renewal
Resources and information to stay compliant
Guidance on the Solicitor Advertising Regulations
Learning & CPD
Professional development and qualification pathways for all stages of your legal career
View upcoming conferences, online training and in-depth courses.
See your route to qualifying as a solicitor in Ireland
Stay on top of your obligations under the CPD Scheme Regulations.
View resources to support your studies at the Law School and your traineeship
Courses and targeted programmes for the public.
Resources
Updates & Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and guidance for solicitors
See the Law Society's 2024 Annual Report
Help to use our updated website effectively
Online exam technical requirements
See important information for candidates sitting online examinations with the Law Society of Ireland.
- Becoming a Solicitor
- FE-1
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| Desktop, Laptop, or Chromebook Intel Pentium / ARM Processor 250MB of free disk space 2GB of free RAM Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.11+, Ubuntu 18.04+, Chrome OS 58+ |
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| Google Chrome Web Browser Latest version You will need the ability to install a browser plugin, and grant access to your webcam and microphone |
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| Internet Connection A stable and reliable internet connection with an upload speed of 0.244MB+ is required |
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| Webcam IBuilt-in / External 640 x 480 VGA resolution (min) |
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| Microphone Built-in / External |
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| Access to a phone If you encounter any issues during the exam, you will need access to a phone to contact a member of the Law Society |
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| Tablets or Virtual Machines A tablet or virtual machine is not a suitable device to sit your exams online |
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| Firefox, Edge or Safari Web The proctoring / invigilation system requires you to use the latest version of Google Chrome |
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| Proxy / VPN connections Please connect directly to the internet via your local service provider |
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| Headphones / Ear bud / Smart Watches | |