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Online exam technical requirements

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See important information for candidates sitting online examinations with the Law Society of Ireland.

  • Becoming a Solicitor
  • FE-1

Required

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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Not Suitable

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 x indicating item not suitable

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