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Practising Certificate renewal deadline

It’s a New Year, and time to ensure your 2026 Practising Certificate (PC) is in place.

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  • Practising

The online application form is open, and we encourage you to apply early to avoid delays ahead of the statutory deadline of 1 February.

Review and complete

Use the link below to login and access your application:

Before submitting, review your details carefully to ensure all required information and fees are correct. Incomplete applications may delay processing.

Submit in time

To ensure your PC is dated 2026, the Law Society must receive your completed application and full payment of fees by  Sunday, 1 February 2026. This is a statutory deadline and cannot be extended.

We’ve made it easier

To support you during the renewal process, the Law Society has published a new step-by-step guidance video to walk you through the form:

There’s guidance for each section of the application on our website, plus information on how to access your digital PC and on Section 61 applications for those returning to practice.

Please note, we do not acknowledge applications or payments received but you can view these details through your solicitor portal on the website.

Final checklist

Apply early, use the new guidance resources, and avoid last-minute delays ahead of the deadline. Some commonly used forms are listed below:

Still need help? We’re here

If you have any issues logging in or accessing the form, please contact webmaster@lawsociety.ie.

For PC queries, email pc@lawsociety.ie.