Law Society Of Ireland

Nearly 3,000 trainee solicitors have so far benefited from counselling through a dedicated service launched by the Law Society of Ireland over a decade ago. The Law Society launched the innovative Trainee Solicitor Counselling Service in 2013 in response to concerns about trainee solicitors' mental

The Law Society of Ireland is inviting legal professionals and members of the public to attend the Calcutta Run Christmas Chorus, in aid of Dublin Simon Community and The Hope Foundation. The charity Christmas concert takes place at the Law Society of Ireland from 6.30pm on Friday 21 November 2025.

Mayo solicitor Rosemarie J. Loftus has been elected as president of the Law Society of Ireland. Ms Loftus is a partner at family law firm Bourke, Carrigg & Loftus in Ballina, County Mayo. She qualified as a solicitor in 1991.

The Law Society of Ireland has announced a new collaboration with RIP.ie to encourage members of the public to make wills. A series of articles written by solicitors specialising in wills and probate will appear in a new information section of the website, part of the Irish Times Group.

The Law Society of Ireland has said it had a "constructive" meeting with government officials on the creation of a solicitors' portal for creating enduring powers of attorney (EPA) online. The government has committed to making changes to the online registration system for EPAs operated by the Decis

Another 40 trainee solicitors have undergone training to bring legal education into the classrooms of local DEIS schools through the Law Society Street Law programme.

Transition Year students have once again been invited to enter the national Gráinne O'Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition. The 2026 competition invites TY students to submit a 1,500 word essay on the topic "Protecting Voices, Preventing Harm: Legal Challenges in Online Freedom of Speech".

The Law Society of Ireland is inviting applications for its Access programme, which provides financial and practical supports to help people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a career as a solicitor. The Access programme aims to assist students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgro

A senior judge and leading human rights lawyers and academics will address the Law Society of Ireland human rights and equality committee's annual conference in November. The free event at Blackhall Place on Friday 28 November will hear from speakers including Mr Justice Gerard Hogan, the Supreme Co

The Law Society of Ireland has urged the government to invest in the State's "underfunded and overstretched" justice system in next month's budget. The solicitors' body is calling for greater investment in courts infrastructure, legal aid and family law services to ensure fair and equal access to ju

Cork solicitors have been invited to an in-person networking event hosted by the Law Society of Ireland's younger members' committee. The younger members' committee represents solicitors who are up to seven years' qualified, but the event is open to all solicitors and trainees.

The Law Society of Ireland has launched a new online resource focused on legal tech. The new dedicated web page carries information about courses, tools and the latest insights on AI, cyber security, and using technology in day-to-day practice.

Nominations for election to the Law Society of Ireland's governing Council are now open. The Law Society Council comprises 31 general and four provincial elected members, in addition to 13 nominated members from the Law Society of Northern Ireland, the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association and the South

The Law Society of Ireland has extended the registration deadline for its free online course on artificial intelligence after a record number of sign-ups. Over 6,450 people from 84 countries have registered for the five-week course, which is open to members of the public — making it the most p

The Law Society of Ireland yesterday opened the first day of a two-day summer school examining threats to democracy.