An application for a Certificate of Admission should be made to the Admissions Officer.

Hard copies of the following documents must accompany your application:

1. Completed application form
2. A certified copy of your original certificate(s) evidencing your professional qualification(s).
3. A certified copy of your original certificate(s) evidencing your higher education academic qualification(s).
4. An original certificate of good standing from your professional body in the jurisdiction you have been admitted. The Law Society of Ireland must receive this certificate within three months after its date of issue.
5. Original references from three referees. See below for specific criteria for these references and referees.
6. Your sworn Affidavit of Solvency in the prescribed form for a solicitor who is admitted in Northern Ireland, England or Wales.
7. Photographic I.D. (e.g. certified copy of passport)
8. Fee of €510 to be paid by EFT:
   Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin 2
   Account name: The Law Society of Ireland
   Account number: 16304279
   Branch code: 90-00-17
   IBAN: IE09 BOFI 9000 1716 3042 79
   BIC: BOFIIE2D

Provided your application is complete and in order, it will be put before the President of the High Court for authorisation. On approval, you will be advised of your date of admission to the Roll of Solicitors and your solicitor number. Your Certificate of Admission will issue thereafter.

This process will take approximately eight weeks. However, if any part of your application is incomplete, this will delay your application. If you make a disclosure as part of your application, it may be necessary to apply to the Law Society's Education Committee for consideration of your application. Please see below for further details.