2024/25 Returners Programme

The Law Society's highly anticipated Returners Programme will commence on 10 October 2024, with a limited number of places still available. This complimentary initiative is offered to support solicitors in confidently returning to the legal profession after a period of absence.

The programme includes a series of informative sessions and workshops, focusing on job-seeking strategies and networking skills. Meeting bimonthly, sessions are delivered via Zoom during a two-hour morning period.

As places are limited and the programme is in high demand, we encourage those interested to reach out as soon as possible to secure a place. For further details or to register, please contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.  

Testimonials

"I have secured a position which I found out about through the programme. This demonstrated the benefits of the network of the returners group. Everyone on the programme was supportive of the progress of others as well as their own journey. Everyone was ready to offer a contact/help in job seeking. Before the programme I would have relied only on agencies and job ads - I found a part time role that I would not have known about if I had continued using my previous job seeking approach."

Deirdre - Returners Programme 2023/24

"The programme is, in my opinion, extremely important as a mechanism to prevent solicitors of all ages from falling out of the profession permanently. In particular I think it is extremely beneficial for mothers who may be in a position to return to practice but are unable to find a hook back in."

Róisín - Returners Programme 2023/24

"I enjoyed all elements of the programme. I really enjoyed the helpful non-competitive atmosphere which was created. We were all there to help each other."

Anon - Returners Programme 2023/24

"The programme taught me that 'networking' is not what I thought it was - it’s a matter of getting to know more people and being willing to open yourself up to new opportunities and not being afraid to take the plunge into the unknown! We all want to help others to succeed, and we shouldn’t be afraid to ask for and take support to allow ourselves to succeed in the path we want to explore."

Deirdre - Returners Programme 2023/24

"The Returners Programme was very well organised. Shane is very encouraging and very knowledgeable. He put the participants at ease which led to a very warm and helpful atmosphere between the participants."

Anon - Returners Programme 2023/24

"Excellent. Highly recommended. 100% successful for me. I am going back to work."

Anon - Returners Programme 2023/24

"Thank you for the programme. I feel very supported in my efforts to return to work."

Anon - Returners Programme 2023/24

"A great initiative to assist non practising Solicitors."

Anon - Returners Programme 2023/24

"Shane could not have been more informed or helpful and he was so easy to talk to, could not recommend Shane or the course more."

Colette - Returners Programme 2023/24

"A brilliant experience."

Breege - Returners Programme 2023/24

"I look forward to working with Shane Farrell and renewing my Practising Certificate."

Anon - Returners Programme 2023/24

"I really enjoyed the course and engagement with Shane and the group."

Jennifer - Returners Programme 2023/24

Need Assistance?

If you have any queries, please contact the team on solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.