Solicitors of the Future is an innovative Transition Year (TY) programme offered by the Law Society of Ireland which provides students with an introduction to the solicitor’s profession.  Open to schools around the country, Solicitors of the Future encourages TY students to consider a career in law and offers an insight into the role of a solicitor in practice.

Following a very successful week in 2024, the programme will be held at The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 in 2025.

About the programme

• Open to schools around the country, Solicitors of the Future encourages Transition Year (TY) students to consider a career in law and offers an insight into the role of a solicitor in practice. In addition, this TY programme shows how the law can be relevant to the daily lives of participants and promotes awareness of the legal processes, constitutional principles, and values which underpin the rule of law in Ireland.

• Facilitated by Law Society staff, trainee solicitors, and expert practitioners, the activity-based programme features expert-led workshops, guest speakers, courtroom activities, a careers seminar and a mini mock trial.

• Places on the programme are limited and are allocated to schools through a lottery system. Selection of a student to attend the programme is at the school's discretion and the Law Society of Ireland has no role in this process.

How to Enrol

Places on the programme are limited and are allocated to schools through a lottery system. 20% of places will be allocated to DEIS schools.

Selection of the student to attend the programme is a matter for the school itself and the Law Society of Ireland has no role in this process. Only one application is allowed per school and only TY Coordinators/Guidance Counsellors/Principals may apply. The schools selected in the lottery will nominate a student to take the place.

• Register here

Applications will close at 5pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Schools will be notified by Tuesday 12 November 2024 if they have been successful.