About the Law Society

The Law Society of Ireland’s purpose, ambition and vision act as touchstones in an ever-changing environment and within a growing and dynamic profession.

  • Purpose - To support and shape a just and accessible legal system that works for all as a foundation for a modern, thriving and progressive society.

  • Ambition - For the Law Society to be the influential voice on law and justice in Ireland, enabled by a dynamic solicitors’ profession, acting in the public interest.

  • Vision - A solicitors’ profession of unparalleled excellence, shaping a legal system that is a model of justice, fairness and accessibility, serving the needs of all.

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The Law Society exercises statutory functions under the Solicitors Acts 1954-2015 in relation to the education, admission, enrolment, discipline, and regulation of the solicitors’ profession. These statutory functions are exercised by the Council or by committees to which the Council delegates those statutory functions. It is the professional body for its solicitor members, to whom it also provides services and support.