Practice Areas
Guidance and resources tailored to your area of practice
Practice Management
Tools, guidance, and support you need to run your practice efficiently, stay compliant, and deliver outstanding client service
Information and resources for starting a firm
Run and develop your practice effectively
Selling your practice and retirement planning
Tools and information on the Solicitors Accounts Regulations
Understand the complaints process and respond effectively
Manage Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) renewal
Resources and information to stay compliant
Guidance on the Solicitor Advertising Regulations
Manage your firms applications, payments and more
Learning & CPD
Professional development and qualification pathways for all stages of your legal career
View upcoming conferences, online training and in-depth courses.
See your route to qualifying as a solicitor in Ireland
Stay on top of your obligations under the CPD Scheme Regulations.
View resources to support your studies at the Law School and your traineeship
Courses and targeted programmes for the public.
Resources
Updates & Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and guidance for solicitors
See the Law Society's 2024 Annual Report
Your 2026 Practising Certificate
The online form for the 2026 Practising Certificate (PC) is now open. Submit your applications promptly to ensure timely processing ahead of the statutory deadline.
- Regulation
Deadline is 1 February
To guarantee your practising certificate is dated 2026, the Law Society must receive your application and full payment of fees due, by Sunday, 1 February, 2026. This is a statutory deadline and cannot be extended.
Check again
Apply through your solicitor dashboard on the Law Society’s online portal. Make sure all information and fees are provided to avoid delays.
Commonly used forms
- EFT payment area for firm administrators
- Update firm, branch or employer
- Surrender PC for Ex Gratia Refund form
- Backdate PC Guidance
Still need help?
Don’t worry – we’re here to help.
For application queries, email the Practice Regulation team at pc@lawsociety.ie or call 01 672 4800.
For website queries, just email webmaster@lawsociety.ie or use our web chat.
More information
For step-by-step guidance, visit the PC area of the website.