On 22 June 2022, the Department of the Taoiseach announced that the government has approved the granting of Patents of Precedence and the title of Senior Counsel to a total of 28 barristers and 6 solicitors. The grant of a Patent of Precedence, in relation to a barrister, entitles him or her to be called [...]
The EU has imposed a number of further sanctions on Russia and Belarus on foot of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The LSRA has produced a guidance document as part of its role as the competent authority for all barristers in relation to anti-money laundering obligations, and as part of the [...]
The LSRA is seeking to recruit a Higher Executive Officer for the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal Support Unit. See our Careers page for more information. ENDS
The LSRA, along with independent research company Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A), is conducting an online anonymised survey of recently qualified solicitors and barristers who are currently not practising. The LSRA is seeking the views of individuals who have qualified as a barrister or solicitor in or after 2014 by completing professional training with the Honorable [...]
Privacy Notice / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Non-Practising Survey Background The Minister for Justice (the "Minister") has asked the Legal Services Regulatory Authority ("LSRA") to consider the economic and other barriers that continue to be faced by young barristers and solicitors following their professional qualification from the King’s Inns and the Law Society respectively. [...]