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Pathways to the Professions report shows growing numbers entering and qualifying for the legal professions

2026-07-14T09:19:37+00:00July 14th, 2026|

The LSRA has today published its Pathways to the Professions 2025 report, which highlights growing numbers entering professional training and being admitted to practise as solicitors and barristers in Ireland. The report provides figures and insights into the admissions policies of the legal professions, based on data supplied by the professional bodies. It also examines developments in legal [...]

LSRA report highlights growing numbers entering and qualifying for legal professions alongside demand for flexible pathways

2026-07-14T09:02:30+00:00July 14th, 2026|

PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, 14 July 2026 581 trainee solicitors and 139 student barristers commenced professional training in 2025 54% increase in number of first-time practising certificates issued to solicitors and 10% increase in barristers “called to the Bar” New figures published today by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) show [...]

Annual Report 2025 shows 21% increase in complaints

2026-06-30T09:18:29+00:00June 30th, 2026|

The LSRA Annual Report, published today, outlines increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across the legal services sector. Key highlights from the report 21% increase in complaints received, up from 1,476 in 2024 to 1,788 in 2025. Record 1,933 complaints closed in a single year and the third consecutive year in which complaint closures increased. [...]

LSRA Annual Report highlights increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across legal services sector

2026-06-30T09:02:32+00:00June 30th, 2026|

PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, 30 June 2026 LSRA Annual Report highlights increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across legal services sector The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) received 1,788 complaints in 2025, an increase of 21% on the previous year, while closing more complaints than ever before and increasing enforcement activity, according [...]

Warning Notice to Public – Gioia Solicitors or Gioia Lawyers or Gioia Advogados

2026-05-27T15:01:15+00:00May 27th, 2026|

The LSRA wishes to advise the public that “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia Advogados” is holding itself out as a firm entitled to provide legal services in Ireland and having offices at 18 College Street, Lurganboy, Cavan and at 102 Drumalee Manor, Cavan. Please note the following: “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia [...]