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The Law Society of Northern Ireland as the governing body
of the Solicitors' profession in Northern Ireland, has in
exercise of its statutory powers, prescribed the legal education
and training necessary to qualify as a solicitor in Northern
Ireland. There are several routes into the profession, which
are detailed below.
Apprenticeship
General
These notes are intended to be a guide only. It is the personal
responsibility of each intending student to acquaint himself/herself
with the relevant provisions of the Society's Regulations
and requirements. Further information and assistance can be
obtained, where necessary, by writing to:
Ms Jennifer Shevlin,
Law Society of Northern Ireland,
Law Society House,
98 Victoria Street,
Belfast
BT1 3JZ.
Any queries regarding the Institute of Professional Legal
Studies should be directed to: Mrs. Anne Fenton, Director,
Institute of Professional Legal Studies,
Queen's University,
Belfast
BTI 7NN.
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