The Law Degree Route< < How to become a solicitor

An applicant using this route must, before being accepted as a student of the Society establish to the Society's satisfaction:

(a) That he/she possesses an acceptable law degree and
(b) That he/she has been offered a place in the Institute of Professional Legal Studies.

Please note that the applicant's law degree must contain eight core subjects (see at 2). Those applicants who have not been examined in the Law of Evidence should advise the Society and the Institute at the time of the relevant application so that arrangements can be made for them to sit the appropriate examination.

All applicants to the Institute must sit an entrance examination in the December prior to the year they wish to take up a place at the Institute. Examination registration forms are obtainable from the Institute. It should be noted that completed forms should be lodged with the Institute by 15th November.