Law Society of Ireland
The Law Society of Ireland (Irish: Dlí-Chumann na hÉireann) is a professional body established on 24 June 1830 and is the educational, representative and regulatory body of the solicitors' profession in Ireland. As of 2020, the Law Society had over eleven thousand solicitor members, a staff of 150 and an annual turnover of over €30m. It is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland's capital city.
Dlí-Chumann na hÉireann | |
Blackhall Place, Dublin | |
| Predecessor | Society of Attorneys and Solicitors of Ireland |
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| Formation | 15 March 1852 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | Chartered |
| Purpose | Educational, representative and regulatory |
Professional title | Solicitor |
| Headquarters | Blackhall Place |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 53.348754°N 6.282724°W |
Region served | Ireland |
Membership (2020) | 11,166 |
President | Maura Derivan |
Senior Vice President | Barry MacCarthy |
Junior Vice President | Rosemarie Loftus |
Director General | Mark Garrett |
Main organ | Council |
Budget (2020) | €31.2 million |
| Funding | Professional and educational fees |
Staff (2020) | 146 |
Students (2020) | 921 (Professional Practice Courses) |
| Website | www |
Under the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2015, the Law Society exercises functions in relation to the education, admission, enrolment, discipline and regulation of the solicitors' profession. It is the professional body for its solicitor members, to whom it also provides services and support.
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