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About the Law Society

We independently discipline, educate, and regulate solicitors

The Law Society of Northern Ireland was established in 1922, when a Royal Charter was granted to solicitors in Northern Ireland to permit the setting up of the Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland. 

We regulate solicitor education, finances, conduct, and discipline to uphold independence, ethics, and high-quality service for the public.

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Annual Update on Defamation, Media and Communication Claims
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Nov
Overview of Adult Restorative Justice Interventions and New Arrangements Which You Will Encounter in Practice
Women's Network: How's your career capital?
12/08/25
Law Society Hosts Minister Muir for Landmark Climate Dialogue
08/08/25
Solicitor Safety: Meetings with Justice Minister and Chief Constable
01/08/25
Law Society to meet Justice Minister and Chief Constable on Solicitor Safety
23/07/25
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The Writ

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The Writ magazine, the in-house magazine of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

The Law Society of Northern Ireland is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and social mobility in the legal profession. 

David A. Lavery CB
Chief Executive, The Law Society of Northern Ireland