REGISTRATION: Qualified Barrister (QB)

Application for Registration as a Student

from a Qualified Barrister
Please use this form to apply for registration as a student of the Law Society of Northern Ireland ("the Society").

In order to apply for registration under this route you must have been called to the Bar in Northern Ireland, England and Wales or the Republic of Ireland.

If you have ever been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and/or the Republic of Ireland then you would be eligible to apply for direct admission to the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland ("the Roll"), please contact the Admissions Officer via email at admissions@lawsoc-ni.org to discuss.

Please note, you may save your progress and return at a later date but if you do not submit within 60 days, this partial entry will automatically be deleted.

Please refer to the Registration Handbook (available for download here) for details and check you have all information/evidence before commencing.

Deadline

The deadline for submission of an application under this route is Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 5:00pm.

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Section 1: Personal Details
(1.1) Title*
(1.1a) Other Title*
(1.2) First Name*
(1.3) Middle Name(s)
If applicable
(1.4) Surname*
(1.5) Have you ever changed your name?*
E.g. As a result of marriage or by deed poll.
(1.5a) Please confirm your previous name in full.*
Please note, you will be asked to upload certified evidence of this name change later in this form.
(1.6) Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
(1.7) Gender*
(1.7a) Please Confirm Other Gender Identity*
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Section 2: Contact Details
(2.1a) Address Line 1*
(2.1b) Address Line 2
(2.1c) Address Line 3
(2.1d) Town / City*
(2.1e) Country*
(2.1f) Postcode*
Include Eircode or Zipcode if applicable.
(2.2) Contact Phone Number*
Please include area code if outside the UK.
(2.3) Email Address*
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Section 3: Admission History
Admission Entry 1
3.1a Professional Title*
3.1b Other Professional Title*
3.1c Jurisdiction*
3.1d Other Jurisdiction*
3.1e Regulatory Body*
3.1f Other Regulatory Body*
3.1g Date of Admission*

DayMonthYear
3.1h Are you currently practicing in this jurisdiction under this professional title?*
3.1i Have you ever been admitted as a legal professional in another jurisdiction?*
E.g. Solicitor, Attorney, Barrister or Advocate
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Admission Entry 2
3.2a Professional Title*
3.2b Other Professional Title*
3.2c Jurisdiction*
3.2d Other Jurisdiction*
3.2e Regulatory Body*
3.2f Other Regulatory Body*
3.2g Date of Admission*

DayMonthYear
3.2h Are you currently practicing in this jurisdiction under this professional title?*
3.2i Have you ever been admitted as a legal professional in another jurisdiction?*
E.g. Solicitor, Attorney, Barrister or Advocate
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Admission Entry 3
3.3a Professional Title*
3.3b Other Professional Title*
3.3c Jurisdiction*
3.3d Other Jurisdiction*
3.3e Regulatory Body*
3.3f Other Regulatory Body*
3.3g Date of Admission*

DayMonthYear
3.3h Are you currently practicing in this jurisdiction under this professional title?*
3.3i Have you ever been admitted as a legal professional in another jurisdiction?*
E.g. Solicitor, Attorney, Barrister or Advocate
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Admission Entry 4
3.4a Professional Title*
3.4b Other Professional Title*
3.4c Jurisdiction*
3.4d Other Jurisdiction*
3.4e Regulatory Body*
3.4f Other Regulatory Body*
3.4g Date of Admission*

DayMonthYear
3.4h Are you currently practicing in this jurisdiction under this professional title?*
3.4i Have you ever been admitted as a legal professional in another jurisdiction?*
E.g. Solicitor, Attorney, Barrister or Advocate
3.4j If you have been admitted in more than FOUR jurisdictions, please confirm further details here.*
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Section 4: Employment
(4.1) Name of your current employer*
(4.2) Job Title*
(4.3) Employer Postal Address*
(4.4) Website
If available, please provide a link to your public profile on your employer's website or LinkedIn.
(4.5) Do you intend to remain with the above employer upon any subsequent registration with the Society?*
(4.6) Is it your intention to commence employment within the office of a firm or organisation located in Northern Ireland upon registration?*
(4.7) Have you secured a position within the office of a firm or organisation located in Northern Ireland?*
(4.8) Is this position subject to or conditional upon your admission to the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland?*
(4.9) Please confirm the name and address of your prospective employer:*
(4.10) Please outline the reason(s) why you are applying for registration with the Law Society of Northern Ireland:*
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Section 5: Qualifying Legal Education
5.1 Please outline below the qualifying legal education completed in order to avail of admission in your respective jurisdiction(s) - see below for example:*
Please include details of any period of pupillage, including dates, chambers and Master.
Please enter the information as follows:
- Qualification Title inc. Subject, Awarding Institution, Country, Month and Year of Award
EXAMPLES:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law with French, University of Birmingham, UK, June 2017
- Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Bar Course), IPLS/QUB, UK, June 2019
- Pupillage, Master John Smith KC, September 2019 - September 2020.
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Section 6: Referees
Referee 1
(6.1a) Title*
(6.1b) Full Name*
(6.1c) Employer*
(6.1d) Professional Email Address*
Please do NOT provide a personal email address for your referee e.g. Hotmail or Gmail.
(6.1e) Is this referee a solicitor or barrister of at least 5 years standing in England and Wales, Republic of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland, who has known you for at least 2 years, is not in a personal relationship with you and is not related to you by birth, marriage, divorce, civil partnership or adoption?*
Referee 2
(6.2a) Title*
(6.2b) Full Name*
(6.2c) Employer*
(6.2d) Professional Email Address*
Please do NOT provide a personal email address for your referee e.g. Hotmail or Gmail.
(6.2e) Is this referee a solicitor or barrister of at least 5 years standing in England and Wales, Republic of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland, who has known you for at least 2 years, is not in a personal relationship with you and is not related to you by birth, marriage, divorce, civil partnership or adoption?*
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Section 7: Supporting Evidence
(7.1) Chronological Work History Document
Upload your "Chronological Employment History" here:*

Maximum file size: 3 MB | Supported File Types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png
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(7.2) Certified Admission Certificate(s) / Call to the Bar Certificate
Please upload your certified Admission Certificate(s) / Call to the Bar Certificate(s) here:*

NOTE: This should be a certified document. Maximum file size: 3 MB | Supported File Types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png
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(7.2a) Notes (if applicable)
(7.3) Certificate(s) of Good Standing
Please upload your Certificate/s of Good Standing here:*

NOTE: This should be a certified document. Maximum file size: 3 MB | Supported File Types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png
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(7.4) Name Change Evidence

If you have indicated as part of your application that your name has changed from that noted on your admission certificate(s). Please upload evidence of this name change here.
Please upload evidence of your name change here:*

e.g. marriage certificate, deed poll document etc. Maximum file size: 3 MB | Supported File Types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png
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Section 8: Policies, Notices and Submission
The Society's Privacy Notice is available here.

The Society's Character and Fitness Policy is available here.
I confirm my consent to being contacted by the Law Society of Northern Ireland with respect to my application for registration and upon any subsequent successful registration.
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Application for Registration as a Student

Section 1: Personal Details

Section 2: Contact Details

Section 3: Admission History

Admission Entry 1

Admission Entry 2

Admission Entry 3

Admission Entry 4

Section 4: Employment

Section 5: Qualifying Legal Education

Section 6: Referees

Referee 1

Referee 2

Section 7: Supporting Evidence

(7.1) Chronological Work History Document

(7.2) Certified Admission Certificate(s) / Call to the Bar Certificate

(7.3) Certificate(s) of Good Standing

(7.4) Name Change Evidence

Section 8: Policies, Notices and Submission