Legal Services Regulatory Authority, Ireland

Please be advised that our complaints phone service is unavailable today, Wed, 25 March due to staff training. The lines will reopen on Mon, 30 March at 10am. For queries related to the complaints process, or help accessing the complaints form, you can email complaints@lsra.ie.

When we investigate your complaint our goal is to get to the facts of the issue and to make a decision. Find out when and how we investigate your complaint: lsra.ie/make-a-complai…

The LSRA found the complaint was made outside the three-year time limit and could not be investigated. 👉 Lessons learned: lsra.ie/publications/c… (2/2)

Sadhbh complained to the LSRA that her solicitor had not properly explained legal costs in a case settled in 2014. She had remained a client for several years without raising concerns about the fees. (1/2)

Solicitors and barristers are allowed to advertise their legal services with some restrictions. Find out more about the restrictions and what you can do if you've a concern about an advertisement on our website: lsra.ie/for-consumers/…

The LSRA office will be closed tomorrow for St. Patrick’s Day. Our complaints phone service will resume as normal at 10am on Wednesday, 18 March. Lá Fhéile Pàdraig sona daoibh.☘️

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Niamh Muldoon as the next CEO of the LSRA. Niamh began her career as a solicitor in private practice and joins us from the Veterinary Council of Ireland, where she has led the organisation since 2019. lsra.ie/legal-services…

10 March is UN's International Day of Women Judges. In the last 30 years, the number of women acting as judges across the Irish court service has trebled, from 13% to 40%. Find out more about the importance of women in the judiciary worldwide: un.org/en/observances…

Ag dúnadh go luath. Tá ÚRSD ag earcú le haghaidh ról an Oifigigh Feidhmiúcháin agus ról an Ardoifigigh Feidhmiúcháin laistigh dár Rannóg Gearán, Imscrúduithe & Réiteach. 🕛Déan iarratas faoi 12pm meán lae an 11 Márta 2026 🔗lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

Closing soon. The LSRA is recruiting for Executive Officer (EO) and Higher Executive Officer (HEO) roles within our Complaints, Investigation & Resolution Department. 🕛 Apply by 12 noon, 11 March 2026 🔗 Full details are available on our website: lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

In Noel's case study, we learn that Informal Resolution offers a constructive way to explore options and resolve a complaint. Noel & his solicitor spoke separately to the LSRA-trained mediator and came to an agreement to reduce the legal fees.👉Learn more: lsra.ie/publications/c…

Táimid ag earcú Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin chun dul isteach i bhfoireann ÚRSD. Tá folúntais láithreacha ann i Rúnaíocht an Choiste laistigh dár Rannóg Gearán, Imscrúduithe agus Réiteach. 🕛 Déan iarratas faoi 12pm meán lae an 11 Márta 2026 🔗 lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

We are recruiting a Higher Executive Officer to join the LSRA team. Current vacancies exist in the Committee Secretariat of our Complaints, Investigation & Resolution Department. 🕛 Apply by 12 noon, 11 March 2026 🔗 lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

Táimid ag earcú Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin chun dul isteach i bhfoireann ÚRSD. Tá folúntais láithreacha ann i Rúnaíocht an Choiste laistigh dár Rannóg Gearán, Imscrúduithe agus Réiteach. 🕛 Déan iarratas faoi 12pm meán lae an 11 Márta 2026 🔗lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

We are recruiting an Executive Officer to join the LSRA team. Current vacancies exist in the Committee Secretariat of our Complaints, Investigation & Resolution Department. 🕛 Apply by 12 noon, 11 March 2026 🔗 Full details are available on our website: lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

Our recent invitation for public consultation, helped us to gain greater insight and understanding of the admissions policies to the legal professions as we received submissions from various organisations and individuals. (2/2)

Not all learning comes from complaints. The LSRA engages with stakeholders across the legal sector to better understand emerging issues, areas of good practice & learn what's helpful for both practitioners & consumers. (1/2)

We have FAQs for qualified barristers about the Roll of Practising Barristers on our website. Find the information here: lsra.ie/for-law-profes…

An bhfuil spéis agat i ról seirbhíse poiblí a thacaíonn le hardchaighdeáin sa soláthar seirbhísí dlí? Táimid ag earcú le haghaidh na ról seo: • Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin • Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin 🕛 Déan iarratas faoi 12pm, 11 Márta 2026 🔗 lsra.ie/about-us/caree…

Are you interested in a public service role that supports high standards in the delivery of legal services? We're hiring: • Executive Officer (EO) • Higher Executive Officer (HEO) 🕛Apply by 12 noon, 11 March 2026 🔗Full details are on our website: lsra.ie/about-us/caree…