Moving to Dublin | Considering a career in the legal profession

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I am currently living in the UK.

However, following several visits to Dublin now like to make it my home, both for myself & my young family.

We are anticipating a move to the South Side of the river within the next 12-18 months.

My career to date is primarily based in the financial sector (Key Account Management) I would like to progress my career once I have relocated to Ireland & am aware that in order to do this I may have to return to college. Whilst I do enjoy the financial sector I do also have a keen personal inertest in pursuing a career in law (yet to decide which discipline) I have received prospectuses from both Dublin Business School & Griffith College offering various courses. (Diplomas/Degrees etc) However, having searched several job sites I am finding far fewer vacancies relating to law, opposed to those relating to a business discipline, such as finance. Do you consider pursuing a legal career in Ireland a viable option?

I would appreciate any comments, recommendations or suggestions...
 
Can you speak/write in Irish? As far as I am aware, you have to pass an exam in Irish or have studied it at school to be considered eligible for the job of a solicitor or school teacher here.
 
The Irish test for solicitors won't be difficult to pass.

I'd be more concerned about the difficulties of finding an apprenticeship. If you search this site you'll see threads on this. Best of luck with your decisions.
 
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Irish no longer required. However it is a particularly difficult time to look for a vacancy in law as the recession has slowed down hiring considerably.
 
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