The programme, which will run from 23 June to 3 July 2025, is now inviting applications from students currently enrolled in law schools that offer degrees approved for admission to the barrister-at-law degree.

Each participating university or institution can nominate two students in their penultimate or final year of their programme.

Selected students will embark on a two-week internship, starting Monday 23 June 2025, with activities scheduled from Monday to Thursday each week.

The programme combines practical shadowing of barristers with skill-building activities in legal research, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in social events, fostering connections with professionals in the field.

Law schools will make direct contact with students on eligible programmes to invite expressions of interest. Each law school will then nominate two students to submit applications for final shortlisting.

Successful candidates will be informed by Tuesday 15 April 2025.

Students nominated by law schools who are unsuccessful in their application will still have the opportunity to attend an open day at The Bar of Ireland in July 2025.

More information about the pilot programme is available from the Law Library website.