Seán Conlan (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the opportunities he will make available to law graduates who have completed the FE1 solicitor's exams but who cannot, due to the economic downturn, secure apprenticeships to complete their qualification. [17797/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I share the Deputy's concern that access to the solicitor's profession is limited because of the way in which apprenticeships operate. This long-standing difficulty is particularly exacerbated by the recession in the economy at present. I have recently been in touch with the Law Society to ascertain its views on how matters can be improved and I am looking forward to its response.