Irish solicitor exam preparation
A clear way to prepare for the FE-1 exams.
FE-1 Made Simple brings the law, leading cases and exam practice together across the eight FE-1 subjects, so candidates can learn, revise and practise in one connected system.
What are the FE-1 exams?
The FE-1 examinations are commonly described as Ireland’s solicitor entrance examinations. Candidates prepare across Company Law, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Equity, European Union Law, Property Law and Tort Law.
FE-1 Made Simple is an independent study platform. It is not affiliated with the Law Society of Ireland; candidates should use the Law Society’s own website for official eligibility, registration, timetable and examination rules.
The eight FE-1 subjects
Company Law
Companies, directors, shareholders, corporate personality, capital and insolvency.
Constitutional Law
Constitutional interpretation, rights, institutions, judicial review and remedies.
Contract Law
Formation, terms, vitiating factors, discharge, breach and contractual remedies.
Criminal Law
General principles, offences, participation, defences and criminal responsibility.
Equity
Equitable principles, trusts, fiduciaries, injunctions and other equitable remedies.
EU Law
EU institutions, sources, enforcement, internal market, citizenship and fundamental rights.
Property Law
Estates and interests, co-ownership, succession, registration, mortgages and landlord and tenant law.
Tort Law
Negligence, occupiers, liability for others, defamation, nuisance and remedies.
How should I prepare for the FE-1?
- Build a clear understanding of the core legal principles and legislation.
- Connect each rule to the leading Irish, EU and persuasive authorities.
- Condense the course into exam-ready revision material.
- Practise real question styles under increasingly realistic time limits.
- Use feedback to improve issue spotting, legal accuracy, application and structure.