Wexford had just one trainee solicitor last year, amid growing fears that parts of rural Ireland could become so-called legal deserts
New Law Society figures show 479 of the 581 solicitor training contracts awarded in 2025 were in Dublin.
Wexford was among several counties recording only a single trainee, while others had none at all.
The Independent Reports that The Legal Services Regulatory Authority has warned that shortages could ultimately leave people in rural communities travelling significant distances to access legal representation.
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