No trainee solicitors were in Laois last year.
Concerns are being voiced about legal deserts developing across the Midlands.
Last year, there were no trainee solicitors in Laois, Longford or Carlow, according to new figures from the Irish Independent.
While there were two in Offaly, and four in Westmeath.
Of the 581 contracts given to trainee solicitors in 2025, 479 were in Dublin.
The Law Society says it is taking steps to bring new blood into the profession through small practice grants totalling €800,000 since 2020.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond