The overwhelming majority of admissions to Ireland’s Roll of Solicitors last year came from England and Wales, according to fresh data that demonstrates the rush by U.K. law firms to ensure they have capability to cover European Union law.

In 2019, there were 2,381 admissions approved by the Law Society of Ireland, of which 77% were from the U.K. and a further 4% were from other countries, according to a report by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA).