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An Internship Employment Permit application in Ireland is the route for a full-time student who needs to complete a required work placement with an employer in Ireland. This solicitor-handled service is for full-time students completing a required work placement in Ireland, and for the Irish host employers offering those placements. A solicitor works through the application with you so that the information and supporting documents are organised and consistent before submission.
What’s included
- A solicitor-handled Internship Employment Permit application
- Work prepared by a solicitor — you fill it in yourself
- A document tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply.
Who this is for
- Full-time students whose course requires a work placement and who have an internship offer from an employer in Ireland
- Irish employers hosting an international intern who want the application handled by a solicitor
- Students or employers unsure which documents and details the application needs
- Anyone who has had difficulty with an employment permit application before and wants a solicitor involved
How it works
- Complete a short questionnaire about the student, the course, the host employer and the placement, and upload any existing documents or correspondence.
- A solicitor would review your instructions, confirms the scope with you and raises any questions by email or phone.
- Your completed document is delivered by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Internship Employment Permit application cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Who is eligible for an Internship Employment Permit?
The permit is for full-time students, including postgraduate students, enrolled at a third-level institution outside Ireland whose course requires a work placement, and who have an internship offer from an employer in Ireland. Either the student or the employer can apply. The permit can issue for a maximum of 12 months and is not renewable.
Can a solicitor guarantee that the permit will be granted?
No. Decisions on employment permits are made by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. A solicitor can help make sure the application is complete and properly presented, but no outcome can be guaranteed.
For more on permits, visas and citizenship, see our immigration and citizenship guide for Ireland.
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