Latest Updates
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Ireland for Law to promote Irish & EU legal services to US forum
05 September 2023
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Withdrawal of Services Recommended by The Bar of Ireland
12 July 2023
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04 July 2023
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Chair’s Dinner 2023: Speeches of Chair, Sara Phelan SC & of Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD
04 July 2023
Fair is Fair | Withdrawal of Services
Criminal Barristers are withdrawing services on 3rd October. Support our call and protect our criminal justice system.
Equitable Briefing Policy
The Bar of Ireland’s Equitable Briefing Policy asks firms and entities with briefing authority to make all reasonable endeavours to consider gender in selecting and recommending barristers.
The policy also encourages members of the Law Library to avail of opportunities to support greater diversity at the Bar.
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Our Podcast
From history to current affairs, and legal developments to art and literature, The Bar of Ireland Podcasts cover all aspects of the barrister’s…
Look into Law | Transition Year Programmes
The Bar of Ireland’s Transition Year programme. This year we are offering schools an additional online course as well as the TY programme. Find out…
History
Barristers have been practising in Ireland for over 450 years. In 1541, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns was established when a lease was granted…
The Denham Fellowship
The Denham Fellowship, named after The Hon. Mrs. Justice Susan Denham, former Chief Justice, assists two aspiring barristers annually who come from…
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a fairer, more equitable environment for all members of the independent referral bar is a key priority of the Council. It aims to ensure…
Governance
Integrity is a defining value of the Bar of Ireland. Good corporate and organisational governance forms part of that framework and serves to give…