Latest Updates
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Evolving judicial attitudes and notable developments in EU Human Rights Law – IACBA Conference 2023
17 November 2023
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Fair Play, Fair Sport | The Sports Law Bar Association Conference 2023
17 November 2023
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Probate Bar Association Annual Conference
01 November 2023
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Employment Bar Association Conference 2023
25 October 2023
The October issue of The Bar Review includes an interview with Niamh Howlin on her new book charting the barristers’ profession, as well as analysis on the law surrounding co-habiting couples by Jane Barron BL. Cathy Smith SC & Aoife Farrelly BL explore the impact of mediation of personal injuries, while Gordon Walsh BL takes … Continued
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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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…
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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…
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…