Sculpture by artist Jesse Jones unveiled as part of our inaugural Creative Residency partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company
On Thursday 16 December, Máirín de Burca unveiled a sculpture by internationally acclaimed Irish artist Jesse Jones, that was inspired by Máirín’s extraordinary life of activism in Ireland.
Part of our ON THE MOVE ‘Fitness Challenge’, King’s Inns is organising a walk at Phoenix Park on Sunday, 9 January 2022 from 11 am to circa 2 pm. Come and enjoy the breathtaking views of Ireland’s largest urban park.
King’s Inns campus closed on Tuesday 7 December due to Storm Barra
Due to the government advice on Storm Barra, King’s Inns campus (including the Library) will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 7 December. Therefore, students and staff should stay away from campus.
Online Interactive Music and Movement Christmas Class for under 5’s
King’s Inns is delighted to host a kid’s interactive music and movement Christmas class with Moo Music Wicklow on Sunday 12 December at 10 am. This FREE event is open to members, current students from all programmes and the wider alumni community with kids under 5.
King’s Inns presents “Digital Resilience in an Always–on World” with Chris Flack, co–founder of UnPlug
Part of our AND BREATHE… wellness series, King’s Inns is hosting an online workshop titled “Digital Resilience in an Always–on World” with Chris Flack, co–founder of UnPlug.
Job Opportunities: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has three positions available within its Data Protection Unit
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for three key roles within its Data Protection Unit (DPU). The closing date for applications for all three job posts is Monday, 20 December at 12 noon.
Council Elections 2021: Notice of Candidates Elected
Following the nomination process that took place between 9 November and 22 November 2021, the names stated on the declaration were proposed to fill the vacancies on both the Bar Benchers’ Panel and Practising Barristers’ Panel of the Council of King’s Inns.
The Tenth–Anniversary edition of King’s Inns Law Review is now available to purchase
The Launch of Volume X, the tenth–anniversary volume of King’s Inns Law Review (KILR), took place on Tuesday 2 November 2021 in the Dining Hall of King’s Inns.
Aisling Bruen elected Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland 2021–2022
In October, Aisling Bruen, a student on the Diploma in Legal Studies course, was elected Auditor (192nd Session) of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI).
On behalf of the Benchers of King’s Inns, The Hon. Bernard Barton attended the Armistice Remembrance Day in Belfast
At the invitation of Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhán Keegan, The Hon. Bernard Barton, a Bencher of King’s Inns, attended the Armistice Remembrance Day on Thursday 11 November 2021.
Deiseanna fostaíochta leis an AE | Employment opportunities with the EU
On 18 November, the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) will launch a recruitment competition for Irish–language Lawyer–Linguists in the Court of Justice of the EU.
Job Opportunities: Schuman Traineeships at the European Parliament
The Schuman traineeships are paid and can be undertaken at one of the European Parliament’s official places of work – Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg – or in its Liaison Offices in the Member States. The traineeships last from 1 March to 31 July and applications are open until 30 November.
Nominations are invited for the Bar Benchers’ Panel (6 Vacancies) and for the Practising Barristers’ Panel (5 Vacancies) of the Council of King’s Inns. Persons elected will serve for two years from 1 January 2022.
Job Opportunity: King’s Inns requires a Lecturer in Tort Law for its Diploma in Legal Studies course
King’s Inns invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced barristers for appointment as Lecturer in Tort Law for the Diploma in Legal Studies course.
Recent Barrister–at–Law Graduate Neasa O’Callaghan BL reports on her activities of the academic and legal year 2020–2021 as the Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland.
Job Opportunities: Irish–language lawyer linguists required at the Court of Justice of the European Union
For the needs of its Directorate–General for Multilingualism, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg is seeking to recruit Irish–language lawyer linguists.
LSRA undertakes first detailed survey of trainee and early career legal professionals and law undergraduates
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) is undertaking a comprehensive survey of trainee and early career solicitors and barristers, as well as law undergraduates.
The Editorial Board of King’s Inns Law Review invites members of the King’s Inns community to the launch of Volume X of the Review, which will take place at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, 2 November 2021 in the Dining Hall of King’s Inns.
Job Opportunities: Prosecutors wanted at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting Prosecutors. Successful applicants must, on or before 19 November 2021, be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State or have been called to the Bar.
Job Opportunities: The Tax Appeals Commission are hiring Temporary Appeal Commissioners
The ideal candidate should have a conscientious understanding of the law and an ability to exercise the quasi–judicial function in the administration of justice on both an independent and impartial basis.
Job Opportunity: King’s Inns requires a Lecturer in Administrative Law for its Diploma in Legal Studies course
King’s Inns invites applications from a suitably qualified and experienced barrister for appointment as Lecturer in Administrative Law for the Diploma in Legal Studies course.
Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus James Mulcahy BL
Next in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus James Mulcahy BL, Assistant General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Citi, and a Council member of King’s Inns.
Celebrating a Century: A Centenary Gala Dinner at King’s Inns
This November, we celebrate a centenary of the call of the first women to the Bar – Averil Deverell BL & Frances Kyle BL, paving the way for generations of female barristers and their contribution to the Law Library, the Bench, and the wider society.
Seimineár ar líne ar dheiseanna fostaíochta leis an Aontas Eorpach
The European Commission and the Irish Government are organising a full–day online event during the Oireachtas na Samhna festival aimed at informing potential candidates about job opportunities with Irish and providing concrete practical advice.
LSRA report shows 673 complaints received and 646 complaints closed in five month period
On Monday 4 October 2021, the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) published its second complaints report for 2021, which shows it received 673 complaints about legal practitioners in a five–month period, with 646 complaints closed.
Children’s Rights Alliance and The Bar of Ireland Catherine McGuinness Fellowship on Children’s Rights and Child Law
Are you a newly qualified barrister? Children’s Rights Alliance and The Bar of Ireland are recruiting for the Catherine McGuinness Fellowship on children’s rights and child law.
Job Opportunity: Inquiries Legal Adviser with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Reporting to the Director of Fitness to Practise, the Inquiries Legal Adviser will proactively support the progression of complaints under Part 8 and 9 of the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011.
Job Opportunity: South Leinster Citizens Information Service invites expressions of interest for the appointment of Director
South Leinster Citizens Information Service (SLCIS) is seeking to recruit one Director to join its Board. Established in 2018, SLCIS provides CIC services in the counties of Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Offaly, Wexford, and Wicklow.
King’s Inns are planning a hike in Glendalough on Sunday, 19 September. Enjoy nature and reward yourself with breathtaking views over Glendalough Valley and the surrounding Wicklow uplands.
Job Opportunities: Barristers required to join the Relief Tutor Panel at King’s Inns for the Diploma in Legal Studies course
King’s Inns invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced barristers for appointment to the Relief Tutor Panel for the Diploma in Legal Studies course.
Develop a practical understanding of the law as it relates to the provision of education in Ireland
A former teacher and now one of the coordinators of the part–time law and education course at King’s Inns, Dr Claire O’Connor BL highlights the benefits of teachers and education officers undertaking this professional development course.
Job Opportunities: Barristers required to join the Relief Tutor Panel at King’s Inns for the degree of Barrister–at–Law course
King’s Inns invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced barristers for appointment to the degree of Barrister–at–Law Course Relief Tutor Panel.
Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Darren Lalor BL
Next in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Darren Lalor BL. Darren held many positions before qualifying as a barrister, including a production manager for well–known artists and as a taxi driver.
Job Opportunity: Adare Human Resource Management is looking for an Employment Law Practitioner
Aligned to their growth strategy, Adare Human Resource Management is looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Employment Law Practitioner to join their consulting practice.
King’s Inns is delighted to participate in Calcutta Run, the Legal Fundraiser again this year. For 2021, we are working virtually as a collective to travel 30,000km over ten days, from Dublin to Cork, on to New York, next stop Olympic Tokyo, on to Kolkata, and finishing back in Dublin!
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today, Tuesday 20 July 2021, publishes its Annual Report for 2020, providing an overview of its performance and outputs for the year.
Legal Services Regulatory Authority Publishes Annual Report on Admissions 2020
On Wednesday 30 June 2021, The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) published its second annual report on the admission policies of the legal professions.
Job Opportunities: Temporary and Permanent positions in Cork, Dublin and Limerick as Solicitors with Revenue
The Revenue Solicitor’s Division provides comprehensive in–house legal services to the Revenue Commissioners concerning all the taxes and duties administered by Revenue and related matters of governance, regulation, and compliance.
Introducing the Sizzle BBQ Box, the latest creation from the kitchen of Claire Hanley at King’s Inns
To celebrate the launch of summer garden parties and the Sizzle BBQ Box, King’s Inns students, members and the wider alumni community will be offered a complimentary box of three salads with their first order.
Job Opportunity: Prosecutors wanted at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting Prosecutors. On or before 2 July 2021, successful applicants must be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State or have been called to the Bar.
Job Opportunity: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting a Legal and Knowledge Management Researcher
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting a Legal and Knowledge Management Researcher. Successful applicants must, on or before 2 July 2021, hold an honours degree (at least a Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications) in Law or an honours degree in another discipline plus a post–graduate qualification in Law.
Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to Dublin’s Lord Mayor Hazel Chu
Seventh in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton speaks to alumna Hazel Chu, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Chairperson for the Green Party.
Update – degree of Barrister–at–Law course delivery 2021–2022
King’s Inns Entrance Examination 2021 for admission to the course leading to the degree of Barrister–at–Law will take place online this August. The format of the Entrance Examination 2021 is as published on King’s Inns website in March 2021.
Open call for contributions to ICC feminist judgments book
Professor Louise Chappell (UNSW, Sydney), Dr Rosemary Grey (University of Sydney) and Dr Kcasey McLoughlin (University of Newcastle, Australia) are inviting expressions of interest for contributions to the first book on the International Criminal Court (ICC) using a feminist judgments methodology.
The 191st Auditor of the LSDSI to deliver their Inaugural Address
Neasa O’Callaghan, current Barrister–at–Law student and the 191st Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI), will deliver her Inaugural Address on Thursday, 3 June 2021 at 5.30 pm.
Job Opportunities: 10 permanent positions available for Irish language translators with the European Parliament in Luxembourg
The European Parliament in Luxembourg is currently offering 10 permanent posts as language and intercultural professionals (the new title for ‘translators’) for the Irish language.
Job Opportunity: Judicial Assistant to the Superior Courts
The role of a judicial assistant to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court is to provide assistance to a judge in the carrying of their judicial function. This includes providing assistance with court going activities, administrative and general support.
Job Opportunities: Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has three positions available in their Data Protection Unit
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has three positions available within their Data Protection Unit. Each role requires significant knowledge of the law and practice of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act, 2018.
Members’ Training Session: Effective Virtual Zoom Meetings
Designed for members of King’s Inns, this short training session will provide an overview of Zoom’s core functionality and show attendees the tools they can use to confidently participate in and/or manage virtual meetings using the Zoom platform.
The Bar of Ireland’s Green Street Lecture Series 2021
Hosted by The Bar of Ireland, the 2021 Green Street Lecture Series will feature talks on a range of luminaries from Irish legal history. Revisiting landmark cases and their lasting impact, the lectures will be delivered by some of Ireland’s most prominent legal figures.
Job Opportunities: The European Commission (EC) is seeking experts in technical support to Member States’ Structural Reforms and experts in the Schengen acquis
The European Commission (EC) is currently looking for administrators with expertise in structural reforms as well as administrators with expertise in the Schengen acquis.
Job Opportunity: The European Central Bank is looking to hire a Lawyer–Linguist with Irish as their main language
In your role as Lawyer–Linguist with Irish as your main language, you will be primarily responsible for translating ECB legal acts and other legal texts from English into Irish and for revising translations of such texts provided by external suppliers.
LSRA report highlights 33% increase in complaints about legal practitioners
The LSRA today (Wednesday 7 April 2021) publishes its first complaints report for 2021, which shows it received 805 complaints in a six month period, a 33% increase on the previous reporting period.
Online Interactive Music and Movement Class for under 5’s
King’s Inns are delighted to host a kid’s interactive music and movement class with Moo Music Wicklow this Saturday, April 3, at 10 am. This FREE event is open to members, current students from all programmes and the wider alumni community with kids under 5.
Job Opportunity: Legal Researcher with the Legal Services Regulatory Authority
The LSRA (Legal Services Regulatory Authority) seeks to recruit a Legal Researcher (Administration Officer) for the Legal Services, Levy and Registration Department.
As we are stuck at home and staying within our 5km, we are all starting to appreciate nature and find exciting edible things to smell and eat on our daily walks. We thought we would ask Claire Hanley – our food and events partner – to share a Spring recipe with our community for the Easter break.
King’s Inns has put together a short Spring Stress Management series of events for all students. Members and the wider alumni community are welcome to participate.
Job Opportunity: The Court of Justice of the European Union is seeking to recruit English–language legal translators
The Court of Justice of the European Union regularly seeks to recruit English–language legal translators to assist with the increasing workload of its English–language Translation Unit in Luxembourg.
Job Opportunity: Tusla, The Child and Family Agency, seeks a Senior Privacy Advisor – General Manager
Tusla, The Child and Family Agency, is seeking a Senior Privacy Advisor – General Manager. The role will report to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and will work in partnership with the Relationship Office of Legal Services (OLS).
Job Opportunity: Positions in the European Economic and Social Committee
The European Economic and Social Committee is looking for two translators (temporary agents). The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, March 4, 2021.
This important competition occurs annually and is contested by a team from the King’s Inns and Bar students from the Institute of Professional Legal Studies at Queen’s University, Belfast.
The McCarthy Impromptu Debating Competition takes place on Monday, February 22, at 6.00 pm via Zoom. There will be two or three student debaters speaking (briefly) on a motion that will have been given to them earlier that day. Contributions to the debate are generally light–hearted and humorous.
Job Opportunity: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is seeking a Legal Researcher on Company Law
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to carry out legal research on behalf of the Department in the area of company law.
Comhdháil ar Líne Óstaí an Rí ar Dheiseanna do Chéimithe Dlí Mar Dhlítheangeolaithe leis an AE
King’s Inns will hold an online conference on Friday 5 March 2021 on opportunities as lawyer–linguists with the EU. The Hon. Ms Justice Ann Power, Judge of the Court of Appeal and former Judge of the European Court of Human Rights, will open the event.
Job Opportunity: Irish–language Lawyer Linguists with the Court of Justice of the European Union
For the needs of its Directorate–General for Multilingualism, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg is seeking to recruit Irish–language lawyer linguists.
For barristers who are members of The Bar of Ireland interested in inclusion on King’s Inns panel of remote invigilators 2021. The panel help in the effective delivery of Diploma in Legal Studies and Barrister–at–Law Degree courses and exams while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity during COVID circumstances.
Tús a chur le do Ghairm san AE: Deiseanna do Dhlítheangeolaithe agus do Phrofléitheoirí leis an Aontas Eorpach
Join the Department of Foreign Affairs for the third in a new series of EU jobs webinars on “Launching your EU Career: Lawyer–linguist and proofreader opportunities in the EU”.
OUTLaw Network is looking for candidates to join their Student Sub–Committee
The Student Committee is a new subgroup formed under OUTLaw Network. OUTLaw are recruiting students across Ireland to join the sub–committee and work alongside OUTLaw to plan and organise a host of events throughout the year.
OUTLaw is excited to host their first Fireside Chat for students and trainee solicitors on a variety of themes and ideas connected to being LGBT+ in the workplace.
Gaisce Council seeking candidates with Legal Expertise
Gaisce – The President’s Award is seeking applications to their Council, a voluntary body whose members are appointed formally by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Déardaoin an 4 Feabhra 2021 idir 18h00 agus 18h30 agus ar líne thar Zoom, reáchtálfar Comórtas Díospóireachta Gaeilge Óstaí an Rí agus bronnfar Bonn an Phiarsaigh, urraithe ag Gael–Linn, ar an mbuaiteoir. Is do dhaoine aonair an comórtas taispeántais seo.
Our City Our Books: an interview with our Librarian
At the helm of every library are the wonderful librarians who ensure that each building is a welcoming place. Our Librarian, Renate Ní Uigín, shared her love for books with the team behind Our City Our Books.
Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Joe Holt BL
Sixth in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Joe Holt BL, a tutor and Mooting Coordinator at King’s Inns, a practising barrister and member of The Bar of Ireland.
King’s Inns Law Review (Volume X) – Authors’ Evening
The Editorial Board of the King’s Inns Law Review cordially invites you to their Authors’ Evening, which will take place on Zoom on Thursday 14 January 2021 at 6.30 pm. The event is open to anyone considering submitting to the King’s Inns Law Review, as well as students and friends of the Review.
Launching your EU Career: European Commission traineeship scheme (Blue Book Traineeship)
Twice a year, the Commission offers 5–month paid internships in its Directorates, Commissioners’ Cabinets, Services and many EU agencies. The training sessions are from 1 March to end July and from 1 October to end February of the following year.
Launching your EU Career: 2021 EU Junior Professionals in Delegation scheme
This high–level traineeship programme enables talented graduates from EU Member States to gain first–hand experience in the work of EU Delegations as well as a deeper insight into their role in the implementation of EU external relations policies.
Job Opportunity: Advisory Counsel (Grade III) at the Houses of the Oireachtas Service
The Houses of the Oireachtas Service are recruiting to the position of Advisory Counsel (Grade III) in the Office of the Parliamentary Legal Advisers (OPLA).