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Creative Residency: 17 December 2021

Sculpture by artist Jesse Jones unveiled as part of our inaugural Creative Residency partnership with Dublin City Council Culture Company

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.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 15 December 2021

King’s Inns Phoenix Park Walk

King’s Inns Phoenix Park Walk

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.

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Events: 08 December 2021

King’s Inns Christmas Carol Gathering in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre

King’s Inns Christmas Carol Gathering in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre

The students of King’s Inns will present their annual Christmas Carol Gathering in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre on Thursday, 16 December at 4.30 pm.

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Education: 06 December 2021

King’s Inns campus closed on Tuesday 7 December due to Storm Barra

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.

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Events: 03 December 2021

Online Interactive Music and Movement Christmas Class for under 5’s

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.

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General: 01 December 2021

Notice of King’s Inns Annual General Meeting 2021

Notice of King’s Inns Annual General Meeting 2021

The Honorable Society of King’s Inns will host its 2021 annual general meeting on Wednesday, 15 December at 5 pm via Zoom.

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Celebrating a Century : 30 November 2021

In Plain Sight: Commissioning a Portrait of Frances Kyle and Averil Deverell

In Plain Sight: Commissioning a Portrait of Frances Kyle and Averil Deverell

Part of the Celebrating a Century series, The Bar of Ireland and King’s Inns launch the joint ‘In Plain Sight’ Portraiture initiative.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 30 November 2021

King’s Inns presents “Digital Resilience in an Always–on World” with Chris Flack, co–founder of UnPlug

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.

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Events: 29 November 2021

Lady Hale’s book selected for the next King’s Inns Book Club meeting

Lady Hale’s book selected for the next King’s Inns Book Club meeting

The second Book Club meeting of the academic and legal year 2021–2022 will take place on Monday, 17 January 2022 at 7 pm via Zoom.

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General: 23 November 2021

Council Elections 2021: Notice of Candidates Elected

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.

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King’s Inns Law Review : 22 November 2021

The Tenth–Anniversary edition of King’s Inns Law Review is now available to purchase

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.

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LSDSI: 15 November 2021

Aisling Bruen elected Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland 2021–2022

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).

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General: 12 November 2021

On behalf of the Benchers of King’s Inns, The Hon. Bernard Barton attended the Armistice Remembrance Day in Belfast

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.

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General: 09 November 2021

King’s Inns Council Elections 2021

King’s Inns Council Elections 2021

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.

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LSDSI: 31 October 2021

A report from 2020–2021 Auditor of the LSDSI

A report from 2020–2021 Auditor of the LSDSI

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.

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Members: 27 October 2021

LSRA undertakes first detailed survey of trainee and early career legal professionals and law undergraduates

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.

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Events: 25 October 2021

Launch of Volume X of King’s Inns Law Review

Launch of Volume X of King’s Inns Law Review

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.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 21 October 2021

Overcoming a Slump and Staying Motivated

Overcoming a Slump and Staying Motivated

Our “…AND BREATHE” wellness series continues with a short 30–minute workshop on overcoming a slump and staying motivated, delivered by Ursula Cullen.

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Events: 12 October 2021

King’s Inns Book Club – First meeting of the year

King’s Inns Book Club – First meeting of the year

The first Book Club meeting of the academic and legal year 2021–2022 will take place on Monday, 8 November 2021 at 7 pm via Zoom.

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Alumni Stories: 12 October 2021

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus James Mulcahy BL

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.

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Celebrating a Century : 11 October 2021

Celebrating a Century: A Centenary Gala Dinner at 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.

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Members: 04 October 2021

LSRA report shows 673 complaints received and 646 complaints closed in five month period

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.

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Members: 14 September 2021

An update from Diarmuid O’Leary BL, 2020–2021 McCarthy Scholar

An update from Diarmuid O’Leary BL, 2020–2021 McCarthy Scholar

Recent Barrister–at–Law Graduate Diarmuid O’Leary BL reports on his experience as the 2020–2021 McCarthy Scholar.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 06 September 2021

King’s Inns Calcutta Hike – Glendalough

King’s Inns Calcutta Hike – Glendalough

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.

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Education: 28 August 2021

Develop a practical understanding of the law as it relates to the provision of education in Ireland

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.

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Alumni Stories: 29 July 2021

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Darren Lalor BL

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.

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Events: 26 July 2021

Calcutta Run 2021

Calcutta Run 2021

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!

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Members: 20 July 2021

Legal Services Regulatory Authority Publishes Annual Report 2020

Legal Services Regulatory Authority Publishes Annual Report 2020

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.

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Members: 30 June 2021

Legal Services Regulatory Authority Publishes Annual Report on Admissions 2020

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.

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Members: 11 June 2021

Introducing the Sizzle BBQ Box, the latest creation from the kitchen of Claire Hanley at King’s Inns

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.

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Alumni Stories: 31 May 2021

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to Dublin’s Lord Mayor Hazel Chu

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.

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Education: 28 May 2021

Update – degree of Barrister–at–Law course delivery 2021–2022

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.

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Celebrating a Century : 19 May 2021

Open call for contributions to ICC feminist judgments book

 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.

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LSDSI: 19 May 2021

This year’s Auditor of the LSDSI to deliver their Inaugural Address

This year’s Auditor of the LSDSI to deliver their Inaugural Address

Neasa O’Callaghan, current Barrister–at–Law student and Auditor of the 191st Session of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI), will deliver her Inaugural Address on Thursday, 3 June 2021, at 5.30 pm.

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Events: 21 April 2021

Members’ Training Session: Effective Virtual Zoom Meetings

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.

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Events: 16 April 2021

The Bar of Ireland’s Green Street Lecture Series 2021

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.

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Members: 16 April 2021

Feedback on Virtual Courtroom Functionality

Feedback on Virtual Courtroom Functionality

Have your say on the functionality of the Virtual Courtrooms provided by the Courts Service of Ireland.

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Members: 07 April 2021

LSRA report highlights 33% increase in complaints about legal practitioners

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.

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Events: 30 March 2021

Online Interactive Music and Movement Class for under 5’s

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.

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Members: 29 March 2021

Wild Garlic Recipe from Claire Hanley

Wild Garlic Recipe from Claire Hanley

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.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 24 March 2021

And Breathe – Spring Stress Management Series

And Breathe – Spring Stress Management Series

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.

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Events: 18 February 2021

Eoin Higgins Memorial Moot Competition 2021

Eoin Higgins Memorial Moot Competition 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.

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Events: 17 February 2021

McCarthy Impromptu Debate 2021

McCarthy Impromptu Debate 2021

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.

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Events: 12 February 2021

Comhdháil ar Líne Óstaí an Rí ar Dheiseanna do Chéimithe Dlí Mar Dhlítheangeolaithe leis an AE

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.

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: 10 February 2021

Tús a chur le do Ghairm san AE: Deiseanna do Dhlítheangeolaithe agus do Phrofléitheoirí leis an Aontas Eorpach

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”.

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Education: 05 February 2021

OUTLaw Network is looking for candidates to join their Student Sub–Committee

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.

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Education: 05 February 2021

Student Fireside Chat with OUTLAW Network

Student Fireside Chat with OUTLAW Network

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.

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Members: 03 February 2021

Gaisce Council seeking candidates with Legal Expertise

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.

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Events: 31 January 2021

Bonn an Phiarsaigh – Gael Linn 2021

Bonn an Phiarsaigh – Gael Linn 2021

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.

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Members: 23 January 2021

Brian Lenihan Memorial Address by the Law School at Trinity College Dublin

Brian Lenihan Memorial Address by the Law School at Trinity College Dublin

The Tenth Annual Brian Lenihan Memorial Address will take place online on Thursday, 4 February at 6 pm.

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Library: 15 January 2021

Our City Our Books: an interview with our Librarian

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.

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Alumni Stories: 11 January 2021

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Joe Holt BL

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.

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King’s Inns Law Review : 08 January 2021

King’s Inns Law Review (Volume X) – Authors’ Evening

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.

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