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Dining: 05 December 2022

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for all barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘1’

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for all barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘1’

King’s Inns are delighted to bring back our reunion events in our magnificent Dining Hall. Our next celebratory evening dinner will take place on Friday, March 3 2023, for all barrister graduates of years ending in ‘1’.

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Events: 25 November 2022

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 our annual Christmas Carol Gathering in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre on Thursday, December 15, from 4.30 to circa 6 pm.

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Events: 23 November 2022

FLAC Justice Lecture 2022 with Prof. Philippe Sands KC

FLAC Justice Lecture 2022 with Prof. Philippe Sands KC

The FLAC Justice Lecture 2022 will be delivered by Prof. Philippe Sands KC at 6.30 pm on Thursday, December 8, at King’s Inns.

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Events: 21 November 2022

‘Nothing but the Truth’ by The Secret Barrister selected for the next Book Club

‘Nothing but the Truth’ by The Secret Barrister selected for the next Book Club

The second Book Club meeting for the 2022–2023 academic and legal year will take place on Monday, January 16, at 7 pm via Zoom.

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LSDSI: 18 November 2022

Meet this year’s Committee of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland

Meet this year’s Committee of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland

After a great election campaign between the Diploma and Degree students of King’s Inns for the 2022–2023 Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI), they elected Barrister–at–Law Modular 2 student Paula Cassidy on Monday, November 7.

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Members: 18 November 2022

LSRA report shows 778 complaints received and 754 complaints closed in a six–month period

LSRA report shows 778 complaints received and 754 complaints closed in a six–month period

On Friday, 18 November 2022, the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) published its second complaints report for 2022, which shows it received 778 complaints about legal practitioners in a six–month period, with 754 complaints closed.

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Members: 17 November 2022

Member Offer – Palles. The Legal Legacy of the last Lord Chief Baron

Member Offer – Palles. The Legal Legacy of the last Lord Chief Baron

Our friends in Four Courts Press have arranged a pre–Christmas offer that may be of interest to members of King’s Inns.

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LSDSI: 14 November 2022

Paula Cassidy elected Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland 2022–2023

Paula Cassidy elected Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland 2022–2023

On Monday, November 7, Barrister–at–Law student, Paula Cassidy, was elected Auditor (Session 193) of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI).

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General: 11 November 2022

King’s Inns Council Elections 2022

King’s Inns Council Elections 2022

Nominations are invited for the Bar Benchers’ Panel (5 Vacancies) and the Practising Barristers’ Panel (5 Vacancies) of the Council of the King’s Inns. Persons elected will serve for two years from 1 January 2023.

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Events: 08 November 2022

Lawyers Against Homelessness Conference

Lawyers Against Homelessness Conference

Lawyers Against Homelessness is hosting its eighth CPD conference at the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People, Bow Street, on Thursday, November 17, at 3:30 pm.

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General: 28 October 2022

King’s Inns Response to Covid–19

King’s Inns Response to Covid–19

King’s Inns is closely monitoring and following official advice from the HSE in order to protect our staff, students and members during the current COVID–19 pandemic.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 20 October 2022

And Breathe event: What exactly is lawyer wellness and why is it important?

And Breathe event: What exactly is lawyer wellness and why is it important?

Our “…AND BREATHE” wellness series continues with a 45–minute online workshop with Ursula Cullen on how to identify and maintain lawyer well–being.

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Education: 12 October 2022

Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh Gael Linn 2022

Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh Gael Linn 2022

Tá an comórtas á reáchtáil ag Gael Linn in onóir Iar–Uachtarán agus Iar–Phríomh–Bhreitheamh na hÉireann‚ Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh.

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Events: 12 October 2022

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 2022–2023 will occur at 7 pm on Monday, November 7, via Zoom.

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Education: 06 October 2022

Recent graduate, Morgane Conaty BL, shares some top tips on how to succeed on the degree of Barrister–at–Law course

Recent graduate, Morgane Conaty BL, shares some top tips on how to succeed on the degree of Barrister–at–Law course

Dr Eimear Brown, Dean of King’s Inns, asked Morgane Conaty BL, a recent graduate of the degree of Barrister–at–Law course, to share some top tips with new students at induction day in September 2022 on how to succeed during their training and how to get the best experience from studying at King’s Inns.

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Dining: 05 October 2022

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for all barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘0’

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for all barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘0’

King’s Inns are pleased to bring back our reunion events in our magnificent Dining Hall this autumn. As part of Michaelmas Dining 2022, a celebratory evening dinner is being planned on Friday, October 28, for all barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘0’.

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Events: 23 September 2022

Members’ Event: Opening of Legal Year

Members’ Event: Opening of Legal Year

King’s Inns will host our annual Opening of the Legal Year breakfast morning on Monday, October 3, to mark the start of Michaelmas Term 2022.

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Events: 19 September 2022

Fort Privacy GDPR Event – Stories from a Maturing Landscape

Fort Privacy GDPR Event – Stories from a Maturing Landscape

Fort Privacy will host an informative and engaging GDPR event at King’s Inns on Thursday, October 20. It promises to provide insights, real case studies, practical advice and guidance that you can bring into your business.

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Events: 19 September 2022

Public Conference on Human Rights in a Changing World

Public Conference on Human Rights in a Changing World

On Friday, October 21, Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell is hosting a public conference on Human Rights in a Changing World: Perspectives from Ireland and Strasbourg.

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Events: 01 September 2022

King’s Inns Library to take part in Grá Dublin Libraries for Dublin Festival of History

King’s Inns Library to take part in Grá Dublin Libraries for Dublin Festival of History

The Royal Irish Academy Library is delighted to present Grá Dublin Libraries as part of the Dublin Festival of History on Thursday, October 6. This free webinar celebrates the rich history and heritage of libraries in the Dublin city area.

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Education: 08 August 2022

Global Victory for King’s Inns at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Competition 2022

Global Victory for King’s Inns at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Competition 2022

On May 27, King’s Inns was victorious at the ICC Moot Competition 2022 (English edition), sweeping the board with awards for the overall winner of the competition, best speaker in the final, best prosecution memorial and best victims’ counsel team.

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Education: 23 July 2022

The Courts Service of Ireland is looking for qualified and in–training legal practitioners to facilitate school visits

The Courts Service of Ireland is looking for qualified and in–training legal practitioners to facilitate school visits

The Courts Service of Ireland is looking for qualified and in–training legal practitioners to facilitate school visits at the Criminal Courts of Justice.

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Events: 12 July 2022

Alumnus and member Matthew Holmes BL launches his new book

Alumnus and member Matthew Holmes BL launches his new book

Alumnus and member Matthew Holmes BL will launch his new book “Criminal Procedure in the Circuit Court” at Hodges Figgis on Dawson Street on Friday, July 22 at 6 pm.

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LSDSI: 11 July 2022

‘Children in State Care and the Criminal Justice System’ by Aisling Bruen, LSDSI Auditor

‘Children in State Care and the Criminal Justice System’ by Aisling Bruen, LSDSI Auditor

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Aisling Bruen, Diploma in Legal Studies student and Auditor (Session 192) of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI) delivered her Inaugural Address at King’s Inns.

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Education: 09 July 2022

Turas staidéir ar Institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh

Turas staidéir ar Institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh

Mar chuid den chúrsa Ard–Dioplóma sa Teangeolaíocht Dhlíthiúil agus san Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil in Óstaí an Rí, eagraíodh cuairt ar Institiúidí an AE chun léargas a thabhairt do mhic léinn ar an bpróiseas earcaíochta agus ar na deiseanna atá ar fáil d’aistritheoirí Gaeilge agus do chéimithe dlí.

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Members: 08 July 2022

The LSRA publishes its Annual Report on Admissions for 2021

The LSRA publishes its Annual Report on Admissions for 2021

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority today publishes its third annual report on the admission policies of the legal professions.

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Events: 30 June 2022

Members’ Event: A visit to Killruddery Estate

Members’ Event: A visit to Killruddery Estate

On Saturday, July 23, King’s Inns have planned a day out at Killruddery, an 800–acre estate in beautiful County Wicklow.

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Members: 17 June 2022

The LSRA publishes its Annual Report for 2021

The LSRA publishes its Annual Report for 2021

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) publishes its Annual Report for 2021 on Friday, June 17, 2022, providing an overview of its annual performance and outputs.

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General: 31 May 2022

King’s Inns wins ICC Moot Court Competition 2022

King’s Inns wins ICC Moot Court Competition 2022

On Friday, May 27. 2022, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns (Ireland) won the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition – English edition.

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Events: 20 May 2022

Foras na Gaeilge to host its closing events of the Colmcille 1500 Celebrations at King’s Inns

Foras na Gaeilge to host its closing events of the Colmcille 1500 Celebrations at King’s Inns

1,500 bliain ó shin a rugadh Naomh Colmcille agus tá imeachtaí ar fud na hÉireann agus thar lear eagraithe ag Foras na Gaeilge chun an dáta a chomóradh.

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Events: 19 May 2022

Auditor of the LSDSI Aisling Bruen, will deliver her Inaugural Address

Auditor of the LSDSI Aisling Bruen, will deliver her Inaugural Address

Aisling Bruen, Diploma in Legal Studies student and Auditor (192nd Session) of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI) will deliver her Inaugural Address on Wednesday, May 25.

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Events: 10 May 2022

‘I am (Miss D) Amy Dunne’ by Amy Dunne with Orla O’Donnell selected for the last book club reading of this academic year

‘I am (Miss D) Amy Dunne’ by Amy Dunne with Orla O’Donnell selected for the last book club reading of this academic year

The next book club will be on Monday, 13 June at 7 pm – the final one of this academic and legal year.

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Events: 05 May 2022

The Irish Association of Law Teachers will host its Spring Discourse at King’s Inns this year

The Irish Association of Law Teachers will host its Spring Discourse at King’s Inns this year

The Irish Association of Law Teachers (IALT) will host its Spring Discourse at King’s Inns this year on Tuesday, May 24, at 5 pm.

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Events: 21 April 2022

Annual Construction Law Conference 2022

Annual Construction Law Conference 2022

The Construction Bar Association (CBA) is hosting its seventh major open conference event on Friday, May 6, 2022. The CBA has chosen a broad range of topics, which will be of interest to solicitors, barristers, construction professionals, contractors, construction dispute resolution practitioners, and all of those interested in construction law.

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Alumni Stories: 13 April 2022

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to Dr Kevin Duffy BL and Louise O’Donnell BL

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to Dr Kevin Duffy BL and Louise O’Donnell BL

Next in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, Diane Sutton speaks to two graduates of our Diploma in Legal Studies and degree of Barrister–at–Law courses to shine a light on the work of the Labour Court, which celebrated its 75th anniversary late last year.

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Events: 06 April 2022

Four Jurisdictions Law Conference 2022

Four Jurisdictions Law Conference 2022

The Four Jurisdictions Law Conference will take place in Middle Temple, London, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 May. This event is open to members of the Inns in England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland to get together with members of the Bars and their Judiciary.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 30 March 2022

Restorative and Relaxation Yoga Session with Samadhi

Restorative and Relaxation Yoga Session with Samadhi

Part of our AND BREATHE… wellness series, King’s Inns is hosting an online yoga session for students, subscribing members, staff and alumni this April.

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Celebrating a Century : 21 March 2022

In Plain Sight: The 2022 Inaugural Commission Awarded

In Plain Sight: The 2022 Inaugural Commission Awarded

In March 2022, Artist Emma Stroude was announced as the 2022 In Plain Sight recipient; and is now embarking on the commission of Frances (Fay) Kyle BL and Averil Deverell BL.

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Events: 15 March 2022

‘What lies buried’ by Kerry Daynes selected for the next Book Club Reading

‘What lies buried’ by Kerry Daynes selected for the next Book Club Reading

The fourth Book Club meeting of the academic and legal year will take place on Monday, 25 April at 7 pm via Zoom.

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Education: 03 March 2022

Seachtain na Gaeilge in Óstaí an Rí – Bonn an Phiarsaigh–Gael Linn 2022

Seachtain na Gaeilge in Óstaí an Rí – Bonn an Phiarsaigh–Gael Linn 2022

Tráthnóna inniu, Déardaoin an 3 Márta 2022 idir 17h30 agus 18h00 i Seomra Coiteann na Sóisear i bPríomhfhoirgneamh Óstaí an Rí, reáchtálfar Comórtas Díospóireachta Gaeilge Óstaí an Rí agus bronnfar Bonn an Phiarsaigh, urraithe ag Gael–Linn, ar an mbuaiteoir.

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Members: 05 February 2022

LSRA survey for recently qualified barristers who are currently not practising

LSRA survey for recently qualified barristers who are currently not practising

This survey is aimed at people who have qualified as a barrister or solicitor since 2014 by completing professional training with The Honorable Society of King’s Inns or the Law Society of Ireland.

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Education: 03 February 2022

Be a Law Student at King’s Inns for a Day

Be a Law Student at King’s Inns for a Day

Would you like to know what it is like to be a student on the Diploma in Legal Studies? From 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, March 26, 2022, King’s Inns will offer prospective students a chance to experience life as a Diploma student by taking part in classes like those on the course.

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Events: 01 February 2022

Georgian Dublin Walking Tour: Henrietta Street and Beyond

Georgian Dublin Walking Tour: Henrietta Street and Beyond

King’s Inns has teamed up with our neighbours at 14 Henrietta Street to offer special guided walking tours of Georgian Dublin on Sunday, 6 March at 11 am and 11.20 am.

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Education: 28 January 2022

OUTLaw Network is Recruiting!

OUTLaw Network is Recruiting!

The OUTLaw Network are currently recruiting for their student committee, which forms an integral part of the Network’s outreach strategy.

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Events: 27 January 2022

Nobody’s Victim by Carrie Goldberg selected as the next Book Club Reading

Nobody’s Victim by Carrie Goldberg selected as the next Book Club Reading

The third Book Club meeting of the academic and legal year will take place on Monday, 28 February at 7 pm via Zoom.

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