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: 06 November 2024

EU Career opportunity for Researchers

EU Career opportunity for Researchers

The EU are recruiting talented Researchers for permanent positions in over 10 different fields.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 06 November 2024

Job Opportunity: Senior Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal Officer) at The CEA

Job Opportunity: Senior Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal Officer) at The CEA

The CEA is seeking qualified Solicitors and Barristers to fill a number of Senior Legal Advisor vacancies.

Applications closing date: 5pm Wednesday 27th on November 2024

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Events: 01 November 2024

King’s Inns Conference on Public Procurement Law

King’s Inns Conference on Public Procurement Law

Hear from leading legal professionals on Public Procurement Law at this event happening on 17 January 2025.

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General: 30 October 2024

COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2024 – Bar Benchers’ Panel and Practising Bar Panel

COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2024 – Bar Benchers’ Panel and Practising Bar Panel

Nominations are invited for the Bar Benchers’ Panel (5 Vacancies) and for the Practising Barristers’ Panel (5 Vacancies) of the Council of the King’s Inns. Persons elected will serve for two years from 1 January 2025.

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Members: 30 October 2024

PRE–DINING TALK: Career Opportunities – Office of the Attorney General

PRE–DINING TALK: Career Opportunities – Office of the Attorney General

Suitable for recent graduates and students considering their career options.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 25 October 2024

#JobOpportunity: Finance Officer at King’s Inns

#JobOpportunity: Finance Officer at King’s Inns

The Finance Officer is a 4 to 5 day per week role (flexible to the right candidate and will consider 1 to 2 days remote working) within the operations team in King’s Inns.

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Members: 24 October 2024

King’s Inns Summer Photography Competition: Meet the winners!

King’s Inns Summer Photography Competition: Meet the winners!

Thank you everyone for your entries over the Summer, it was great to see so much talent amongst our community!

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 18 October 2024

Role of Investigator (Assistant Principal Officer) in the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (OCEI)

Role of Investigator (Assistant Principal Officer) in the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (OCEI)

The Office of the Ombudsman is running a competition to select the best qualified candidate with the required knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the requirements of the role of Investigator (Assistant Principal Officer) in the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (OCEI).

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Members: 17 October 2024

Member Guided Tour – Seamus Heaney Exhibition on 16 November

Member Guided Tour – Seamus Heaney Exhibition on 16 November

An exhibition drawing on the extensive archive that Seamus Heaney and his family donated to the National Library of Ireland in 2011.

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Members: 16 October 2024

Employed Bar Networking & Information Evening on 14 November

Employed Bar Networking & Information  Evening on 14 November

LSRA Presentation on Code of Conduct, and its application to employed barristers, Panel Discussion followed by the tradition of Dining (optional).

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 10 October 2024

Job Opportunity: Head Of Legal – (Principal Officer) with An Coimisiún Toghcháin

Job Opportunity: Head Of Legal – (Principal Officer) with An Coimisiún Toghcháin

The latest receipt for applications is Thursday 24 October 2024 at 5:30pm

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Members: 03 October 2024

Members’ Event: Opening of Legal Year

Members’ Event: Opening of Legal Year

King’s Inns will host our annual Opening of the Legal Year morning refreshments on Monday, October 7, to mark the start of Michaelmas Term 2024.

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Members: 02 October 2024

Member Tour: King’s Inns invites members to visit the Registry of Deeds on 23 October

Member Tour: King’s Inns invites members to visit the Registry of Deeds on 23 October

The tour is FREE, and for Subscribing members only. Places are limited, and on a first come first served basis.

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Members: 02 October 2024

Member Event: An Evening at King’s Inns Library – with Renate Ní Uigín

Member Event: An Evening at King’s Inns Library – with Renate Ní Uigín

The event is FREE, and for Subscribing members only. Places are limited, and on a first come first served basis.

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Members: 02 October 2024

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for Barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘4’

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for Barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘4’

King’s Inns is delighted to invite alumni of our Barrister–at–Law course to our reunion event in our magnificent Dining Hall.

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Education: 30 September 2024

King’s Inns, in partnership with Green Tech Skillnet, offers a 40% discount on the Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law course

King’s Inns, in partnership with Green Tech Skillnet, offers a 40% discount on the Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law course

Check out the requirements and application process.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 25 September 2024

King’s Inns Glendalough Hike

King’s Inns Glendalough Hike

Join us for our annual charity fundraising hike in Glendalough on Sunday, October 13, at 10 am.

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Education: 23 September 2024

Students from the Degree of Barrister–at–Law represented King’s Inns in the International Negotiation Competition in Manaus – Brazil

Students from the Degree of Barrister–at–Law represented King’s Inns in the International Negotiation Competition in Manaus – Brazil

Fifteen countries were represented at the competition.

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: 18 September 2024

Alumni Story – Diane Sutton speaks to Cynthia Ní Mhurchú

Alumni Story – Diane Sutton speaks to Cynthia Ní Mhurchú

Next, in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our member relations officer Diane Sutton speaks to Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Irish television personality, champion of the Irish language, and Barrister–at–Law.

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: 17 September 2024

Meet the Teaching Team: Tricia Sheehy Skeffington BL

Meet the Teaching Team: Tricia Sheehy Skeffington BL

In our ‘’Meet the Teaching Team’’ post series, you will get the chance to meet some of the members of the King’s Inns faculty.

Meet the Teaching Team

#4 Tricia Sheehy Skeffington BL

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 13 September 2024

#JobOpportunity Head of Directing and Specialist Units with ODPP

#JobOpportunity Head of Directing and Specialist Units with ODPP

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking a senior lawyer with the necessary expertise, professional experience and strategic leadership skills to lead the Division that is tasked with assessing investigation files to decide whether to direct a prosecution.

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Events: 06 September 2024

Lá na nGairmeacha Eorpacha arna eagrú ag Seirbhís Aistriúcháin na Comhairle

Lá na nGairmeacha Eorpacha arna eagrú ag Seirbhís Aistriúcháin na Comhairle

An 27 Meán Fómhair, ó 9:30 go 12:00 (am na Bruiséile), tionólfaidh Seirbhís Aistriúcháin Ardrúnaíocht na Comhairle imeacht ar líne maidir le cúrsaí gairme.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 05 September 2024

Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher Competition with The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher Competition with The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions are delighted to launch their Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher Competition to fill a number of permanent positions in the Office.

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Events: 28 August 2024

King’s Inns is taking part in Culture Night 2024

King’s Inns is taking part in Culture Night 2024

King’s Inns is hosting free guided tours of our magnificent Main Building designed by the eminent architect James Gandon and completed in 1806. Tours will include the Entrance Hall, Bar Room, and Main Dining Hall.

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Education: 27 August 2024

Meet the Teaching Team: Dr Joe McGrath

Meet the Teaching Team: Dr Joe McGrath

In our ‘’Meet the Teaching Team’’ post series, you will get the chance to meet some of the members of the King’s Inns faculty.

Meet the Teaching Team
#3 Dr. Joe McGrath

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Members: 27 August 2024

Take part in the King’s Inns Summer Photography Competition

Take part in the King’s Inns Summer Photography Competition

When: Between 1st and 15th September 2024
Open to King’s Inns members, students, alumni & staff

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 19 August 2024

Registration is open for the Bluebook Traineeship March 2025

Registration is open for the Bluebook Traineeship March 2025

Are you a graduate that would like to kick–start your career in the European Institutions?

Registration for the March 2025 session for Bluebook Trainees with the European Commission is open.

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General: 25 July 2024

#JobOpportunity: King’s Inns invites applications from qualified and experienced Barristers for appointment to the degree of Barrister–at– Law Course Relief Tutor Panel

#JobOpportunity: King’s Inns invites applications from qualified and experienced Barristers for appointment to the degree of Barrister–at– Law Course Relief Tutor Panel

Successful applicants will be required to attend training in the week beginning 23 September 2024.

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Education: 23 July 2024

King’s Inns students participated in the 2024 International Negotiation Competition in Manaus – Brazil

King’s Inns students participated in the 2024 International Negotiation Competition in Manaus – Brazil

Participating teams were formed by law students from fifteen countries, and they engaged in negotiation debates aimed at resolving disputes.

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Education: 04 July 2024

Meet the Teaching Team: Daithí Mac Carthaigh BL Irish Courses’ Coordinator

Meet the Teaching Team: Daithí Mac Carthaigh BL Irish Courses’ Coordinator

In our ‘’Meet the Teaching Team’’ post series, you will get the chance to meet some of the members of the King’s Inns faculty.

Meet the Teaching Team
#2 Daithí Mac Carthaigh BL

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King’s Inns Law Review : 01 July 2024

KILR: Limited offer on the King’s Inns Law Review – Volume X

KILR: Limited offer on the King’s Inns Law Review – Volume X

You can now purchase the KILR – Edition X with a special summer offer.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 26 June 2024

Webinar – EPSO Competition – Crisis Management, Migration and Internal Security

Webinar – EPSO Competition – Crisis Management, Migration and Internal Security

On 28 May, the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) launched a recruitment competition for Administrators (AD7) in the field of Crisis management and Migration and internal security.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 26 June 2024

Deis Fostaíochta: Oifigeach Logainmneacha

Deis Fostaíochta: Oifigeach Logainmneacha

Tá iarratais á lorg ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán ó iarratasóirí oiriúnacha chun folúntas don phost Oifigeach Logainmneacha, bunaithe i mBaile Átha Cliath, a líonadh.

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Education: 25 June 2024

Caoimhe Gethings was the winner of the Walsh Moot 2024 held in the Four Courts

Caoimhe Gethings was the winner of the Walsh Moot 2024 held in the Four Courts

King’s Inns students on the degree of Barrister–at–Law, Caoimhe Gethings (Mod 2), and Mary O’Rourke (Mod 1), participated in a fierce and compelling moot.

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Members: 24 June 2024

King’s Inns members visited EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

King’s Inns members visited EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Check out the highlights and pictures of the event.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 20 June 2024

King’s Inns invites applications for a Lecturer in Land Law on its Diploma in Legal Studies

King’s Inns invites applications for a Lecturer in Land Law on its Diploma in Legal Studies

The Honorable Society of King’s Inns (“King’s Inns”) invites applications from qualified Barristers for a three–year fixed–term for a:

– Lecturer in Land Law on its Diploma in Legal Studies.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 20 June 2024

Expressions of Interest: Provision of Legal Advice to Committee(s) established under s. 937 of the Companies Act 2014

Expressions of Interest: Provision of Legal Advice to Committee(s) established under s. 937 of the Companies Act 2014

The closing date for receipt of expressions is 12:00 noon on Monday, 15 July 2024.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 18 June 2024

#JobOpportunity: Head of Research, Knowledge Management & Legal Training at ODPP Ireland

#JobOpportunity: Head of Research, Knowledge Management & Legal Training at ODPP Ireland

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is recruiting a Head of Research, Knowledge Management & Legal Training.
Apply by June 21, 2024.

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Education: 14 June 2024

King’s Inns students made it to the quarter–finals of the international rounds of the 2024 International Criminal Court Moot

King’s Inns students made it to the quarter–finals of the international rounds of the 2024 International Criminal Court Moot

Taking place in The Hague in the Netherlands, this Moot requires students to demonstrate superb problem–solving abilities and teamwork, as well as written and (most importantly) oral advocacy skills.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 07 June 2024

#JobOpportunity: Head of Strategic and Digital Policy (AP) at CCPC

#JobOpportunity: Head of Strategic and Digital Policy (AP) at CCPC

The PRI Division is seeking to recruit a Head of Strategic and Digital Policy to expand our policy function.
Closing date: 12noon Thursday 27 June 2024

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 28 May 2024

Job Opportunity: Finance Officer (part–time) at King’s Inns

Job Opportunity: Finance Officer (part–time) at King’s Inns

The role will act as a point of contact for all finance duties and will report to the Head of Business Operations of King’s Inns.

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Members: 20 May 2024

MEMBERS: You are invited to visit the Epic Museum

MEMBERS: You are invited to visit the Epic Museum

Explore Irish culture through the lens of emigration and discover what it really means to be Irish.

Saturday, June 22 at 11am

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 17 May 2024

Comórtas 2024–25 d’Intéirneachtaí in institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh arna mhaoiniú ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán

Comórtas 2024–25 d’Intéirneachtaí in institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh arna mhaoiniú ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán

Tá deiseanna ar fáil do chéimithe socrúcháin oibre a dhéanamh in institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh – an Coimisiún Eorpach, Parlaimint na hEorpa, an Chomhairle Eorpach, Coiste na Réigiún, Oifig na bhFoilseachán. Ceapfar oiread agus seisear san iomlán ar feadh tréimhse 9 mí dar tús mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2024.

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Education: 16 May 2024

Meet the Teaching Team: Jason Murray BL, lecturer on the Diploma in Legal Studies

Meet the Teaching Team: Jason Murray BL, lecturer on the Diploma in Legal Studies

In our ‘’Meet the Teaching Team’’ post series, you will get the chance to meet some of the members of the King’s Inns faculty.

Meet the Teaching Team
#1 Jason Murray BL

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Education: 09 May 2024

King’s Inns EU Trip 2024

King’s Inns EU Trip 2024

Last month, King’s Inns staff and students from the Irish language advanced diplomas in lawyer linguistics and legal translation visited EU institutions in Brussels.

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Education: 08 May 2024

McCarthy Impromptu Debate 2024

McCarthy Impromptu Debate 2024

Students spoke on the motion: ‘’This house believes that public houses should be permitted to remain open 24/7’’.

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: 17 April 2024

Comórtas oscailte do cheapachán mar: Speisialtóir Cumarsáide sa Státseirbhís (Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin)

Comórtas oscailte do cheapachán mar: Speisialtóir Cumarsáide sa Státseirbhís (Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin)

Comórtas oscailte do cheapachán mar: Speisialtóir Cumarsáide sa Státseirbhís (Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin)

Dáta Dúnta: 3i.n. ar an Déardaoin 18 Aibreán 2024

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King’s Inns Law Review : 10 April 2024

The King’s Inns Law Review invites submissions for Volume XI

The King’s Inns Law Review invites submissions for Volume XI

The King’s Inns Law Review is delighted to invite submissions for Volume XI, celebrating its return to print publication in Summer 2024.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 25 March 2024

Job Opportunity: Senior Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal) – Revenue Dublin

Job Opportunity: Senior Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal) – Revenue Dublin

Are you a qualified barrister or solicitor?

Revenue is recruiting for a Senior Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal) – Dublin.

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Education: 20 March 2024

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 at King’s Inns? On Saturday, March 23, from 11 am to 2 pm, 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: 20 March 2024

Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh – Comhdháil Earcaíochta ag Óstaí an Rí

Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh – Comhdháil Earcaíochta ag Óstaí an Rí

Reáchtálann Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh Comhdháil Earcaíochta ag Óstaí an Rí do chéimithe dlí a bhfuil Gaeilge agus teangacha eile de chuid an AE acu.

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Dining: 13 March 2024

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for Barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘2’ or ‘3’

Save the Date: Reunion dinner for Barrister graduates of a year ending in ‘2’ or ‘3’

King’s Inns are delighted to invite Barrister–at–Law alumni to our reunion event in our magnificent Dining Hall. Our next celebratory evening dinner will take place on Friday, April 19 2024, for barrister graduates of years ending in ‘2’ or ‘3’ (graduated 10+ years).

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Events: 12 March 2024

King’s Inns Academic Open Day 2024

King’s Inns Academic Open Day 2024

King’s Inns held an Academic Open Day for prospective students on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Check out the highlights of the event!

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Events: 07 March 2024

King’s Inns Open Day: Diploma and Degree

King’s Inns Open Day: Diploma and Degree

Are you considering becoming a student at King’s Inns?

King’s inns is holding an in–person Open Day on Saturday, 9 March 2024.

Event Details
Date: 9 March 2024

Time: 10.30am–3.00pm

Location: King’s Inns Main Building

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Education: 04 March 2024

2024 Maidens’ Moot

2024 Maidens’ Moot

Ciara Quinn was the winner of this year’s Maidens’ Moot.

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Education: 01 March 2024

King’s Inns was the winner of The 2024 Eoin Higgins Memorial Moot

King’s Inns was the winner of The 2024 Eoin Higgins Memorial Moot

The King’s Inns team, formed by students Shane Molony, Mary O’Rourke, Laura Hogan and Ceara Tonna–Barthet were the winners of The Eoin Higgins Memorial Moot yesterday, with Shane Molony taking home the prize for best speaker overall.

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Education: 29 February 2024

King’s Inns team won the 2024 National Negotiation Competition

King’s Inns team won the 2024 National Negotiation Competition

Congratulations to Catey Clarkson & Shane Molony, King’s Inns students, who won the 2024 National Negotiation Competition hosted by the Law Society of Ireland.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 21 February 2024

IAASA invites potential members and advisors to enquiry/investigation committees

IAASA invites potential members and advisors to enquiry/investigation committees

From time to time, IAASA may need to establish committees to carry out full enquiries/investigations, where the matter cannot be settled by mutual agreement before that stage. Membership of these committees, including chairpersons, is selected from a panel of eligible appointees. IAASA is seeking to update this panel.

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Education: 20 February 2024

Chomórtas Díospóireachta Bonn an Phiarsaigh

Chomórtas Díospóireachta Bonn an Phiarsaigh

A large audience attended the Pearse Medal Debating Competition, sponsored by Gael Linn (with support on the day from Thomás Ó Cadhla and from Réamonn Ó Ciaráin) last week.

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LSDSI: 15 February 2024

Auditor of the LSDSI Norah O’Brien will deliver her Inaugural Address

Auditor of the LSDSI Norah O’Brien will deliver her Inaugural Address

Norah O’Brien, student on the Barrister–at–Law Degree course (Modular), and Auditor (194th Session) of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI), will deliver her Inaugural Address on Wednesday, February 21, at 5.20 pm.

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Events: 14 February 2024

Pre–Dining Talk with Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton–on–the–Hill

Pre–Dining Talk with Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton–on–the–Hill

Pre–Dining Talk: The importance of the role of the judiciary in the 21st Century

Guest Speaker: Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Baroness Carr of Walton–on–the–Hill
Date: Wednesday 14th February 2024, 5.20pm–5.50pm approx.
Venue: Upper Lecture Theatre, King’s Inns

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Events: 14 February 2024

Pre–Dining Talk with Baron Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union

Pre–Dining Talk with Baron Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union

Pre–Dining Talk: The interaction between international and EU Law

Guest Speaker: Baron Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union
Date: Thursday 22nd February 2024, 5.20pm–6pm approx.
Venue: Library, King’s Inns

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Members: 12 February 2024

Member’s Tour: Croke Park Skydium & GAA Museum

Member’s Tour: Croke Park Skydium & GAA Museum

Member’s Event: Croke Park Skydium Tour & GAA Museum.

Saturday, 2 March 2024. Start time is 10.30am.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 10 February 2024

Job Opportunities with the Court of Justice of the EU for law Graduates who speak Irish and other EU languages

Job Opportunities with the Court of Justice of the EU for law Graduates who speak Irish and other EU languages

Evening Recruitment Conference at King’s Inns, Dublin – Tuesday 19 March 2024

The CJEU is in the process of expanding its Irish language unit and recruits many Irish language lawyer–linguists.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 02 February 2024

Tréimhsí Oiliúna i gCúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh

Tréimhsí Oiliúna i gCúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh

Gach bliain, cuireann Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh líon teoranta tréimhsí
oiliúna íoctha ar fáil ar feadh tréimhse cúig mhí i ndlísheomraí chomhaltaí na
Cúirte Breithiúnais agus na Cúirte Ginearálta agus i ranna riaracháin na Cúirte.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 25 January 2024

Job Opportunity: DPP Ireland is recruiting Prosecutors

Job Opportunity: DPP Ireland is recruiting Prosecutors

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting Prosecutors.
Are you qualified, newly qualified, about to qualify as a Solicitor or Barrister? Are you driven and motivated to deliver a fair, independent and effective prosecution service on behalf of all the people of Ireland?

If the answer is yes to the above questions, this might just be the job for you.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 04 January 2024

Job Opportunity: DPP is hiring Circuit Court Prosecutors for County Louth

Job Opportunity: DPP is hiring Circuit Court Prosecutors for County Louth

The Director of Public Prosecutions wishes to appoint two Counsel to prosecute in County Louth.
Apply by Thursday 1 February 2024 at 1:00pm.

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