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Alumni Stories: 09 July 2020

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumna Hazel Smyth BL

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumna Hazel Smyth BL

Third in our ‘Alumni Stories’ series, King’s Inns Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton speaks to alumna Hazel Smyth BL, in–house Legal Counsel at SurveyMonkey’s European Headquarters in Dublin.

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General: 08 July 2020

Public Consultation on developing a Strategy for the Criminal Justice System

Public Consultation on developing a Strategy for the Criminal Justice System

The Department of Justice and Equality is inviting communities and members of the public to contribute to the development of a Strategy for the Criminal Justice System.

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Events: 08 July 2020

Two King’s Inns graduates are taking part in Ireland’s Edge ‘Through the Looking Glass’ event

Two King’s Inns graduates are taking part in Ireland’s Edge ‘Through the Looking Glass’ event

Ms Justice Marie Baker and Dr David Kenny, both graduates of King’s Inns, are participating in Ireland’s Edge ‘Through the Looking Glass’ event on Monday 20 July at the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA).

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Members: 02 July 2020

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is now accepting applications for Senior Counsel

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is now accepting applications for Senior Counsel

Applications are now open for solicitors and barristers to apply to the Advisory Committee of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) on Patents of Precedence to use the title of Senior Counsel.

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General: 30 June 2020

Hazel Chu elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Hazel Chu elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

King’s Inns would like to congratulate Hazel Chu on becoming the new Lord Mayor of Dublin. Ms Chu is the 9th woman to hold the office and the 352nd Lord Mayor of Dublin.

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Members: 25 June 2020

OUTLaw in Conversation: Coffee Morning

OUTLaw in Conversation: Coffee Morning

OUTLaw are hosting a networking event next Monday, June 29, at 11am on Zoom. This session is a great opportunity for the LGBT+ legal community to connect, share and generate ideas.

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General: 17 June 2020

Mr Justice Peter Kelly retires as the President of the High Court after nearly 50 years of service with the Courts

Mr Justice Peter Kelly retires as the President of the High Court after nearly 50 years of service with the Courts

King’s Inns would like to wish Mr Justice Peter Kelly a happy retirement as he leaves his post as the President of the High Court this evening, Wednesday 17 June 2020.

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General: 12 June 2020

Ms Justice Mary Irvine to become first female President of the High Court

Ms Justice Mary Irvine to become first female President of the High Court

King’s Inns would like to congratulate Ms Justice Mary Irvine on her nomination as the new President of the High Court, but also in making history being the first woman appointed to such a role.

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Alumni Stories: 12 June 2020

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Richard McElwee BL

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to alumnus Richard McElwee BL

Second in our ‘Alumni Stories’ series, King’s Inns Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton spoke to alumnus Richard McElwee, Head of Communications and Legal Counsel at Rugby Players Ireland.

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General: 08 June 2020

Learn About the Law – An Education Resource for Children

Learn About the Law – An Education Resource for Children

Karyn Harty, Partner at McCann Fitzgerald and lecturer on our social media and media law course just published a wonderful ebook for children titled ‘Learn About the Law’.

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