http://www.lawsociety.ie/ Law Society News RSS Feed http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-online-library-catalogue/ A project to upgrade the library catalogue to new software has just been completed. This will allow easier access to catalogue records and will give members and trainees up to date information on the range of library services available, including book loans, document supply etc. The new software also provides links to scanned pdf documents which enhances the library options for storage,... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-online-library-catalogue/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:54:20 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Stage-in-Paris-2012/ The Paris Bar organises an International Stage in Paris every year and invites one lawyer from each jurisdiction to participate. The stage takes place in October and November 2012 and entails one month attending classes at the l’Ecole de Formation du Barreau and one month of work experience in a law firm in Paris. The programme also includes a visit to Brussels to learn about the European... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Stage-in-Paris-2012/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:01:12 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/2012-Leonardo-da-Vinci-Programme/ The Leonardo da Vinci Programme is a unique opportunity for qualified solicitors to gain work experience in a law firm in Brussels, Madrid or Cologne in September-December 2012. The deadline for applications for these placements is  Friday, 4th May, 2012 . See  exchange programme requirements . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/2012-Leonardo-da-Vinci-Programme/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:54:53 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/eBulletin-of-12th-October-/ An eBulletin was sent to members on 12th October, 2011 on the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011. View the eBulletin of 12th October, 2011 http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/eBulletin-of-12th-October-/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:25:34 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/eBulletin-of-19th-October-1/ An eBulletin was sent on 19th October, 2011 regarding the Legal Services (Regulation) Bill, 2011. View the eBulletin of 19th October, 2011 . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/eBulletin-of-19th-October-1/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:21:11 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/eBulletin-of-8th-December/ An eBulletin was sent to members on 8th December regarding a conference on Threat to the independence of the legal profession. View the eBulletin of 8th December, 2011 . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/eBulletin-of-8th-December/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:14:22 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Special-Issue-of-Gazette-January-20121/ A special issue of the Gazette - Rule of law under threat: Legal independence and the public interest - was issued to the profession in January 2012. View the Special Issue of the Gazette View President Binchy's letter to the profession http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Special-Issue-of-Gazette-January-20121/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:06:58 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Stamp-Office---Change-of-Opening-Hours/ Due to ongoing staffing and funding reductions, and in order to maintain front line services and court sittings, the Courts Service is revising downwards the Stamp Office opening hours (currently 9.30am-4.30pm).  From 30th January, 2012, the new opening hours will be 9.30am-12.30pm and 2.00-3.00pm.  The Courts Service wishes to remind practitioners that law firms can acquire their own franking... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Stamp-Office---Change-of-Opening-Hours/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:04:26 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Law-Society-Annual-Conference-2012/ Book now for the Law Society of Ireland Annual Conference which takes place on 13th-14th April, 2012 in the Castlemartyr Resort Hotel, Co. Cork. Your overnight conference package at this 5-star hotel, including 6 training points, is just €300 - book online today . For more information about the conference, see the Annual Conference Event notice . The Castlemartyr Resort Hotel is just 20 minutes... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Law-Society-Annual-Conference-2012/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:28:52 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Gilhooly-scoops-Best-Journalist-award-at-the-IMAs/ Dublin solicitor, Stuart Gilhooly, has scooped the top prize for journalists at the Irish Magazines Awards 2011. The awards were held at a black-tie event last night (Thursday, 1 December 2011) in the Four Seasons hotel. Stuart is a Council member of the Law Society, a former Chairman of the Gazette Editorial Board and serves on the committee of the Parchment, the DSBA's magazine. He is a... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Gilhooly-scoops-Best-Journalist-award-at-the-IMAs/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:28:51 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Law-Society-President/ Donald Binchy has been elected President of the Law Society of Ireland for 2011/12, with effect from Friday, 11th November 2011. See Donald Binchy's profile   http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Law-Society-President/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:11:59 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Disciplinary-Tribunal-Annual-Report-/ The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Annual Report 2010 is now available to download from the Tribunal's website. Access the 2010 annual report here .   http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Disciplinary-Tribunal-Annual-Report-/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:50:45 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Proposed-Legal-Services-Bill/ An eBulletin was sent to the profession on 26th September, 2011 on the Proposed Legal Services Bill. You can access the eBulletin here . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Proposed-Legal-Services-Bill/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:25:54 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Director-of-Public-Prosecutions/ Applications are invited for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions.  The Office of Director of Public Prosecutions was established under the Prosecution of Offences Act, 1974. The function of the Director is the direction and supervision of public prosecutions and related criminal matters in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. The post of Director of Public Prosecutions wil... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Director-of-Public-Prosecutions/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:47:07 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Work-Placements-Needed---Can-You-Help/ Can you give a qualified solicitor worthwhile, valuable and relevant workplace experience in any of the following areas: Islamic Finance Corporate Governance Risk and Compliance Investment Funds In-house Legal Officer Roles Social Policy and Research Litigation A number of these course have now commenced and we need work placements (for qualified solicitors undertaking this reskilling programme... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Work-Placements-Needed---Can-You-Help/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:17:40 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Updated-PPC-1-2011-Timetable-Information/ View the latest changes to the PPC 1 timetable including information on core tutorial groups. Visit the PPC 1 page . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Updated-PPC-1-2011-Timetable-Information/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:27:22 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Precedents----Multi-Unit-Developments-Act-2011/ The Multi Unit Developments Act 2011 requires that the common areas in certain developments be transferred to the management companies by 1st October, 2011. The Conveyancing Committee has finalised precedent transfers under the above Act to assist practitioners.  These can be accessed by logging into the members' area of the Society's website and follow the links for Precedents under Best... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Precedents----Multi-Unit-Developments-Act-2011/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:28:02 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Volunteer-Positions-Abroad/ The International Legal Foundation is seeking lawyers for volunteer positions in Nepal and the West Bank. There are four positions available for lawyers, with at least 5 years experience in criminal law, to serve for a period of 3 months. A stipend will be paid but no salary. See details of the volunteer lawyer opportunity in Nepal See details of the volunteer lawyer opportunity in the West Bank http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Volunteer-Positions-Abroad/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:34:15 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Radio-Interview-with-Donald-Binchy/ On Friday, 10th June, 2011, Donald Binchy, Senior Vice-President, participated in the Drivetime programme on RTE Radio 1 to discuss legal charges and self-regulation. The programme also featured Gerry Durcan, senior counsel, and Fergal Keane, writer and broadcaster. View the transcript of the programme . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Radio-Interview-with-Donald-Binchy/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:16:56 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/SMDF-Ballot-Result/ Members vote 'yes' on SMDF ballot. View more details in the President's eBulletin of 14th June, 2011 . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/SMDF-Ballot-Result/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:20:49 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Justice-Media-Awards-Winners/ The Law Society of Ireland has today (Thursday, 2nd June, 2011) announced the winners of its annual Justice Media Awards 2011. These awards focus on published works or broadcasts that have helped to inform and educate Irish citizens on the role of law in society. The aim is to give national recognition to published works or broadcasts that: Promote the highest standards in legal journalism;... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Justice-Media-Awards-Winners/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:29:10 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/2012-Human-Rights-Essay-Prize/ The Law Society of Ireland is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Human Rights Essay Prize. Law students, including trainee solicitors and trainee barristers, are invited to submit an essay, identifying a particular aspect of human rights law which they believe will have importance in the application or interpretation of Irish law. Entries should be typed and approximately... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/2012-Human-Rights-Essay-Prize/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:18:14 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Appointments-Regulator-finds-against-Attorney-Generals-Office-in-Law-Society-Complaint/ The Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) has reviewed the requirements for the posts of Advisory Counsel Grade III posts in the Attorney General's Office and recommended that qualified solicitors as well as barristers should be permitted to apply for these positions. CPSA chairman, An Ceann Comhairle Mr. Sean Barrett T.D. said "the Commission is concerned that public positions are... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Appointments-Regulator-finds-against-Attorney-Generals-Office-in-Law-Society-Complaint/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:33 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Newstalk-Interview-about-Legal-Industry/ View the transcript of a Newstalk programme on the 'legal industry' broadcast on 27th February, 2011. Bobby Kerr, presenter of 'Down to Business', interviewed Ken Murphy, Law Society Director General and solicitors John Carroll and Brian Fox. View the transcript here . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Newstalk-Interview-about-Legal-Industry/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:07:51 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Practising-Certificate-2011/ Click on the link below to download guidance notes designed to assist in the completion of the 2012 practising certificate application form.  The guidance notes will not be circulated with the application forms. Download Guidance Notes . http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Practising-Certificate-2011/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:28:02 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/CPD-Scheme-Record-Card/ The CPD requirement for the 2011 cycle is 12 hours, (to include a minimum of three hours management and professional development skills and a minimum of one hour regulatory matters). The CPD Scheme booklet and record card for the 2011 cycle are now available to download in the the members' area. Login with your solicitor number and password and go to the CPD /CPD Scheme section to view the... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/CPD-Scheme-Record-Card/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:31:38 GMT