The library set up this new service for practising solicitors to answer frequently asked questions on specific areas of law:
Each topic featured consolidates information on:
- Applicable legislation, leading cases, relevant book extracts and journal articles by leading experts in the relevant field of law
- Recent precedents and practice notes (where applicable)
- Links to useful external organisations
Whether you want to get up to speed on a topic outside your area of expertise or save time looking for useful resources on another subject, this new service supports you in your day-to-day practice.
Relevant book extracts accessible via our eBook platforms will be indicated for each topic, where appropriate. The library now provides access for members to the Thomson Reuters ProView platform, which includes titles from Round Hall's Irish law texts series.
The library also provides free access for members to copies of unreported judgments from the superior courts. Links are provided to any sources publicly available.
This new service is launching with three initial topics, covering assisted decision-making, rights of residence and enduring powers of attorney. We are planning to add one topic per month, with each new topic circulated via our fortnightly newsletter, LawWatch. Topics are based on commonly asked queries from our solicitor members. We also welcome your suggestions on topics you would like added in the future.
Open access sources
For more tips on legal research, go to 'Finding Law Sources' to assist you in navigating free online tools to quickly access legislation, case law and open access Irish legal journals. This resource can be used in conjunction with the library's recently published subject guide on Legal Research and Writing Skills which delves into legal research resources in more detail.
The ‘Trending Legal Queries’ database complements the library's existing suite of 12 subject guides covering broader topics such as conveyancing, probate, criminal law, employment law, artificial intelligence and environmental and planning law. Access the library’s subject guides at the link below.
Contact the library
You can contact the library with any questions, if you would like access to the library catalogue or to set up an eBook account.
Please note that the usual copyright rules and fees apply to material including legal journals, textbooks and precedents. Contact the library for further information on accessing this material, including access to the library's two eBook platforms, VLE books and ProView.