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Alumni Stories: 08 December 2023

Alumni Story – Diane Sutton speaks to Carol Walls, Emma Walls and Aoife McCann

Alumni Story – Diane Sutton speaks to Carol Walls, Emma Walls and Aoife McCann

Next, in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our member relations officer Diane Sutton speaks to Carol Walls, Emma Walls, and Aoife McCann – three sisters who for the first time in the history of King’s Inns, graduated from the Degree of Barrister–at–Law at the same time. 

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General: 06 December 2023

Notice of The Annual General Meeting of King’s Inns

Notice of The Annual General Meeting of King’s Inns

King’s Inns Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the Bencher’s Room, King’s Inns.

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LSDSI: 04 December 2023

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 2023–2024 Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI), they elected Barrister–at–Law Modular 2 student Norah O’Brien.

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Education: 29 November 2023

King’s Inns Registrar: University Visits 2023

King’s Inns Registrar: University Visits 2023

In 2023, King’s Inns strengthened partnerships with Legal Faculties and Law Schools in Ireland

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LSDSI: 27 November 2023

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 14, at 5.30 pm.

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Education: 22 November 2023

King’s Inns is the winner of the 2023 Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh’s Moot Competition

King’s Inns is the winner of the 2023 Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh’s Moot Competition

Congratulations to Hugh Ó Laoide Kelly, a student in year 2 of the modular Barrister–At–Law degree course, who won Gael Linn’s 2023 Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh.

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General: 21 November 2023

Council of King’s Inns: Notice of Candidates Elected

Council of King’s Inns: Notice of Candidates Elected

King’s Inns declare the following elected to the Council of King’s Inns. Persons elected will serve for a two–year term from 1 January 2024.

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LSDSI: 14 November 2023

Norah O’Brien elected Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland 2023–2024

Norah O’Brien elected Auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland 2023–2024

On Monday, November 6, Norah O’Brien, student on the Barrister–at–Law Degree course (Modular), was the higher ranked of the two continuing candidates after the fourth count and was deemed by the Returning Officer to be elected as Auditor.

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General: 31 October 2023

King’s Inns Council Elections 2023

King’s Inns Council Elections 2023

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 2024.

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Events: 25 October 2023

Event: Private Member’s Tour – Lavery. On Location

Event: Private Member’s Tour – Lavery. On Location

The highlight of the National Gallery’s autumn programme, showcasing work of Sir John Lavery. King’s Inns members will be taken on a private tour of the exhibition by the expert guides at the Gallery on Saturday 11th November, accompanied by our Member Relations Officer Diane Sutton.

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Events: 24 October 2023

Event: Meet the Regulator

Event: Meet the Regulator

King’s Inns are pleased to welcome Dr. Brian Doherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Legal Service Regulatory Authority. Dr. Doherty was called to the Bar in 1996 and has been CEO of the LSRA since 2017.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 16 October 2023

Job Opportunity: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting Prosecutors

Job Opportunity: 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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Events: 05 October 2023

Event: Launching your EU Career

Event: Launching your EU Career

Launching your EU Career: Transport | 10 October |13:00 (Brussels)

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Events: 05 October 2023

Event: DG Translation Virtual Visit of 2023

Event: DG Translation Virtual Visit of 2023

The aim of these virtual events is to bring together master students in translation and translators working for the European Commission to offer a sneak peek into the work of DGT.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 04 October 2023

Job Opportunity: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is hiring a Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher

Job Opportunity: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is hiring a Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting a Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher. Closing date for applications: 3.30pm on Tuesday 17 October 2023.

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Members: 25 September 2023

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 2, to mark the start of Michaelmas Term 2023.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 15 September 2023

Job Opportunity: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is hiring a Circuit Court Prosecutor for Donegal

Job Opportunity: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is hiring a Circuit Court Prosecutor for Donegal

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting a Circuit Court Prosecutor for Donegal. The Director seeks expressions of interest from barristers wishing to be considered for the above role.

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Alumni Stories: 14 September 2023

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to John Freeman BL

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to John Freeman BL

Next, in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our member relations officer Diane Sutton speaks to John Freeman BL, a practising barrister at The Bar of Ireland, with a particular emphasis on banking and financial services, disciplinary/regulatory and defamation.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 12 September 2023

Job Opportunity: Legal Adviser in the Office of the Ombudsman (Assistant Principal Officer)

Job Opportunity: Legal Adviser in the Office of the Ombudsman (Assistant Principal Officer)

Job Opportunity: Legal Adviser in the Office of the Ombudsman (Assistant Principal Officer).
Closing date: Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm Friday, 29 September 2023.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 11 September 2023

Job Opportunity: Vacancies at the Court of Justice of the European Union for lawyer–linguists

Job Opportunity: Vacancies at the Court of Justice of the European Union for lawyer–linguists

The Court of Justice of the European Union is recruiting lawyer–linguists. Read more and apply on the EU Careers website.

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Events: 11 September 2023

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 2023–2024 will take place on Monday, November 13, at 7 pm through Zoom.

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Education: 07 September 2023

Ar mhaith leat gairmréim rathúil trí Ghaeilge ag croí na hEorpa le hArd–Dioplóma san Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil?

Ar mhaith leat gairmréim rathúil trí Ghaeilge ag croí na hEorpa le hArd–Dioplóma san Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil?

Míníonn Ian Eglington, céimí den chúrsa Ard–Dioplóma san Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil agus aistritheoir leis an gCoimisiún Eorpach sa Bhruiséil, mar a chuidigh an cúrsa agus an cháilíocht leis ina shaol gairmiúil.

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Events: 04 September 2023

CEA Inaugural Conference at King’s Inns

CEA Inaugural Conference at King’s Inns

The full–day conference will bring together an array of highly impressive speakers who will offer their views and perspectives on a range of civil and criminal law matters. Speakers’ backgrounds include practice, academia, and law enforcement.

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Events: 31 August 2023

King’s Inns Excels in International Negotiation Competition in Rome

King’s Inns Excels in International Negotiation Competition in Rome

Following on from the excellent performances of the King’s Inns mooting teams in international competitions, we are delighted to report that the King’s Inns team also excelled in the recent International Negotiation Competition.

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AND BREATHE Wellness Series: 31 August 2023

King’s Inns Glendalough Hike

King’s Inns Glendalough Hike

Join us for our annual charity fundraising hike in Glendalough on Sunday, October 15, at 10 am. Enjoy nature and reward yourself with breathtaking views over Glendalough Valley and the surrounding Wicklow uplands.

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Events: 28 August 2023

King’s Inns is taking part in Culture Night 2023

King’s Inns is taking part in Culture Night 2023

With over 300 events taking place across Dublin for Culture Night 2023, King’s Inns is hosting free guided tours of our magnificent Dining Hall building, designed by the eminent architect James Gandon and completed in 1806.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 27 July 2023

#JobOpportunity: Insurance– Liability Investigator role at Mulligan Accident Investigations

#JobOpportunity: Insurance– Liability Investigator role at Mulligan Accident Investigations

Mulligan Accident Investigations is hiring for an Insurance– Liability Investigator role (min. CIP qual. Or legal qualification). Application deadline: 17 August 2023. Applications should be sent in writing to aoife@mulliganai.ie

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 14 July 2023

Job Opportunity: Advance Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law Co–Ordinator

Job Opportunity: Advance Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law Co–Ordinator

Kings Inns invites applications from the Advance Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law Co–Ordinator.

The Co–Ordinator will be required to coordinate all aspects of the day–to–day running of the Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law. The Co–Ordinator will report to the Dean. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, the Co–Ordinator will be required to perform other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Dean.

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Education: 30 June 2023

Mooting Success for King’s Inns Students in International Mooting Competitions

 Mooting Success for King’s Inns Students in International Mooting Competitions

Following on from our historic win in the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot in 2022, in which the King’s Inns team came first in the world, we are delighted to report that the King’s Inns ICC team made it to the semi–final of the same competition this year.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 23 June 2023

#JobOpportunity: Circuit Court Prosecutor for Cork City

The Director of Public Prosecutions wishes to appoint two Counsel to prosecute in Cork City. The Director seeks expressions of interest from barristers wishing to be considered for the above role.

Barristers should email recruitment@dppireland.ie for an application form and an explanatory memorandum on the role of prosecution counsel.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 14 July 2023 at 1:00pm.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 21 June 2023

Job Opportunity: Legal Advisor at Corporate Enforcement Authority

The CEA is seeking to fill 2 posts of Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal level). The successful candidates will work on a wide variety of assignments and projects and will report, as required, to both the Director of
Legal and the Director of Legal & Policy.

The CEA is running an open competition to establish a panel of suitably qualified individuals to fill current vacancies and any vacancies that may arise in the future for Legal Advisor at Assistant Principal level.

To apply for this position, candidates should submit the Application Form to recruitment@cea.gov.ie

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 30th June 2023.

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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 16 June 2023

Job Opportunity: King’s Inns requires a Lecturer in Constitutional Law for its Diploma in Legal Studies

Job Opportunity: King’s Inns requires a Lecturer in Constitutional Law for its Diploma in Legal Studies

King’s Inns invites applications from qualified Barristers for a fixed–term appointment as Lecturer in Constitutional Law on its Diploma in Legal Studies. The deadline for the receipt of applications by King’s Inns is no later than 5 pm (Irish time) on Monday, July 17, 2023.

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Events: 08 May 2023

Celebrating 20 years of the McCarthy Bursary and the launch of the Fundraising Campaign

Celebrating 20 years of the McCarthy Bursary and the launch of the Fundraising Campaign

In partnership with The Bar of Ireland, King’s Inns is hosting an event to celebrate 20 years of the McCarthy Bursary and its impact in promoting diversity and inclusion at the Bar on Thursday, May 18, from 6 pm to 7.30 pm.

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Events: 28 April 2023

‘Unlocked an Irish Prison Officer’s Story’ by David McDonald with Mick Clifford selected for the final Book Club meeting of the year

‘Unlocked an Irish Prison Officer’s Story’ by David McDonald with Mick Clifford selected for the final Book Club meeting of the year

The next and final book club meeting of the academic and legal year will take place on Monday, June 12, at 7 pm via Zoom.

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Events: 20 April 2023

Mediation Conference: Forging a career as a Mediator – What next?

Mediation Conference: Forging a career as a Mediator – What next?

On Friday, May 12, from 2 pm to 5 pm, The Bar of Ireland in partnership with King’s Inns, is hosting an in–person conference on “Forging a career as a Mediator: what next?”. This event is open to anyone interested in mediation – non–legal professionals and lawyers.

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Events: 18 April 2023

Judicial Assistant Open Day

Judicial Assistant Open Day

On Thursday, April 27, from 10 am to 2 pm, The Courts Service of Ireland is hosting an Open Day at King’s Inns for law students and recent graduates interested in becoming a Judicial Assistant.

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Education: 20 March 2023

Law and Education Symposium: Updates on Legal Issues Affecting Schools 2023

Law and Education Symposium: Updates on Legal Issues Affecting Schools 2023

King’s Inns will host a free in–person Law and Education Symposium on Monday evening, April 24, for anyone working in the education environment.

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Alumni Stories: 14 March 2023

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh BL

Alumni Stories – Diane Sutton speaks to Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh BL

Next, in the ‘Alumni Stories’ series, our member relations officer Diane Sutton speaks to Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh BL, a barrister at The Bar of Ireland, the Law & Irish Academic Coordinator at King’s Inns and former President of Conradh na Gaeilge.

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Events: 01 March 2023

‘The Mandela Brief’ by Thomas Grant selected for the next Book Club

‘The Mandela Brief’ by Thomas Grant selected for the next Book Club

The fourth Book Club meeting for this academic and legal year will take place on Monday, April 17, at 7 pm via Zoom.

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LSDSI: 27 February 2023

‘Socio–Economic Diversity in the Legal Profession’ – Inaugural Address by Paula Cassidy, LSDSI Auditor

‘Socio–Economic Diversity in the Legal Profession’ – Inaugural Address by Paula Cassidy, LSDSI Auditor

“Authenticity is key”: Cathy Smith SC responding to a well–structured and well–researched inaugural address by Paula Cassidy, the auditor of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland, which took place on Thursday, February 23, in King’s Inns.

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Education: 22 February 2023

King’s Inns Team wins the National Negotiation Competition

King’s Inns Team wins the National Negotiation Competition

A team of two full–time Barrister–at–Law degree students, Carla Fusciardi Wallace and Justin McAleese, have won this year’s national negotiation competition, which took place in the Law Society’s Education Centre at Blackhall Place.

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Events: 14 February 2023

Auditor of the LSDSI Paula Cassidy will deliver her Inaugural Address

Auditor of the LSDSI Paula Cassidy will deliver her Inaugural Address

Paula Cassidy, degree of Barrister–at–Law student and Auditor (193rd Session) of the Law Students’ Debating Society of Ireland (LSDSI), will deliver her Inaugural Address on Thursday, February 23, at 5.20 pm.

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Events: 09 February 2023

Conference at King’s Inns on Employment Opportunities as EU Lawyer–Linguists, Interpreters and Translators

Conference at King’s Inns on Employment Opportunities as EU Lawyer–Linguists, Interpreters and Translators

Many opportunities present in the field of lawyer–linguistics with the European Union. The CJEU is in the process of expanding its Irish language unit and recruits many Irish language lawyer–linguists. Ireland is now also the main source for English language lawyer–linguists with further opportunities presenting there.

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Education: 04 February 2023

Tréimhsí Oiliúna le Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh

Tréimhsí Oiliúna  le Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh

Cuireann Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh líon teoranta de thréimhsí oiliúna íoctha ar fáil gach bliain i ndlísheomraí Chomhaltaí na Cúirte Breithiúnais agus Chúirt Ghinearálta an Aontais Eorpaigh agus i seirbhísí na Cúirte.

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Events: 01 February 2023

Members’ Event – A Private Tour of 14 Henrietta St

Members’ Event – A Private Tour of 14 Henrietta St

King’s Inns has teamed up with our neighbours at 14 Henrietta Street to offer a private house tour on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11.30 am. This event is exclusively for subscribing members of King’s Inns.

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Events: 26 January 2023

‘The Last Colony’ by Phillipe Sands selected for the next Book Club

‘The Last Colony’ by Phillipe Sands selected for the next Book Club

The third Book Club meeting for the 2022–2023 academic and legal year will take place on Monday, February 27, at 7 pm via Zoom.

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Education: 25 January 2023

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 25, 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: 16 January 2023

Díospóireacht Gael Linn

Díospóireacht Gael Linn

Déardaoin an 16 Feabhra 2023 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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Education: 04 January 2023

Launch your EU Career: European Commission Blue Book traineeship scheme

Launch your EU Career: European Commission Blue Book traineeship scheme

Twice a year, the European Commission offers 5–month paid internships in its Directorates, Commissioners’ Cabinets, Services and many EU agencies.

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