The LSRA publishes reports on Legal Practitioner Education and Training & Unification of Legal Profession
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today [Thursday 19 November] publishes two separate reports with recommendations to the Minister for Justice, in fulfilment of its statutory mandate to ensure the maintenance and improvement of standards in the provision of legal services by legal practitioners.
King’s Inns publishes Statement of the Required Competencies of a Barrister
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns publishes the Statement of the Required Competencies of a Barrister, which was approved by the Council of King’s Inns at its meeting on Wednesday, 11 November 2020.
The Translation Seal Examination is due to take place this year on Saturday, 5 December 2020. This qualification is a great advantage for anyone wishing to pursue the profession of translator / legal linguist.
New Book: An Ghaeilge sa Dlí by Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh BL
Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh, a practising barrister and the Law & Irish Language Coordinator here at King’s Inns, recently published a book titled ‘An Ghaeilge sa Dlí’. It is aimed at anyone interested in the role of the Irish language in the Irish legal system in Europe and internationally.
Staying Connected: Some practical points on how to protect your wellbeing
As part of the King’s Inns 2020 Fitness Challenge, we asked Dr Michelle Killian, an expert in stress management and wellbeing, to give her thoughts on how social isolation and loneliness impacts on wellbeing, and what we can do about it.
Despite the Covid–19 constraints, mooting at the King’s Inns went from strength to strength in 2019–20 and remains a highlight of the extracurricular calendar.
As part of a wider education equity initiative, Senator Ruane is currently working on a research project identifying barriers faced by students and graduates when progressing in the Law profession.