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Home Office launch domestic abuse codeword scheme

Brussels Briefing with the UK Law Societies Presidents 2021

Sharp Increase In Legal Professionals Seeking Help For Anxiety

LAWCARE 2020 FIGURES

Spring into Wellness Challenge’ for 2021

Passing of Mr Edward Orr (Solicitor)

Passing of Mr David Brewster (Solicitor)

Supreme Court Judgment – FCA case on Business Interruption Insurance

County Court Judge

New CPD Prospectus 2021 Launched

President Congratulates Members on New Year Honours Awards

Child and Family Law Update Issue 45 - December 2020

A Bridge over Troubled Waters

FOUR JURISDICTIONS FAMILY LAW FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE

Lawcare have launched a new video

Forensic medicine course 2021

Passing of Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore

Brexit Transition

How Northern Ireland Businesses and Citizens Can Prepare Now

Election of Law Society of Northern Ireland Society Office Bearers

The Presidential team photograph displayed above was taken in November 2019.

Practising Certificate Regulations Updated

Staying Well, Working Well

Wed, Dec 2, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT

Appointment of Presiding County Court Judge and Recorder of Belfast

UK and Irish perspectives on Brexit

Brexit, VAT and Customs

National Pro Bono Week

The Access to Justice Foundation celebrates National Pro Bono Week 2020 with Go the Extra Mile for Justice Day

Journals for download

Passing of Mr John Oliver Greer (solicitor)

Appeal For Information Regarding The Death Of Leo Anthony Norney

Guidance for legal professionals - cross-border family & civil cases

from 1 January 2021

500 Local Solicitors Attend 'Online Conveyancing Conference' 2020

Passing of Mr Harry Nelson (solicitor)

Passing of Mr Gerald Harrison, Solicitor

President responds to comments about "Lefty lawyers"

Regulating Lawyers During a Crisis

the Challenges and Opportunities of the Pandemic

Law Society launches 'Well Being' day

A Law Society 'well being' initiative in support of the solicitor profession. Please click below to access the registration links.

Passing of Mr David S. Cook, Solicitor

Enduring Power of Attorney Form

A Power of Attorney enables you to choose a person (or persons) to deal with your property and affairs.

Law Society statement on suggestion that UK Govt may breach Int law

Law Commission of England and Wales launches consultation

on transfer of ownership

Apprentice Solicitor - Directorate of Legal Services

Queen’s Bench actions procedure updated

Home Secretary Attack On Lawyers Unacceptable

FPC REMOTE COURT LISTS - for week commencing 17th AUGUST 2020

For Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry and Newtownards

FCC ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW LISTS for week commencing 31st AUGUST 2020

For Belfast, Craigavon and Derry

Conveyancing Updater – Issue Number 2020/23

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

Family and Domestic Proceedings Courts Recovery Guidance

AML and Risk articles

Summary of judgment - O'Donnell v Department for Communities

Family Care Centre Review Lists

Risk Management Webinar in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson

Challenges Facing Law Firms During Unprecedented Times

Updated OLCJ Guidance - 3rd August 2020

Updated Masters Guidance

Extension of PPS Case Progression Hubs

Judiciary NI website updated guidance on court business

First issue of the Journal of Elder Law and Capacity for 2020

FCC Lists 10th August 2020 for Laganside

FPC Administrative Review Lists w/c 17 August 2020

CPD Webinar Series - Number 3 update

Update from the Office of the LCJ on recovery of court business

Urgent Attention Of Children Order Panel Members/Family Law Practioner

LONDONDERRY FCC and LAGANSIDE FCC – cases listed for hearing during week commencing 3rd August 2020.

FCC Lists 27th July Craigavon and Belfast AND FPC Lists for Ards and L

Please find attached FCC lists for w/c 27th July and FPC lists for w/c 3rd August – as well as the appropriate form to be completed in each case.

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update - July

Review Lists For Lisburn And Ards FPC

Week Commencing 27th July 2020

Court Lists - July 2020

Updated Guidance From The High Court Masters

Call for Submissions of Interest Human Rights and Equality Group

Passing of S.M. Patrick Cross past President of the Law Society

Business Support Updater Edition Nine with Summary Grid

Passing of John R. Sullivan - Solicitor (Retired)

Public Consultation on Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay

QBD Actions – Hearings & Reviews – New Listing Arrangements

NIHRC -EU Settlement Scheme extended to the people of Northern Ireland

what does it mean for me?

Changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

Covid-19 Personal Injury Protocol

For The Urgent Attention Of All Court Litigators

New Updates From The Office Of The Lord Chief Justice

Law Society Welcomes The Re-opening Of The Housing Market

Covid-19 Business Support Updater

Companies House Updates and Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

June 2020

Passing of Frances C. Buchanan (nee O'Hara)

Business Support Updater 1 June 2020

For The Urgent Attention Of All Family Law Practitioners

Updates From The Office Of The Lord Chief Justice

Notice from Guardian Ad Litem Agency

Notice from Guardian Ad Litem Agency regarding 2020 reconstitution of their Solicitor Panel

LAND REGISTERS REVISED EMERGENCY NOTE TO PRACTITIONERS - 21st MAY 2020

Change Of Email Address For Laganside Family Proceedings Court

New Writ Magazine - COVID-19 Lockdown Ezine published

Covid-19 Business Support Updater- Main Developments

Reminder- Closure of the Small Business Support Grant Scheme

23.59pm Wednesday 20 May 2020

Resources from the Chartered Accountants Ireland

Update On Lisburn Magistrates And Youth Court Times

Judiciary NI Website - Updated Guidance On Court Operations

First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)

COVID-19 Response to reports of Delays ETC

SGS Webinars - ISO:45001 and ISO:27001

Important Notice - County Court Appeals - Queen’s Bench Division

For the urgent attention of all practitioners with Personal Injury actions and County Court Appeals listed in the Queen’s Bench Division

Business Support Measures During (COVID-19) Outbreak - 8th edition

Law Searchers at Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds

Statement From The Presiding Coroner Legacy Inquests

April 2020

Update on the Commercial Hub from The Honourable Mr Justice Horner

ADVANCED ADVOCACY COURSE 2020 - postponed

APIL / FOIL / ABI Agreement For Personal Injury Cases In NI

Land Registers Revised Emergency Note To Practitioners

Changes to Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations

Land Registers Revised Emergency Note To Practitioners 24th April 2020

Important Changes To Guidance Issued By OLCJ

ATTENTION ALL PRACTITIONERS

Consultation on Proposals on the use Live Links for Police Detention

COVID-19 – Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing

UK Legal Sector Affinity Group – Advisory Note Published - 21st April 2020

Business Support Measures During (Covid-19) Outbreak - 7th update

Practice Note update from Land Registry

The Society has received the following revised Practice Note from Land Registry:

Update to the Covid-19 guidance issued by the Office of the LCJ

NICTS Operational summary

Office of Care and Protection (Patients) during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Issue Number 2020/14

Belfast City Council Property Certificates – E-mail applications

Passing of Jacinta McCullough, Solicitor (Retired)

Stay safe, stay healthy and stay at home - new video

Immigration Practitioners’ Group - Home Office Update

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Issue Number 2020/13

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Members’ Information Notice- Fourth Edition

Coroner - Northern Ireland

Office premises of the Attorney General are temporarily closed

Arrangements for supervised contact of Looked After Children

The administration of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)

Announcement of Reduction in Service in the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber Administrative centre

Closure Of Departmental Solicitor’s Office Premises

Centre House And Victoria Hall

Immigration Practitioners’ Group - Home Office

NIHE Legal Services - The Housing Centre

Notice regarding bail applications during Covid-19 pandemic

The Coronavirus Community Fund

New I On The Law issued by the Law Society Library - Issue 21

Immigration Practitioners’ Group

Are you worried about your house purchase or sale?

In need of some guidance and advice?

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

PRESIDENTIAL GUIDANCE ISSUED UNDER RULE 8 OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNALS AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL (CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2020

Further Legal Services Agency Circular - LSA COVID 19 - Key Messages

Message from the Lord Chief Justice’s Office

Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office

Provisional Practice Statement First-Tier Tribunal Categorisation

Tax Cases In The Tax Chamber

Immigration Practitioners’ Group Asylum Interviews

Practice Direction - The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986

The Mental Health Review Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1986

Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office

Issued at the request of the Lord Chief Justice Office

Statement from Directorate of Legal Services

Law Society Library - closure and reduced operating hours

Child Contact Centres Update - Craigavon and Newry centres

Regulation (Professional Conduct) Department Operations

Information For Masters Of Trainee Solicitors Attending The IPLS

Pro Forma Review Guidance Form For Commercial Hub Cases

Child Contact Centres Update

Child Contact Centres are members of the Northern Ireland Network of Child Contact Centres and of the National Association of Child Contact Centres. https://childcontactni.org/

Warning of increased Cyber Threat reference Covid-19

Cases listed before the Chancery and Probate Master

The Human Rights Commission has closed its offices

Passing of John P Shearer Solicitor (Retired)

Law Society CPD Events Postponed

Passing of John L Baxter, Solicitor (Retired)

Introduction to Insolvency - NIYSA CPD Event

Protection of the Rule of Law in Europe

Law Insight Event Opens Door to Legal Careers

Newly Qualified Solicitors 2020

President Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitors at Admissions Ceremony

Law Society Welcomes Positive Lay Observer's Report

Legacy Inquests – Appeal for information

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE INJURY AND DEATH OF MASTER STEPHEN GEDDIS ON 28TH - 30TH AUGUST 1975

Priority must be given to protecting the basic human right of liberty

‘Protecting the basic human right of liberty must be a priority’ was of the key messages from a special conference taking place in Belfast this week on the theme of the ‘Deprivation of Liberty of elderly and incapacitated people’.

President Welcomes NIHRC to Law Society House

New Writ Magazine 2020

LSMS Chair Congratulates Winning IPLS Mediation Team

Four Jurisdictions Family Law Conference 2020

LSMS Chair Congratulates IPLS Mediation Team

Elder Law Conference 2020

Injunctions in the context of social media event sold out

Law Society welcomes new NIYSA Chair and Committee for 2020

First Council meeting of 2020 held at Law Society House

Law Society welcomes appointment of Naomi Long as new Justice Minister

New Apprentices Solicitors Welcomed to Law Society House

Mediation Course 2020 - Book Now!

NIYSA Notice of Annual General Meeting

Festive cheer at the Pro Bono Christmas Carol Concert

Celebrating a centenary of women in law - Mary McAleese

The King’s Inns Dublin, 30 November, 2019

Guide On Reporting Restrictions In The Criminal Courts

Updated Publication: Judicial Studies Board (JSB)

Newly admitted Solicitors Welcomed at Annual Dinner 2019

'Client Care And Practice Management'

NIYSA CPD - 18th December 2019

New Presidential and Chief Executive Team Announced for 2019

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has announced its new Presidential and Chief Executive team.

Law Society of Northern Ireland Members Elect New Council

Sports Law Conference 2019 outstanding success

Silent Crisis - A presentation of Films- Human Rights of Refugees

Forensic Medicine and Legal Process

Queen’s University Belfast have developed a new module designed to introduce
relevant professionals to forensic medicine and the legal aspects of medical practice.

Conveyancing CPD 1/2 Day Conference

President of CLA speaks at Mediation event in Singapore

Immigration Law Practitioners Association

Update on the EU Settlement Scheme - Part 2 (Advanced) (Belfast)

New Video Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Advanced Advocacy Course

Passing of Mr Robert NC Watts Solicitor

Passing of Mr Patrick J. Fahy, Solicitor

Restorative Practices Forum (NI) 25th Anniversary Conference

Silent Crisis - A presentation of Films- Human Rights of Refugees

Immigration Law Conference 2019

Sentencing Review Consultation Update

Brexit Planning a Top Priority For Law Society Of Northern Ireland

Master Sweeney provides overview of guidance on Ancillary Relief

President & Vice President celebrate Irish Women Lawyers Association

President welcomes Legal Symposium 2019 to Law Society House

Scam warning - "Court Agreement” and “URGENT"

Society hosts Well Being Day at Law Society House

New e-book -Criminal Practice And Procedure in The Magistrates’ Court

Presiding Master McCorry addresses members

President welcomed ECBA delegates to Law Society House

LAMS Clinics by appointment

Summary of judgment - In re Sarah Jane Ewart (Abortion - FFA) - 031019

Memorandum of Understanding signed with Belgian/Brussels Bar

Passing of Mr Vincent P. Fitzpatrick, Solicitor

'Planning for Brexit' provides overview to legal profession

Get Ready For Brexit Toolkit for Lawyers

Supreme Court United Kingdom - Latest Rulings

President attending IBA Conference in Seoul, Korea

President attends CPAI Annual Dinner

Law Society hosts Law Commissions' surrogacy project event

President speaks at Rotary Club on connecting with the community

Passing of Mr Noel Slattery

President thanks Lord Mayor and Belfast City Council

Judgment - In the Matter of Raymond McCord JR83 Jamie Waring - 12.09.

President congratulates new Advanced Advocacy Graduates

Advanced Advocacy Course marks 20th Anniversary

New Child & Family Law Update published

The new Child & Family Law Update - Issue 43 / August 2019 edition is now available. Please complete the form to order your copy.

Planning for Brexit: Update

President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association in Mombasa

Prayers for the Legal Profession

Advocates should look out for laws promoting oppression

Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Brian Speers has told advocates to be on the look-out against laws that promote oppression.

Source: Standard Gateway

SARs in Action - Issue 2

President addressed Leadership in Law and Practice conference

Hate Crime Legislation Review

Over £8,000 raised for Marie Curie NI from 'Legal Walk' event

Society raises over £2,000 in support of Barnardo's charity

Summary of judgment - British Telecommunications plc v Meier - 29.7.19

Court Dismisses Appeal By British Telecomunications In Disbility Discrimination Case

European Commission Supranational Risk Assessment Report 2019

Local Solicitor seeking support for Ugandan Project

Swapping The Corridors Of Laganside For The Dusty Streets Of Rural East Africa.

Young Lawyers Contest

Law Society comments on the passing of Sir Anthony Hart

European Circuit Annual Conference, Rome

Senior Vice President attends Equality in the Law Event

Supporting women in legal profession a necessity

David Lavery CB confirmed as new Law Society Chief Executive

Passing of Mr William John Davey Rogers

Court Judgement

Court of Appeal determines that claims for holiday pay shortfall can be taken back to 1998

Passing of Ms. Olivia McKeown, Solicitor

Law Society delighted to confirm MCS Group as sponsor

New Writ Magazine - Spring Summer 2019 - New CLA President

Please click below to download the new Writ Magazine

Summary of Findings - Death Of Daniel Carson

President attends 3rd 'women in law' event

Legacy Inquest Review

Specialist Short Courses in Advanced Advocacy

Practices For Sale

Franking Machine Scam by Phone call

Iron Law Triathlon challenge team members thank sponsors

President, JVP & Chief Executive attend Law Faculty Annual Dinner

“A modern approach to using title insurance in property transactions”

Society hosts Children Order Panel Day 2019

Women in Leadership Roles within the Legal Profession

Places are limited and will be offered on first come first serve basis

Lord or lady Justice of Appeal, Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland

£7374 Raised for Marie Curie Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Team win inaugural Iron Law Triathlon challenge 2019

Inaugural Iron Law Triathlon challenge underway

Mediation a Commonwealth Perspective 2019 - New Speaker announced

New Speaker Confirmed - Gary Adair, Wilson Nesbitt
Speaking on the Judicial Review judgement on mediation and legal aid

President wishes Northern Team success in Iron Law Triathlon challenge

Solicitor Wins Employee of the Year in the Belfast Business Awards

Legal Mental Health Charity Launches Webchat

Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2019 (UK)

Presidential and Chief Executive Team attend LSI Annual Dinner

Law Society Responds To Publication of Gillen Review Report

The Right Honourable Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore to speak at BSA event

New Journal of Elder Law and Capacity Published by Law Society

Law Society Mentoring Programme 2019/2020

GET AHEAD, GET A MENTOR!

'Norn - Iron man' challenge in aid of charity

Children Order Day - Vulnerability

IronLaw - the North South Triathlon Challenge 2019

Law Society new video offers online advice to clients

New video aims to prevent clients and the public losing their money online!

Law Society Warning firms/public to be extremely vigilant online

Dual Presentation focus CNPG event

Society supports new Linda Community School, Zambia

President attending Commonwealth Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Deaf Equality Training

Regulation on Public Documents (Regulation 2016/1191)

of 6 July 2016 on promoting the free movement of citizens by simplifying the requirements for presenting certain public documents in the European Union and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012

Law Society Immigration Practitioners’ Group Meeting

Law Society of Northern Ireland Chief Executive

Building for the future in Zambia

Children Order Day - Private Law Applications

NSPCC NI calls for measures to reduce trauma for child witnesses

Evelyn Donaghy V JJ Haughey Solicitors Limited

Managing Conveyancing Complaints Seminar

Practice Direction 01/19 - Queen's Bench Division (Commercial)

Funeral Arrangements Mr Adam Curry, Solicitor

President Welcomes Rutgers University Students to Law Society House

New video launched to warn home buyers about scammers

SARs in Action

Summary of Judgment

Court Finds That Chief Constable Has Not Demonstrated Practical Independence On The Part Of The PSNI Legacy Investigations Branch

President & SVP attend Law Society of Scotland Annual Dinner

New Video Celebrates Contribution of Female Past Presidents

Marking 100 years of Women in Law

First 100 Years Project - Invitation to Women Solicitors

Society hosts important Brexit Planning Event

New Opportunity: Senior Tutors (QUB/1808/19)

President Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitors at Admissions Ceremony

Ulster University Team Wins the Client Consultation Competition 2019

New Edition of the Green Book launched

Enduring Powers of Attorney / Making a will

Past President takes up new position in Afghanistan

Past President, Norville Connolly, (President 2009 - 2010) has taken up a new position in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Society marks District Judge McKibbin Retirement

Seasonal Sweaters Challenge

Pension Lifetime Allowance to increase to £1,055,000

President pays tribute to Joe Rice Co Chair of the Pro Bono Choir

Newly admitted Solicitors Welcomed at Annual Dinner 2018

IPLS Mediation Course 2019

Calais Children a case to answer screening

Pauline Brown (nee Morgan), Solicitor

Legally Able - Short Sign Language Course

New Writeable 'Call Check and Confirm Leaflet' Launched

Business and Property Hub event

This is a free event for solicitors only

Why Lawyers Matter: Defending the defenders of the Rule of Law.

New book published on Road Traffic Offences of Northern Ireland

Fake LMS Scam circulating

European Lawyers Day 2018

Medical Legal CPD: Prognostication and head injury claims

New leaflet published on dealing with cold callers/ texts

Annual Sports Law Conference 2018

Mr Con Lavery, Solicitor

New Book Published on Road Traffic Offences of Northern Ireland

Calais Children: A case to answer

Invitation to attend

Law Society hosts CCBE meeting on Brexit

Mr J Roger H McLernon, Solicitor of McLernon Moynagh

DOJ to consult on expansion of Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme

Mr John Killen (Billy) McNinch, Solicitor.

Mr Alan Rountree, Solicitor

Mr Gerard McClure, Solicitor

Law Society warns of new scam emails

Law Society congratulates Conor McCormick on new appointment

Public Consultation on Domestic Homicide Reviews

NEW - Writ Magazine published Spring/Summer 2018

The new Spring Summer edition of the Writ magazine edition 229 is now available for download from below.

Temporary Closure of Londonderry Court House

Passing of Ms. Ursula Burns, Solicitor

Important Human Rights and Children event held at Law Society House

Law Society warns of the need to be vigilant against scammers

Legal Walk/Run raises £5476 for Marie Curie Northern Ireland

NIYSA New CPD Programme 2018

Mental Health Awareness Week

Ratepayers urged to submit evidence now for business rates revaluation

Good luck to all of the participants in the Legal Walk/Run

United Kingdom Supreme Court Sitting in Belfast - Live Stream

NEW - Writ Magazine published

Problem-solving courts to be piloted - LCJ Direction

President Congratulates Award Winners at Admission Ceremony 2018

President Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitors at Admissions Ceremony

Solicitors Will Benefit From Online Map Shop

New Advertising Campaign Launched