News

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

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

Sports Law Conference 2019 outstanding success

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

Brexit - What next?

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

Sentencing Review Consultation Update

Brexit Planning a Top Priority For Law Society Of Northern Ireland

European Lawyers Day 2019 - Download the Podcast

Master Sweeney provides overview of guidance on Ancillary Relief

Restorative Practices Forum (NI) 25th Anniversary

Building a Vision for the Future of Restorative Practices

President welcomes Legal Symposium 2019 to Law Society House

Over 300 solicitors attended Annual Conveyancing Conference 2019

Society hosts Well Being Day at Law Society House

Legal Mental Health Charity Lawcare Launches Champions Scheme

Presiding Master McCorry addresses members

Annual General Meeting of NICPLA

LAMS Clinics by appointment

New Consent Form Launched to Support Patients Seeking Medical Records

Memorandum of Understanding signed with Belgian/Brussels Bar

President attends the opening of the legal year in London

'Planning for Brexit' provides overview to legal profession

Passing of Mr John H. Cavan, Solicitor

Supreme Court United Kingdom - Latest Rulings

Well Being Day

President attends CPAI Annual Dinner

New Law Society Mediation Services (LSMS) Board hold first meeting

President speaks at Rotary Club on connecting with the community

Child marriage and trafficking focus of CLA European Hub meeting

President thanks Lord Mayor and Belfast City Council

President attends Annual Prayer Service for the Legal Profession

President congratulates new Advanced Advocacy Graduates

Appointment of new County Court Judge

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.

President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association in Mombasa

Prayers for the Legal Profession

New Client Complaint Video Launched

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

Conveyancing Conference 2019

President addressed Leadership in Law and Practice conference

Limited places available for Legal Mini MBA

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

SARs Reporter Booklet

Summary of judgment - British Telecommunications plc v Meier - 29.7.19

Court Dismisses Appeal By British Telecomunications In Disbility Discrimination Case

Circular LSA 17-19 Notification of industrial action on 26 July 2019

Local Solicitor seeking support for Ugandan Project

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

LCJ Direction 1/19 - Crown and County Court Calendar 2019-20

Date published: 10/07/19

Law Society comments on the passing of Sir Anthony Hart

Providing access opportunities to solicitor profession is important

Senior Vice President attends Equality in the Law Event

BrowseAloud added to Law Society website

David Lavery CB confirmed as new Law Society Chief Executive

Cloud security guidance

Court Judgement

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

National Cyber Security Centre - online training package for staff

Law Society delighted to confirm MCS Group as sponsor

NCSC Response & Recovery Guide Launch

Summary of Findings - Death Of Daniel Carson

President attends BSA Annual Dinner

Legacy Inquest Review

New Folio Journal Publishing soon

The first issue of the Folio 2019 will shortly be published. If you would like to receive a copy please complete the Order Form below and return it, together with a cheque for £60 made payable to the ‘Law Society of Northern Ireland’, to the address below.

Practices For Sale

Mediation in the Commonwealth - A New Perspective

Iron Law Triathlon challenge team members thank sponsors

Attorney General for Northern Ireland Trainee Solicitor Scheme

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

LSNI Immigration Practitioners’ Group meeting

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

£7374 Raised for Marie Curie Northern Ireland

IPLS Team wins mediation competition

President hosts Dr Christopher Stange from CA-NI

Inaugural Iron Law Triathlon challenge underway

Summary of judgment - McKee and Ors v Charity Commission

COURT DECIDES CHARITY COMMISSION CANNOT DELEGATE DECISION MAKING FUNCTIONS TO STAFF

President wishes Northern Team success in Iron Law Triathlon challenge

Court Refuses Flag Appeal

Legal Mental Health Charity Launches Webchat

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

Passing of Mr John Fox, Solicitor

Law Society Responds To Publication of Gillen Review Report

Registration/Pack Collection Days for Legal Walk 2019

New Journal of Elder Law and Capacity Published by Law Society

President wishes Belfast Marathon Particpants Good Luck!

'Norn - Iron man' challenge in aid of charity

Summary of judgment - McNamara v PPS

IronLaw - the North South Triathlon Challenge 2019

Baroness Scotland opens new school in Zambia

Law Society Warning firms/public to be extremely vigilant online

Children Order Day - Vulnerablity

Society supports new Linda Community School, Zambia

Advanced Advocacy Course 2019

Deaf Equality Training

Law Society of Northern Ireland Chief Executive

Law Society Immigration Practitioners’ Group Meeting

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

Pro Bono Choir raise £20,000 for local charities

Alan Hunter, Chief Executive to retire

President speaks at Newry & Banbridge solicitors Association Dinner

Society welcomes new Chair and Secretary of the IPG

New Edition of the Green Book launched

Coroner McGurgan speaks to Clinical Negligence Practitioner’s Group

President attends Wallace High School Dinner

Enduring Powers of Attorney / Making a will

President guest on BBC Radio Ulster 'On your behalf programme'

New - GDPR Tradata event announced

New scam circulating - Fake Law Society emails circulating

SCAM ALERT - If you receive the following email please delete it! This is a scam email not issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

President attends Four Jurisdictions Family Law Conference

Wine Tasting Evening Proves Perfect Tonic For Local Charity

Folio - Subscribe now

Law Society engaging on Brexit at highest levels

Presiding District Judge Fiona Bagnall speaks at Criminal Law Series

Calling all NI Solicitor Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers or Triathletes

President attends Annual Reception of Franco-British Lawyers Society

Don’t forget your Green Card - British insurers issue advice

Protecting your organisation from ransomware

This guidance provided by the NCSC is an overview of ransomware, suggests some simple steps to prevent a ransomware incident, and advises on what to do if your organisation is infected by ransomware.

Court Business Listed - Bishop Street Courthouse - Tuesday 22/01/2019

New arrangements for Court business Bishop Street on Monday

President attends the Northern Ireland Institute of Insurers Dinner

Children’s Law Centre Events 2019

Law Society Welcomes Justice Department Permanent Secretary

Mr Hugh Desmond Murray, Solicitor

Mr Ian Dawson, Solicitor

The Honourable Mr Justice Huddleston sworn in as High Court Judge

‘Diversity in Legal Representation’

New Writ Magazine - Winter 2018 - New President

Society marks District Judge McKibbin Retirement

New Clinical Negligence Group Launched at Law Society House

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

Happy Christmas from the Law Society of Northern Ireland

Newly admitted Solicitors Welcomed at Annual Dinner 2018

Law Society Welcomes New President Suzanne Rice

Calais Children a case to answer screening

UK/EU relationship post Brexit impact on family law

Legally Able - Short Sign Language Course

Northern Ireland Manager speaks at 7th Annual Sports Law Conference

Business and Property Hub event

This is a free event for solicitors only

Flag it Up Campaign

The Legal Sector Affinity Group urges lawyers to ‘Flag It Up’ to tackle the threat from ‘dirty money’.

New book published on Road Traffic Offences of Northern Ireland

Mentoring is key to business growth

European Lawyers Day 2018

The Magic of Mentoring with Julie Star

Cost is £50.00 plus VAT

New leaflet published on dealing with cold callers/ texts

Two new scams circulating

Mr Con Lavery, Solicitor

Immigration Law Conference 2018

Calais Children: A case to answer

Invitation to attend

Mr John Duff, Solicitor

Mr J Roger H McLernon, Solicitor of McLernon Moynagh

Lawyers participate in Belfast Pride Parade 2018

Mr John Killen (Billy) McNinch, Solicitor.

First time the Presidents of all Law Societies in UK are all women

Mr Gerard McClure, Solicitor

New Report Highlights Cyber Threat To Legal Sector

Law Society congratulates Conor McCormick on new appointment

New Book on Divorce and Ancillary Relief published by Law Society

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.

Junior Vice President Speaks At NIYSA Family Justice Event

Passing of Ms. Ursula Burns, Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Recent Developments, Case Law and Practice

Law Society warns of the need to be vigilant against scammers

Manual on the law relating to violence against women

NIYSA New CPD Programme 2018

Human Rights and Children in the Justice System in Northern Ireland

Book now!

cpdbookings@lawsoc-ni.org

Ratepayers urged to submit evidence now for business rates revaluation

Legal Profession Step Up for Marie Curie Northern Ireland

Law Society host Competition Law: Now, Post Brexit Seminar

United Kingdom Supreme Court Sitting in Belfast - Live Stream

Appointment of Law Society Disability Liaison Officer

NEW - Writ Magazine published

New Initiative Launched to Support Consumers

President Congratulates Award Winners at Admission Ceremony 2018

Advanced Advocacy Course 2018 - Book Now!

New Immigration Practitioners' Group launched

Season's Greetings from the Law Society of Northern Ireland

Home Charter Update - CPD in January 2018

To book a place please e-mail cpdbookings@lawsoc-ni.org

Look after Yourself over the Holidays

New 'Dropbox' Scam Circulating

The email below is a scam please delete if you receive it

Mr Gerry Daly, Solicitor

1958 - 2016

Email scam circulating

Not issued by NI Solicitor Firms

Law Society marks European Lawyers Day

Solicitors Will Benefit From Online Map Shop

Does Northern Ireland Need A New Magna Carta Charter?

Does Northern Ireland need a new Magna Carta charter and how applicable would one be in the new digital age, were just some of the questions discussed at a special event in Belfast to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta.

New Writ Magazine Published - Justice Minister Addresses Council