News

Society welcomes Colin Mitchell as its new President

LawTechUK in Belfast

NEW - Writ Digital Magazine - Winter 2024

Supervisor’s Annual Report Anti Money Laundering October 2024

Regulation 46A – The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (Amended)

Law Society wins prestigious international human rights prize

Conveyancing Week proves to be outstanding success!

Passing of Neil Faris, Solicitor

Consumer guide to buying and selling residential property

Passing of Peter Alexander Black, solicitor

Passing of John Quinn, solicitor

The Passing of James R Kirk solicitor (Retired)

Conveyancing week aims to support home buyers

Article 2 of the Windsor Framework post Dillon

Society comments on Independent public inquiry

2024 Advanced Advocacy Course

1 Non-Executive Member (Legal) to the Children's Court Guardian Agency

Attorney General endorses pledge to uphold the Rule of Law

Are you a member of the legal profession and interested in mediation?

Ready, steady and go

Legal Walk / Run

Permanent Secretary signs pledge to uphold the Rule of Law

The Passing of John H. Walker, retired solicitor

Centenary Bursary Scheme 2024 launched

Legal Walk / Run 2024 - Have you signed up yet?

Passing of Tony McGettigan, solicitor & past President

New Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy launched

Pride Parade 2024

New WRIT Magazine published - Issue 244 Spring 2024

President interviewed for Business Eye magazine

President attends The Law Society of Scotland, 75th Anniversary Dinner

President meets Omagh and District Solicitors’ Association

President attends the Antrim and Ballymena Local Association meeting

Legal Walk / Run 2024 - Register now

MLAs hear of escalating challenges to access justice

Legal Geek Growth Conference

FREE OFFER TO ALL SOLICITORS / FIRMS

President visits Local Solicitor Associations in Armagh

NIJAC - 1 District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) vacancy

Wellbeing support launched for solicitors and staff

Justice Minister first to sign Rule of Law Pledge

Spring edition of Journal of Elder Law and Capacity now available

New Mediation Training Course launched

Blue sky thinking on Climate Justice in Northern Ireland

Building Resilience to Cyber Crime

Inspiring Inclusion theme of International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day event discusses inclusion in the legal profession in Northern Ireland

Tribute to Judith Brown, solicitor.

Advanced Advocacy Course 2024

A course to enhance solicitor advocacy in Northern Ireland

President welcomes newly admitted solicitors to the legal profession

New Wellbeing Toolkit launched

Society represented at European Presidents' Conference in Vienna

LSANI - Legal Aid - How to sessions

Passing of Mr. Joseph C. Greyston, Retired Solicitor

Invitation to join

CJI Consultation

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSPECTION NORTHERN IRELAND (CJI) CONSULTATION ON THE FREE PROVISION OF PERIOD PRODUCTS

Restoration of devolved Government

Local solicitor chosen to observe general elections in Pakistan

Human Rights Violations in Iran: The Role of Lawyers

A celebration of commitment at the Newry & Banbridge dinner

IPLS Team win Client Consultation Competition 2024

Ross White elected as Chair of the NIYSA

Law Society raises over £13,000 for Include Youth charity

Passing of Mr John Fyffe, former Resident Magistrate

International Bar Association Anti-Corruption Survey

Financial Ombudsman Service – Plans and Budget consultation for 2024

Newly admitted solicitors welcomed at annual dinner

Happy Christmas and New Year

Litigants in person in the family justice system

Identifying the ways in which legal participation can be understood and supported for litigants in person in the family justice system

2023 AGM Recording

Lady Chief Justice attends Council meeting

Passing of Mr Ivan Frazer, Solicitor - retired

New Folio magazine 1/2023

Northern Ireland Conveyancing and Land Law Journal

2023 Sports Law Conference outstanding success

Three year window to convert same sex civil partnerships to marriage

Limavady Solicitor continues journey supporting charities

International Mens Day events

Open to solicitor members and their staff

“A Bridge from the Past to the Future of Law Practice”

Law Society of Northern Ireland welcomes Ukrainian Judiciary

Re-opening of Newry Courthouse

New Autumn Writ Magazine now available

LawtechUK Belfast event invite

Law Society comments on review of criminal legal aid

PSNI Cyber Warning - Quishing

Legacy conference postponement

Issued: 10.00am on 26th September 2023

President commends Solicitors’ Benevolent Association

Society announces launch of Conveyancing Week

LCJ - Opening of the Legal year

Local solicitor to observe elections in Zimbabwe

President represents Society at ABA meeting

Passing of Darren Duncan, Solicitor

Passing of Edward (Eddie) Bergin

New Writ Summer edition 2023 published

Statement on attacks on lawyers - Troubles and Reconciliation Bill

Society welcomes Law Society of Zimbabwe to Belfast

Historical Institutional Abuse - Best Practice Guidance launched

Ministry of Justice's Questionnaire

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Review (2025)

Society congratulates McShanes for 50 years in practice

Belfast Colloque: Friday 28 April 2023

SAVE THE DATE

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Cases focus of unique event

NIJAC - Launch of the Judicial Profile and Person Specification

Introducing The Judicial Profile and The Person Specification

Bankruptcy and Companies Master Guidance

Society launches new careers bulletin for students and schools

Law Society Calls For Funding Support For Local Charity

Risks of cyber-attacks on legal profession highlighted

New Podcast will celebrate International Women’s Day

2023 annual Family Law Conference

Newly admitted solicitors welcomed to the legal profession 2023

ASSIGNMENTS OF DISTRICT JUDGES (MAGISTRATES' COURTS)

Society meets memorabilia collector

New NIYSA 2023 Committee

Shannon Gawley is elected Chair of NIYSA

New partnership offer for Law Society members

New partnership aims to support health and well-being of solicitor profession through the Kingsbridge membership club

QUB LAW CLASS OF 1993 - RE-UNION FORMAL DINNER - 22 April 2023

QUB Team Wins Client Consultation Competition 2023

Judicial appointments

Sittings & Vacations of the Court of Judicature 2023 - 24

Northern Ireland Protocol Article 2 – Impact on Practitioners

Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards - Entries now open

New Council members attend Induction

Include Youth thanks Law Society members

Passing of Margaret Caher (née Graham)

Passing of Patrick Gerald Diamond

President Congratulates New Solicitor High Court Judge

Passing of Paul Connolly, solicitor, retired

Over £1300 raised for Charity of Year Christmas Appeal

The Writ Digital Magazine - Centenary Year Special Edition

Culloden Estate and Spa venue for Law Society Annual Dinner 2022

Include Youth are Society’s new Charity of the Year

Law Society welcomes Brian Archer as its new President

Passing of Kevin Eugene Hart, retired Solicitor of Hart & Co Solicitor

Society Wins Top Award for Commonwealth Mediation Event

Naomi Long, former Justice Minister to speak at Annual Dinner

2021/22 LSNI supervisor's annual report - AML

Over 500 local solicitors attend Annual Conveyancing Conference 2022

£18,000 raised for Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI

BSA Present the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association with Trophy

Farewell and good luck to John Mackell

Sports Law Conference 2022

Study into Solicitor Profession in Northern Ireland Published

The Solicitor Profession in Northern Ireland - A Research Report By The
Hook Tangaza Consultancy

Law Society thanks Centenary Conference Sponsors

Passing of Patricia A. Kerr, solicitor

The Pro Bono Choir - NEW rehearsal date and time!

Law Society Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Opening of term address by Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland

Passing of Mr Peter Ford, solicitor

2022 Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training

Suitable for Beginners or as a Refresher

A Rejection of the UK Government’s Bill of Rights

Invitation to watch - Twenty Notable Solicitors from Northern Ireland

Passing of Lady Gillian Kerr

Belfast Pride Parade 2022

Newly admitted solicitors welcomed to the legal profession

Centenary celebrations of Law Society marked with launch of new book

Passing of Mr James J Fitzpatrick, Solicitor

Promoting the Rule of Law Overseas

Passing of Mr Pat Kelly, Solicitor

Newly qualified solicitors welcomed at admissions reception

UK Government Legacy Proposals

Passing of Mr Charles Edward Stewart

Law Society welcomes Master of Rolls to CLA Mediation Conference

LAWCARE EXTENDS ONLINE CHAT SERVICE

Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May 2022

Pre-election engagement event recording

Belfast To Host International Law Conference

Passing of William Samuel Hewitt (Billy) Lavery - Retired solicitor

New Justice Agenda highlights urgent priorities

Law Society’s Justice Agenda highlights urgent priorities for incoming Justice Minister

New eLearning Training Courses Launched

Inspirational event marks International Women’s Day

Statement on the Budget Engagement

Hobbs event raises over £1500 for Presidents Charity

Ukraine – Pro Bono Advice

BSA - We Have Moved!!!

Legal Eagles Win Client Consultation Competition 2022

Law Society lends its support to ‘National Apprenticeship week’

Passing of W. Alan Logan, solicitor

LAWCARE HITS MILESTONE NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED

Senior Policy Officer - Law Society of Northern Ireland

Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Chosen as Law Society Charity of The Year

Law Society welcomes Brigid Napier as new President

Domestic Abuse Conference 2021 - Coercive Control in Northern Ireland

Supervisor’s Annual Report - Anti-Money Laundering

October 2021

Justice Minister opens The Meeting Space at Law Society House

Society calls on UK Government to uphold the Rule of Law

GREAT Legal Services Trade Mission to the UAE: 22-26 November 2021

Appointment to the County Court in Northern Ireland

Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May 2021

Passing of Mr. Kieran J Morgan, solicitor

Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme for applications

Imprisonment on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Round table on Independent Human Rights Act Review

Promoting a good workplace culture in the Legal Profession in NI

Leaving a Legacy of Hope

Current risks facing law firms Northern Ireland from Money Laundering

Spring into Wellness Challenge’ for 2021

Family Law Committee offers condolences on passing of Nuala McLaughlin

Law Society condemns murder of Afghanistan female Judges

Supreme Court Judgment – FCA case on Business Interruption Insurance

President Congratulates Members on New Year Honours Awards

Christmas Day Half-Marathon For Women's Aid Raises Nearly £3,000

Notification of two new statutory rules

Lawcare have launched a new video

Law Society Statement - Patrick Finucane

Passing of Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore

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

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.

For Attention Of Family Practitioners:Ards and Lisburn FPC

Administrative Review Lists for Week commencing 10th August

Introduction of PPS Case Progression Hubs for New Summons Cases

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update - July

Court Lists - July 2020

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Call for Submissions of Interest Human Rights and Equality Group

Client Complaint can now be submitted online

Business Support Updater Edition Nine with Summary Grid

Department For Communities Compensation Recovery Unit

Law Society Urges Solicitors To Apply For High Court Positions

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

NI Environment Agency – Property Certificates and Discharge Consents

SGS Webinars - ISO:45001 and ISO:27001

Important Notice - Undefended Divorce Petitions

Notification of pilot to hear undefended divorce petitions at Belfast County Court

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

Priority Searches at Land Registry

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

Statement From The Presiding Coroner Legacy Inquests

April 2020

Regional Property Certificates

For The Urgent Attention Of All High Court Practitioners

Administrative Review Of Listed High Court Business

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:

Probation Board For Northern Ireland - Covid Arrangements

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Issue Number 2020/14

Belfast City Council Property Certificates – E-mail applications

Business Support Measures (Covid-19) Outbreak - 5th update

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

Summary of Judgment - Court Delivers Same Sex Marriage Judgement

Law Society of Northern Ireland Writes To Finance Minister

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Members’ Information Notice- Fourth Edition

Court Business At Belfast Magistrates' Court

Office premises of the Attorney General are temporarily closed

Coronavirus Act 2020 Legislation

Members can access the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 at:

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

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

Immigration Practitioners’ Group - Home Office

NIHE Legal Services - The Housing Centre

NIHE House Sales Scheme Temporary Suspension from 25/3/2020

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

Message of support for Niall Murphy, solicitor

Are you worried about your house purchase or sale?

In need of some guidance and advice?

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

(Update includes more information on accessing small business grants, details on the job retention scheme, provision for the self-employed and new legislative protections for commercial tenants)

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

Guidance on the execution of wills during the COVID-19 crisis

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

Closure of The Insolvency Service, Fermanagh House

Immigration Practitioners’ Group Asylum Interviews

NEW UPDATE - Business Support Measures During (Covid-19) Outbreak

UPDATED - 25th March 2020

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

Issued at the request of the Lord Chief Justice Office

Law Society House is closed / How to contact the Society?

Law Society Library - closure and reduced operating hours

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

Regulation (Professional Conduct) Department Operations

High Court - Crown Court Bail Applications - Arrangements until 27/03

19 March 2020

Pro Forma Review Guidance Form For Commercial Hub Cases

A Template Form for adjourning cases in the FCC/FPC

Warning of increased Cyber Threat reference Covid-19

Working From Home?

The Human Rights Commission has closed its offices

COVID-19 advice on property transactions in Northern Ireland

Speak to your solicitor if you are buying or selling a home

Law Society CPD Events Postponed

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

President Welcomes NIHRC to Law Society House

Law Society welcomes appointment of Naomi Long as new Justice Minister

New AML/CTF Regulations Come Into Effect today!

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

New Advertising Campaign Launched