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Law Society welcomes DUAL Asset Underwriters as Corporate Partner

Injunctions in the context of social media event sold out

Lawcare And Academics Launch ‘Fit For Law’ To Combat Stress

First Council meeting of 2020 held at Law Society House

New AML/CTF Regulations Come Into Effect today!

Scammers sending fake CEO / Principal / MD emails to staff

Passing of Mr Gerry Hughes - Hughes McMichael

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

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

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

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

LAMS Clinics by appointment

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

Prayers for the Legal Profession

Law Commissions' Surrogacy Project

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

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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

Brian Speers elected Commonwealth Lawyers Association President

Law Society of Northern Ireland Chief Executive

Legal Walk Run 2019 Launched

Children Order Day - Private Law Applications

Ulster University Law School Postgraduate Courses

Evelyn Donaghy V JJ Haughey Solicitors Limited

Mediation Course goes from strength to strength

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

President & SVP participated in 100 faces project

President Welcomes Rutgers University Students to Law Society House

1st International Bars Sports Games July 8-12, 2019

SARs in Action

Summary of Judgement

In The Matter Of An Application By Elizabeth Mcgowan For Leave To Apply For Judicial Review -V- PSNI

President & SVP attend Law Society of Scotland Annual Dinner

Summary of judgment - M v SE Health and Social Care Trust

First 100 Years Project - Invitation to Women Solicitors

President & Chief Executive attend CLA European Hub meeting

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

President attended the 47th European Presidents Conference in Vienna

Ulster University Team Wins the Client Consultation Competition 2019

Planning for Brexit

Alan Hunter, Chief Executive to retire

Law Society of Northern Ireland host Four Jurisdictions meeting

Society welcomes new Chair and Secretary of the IPG

Money laundering is a dirty business.

Criminals employ a range of techniques to clean their “dirty money”.

Coroner McGurgan speaks to Clinical Negligence Practitioner’s Group

Conveyancing and Practice Management Seminar 2019

Enduring Powers of Attorney / Making a will

President encourages members to get involved in mock trial competition

New - GDPR Tradata event announced

Passing of Mr J Norman Nesbitt, Solicitor

President attends Four Jurisdictions Family Law Conference

Passing of Mr David Gilliland, Solicitor.

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Master McCorry provides seminar on Medical Negligence Cases

Presiding District Judge Fiona Bagnall speaks at Criminal Law Series

President attends Brexit meeting in Brussels

President attends Annual Reception of Franco-British Lawyers Society

Court Clarifies Position On Issuing Of Summonses By The PPS

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.

Former President of Law Society speaks at Kazakhstan Conference

New arrangements for Court business Bishop Street on Monday

The NHS Brexit: Implications for health law and policy in NI

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Children’s Law Centre Events 2019

President contributes to important QUB Gender Network events

Mr Hugh Desmond Murray, Solicitor

Annual Dinner of Mayo Solicitors Bar Association

The Honourable Mr Justice Huddleston sworn in as High Court Judge

Judicial Review on Women’s State Pension Age

New Writ Magazine - Winter 2018 - New President

Past President takes up new position in Afghanistan

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

New Clinical Negligence Group Launched at Law Society House

Seasonal Sweaters Challenge

Happy Christmas from the Law Society of Northern Ireland

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

Law Society Welcomes New President Suzanne Rice

IPLS Mediation Course 2019

UK/EU relationship post Brexit impact on family law

Pauline Brown (nee Morgan), Solicitor

Northern Ireland Manager speaks at 7th Annual Sports Law Conference

New Writeable 'Call Check and Confirm Leaflet' Launched

Flag it Up Campaign

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

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

Mentoring is key to business growth

Fake LMS Scam circulating

The Magic of Mentoring with Julie Star

Cost is £50.00 plus VAT

Medical Legal CPD: Prognostication and head injury claims

Two new scams circulating

Annual Sports Law Conference 2018

Immigration Law Conference 2018

New Book Published on Road Traffic Offences of Northern Ireland

Mr John Duff, Solicitor

Law Society hosts CCBE meeting on Brexit

Lawyers participate in Belfast Pride Parade 2018

DOJ to consult on expansion of Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme

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

Mr Alan Rountree, Solicitor

New Report Highlights Cyber Threat To Legal Sector

Law Society warns of new scam emails

New Book on Divorce and Ancillary Relief published by Law Society

Public Consultation on Domestic Homicide Reviews

Junior Vice President Speaks At NIYSA Family Justice Event

Temporary Closure of Londonderry Court House

Clinical Negligence Recent Developments, Case Law and Practice

Important Human Rights and Children event held at Law Society House

Manual on the law relating to violence against women

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

Human Rights and Children in the Justice System in Northern Ireland

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cpdbookings@lawsoc-ni.org

Mental Health Awareness Week

Legal Profession Step Up for Marie Curie Northern Ireland

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

United Kingdom Supreme Court Sitting in Belfast - Live Stream

Progress of the Family Justice Review event

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

New Immigration Practitioners' Group launched

Law Society's President & Chief Executive hold Brexit meetings

EU Justice Portal Showcases Local Solicitors

Solicitors Will Benefit From Online Map Shop

New Writ Magazine Published - Justice Minister Addresses Council