02 December 2020 International Human Rights Day Thursday 10th December 2020 Shining a Light on Institutional Racism in Northern Ireland
27 November 2020 Election of Law Society of Northern Ireland Society Office Bearers The Presidential team photograph displayed above was taken in November 2019.
12 November 2020 Law Society seeking to recruit a Committee Secretary (Conveyancing & Property and Non-Contentious Business)
03 November 2020 National Pro Bono Week The Access to Justice Foundation celebrates National Pro Bono Week 2020 with Go the Extra Mile for Justice Day
02 November 2020 Response to Call for Evidence Independent Review of Administrative Law The Law Society of Northern Ireland has lodged a Response to the Call for Evidence by the Independent Review of Administrative Law.
23 October 2020 PSNI 'Scam' newsletter updated The PSN have launched a new scam newsletter providing useful guidance and contact information.
21 October 2020 Guidance for legal professionals - cross-border family & civil cases from 1 January 2021
30 September 2020 Regulating Lawyers During a Crisis the Challenges and Opportunities of the Pandemic
30 September 2020 Summary of judgement - O Murchu and Shannon Court Dismisses Appeal Against Downstream Monitoring Of Police Interviews
23 September 2020 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.
16 September 2020 Clinical Negligence Webinar Series1 October, 6 November, 3 December Full details are outlined below as well as the link to register your attendance. Please note that these events are open to solicitors only!
15 September 2020 Enduring Power of Attorney Form A Power of Attorney enables you to choose a person (or persons) to deal with your property and affairs.
10 September 2020 Extension of Practice Direction issued by NI Review Tribunal Chair The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 / The Mental Health Review Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1986
08 September 2020 Folio - Northern Ireland Conveyancing and Land Law Journal published Download for free
14 August 2020 FPC REMOTE COURT LISTS - for week commencing 17th AUGUST 2020 For Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry and Newtownards
14 August 2020 FCC ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW LISTS for week commencing 31st AUGUST 2020 For Belfast, Craigavon and Derry
06 August 2020 Risk Management Webinar in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson Challenges Facing Law Firms During Unprecedented Times
30 July 2020 Covid-19 Business Support Updater Reminder on Furlough Claims Deadline and Companies House Updates
20 July 2020 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.
20 July 2020 For Attention Of Family Practitioners:Ards and Lisburn FPC Administrative Review Lists for Week commencing 10th August
10 July 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.
19 June 2020 NIHRC -EU Settlement Scheme extended to the people of Northern Ireland what does it mean for me?
15 June 2020 For The Urgent Attention Of All Court Litigators New Updates From The Office Of The Lord Chief Justice
12 June 2020 Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Updated Society Guidance on Conveyancing in light of the re-opening of the housing market
12 June 2020 Covid-19 Business Support Updater Companies House Updates and Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill
29 May 2020 For The Urgent Attention Of All Family Law Practitioners Updates From The Office Of The Lord Chief Justice
27 May 2020 Notice from Guardian Ad Litem Agency Notice from Guardian Ad Litem Agency regarding 2020 reconstitution of their Solicitor Panel
22 May 2020 For The Urgent Attention Of All Practitioners LISTING OF CASES - UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE
19 May 2020 Reminder- Closure of the Small Business Support Grant Scheme 23.59pm Wednesday 20 May 2020
12 May 2020 Important Notice - Undefended Divorce Petitions Notification of pilot to hear undefended divorce petitions at Belfast County Court
12 May 2020 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
28 April 2020 For The Urgent Attention Of All High Court Practitioners Administrative Review Of Listed High Court Business
21 April 2020 COVID-19 – Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing UK Legal Sector Affinity Group – Advisory Note Published - 21st April 2020
16 April 2020 Practice Note update from Land Registry The Society has received the following revised Practice Note from Land Registry:
09 April 2020 NICTS Operational summary Office of Care and Protection (Patients) during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak
09 April 2020 Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates Issue Number 2020/14 Belfast City Council Property Certificates – E-mail applications
06 April 2020 Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak Members’ Information Notice- Fourth Edition
02 April 2020 Coronavirus Act 2020 Legislation Members can access the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 at:
02 April 2020 The administration of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) Announcement of Reduction in Service in the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber Administrative centre
27 March 2020 Are you worried about your house purchase or sale? In need of some guidance and advice?
27 March 2020 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
27 March 2020 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)
25 March 2020 Provisional Practice Statement First-Tier Tribunal Categorisation Tax Cases In The Tax Chamber
25 March 2020 Practice Direction - The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 The Mental Health Review Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1986
25 March 2020 NEW UPDATE - Business Support Measures During (Covid-19) Outbreak UPDATED - 25th March 2020
24 March 2020 Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office Issued at the request of the Lord Chief Justice Office
20 March 2020 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/
16 March 2020 COVID-19 advice on property transactions in Northern Ireland Speak to your solicitor if you are buying or selling a home
05 March 2020 The charity screening of new Bond 007 film has been postponed. New James Bond Film put back - seven months
12 February 2020 Legacy Inquests – Appeal for information APPEAL FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE INJURY AND DEATH OF MASTER STEPHEN GEDDIS ON 28TH - 30TH AUGUST 1975
10 February 2020 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’.
17 December 2019 Home Charter Update Seminars – January 2020 (Registration and Refreshments – 30 minutes before the start of the event)
05 December 2019 Celebrating a centenary of women in law - Mary McAleese The King’s Inns Dublin, 30 November, 2019
05 December 2019 Guide On Reporting Restrictions In The Criminal Courts Updated Publication: Judicial Studies Board (JSB)
04 December 2019 Expert Evidence: Getting it right Inaugural Conference of the Law Society of Northern Ireland Clinical Negligence Practitioner’s Group (LSNICNPG)
02 December 2019 Law Society Welcomes New President Rowan White The Law Society of Northern Ireland has welcomed Rowan White as its new President for 2019-20.
28 November 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.
19 November 2019 Forensic Medicine and Legal Process Queen’s University Belfast have developed a new module designed to introducerelevant professionals to forensic medicine and the legal aspects of medical practice.
14 November 2019 Immigration Law Practitioners Association Update on the EU Settlement Scheme - Part 2 (Advanced) (Belfast)
04 November 2019 Summary of Judgment Court Finds That The Executive Office Can Set Up An Ex Gratia Redress Scheme For Historical Institutional Abuse Victims
21 October 2019 Restorative Practices Forum (NI) 25th Anniversary Building a Vision for the Future of Restorative Practices
05 September 2019 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.
16 August 2019 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
29 July 2019 Summary of judgment - British Telecommunications plc v Meier - 29.7.19 Court Dismisses Appeal By British Telecomunications In Disbility Discrimination Case
24 July 2019 Local Solicitor seeking support for Ugandan Project Swapping The Corridors Of Laganside For The Dusty Streets Of Rural East Africa.
17 June 2019 Court Judgement Court of Appeal determines that claims for holiday pay shortfall can be taken back to 1998
13 June 2019 New Writ Magazine - Spring Summer 2019 - New CLA President Please click below to download the new Writ Magazine
06 June 2019 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.
28 May 2019 Women in Leadership Roles within the Legal Profession Places are limited and will be offered on first come first serve basis
17 May 2019 Mediation a Commonwealth Perspective 2019 - New Speaker announced New Speaker Confirmed - Gary Adair, Wilson NesbittSpeaking on the Judicial Review judgement on mediation and legal aid
16 May 2019 Summary of judgment - McKee and Ors v Charity Commission COURT DECIDES CHARITY COMMISSION CANNOT DELEGATE DECISION MAKING FUNCTIONS TO STAFF
13 May 2019 Legal Mental Health Charity Launches Webchat Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2019 (UK)
17 April 2019 Law Society new video offers online advice to clients New video aims to prevent clients and the public losing their money online!
09 April 2019 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
19 March 2019 Summary of Judgement In The Matter Of An Application By Elizabeth Mcgowan For Leave To Apply For Judicial Review -V- PSNI
19 March 2019 Summary of Judgment Court Finds That Chief Constable Has Not Demonstrated Practical Independence On The Part Of The PSNI Legacy Investigations Branch
08 March 2019 New Video Celebrates Contribution of Female Past Presidents Marking 100 years of Women in Law
15 February 2019 Money laundering is a dirty business. Criminals employ a range of techniques to clean their “dirty money”.
05 February 2019 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.
22 January 2019 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.
18 January 2019 The NHS Brexit: Implications for health law and policy in NI Please click below for full details
17 December 2018 Past President takes up new position in Afghanistan Past President, Norville Connolly, (President 2009 - 2010) has taken up a new position in Kabul, Afghanistan.
31 October 2018 Flag it Up Campaign The Legal Sector Affinity Group urges lawyers to ‘Flag It Up’ to tackle the threat from ‘dirty money’.
03 July 2018 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.
22 May 2018 Human Rights and Children in the Justice System in Northern Ireland Book now!cpdbookings@lawsoc-ni.org