23 September 2022 Study into Solicitor Profession in Northern Ireland Published The Solicitor Profession in Northern Ireland - A Research Report By TheHook Tangaza Consultancy
13 September 2022 State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II Guidance for Court Sittings on 19 September 2022
30 August 2022 Charity of the Year highlight Blood Cancer awareness month Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI are lighting it up red for Blood Cancer Awareness Month!
17 August 2022 NEW BOOK - International Commercial Mediation - 20% discount offer Law and Regulation in Comparative Context - Ronán FeehilyUniversity of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
17 August 2022 2022 Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training Suitable for Beginners or as a Refresher
03 August 2022 Expressions of interest sought for External Examiner - IPLS Admissions (Re-advertisement)
30 June 2022 Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill The Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill gains Royal Assent
27 April 2022 Political Parties set out key justice priorities Northern Ireland Political Parties set out their key justice priorities ahead of Assembly poll
12 April 2022 NEW - Journal of Elder Law and Capacity - Spring 2022 Please click below to download the NEW - Journal of Elder Law and Capacity - Spring 2022
05 April 2022 New Justice Agenda highlights urgent priorities Law Society’s Justice Agenda highlights urgent priorities for incoming Justice Minister
11 October 2021 Fee-paid Tax Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) Application Seminar and Judicial Recruitment Support Scheme
30 June 2021 Retirement of Sir Declan Morgan as Lord Chief Justice President’s valedictory remarks upon the retirement of Sir Declan Morgan as Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland
15 June 2021 Solicitors' Benevolent Association The Solicitors’ Benevolent Association is there when the pressures of life become toomuch for our colleagues and their families.
24 March 2021 Tender Legal services (Education Law and Employment Law) to Catholic Maintained Schools and CCMS
12 March 2021 PSNI Cyber Crime Update The following important information has been provided by the PSNI Cyber Crime Team
01 March 2021 Secondment Opportunity in Brussels Exciting opportunity in Brussels for trainee solicitors/newly qualified solicitors/paralegals to gain international experience
27 November 2020 Election of Law Society of Northern Ireland Society Office Bearers The Presidential team photograph displayed above was taken in November 2019.
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’.