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Law Society services enable thousands of solicitors to thrive every year. Wherever you are, wherever you work, see what we can do for you: #ServicesforSolicitors

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The Law Society is deeply saddened to learn of Council member Richard Grogan's passing. Richard was a tireless advocate, both in proceedings and in the public arena. We will miss his energy, humour, and deep commitment to the profession.

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The Justice Media Award for Print/Online Journalism (Daily) goes to @tconnellyRTE for a fascinating look inside #brexit negotiations. You can read it here: #jma19

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Category 14: Newcomer of the year. This award goes to Roman Shortall of @wereontheditch #JMA23

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And the winner in the Court Reporting (Broadcast) category is @FrankGreaney ( @NewstalkFM ) for his reports on the Belfast rape trial. #JMA18

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Our Deputy Director General and Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Mary Keane, has been appointed by the Council of the Society as Director General pending a permanent appointment. Congratulations to Mary, who becomes the first female Director General in the Society's history.

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Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam dilis.

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Michele O'Boyle has been elected as the new President of the Law Society. Find out about Michele, and her plans for the year ahead:

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The legal world is coming together to help 11 Afghan female judges and their families as they get ready to arrive in Ireland. Find out more, and join the response, at

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Finally, this year's Overall Winners @younghorgan and @CiaranCass for their work on the Where is George Gibney? series for BBC sounds and Second Captains. Watch their remarks now: #JMA21

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The Law Society of Ireland is flying the Ukrainian flag at Blackhall Place in a small gesture of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The flag was raised this afternoon by the President of the Law Society of Ireland, Michelle Ní Longáin, and Andrew Webb, Facilities Manager.

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Today, 17 solicitors are making history as the first members of the profession to be awarded patents of precedence, allowing them to use the designation of 'Senior Counsel'. Find out more about them below.

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The Law Society is shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of a very valued legal colleague and friend, Paul Anthony McDermott:

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"We must ensure due protection for environmental defenders and prevent the erosion of that civic space." Professor Áine Ryall decries the "backlash" against campaigners exercising their Aarhus convention rights at our #HumanRights Conference on environmental justice.

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Michelle Ní Longáin has been appointed as President of the Law Society. Michelle, a senior partner in @ByrneWallace LLP, is the fifth woman to lead the Irish Solicitors' profession. Read about her priorities here:

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Congratulations to our friend and colleague Attracta O'Regan ( @CPDORegan ), who has been appointed as Rule of Law Advisor to the The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe ( @CCBEinfo ).

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Our special guest, Blindboy ( @Rubberbandits ), will be taking your questions at next week's Business of Wellbeing Summit. Please send them in to professionalwellbeing @lawsociety .ie. If you haven't already booked your place at this free online event, visit

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Abolishing the Department of Children and Youth Affairs would be a retrograde step. Law Society President @Michele_oboyle has called for continued prioritisation of children’s rights under any new Government:

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From the Gazette Archives: 100 years ago, the first female solicitors had embarked on their apprenticeships, and would go on to qualify in 1923. Mary Gaynor and Mairead O'Sullivan profiled these remarkable women:

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Ireland's first female solicitors blazed a trail for thousands to follow. Mary Gaynor and Mairead O'Sullivan write about the first 100 women to qualify in Ireland for the Gazette:

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In the second edition of our special series celebrating women in legal leadership, @Hilkka_Becker talks about hidden inequalities and what it really means to be equal. Read it here:

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. @FLACIreland has named David Fennelly BL as its new chair:

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The Law Society of Ireland has warmly welcomed the nomination of Ms Justice Mary Irvine as the new President of the High Court:

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The proposed closure of the Four Courts restaurant would be an act of indifference to the members of the public who rely on it. We have asked Minister @CharlieFlanagan to prevent it.

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Minister urged to prevent closure of Four Courts only public restaurant (via @IrishTimes )

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The legal community is coming together to ensure the safe transition and resettlement of female Afghan judges and their families in Ireland. Find out more:

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The Law Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Garrett as Director General. He will begin a seven year term on 3 January 2022.

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The winner in the Court Reporting (Broadcast) category is @FrankGreaney of @NewstalkFM , for coverage of the infamous ‘Mr Moonlight’ trial.

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The Law Society is calling for marriage equality and is supporting a Yes vote on 22 May. Read more: http://t.co/ajUYo0i6mJ #YesEquality

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The Law Society is deeply disappointed by the recent comments regarding the legal profession made by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. Read our full statement here:

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Women make up over half of the Irish solicitors' profession, but only a third of partners are women. We can, and must, do better. Read about our call to tackle this imbalance on #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge #InternationalWomensDay

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Catherine Sanz ( @businessposthq ) claims the Justice Media Award for Print / Online Journalism (Sunday) for her in-depth interview with the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary. Read it online at #JMA24

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Merit certificates in The Human Rights / Social Justice Reporting category go to @ConorGallaghe_r ( @IrishTimes ), @taaffems ( @businessposthq ), @patoconnell101 & Ken Foy ( @SundayWorld ) and @aoifegracemoore , @McConnellDaniel & @PTHosford ( @irishexaminer ). #JMA21

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We are marking #IWD2020 with a celebration of #womeninleadership across the Irish solicitors' profession. Find out more: #EachforEqual #InternationalWomensDay

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Congratulations to talented podcasters from @ITWomensPodcast , and @thejournal_ie , who receive merit certificates in the Broadcast Journalism (Radio/Podcast - National) category. #JMA21

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71 solicitors are receiving their formal welcome to the profession at tonight's #parchment ceremony, which is also attended by Frances FitzGerald MEP and the President of the High Court, The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville.

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Solicitor Rory O'Boyle shares his story of coming to terms with HIV in the latest @Gazette_ie :

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The overall winner of this year’s Justice Media Awards is Killian Woods ( @businessposthq ), for his impressive nine-part series on the state's bid to tackle judicial reviews of development projects. Congratulations! #JMA24

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Blindboy and @sharonlambert0 talk trauma, secondary trauma, stress and issues affecting the legal profession - then take your questions - to finish the Business of Wellbeing Summit. #BoW2020

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Kevin Doyle, Fionnán Sheahan, Tabitha Monahan and Niall McMonagle ( @independent_ie ) share the Justice Media Award in the Broadcast Podcast (TV / Video) for their reporting on ‘go away’ money in the Irish planning system. #JMA24

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Warmest congratulations from the Law Society to @josephamadigan on her appointment as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Josepha is the first female solicitor to be appointed to the cabinet, and has been a leading member of our #FamilyLaw Committee for many years.

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This morning we are welcoming 472 trainee solicitors to Blackhall Place for the launch of the new PPC 2022.

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Ms Justice Catherine McGuinness, former Senator, Supreme Court judge and tireless advocate for justice, officially receives her @HibernianLaw medal.

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The award for this hotly-contested category goes to the @irishexaminer team for their extraordinary reporting on the Mother and Baby Homes Commission Report. #JMA21

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Congratulations to everyone who won a merit certificate or Justice Media Award. Find the full list of winners at #JMA23

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Congratulations to Dr Geoffrey Shannon SC, solicitor, on his nomination as a judge of the Circuit Court. Read about the latest judicial appointments in the online Gazette:

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Welcome to @josephamadigan TD - the first female Irish solicitor appointed to cabinet in Ireland - and our other distinguished guests. #parchment

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With a record 277 entries across 15 categories, we are delighted to announced for the first time ever our Justice Media Awards shortlist. See the shortlist here:

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Our complimentary Business of Wellbeing Summit includes a very special guest speaker. Join Blindboy ( @Rubberbandits ) and an international expert panel online on 30 September:

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Congratulations to @DanniLmc and the other solicitors using their literary talent to aid @PMVTrust :

Lawyers pen short stories to raise money for Ireland's homeless

They were gathered by writer Danielle McLaughlin, a former solicitor.

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“You are no better than anyone else. You are no worse than anyone else. Show respect to everyone,” says @LSIPresident James Cahill. #parchment

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Our merit certificate and Justice Media Award winners #JMA22

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Setting up your own practice is a leap into the unknown - but it might be hugely rewarding. @susanwebstersol joins Fiona McNulty to talk about it at our next event for younger members:

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How we communicate with each other matters. We are changing our letters and emails to make them more inclusive, and are encouraging others to do the same. Find out more in the latest President's Bulletin:

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🚨 Registrations now open 🚨 The 2021 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from our award-winning Diploma Centre tackles the timely topic of climate change and environmental law. Find out more, and sign up:

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" #Diversity is being invited to the party, but #inclusion is being asked to dance." Speaking at the @OireachtasNews Joint Committee on Justice, Director General @marykeanelawsoc made the case for judicial appointments to be reflective of broader society.

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Just over 100 years since the solicitors’ profession was first opened to women, the Gazette is publishing details of two of these women pioneers. You can read the stories of Mary Dorothea Heron and Eleanor O’Shea (née Murray) here:

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A sight for sore eyes over Blackhall Place. For the first time ever, @LSIPresident Patrick Dorgan and Director-General Ken Murphy will be marching with @OutLaw_Network for #DublinPride on 29 June. #Pride2019

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Mayo solicitor James Cahill has been appointed as President of the Law Society. James will serve a one-year term as the voice of our Council. Find out more:

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In a first for Blackhall Place, we are welcoming @IrelandCricket and the sporting press for the announcement of Ireland’s test match squad. #backinggreen 🏏🇮🇪

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Mary Dorothea Heron was the first woman admitted to the Irish role of solicitors in 1923. We want to celebrate the first 100 women solicitors and are looking for your help. Find out more:

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Can you help us to celebrate the first 100 women solicitors?

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Congratulations to our Deputy Director General and Director of Policy & Public Affairs, @marykeanelawsoc , who has been elected as the new Chair of @NGIreland :

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Solicitors qualified in England and Wales can now apply for a Certificate of Admission to the Irish Roll of Solicitors following the conclusion of a reciprocal agreement. Find out more:

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Warm and deserved tributes have been paid to one of the profession's leading lights, Dr Eamonn G. Hall, on his passing: Dr Hall made extraordinary contributions across a wide range of activities, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family.

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LegalMind is a new, confidential service supporting #mentalhealth and resilience in the legal community. Find out more:

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Merit certificates are awarded to @MDoyler ( @IrishSunOnline ) and @orlaryan ( @thejournal_ie ) in our first category - Print / Online Journalism (Daily) - while @jenny_friel ’s reporting for @irishdailymail , which prompted legislative change, is a deserving winner. #JMA21

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Congratulations to Conor Gallaher, overall winner of the 2020 Justice Media Awards, for his in-depth reporting on the Ana Kriégel murder trial. You can see his remarks now at See winners and citations at

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Ireland's Constitution should reflect who we are as a nation today. The Law Society of Ireland is calling for a #YesYes vote in both referendums on Friday 8 March. See our full statement:

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One week ago, we presented the overall prize in the 2020 Justice Media Awards to @ConorGallaghe_r for his sensitive, detailed and insightful report of the Ana Kriégel murder trial. You can read it here:

Ana Kriégel murder trial: The complete story

Two 14-year-olds become youngest people in history of State to be convicted of murder

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We are delighted to welcome a team from @SanctuaryRunner , taking part in their first ever @CalcuttaRun ! #CalcuttaRun

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Grief isn’t just about death – it’s about the loss and change we experience when the life we had is gone, and there’s a new one in its place. Niamh Fitzpatrick offers valuable insight in the latest Gazette:

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The AGM has overwhelmingly approved a motion to implement recommendations from the International Bar Association ( @IBAnews ) to tackle bullying and harassment in the legal profession.

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In the latest Gazette, Tarisai May Chidawanyika ( @MathesonLaw ) addresses the issues facing black solicitors and trainees in Ireland:

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In the Broadcast Journalism (Radio/Podcast - Local) category, Fiona McGarry ( @absolutebog ) of @CLAREFM and @janehmul of @UCC983FM receive a Certificate of Merit and a Justice Media Award respectively. Congratulations! #JMA18

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Category 10: Human rights/social justice reporting (print/online). The winner is Shamim Malekmian ( @DublinInquirer ) for After Coming Here Without His Parents Looking for Safety, a Migrant Child Is Left to Live Alone Among Adults. #JMA23

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Over 400 entries make this year's Justice Media Awards our most keenly-contested ever. Congratulations to all our shortlisted entries across broadcast, print and online journalism:

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Director of Education, T P Kennedy welcomes 430 new trainee solicitors to the 2021 PPC in our virtual Lecture Theatre. 👋 This year's PPC will be delivered virtually & in person. 📲 The message to our trainees is work hard, have fun & enjoy it. 👩‍🎓

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Congratulations to colleague and Council member @KWSolicitors , whose new book launches at Blackhall Place this evening.

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The Law Society of Ireland has announced the appointment of Tipperary-based solicitor, Maura Derivan, as President of the Law Society for the year 2022/2023. Find out more:

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We’re looking forward to tonight’s @RTENationwide . Tune in to RTÉ 1 at 7:00 pm for an inside look at the Society and the profession.

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On #InternationalWomen 'sDay, and throughout March, we're celebrating the women that #ChooseToChallenge and change the face of the profession. First, @SoniaMcEntee reflects on the changing role of leaders, and how to inspire our young girls: #Liftasyouclimb

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Our Director of Education, @TPKenne , begins to read the names of newly-qualified solicitors receiving their #parchment . Follow along at Congratulations to all our new colleagues, and their proud families.

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This year’s Justice Media Awards Newcomer of the Year is Muiris O’Cearbhaill ( @thejournal_ie ), who has highlighted key issues facing public services and stories in the public interest.

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Congratulations to our immediate past-President, Michele O'Boyle, who is being honoured as joint winner of the Woman Lawyer of the Year Award at tonight's @iwla_ie Gala Dinner :

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A motion to add new state-of-the-art teaching space at Blackhall Place has been approved at tonight's AGM.

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This fund will assist with the resettlement and integration of 10 Afghan female judges and their families in Ireland. Generous pledges of housing and collegiate support have also been received. To find out more about the appeal, visit

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We are proud to celebrate the contribution made by people with disabilities to our work, and the work of solicitors' firms nationwide. On Thursday 3 December, Blackhall Place will be one of many buildings marked by #PurpleLightUp :

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Clarity is essential to protect access to justice in the new Planning and Development Bill. The Law Society's Environmental and Planning Law Committee advised the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the potential impact of the legislation. 1/2

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Bryan Bourke, Managing Partner of @WilliamFryLaw , presents the Nora White Prize to Sionáin Ní Thiomháin.

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The Law Society would like to wish all our members, students, followers and friends a happy and safe Saint Patrick’s Day. An áit mbíonn an dólás bíonn an sólás ina aice.

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Irish solicitor and Law Society past President James MacGuill is the new president of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe ( @CCBEinfo ). See details in the online Gazette:

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We have closed our physical offices at Blackhall Place and George's Court. However, we are still working for you, available to contact, and providing member services. We hope that all our colleagues, students and followers stay safe and well in the coming weeks.

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She came, she saw, she killed it! Director General @marykeanelawsoc Keane abseiled down the #Smithfield tower to raise vital funds for @pmvtrust and @hopefoundation through the #CalcuttaRun . You can show your support here:

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Category 6: Broadcast journalism (podcast). This year’s winners are Catherine Sanz, Peter Leonard, Mark Tottenham, Carolyn Goulden and Nadine O'Regan ( @businessposthq ): Law on Trial. #JMA22

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Personalised attacks on the impartiality or integrity of a judge threaten the rule of law - which protects all of us. The Law Society calls on all those who respect the rule of law to reject recent unwarranted and dangerous remarks:

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On #InternationalWomensDay , we celebrate inspirational legal women of the past, present and future. Learn more at

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In our next #GreenLawMOOC module, experts including @RKillean ( @qubschooloflaw ) look at challenges to enforcing environmental law. Content will be available tomorrow evening, but you can sign up now!

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Congratulations to our 12 new Senior Counsel members including our own Deputy Director of Education, Geoffrey Shannon, and former Presidents Geraldine Clarke and @PFAISolicitor .

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Happy International Women's Day to all our members, trainees and staff. 2023 marks the centenary of the admission of the first women to the Roll of Solicitors. Our International Women’s Day event will mark the launch of our centenary commemorations. #IWD23 #EmbraceEquity

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Our collegiality with @TheLawSociety , @LawSociety_NI and @Lawscot continues to cross borders. We were honoured to host a meeting with our sister organisations at Blackhall Place this morning.

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Niall Delaney ( @OceanFmIreland ) wins the Justice Media Award in Broadcast Journalism (Radio – Local) for coverage of hate crime and LGBTQ murders that gave the victims’ families a platform to share their stories. #JMA24

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