2024

• 22 November - Schools invited to register for free Law Society Legal Ambitions programme for Transition Year 

• 20 November - Loreto Secondary School Kilkenny named best in Europe at Chicago Mock Trial

• 8 November - Eamon Harrington becomes the 154th solicitor to serve as Law Society President

• 30 October - Law Society invites students to enter the Gráinne O’Neill Legal Essay Competition

• 24 October - Law Society welcomes increase in judges Minister McEntee’s leadership commended

• 23 October - Schools invited to apply for Law Society Solicitors of the Future programme for Transition Year students

• 21 October 2024 - Aspiring solicitors invited to free online Law Society Becoming a Solicitor Symposium

• 17 October 2024 - Law Society welcomes establishment of Judicial Appointments Commission

• 4 October 2024 - Law Society statement on Budget 2025

• 18 September 2024 -  Law Society welcomes LSRA reports; supports commitment to widening access to the legal profession

• 17 September 2024 - Law Society congratulates Michael McGrath on EU Commissioner appointment

• 9 September 2024 - Underfunded justice system failing to realise its true potential

• 2 August 2024 - Law Society condemns threats made against solicitors

• 16 July 2024 - Law Society calls on Minister to intervene to save new Decision Support Service from failure

• 11 July 2024 - Law Society congratulates solicitors granted Patents of Precedence Seven solicitors, including Past President of the Law Society, granted Patent of Precedence

• 1 July 2024 - New guide highlights seven deadly delays in selling a property 

• 25 June 2024 - Rough justice for children, families, and survivors of domestic violence in the family courts; calls for urgent reform

• 20 June 2024 - Law Society announces winners of the Justice Media Awards 2024

• 29 May 2024 - Law Society announces Waterford student as winner of National Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition Law Society inspires students’ legal learning

• 23 May 2024 - Law Society announces Justice Media Awards Shortlist 2024

• 12 April 2024 - Law Society echoes LSRA calls for conveyancing system reform

• 2 March 2024 - The Council of the Law Society endorses a Yes Yes vote in the upcoming referendums on family and care

• 6 February 2024 - Law Society of Ireland statement on the death of former Taoiseach John Bruton

• 1 February 2024 - Law Society of Ireland hosts forum on “Family, Care and the Constitution”

• 25 January 2024 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes election of Michael O’Flaherty as Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

2023

• 20 December 2023 - Local solicitors gather for major Law Society conference
• 11 December 2023 - Law Society welcomes commencement of the Planning and Environment Division of the High Court

• 10 November 2023 - Barry MacCarthy becomes the 153rd solicitor to serve as Law Society President

• 5 November 2023 - Planning reform resourcing and environmental protections crucial to public interest – says Law Society

• 10 October 2023 - Law Society welcomes investment in criminal legal aid scheme in Budget 2024

• 2 October 2023 - Law Society calls on government to use Budget to act on criminal legal aid to avoid a two tier system of justice

• 25 September 2023 - Statement from the Council of the Law Society of Ireland regarding restoration of criminal legal aid fees

• 25 July 2023 - Law Society congratulates trainee solicitors on Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition

• 12 July 2023 - Bill Establishing Family Court Does Not Give Enough Prominence to the Voice of the Child

• 22 June 2023 - Law Society announces winners of the Justice Media Awards 2023

• 21 June 2023 - Nomination of new judges is a positive step to building a better resourced and effective justice system

• 9 June 2023 - Law Society congratulates three solicitors granted Patents of Precedence

• 29 May 2023 - 2,500 registered for free five-week Law Society course

• 22 May 2023 - Law Society congratulates Stanhope Street Primary School students

• 18 May 2023 - Law Society of Ireland team wins cross-border competition

• 18 May 2023 - Law Society of Ireland team wins international competition

• 18 May 2023 - Law Society announces Justice Media Awards Shortlist 2023

• 3 May 2023 - Law Society launches strategic review consultation with Solicitors’ profession - Survey deadline extended until Friday 5 May

• 2 May -  Law Society team place second in Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition

• 26 April 2023 - Law Society and IMRO celebrate World Intellectual Property Day today, 26 April 2023

• 25 April 2023 - Law Society statement on Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015

• 20 April 2023 - Law Society announces Louth student as winner of inaugural National Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition

• 19 April 2023 - Law Society hosts Central Bank consultation

• 27 March 2023 - Almost 14,000 students from 154 schools across Ireland participate in the Law Society’s new TY Law Module

• 23 March 2023 - Law Society announces Louth student as winner of inaugural National Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition

• 22 March 2023 - Law Society announces Human Rights Student Competition 2023 winners

• 3 March 2023 - Law Society raises questions about impact of planning law reform on citizens’ rights

• 24 February 2023 - Law Society statement on planned increase in new judicial appointments

2022

• 22 December 2022 - Cork solicitors gather for major Law Society conference

• 22 December 2022 - Conveyancing and regulation experts address Mayo solicitors

• 5 December 2022 - Law Society statement on the Family Courts Bill

• 22 November 2022 - A decade of legal upskilling

• 11 November 2022 - Law Society’s Returners Programme supports solicitors return to practice

• 11 November 2022 - Maura Derivan appointed 152nd President of the Law Society of Ireland

• 3 November 2022 - Conveyancing, litigation and probate experts address Louth solicitors 

• 26 October 2022 - “Hardship, hostility and humiliation. This is the reality for many Irish families seeking access to justice at vulnerable times in their lives.”

• 18 October 2022 - Law Society presents inaugural Justice Award to the People of Ukraine

• 22 September 2022 - Law Society calls for tax incentives to improve housing and accommodation supply

• 19 September 2022 - Law Society congratulates Judge Síofra O’Leary on election to President of the European Court of Human Rights

• 10 September 2022 - 1 in 6 solicitor trainees are from a non-law background

• 5 September 2022 - Law Society welcomes 472 to new streamlined solicitor training course, a ten-year high

• 16 August 2022 - Planning ahead: Legal experts address Limerick solicitors at major Law Society conference

• 16 August 2022 - Legal experts address Laois solicitors at major legal conference

• 8 August 2022 - Experts in litigation, conveyancing and probate address Leitrim solicitors

• 4 August 2022 - Legal experts address Donegal solicitors at major Law Society conference

• 22 July 2022 - New Report on Models for Legal Costs Reform

• 24 June 2022 - Law Society congratulates second woman solicitor appointed to High Court

• 23 June 2022 - Law Society announces winners of the Justice Media Awards 2022

• 23 June 2022 - Law Society congratulates solicitor senior counsel

• 8 June 2022 - Law Society awards €250,000 to boost small rural practices since 2020

• 25 May 2022 - Law Society’s Access Programme assists 300 aspiring solicitors

• 24 May 2022 - Statement of the Law Society on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020

• 23 May 2022: Access to solicitors’ profession increases

• 26 April 2022: Youth content creators urged to protect innovation on World Intellectual Property Day

• 6 April 2022: Law Society recommends phased implementation of Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

• 30 March 2022: Solicitors of the Future: 40 Transition Year students immersed in Law Society legal education programme

• 28 March 2022: Calcutta Run sets €350,000 target for charity partners

• 15 March 2022: Cuireann an Dlí-Chumann rochtain ar cheartas chun cinn as Gaeilge

• 8 March 2022: Law Society amplifies voices of future legal leaders on International Women’s Day

• 25 February 2022: Law Society condemns actions taken by Russia against Ukraine

• 23 February 2022: Five things to know about making your will

• 15 February 2022: Law Society urges action to progress diversity and inclusion among senior counsel

• 4 January 2022: Law Society of Ireland’s Law School recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for third time

2021

• 10 December 2021 - Law Society calls on State to reinstate Irish Traveller Movement Independent Law Centre

• 3 December 2021 - Law Society concerned at slow pace of realisation of the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland

• 2 December 2021 - Legal experts in cybercrime and technology address Dublin solicitors at online Law Society conference

• 22 November 2021 - Calcutta Run: €500,000 raised during pandemic

• 17 November 2021 - Solicitors set to transform traditional business models and ways of working with the use of new technology

• 5 November 2021 - Michelle Ní Longáin appointed 151st President of the Law Society of Ireland

• 20 October 2021 - Law Society takes action to address bullying, harassment and sexual harassment in the solicitors’ profession

• 8 October 2021 - 91% of solicitors want hybrid working arrangements

• 7 October 2021 - Judiciary & Lawyers launch community response to Afghan crisis

• 24 September 2021 - Law Society appoints Mark Garrett as new Director General

• 22 September 2021 - Law Society welcomes Government announcement to remove deadline for registration of rights of way

• 20 September 2021 - Stories of hope: 23 years of the Calcutta Run

• 17 September 2021 - Law Society makes detailed recommendations on alternative direct provision system to safeguard human rights and equality

• 14 September 2021 - The fight against cybercrime: Law Society advises Kerry solicitors how to protect their businesses from cyber attacks

• 27 August 2021 - Statement regarding an Irish Times article concerning PII

• 12 August 2021- Learning the legal basics: Law Society provides free online Legal Ambitions Summer School for 500 students across Ireland 

• 15 July 2021 - €300,000 target set as Calcutta Run goes virtual for 2021

• 13 July 2021 - Law Society call: 16 and 17-year-olds should be presumed to have capacity to consent to or refuse admission and mental health treatment

• 12 July 2021 - Planning ahead: Law Society updates Clare solicitors on key employment and litigation issues at online conference

• 28 June 2021 - Law Society conference updates Donegal solicitors on probate and personal injury guidelines

• 24 June 2021 - Law Society announces winners of the Justice Media Awards 2021

• 23 June 2021 - Law Society announces 2021 Small Practice Traineeship Grant Scheme worth €125,000 to boost rural solicitor practices

• 18 June 2021 - Law Society calls for an end to non-statutory system of direct provision ahead of World Refugee Day

• 15 June 2021 - Law Society congratulates 12 solicitors granted Patents of Precedence

• 14 June 2021 - Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu to speak at Law Society Environmental Law and Climate Change free public legal education course

• 1 June 2021 - Litigation, probate and family law experts address solicitors and key issues at Law Society conference

• 21 May 2021 - Statement regarding comments made by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly on Newstalk Breakfast, 20 May 2021

• 18 May 2021 - Law Society launches first-of-its-kind landmark study to address bullying, harassment and sexual harassment in the solicitors’ profession in Ireland

• 18 May 2021 - Shaping a greener future: Law Society launches free online course on Environmental Law and Climate Change

• 11 May 2021 - Law Society addresses key issues for solicitors and their clients at online conference

• 7 May 2021 - Law Society and Bar Council welcome Courts Service move to clear backlog of cases in Family Courts

• 30 April 2021 - Law Society congratulates Minister McEntee on birth of her baby boy

• 23 April 2021 - Law Society expresses dismay as new Personal Injuries Guidelines fall short of protecting consumers from insurance industry spin

• 23 April 2021 - A changing digital era: Law Society and IMRO highlight significance of EU Copyright Directive ahead of World Intellectual Property Day

• 7 April 2021 - Law Society of Ireland calls for increased investment and implementation plan to radically reform family courts system

• 1 April 2021 - Law Society Announces New Student Journalism Category for 2021 Justice Media Awards

• 1 April 2021 - Law Society offers open access to Irish Roll of Solicitors despite Brexit

• 11 March 2021 - Justice Media Awards 2021

• 8 March 2021 - Law Society urges renewed collective efforts to remove barriers that prevent women from accessing legal leadership roles on International Women’s Day

• 19 February 2021 - Law Society welcomes publication of report on tort reform and management of clinical negligence claims

• 8 February 2021 - Law Society calls for client account exemption from new bank charges to reduce unnecessary financial burden on prospective home buyers

• 5 February 2021 - Law Society publishes list of Ireland’s 20 largest law firms

• 2 February 2021 - Law Society to pilot peer-support network for solicitors

2020

• 21 December 2020 - Where the creative arts meet artificial intelligence

• 17 December 2020 - Calcutta Run raises €285,000 for homeless charities in Dublin and Kolkata

• 16 December 2020 - The Law Society of Ireland congratulates Michele O’Boyle on today’s Woman Lawyer of the Year Award

• 2 December 2020 - Cyber security, anti-money laundering and regulation

• 20 November 2020 - Legal experts in probate and agriculture address Cork and Kerry solicitors

• 13 November 2020 - Mayo solicitor James Cahill takes office as the 150th President of the Law Society of Ireland

• 10 November 2020 - Law Society of Ireland supports Supreme Court judge’s call for codification of criminal law

• 29 October 2020 - Law Society of Ireland Annual Report 2019/2020: resilient, supportive, essential

• 29 October 2020 - The Law Society welcomes announcement of specialist training to support victims of sexual violence

• 23 October 2020 - Law Society provides online training for solicitors in the north east

• 20 October 2020 - Dublin to Kolkata: Calcutta Run sets 10,000km challenge

• 16 October 2020 - Law Society of Ireland announces the retirement of Director General Ken Murphy

• 13 October 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes record level of justice sector funding in Budget 2021

• 9 October 2020 - History in the making: 17 solicitors receive designation of Senior Counsel today

• 6 October 2020 - Law Society discontinues use of outdated “Dear Sirs” salutation

• 30 September 2020 - Law Society welcomes Cabinet approval to reform family law system

• 30 September 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes publication of Law Reform Commission report on capping of personal injuries damages

• 29 September 2020 - Law Society to explore business case for employee wellbeing

• 28 September 2020 - The Law Society welcomes move to ratify Lanzarote Convention

• 21 September 2020 - Law Society calls for extension of Help to Buy Scheme before Finance Bill

• 15 September 2020 - Landing your next role

• 9 September 2020 - Law Society of Ireland highlights work done to keep vital legal services open during Covid-19 crisis

• 4 September 2020 -  Law Society of Ireland joins the CCBE in expressing shock at the death on hunger strike of imprisoned Turkish lawyer

• 2 September 2020 - Law Society of Ireland congratulates first solicitors to be appointed Senior Counsel 

• 19 August 2020 - Legal ambitions nurtured during lockdown

• 14 August 2020 - The Law Society’s innovative LegalED Talks attracts over 6,000 solicitors

• 7 August 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes publication of O’Malley Review

• 31 July 2020 - Law Society’s Covid-19 response sees over 3,500 solicitors and trainee solicitors benefit from free CPD

• 22 July 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes Cabinet proposals on oaths and affirmations

• 7 July 2020 - Law Society welcomes historic move to allow solicitors become senior counsel

• 3 July 2020 - Inspiring the future leaders of the solicitors’ profession

• 26 June 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes ratification of the Programme for Government

• 25 June 2020 - Law Society of Ireland: "Personalised attacks on the impartiality or integrity of a judge threaten the rule of law which protects us all"

• 25 June 2020 - Law Society of Ireland announces the winners of the historic Justice Media Awards 2020

• 20 June 2020 - Five steps to help businesses navigate the Covid-19 roadmap

• 15 June 2020 - Law Society of Ireland criticises suggested abolition of Department of Children and Youth Affairs; calls for continued prioritisation of children’s rights

• 12 June 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes nomination of Ms Justice Mary Irvine as new President of the High Court

• 8 June 2020 - Innovation in delivering online legal education

• 21 May 2020 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes imminent resumption of full-day court sittings

• 20 May 2020 - Irish people urged to plan ahead and protect their interests during lockdown

• 20 May 2020 - “Disappointing setback” for courts re-opening plans

• 11 May 2020 - Supporting solicitors and businesses through Covid-19

• 23 April 2020 - Protecting creativity during crisis: Law Society of Ireland and IMRO highlight the value of legal protection of intellectual property ahead of World IP Day 2020

• 9 April 2020 – Law Society supporting mental health and resilience among solicitors 

• 9 April 2020 – Law Society offers new grant scheme worth €125,000 for rural trainee solicitors

• 6 April 2020 – Law Society publishes new access guidance during Covid-19 restrictions

• 6 March 2020 – Law Society celebrates 100 years of women in the profession on International Women’s Day 2020

• 4 March 2020 – Justice Media Awards 2020

• 24 February 2020 – Over 40 trainee solicitors conferred at Street Law ceremony

• 21 February 2020 – Pilot Law Society certificate designed to help businesses realise their CSR potential

• 17 February 2020 – Entrepreneurs and start-ups encouraged to plan for short and long-term success

• 17 February 2020 – IMRO and Law Society of Ireland Annual Copyright Lecture

• 14 February 2020 – Law Society provides a new flexible approach to becoming a solicitor

• 5 February 2020 – Law Society calls for improved access to justice ahead of General Election 2020

2019

• 16 December 2019 – "How will the insurance industry propaganda machine spin this?"

• 12 December 2019 – Dublin solicitors discuss wellbeing and supports for smaller practices: 245 Dublin Solicitors attend major legal conference

• 10 December 2019 – Law Society statement on the death of Paul Anthony McDermott

• 28 November 2019 – All-time record number of England & Wales solicitors admitted to the Irish Roll of Solicitors in 2019

• 21 November 2019 – Law Society addresses challenges of smaller firms

• 15 November 2019 – 220 Cork solicitors gather for major legal conference

• 14 November 2019 – Calcutta Run raises €300,000 for homeless charities in 2019

• 14 November 2019 – More options than ever for anyone hoping to qualify as a solicitor

• 12 November 2019 - Law Society appoints Sligo solicitor Michele O’Boyle as President

• 7 November 2019 – Law Society provides special business supports to Mayo solicitors

• 5 November 2019 – Tourism and hospitality sector urged to examine four core areas of business

• 29 October 2019 - Law Society welcomes availability of Limited Liability Partnerships

• 25 October 2019 - Law Society of Ireland Annual Report 2018/19

• 24 October 2019 – Law Society welcomes Oireachtas report on overhaul of family law system

• 17 October 2019 - Law Society provides new business supports to smaller practices in the north east 

• 17 October 2019 - Law Society to host Focus Ireland’s annual Shine A Light Night

• 9 October 2019 - Law Society promotes mindfulness practices during Mental Health Week

• 10 October 2019 - Annual Human Rights Conference 2019

• 7 October 2019 -  Ending stigma: Law Society of Ireland launches Professional Wellbeing Project for solicitors

• 4 October 2019 - From the courts to the classroom: how trainee solicitors have brought law to life for over 3,000 school students 

• 5 September 20199 – Law Society provides special supports to Kerry solicitors

• 8 July 2019 – Law Society commends Pearse Doherty TD for exposing insurers’ soaring super-profits and deflection techniques

• 28 June 2019 – 180 local solicitors attend major legal conference in Newmarket-on-Fergus

• 27 June 2019 – Winners announced at 28th annual Justice Media Awards

• 18 June 2019 – IMRO Professorship of Intellectual Property Law

• 14 June 2019 – Law Society of Ireland calls for formal technical consultation period before Finance Bill is published

• 13 June 2019 – GDPR, regulation and conveyancing experts address Donegal solicitors

• 11 June 2019 - Justice, addiction, and the criminal law system

• 27 May 2019 - Law Society initiative supports almost 100 solicitors to return to work

• 17 May 2019 - Solicitors help Calcutta Run sprint past €4 million mark

• 17 May 2019 - Law Society supports midland solicitors’ learning in 2019

• 10 May 2019 – Unique North/South fundraiser sees solicitors swim, cycle and run for charity

• 10 May 2019 – Law Society introduces children to coding

• 9 May 2019 – Local solicitors target learning on cyber security

• 2 May 2019 - Law Society of Ireland supports referendum proposal

• 29 April 2019 - Empowering creative professionals: Law Society of Ireland launches free Massive Open Online Course in arts, entertainment and media law

• 18 April 2019 - Photos: Law Society of Ireland launches the 21st annual Calcutta Run

• 27 March 2019 - Justice Media Awards 2019 - one week to go

• 27 March 2019 - Mediation, solicitors, and the civil justice system

• 15 March 2019 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes publication of new District court rules required under the Domestic Violence Act 2018

• 13 March 2019 - Seeking the ‘Brexit dividend’

• 8 March 2019 – International Women’s Day 2019: Law Society of Ireland reflects on landmark gender balance milestone and plans for equality and diversity into the future

• 7 March 2019 – Calcutta Run 2019 launch

• 7 March 2019 – Fintech and the law: Law Society leads discussions on Fintech law and regulation innovations

• 6 March 2019 - Justice Media Awards 2019: Entries now open

• 5 March 2019 - Law Society of Ireland launches new Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

• 1 March 2019 - Law Society “astonished” by huge pre-tax profits of insurance company amid spiralling premiums

• 26 February 2019 - Future-proofing Ireland’s solicitors

• 21 February 2019 - Law Society of Ireland unveils strategic plan to support and develop smaller law firms

• 20 February 2019 - Law Society of Ireland highlights crisis in family law system

• 19 February 2019 - Law Society of Ireland expands legal education programme in prisons

• 14 February 2019 - Law Society statement on development of guidelines for awards in personal injury cases

• 25 January 2019 - Law Society calls for urgent enactment of new court rules for domestic violence applications

• 12 January 2019 - Passing a business on to the next generation?

• 1 January 2019 – Irish residents urged to plan for their estate in 2019

2018

• 30 December 2018 – A faster, more efficient way to buy and sell property

• 27 December 2018 – More than 400 new solicitors born every year

• 17 December 2018 - “The rule of law exists to protect everyone”

• 6 December 2018 - A faster, more efficient way to buy and sell property

• 5 December 2018 - Law Society welcomes more judges on the Court of Appeal 

• 4 December 2018 - Calcutta Run supports 700 detox programmes and 24 hour emergency unit

• 30 November 2018 - Brexit refugee solicitors creating their own ‘backstop’

• 27 November 2018 - GDPR Six months on: Over 150 local solicitors attend major legal conference in Kilkenny

• 22 November 2018 - Residential tenancy experts address local solicitors as Cork rents continue to rise

• 21 November 2018 - Law Society of Ireland launches Peart Commission Report

• 14 November 2018 - GDPR: What is yet to come? 220 Dublin solicitors gather at the Mansion House for annual legal conference

• 14 November 2018 - Announcing gazette.ie: Law Society of Ireland launches daily legal news service

• 12 November 2018 - Cork Solicitor Patrick Dorgan takes office as new Law Society President

• 30 October 2018 - All degrees – and none – can lead to success as a solicitor

• 25 October 2018 - The Law Society publishes its Annual Report 2017/2018

• 24 October 2018 - How family law and probate solicitors can help you

• 18 October 2018 - Annual Human Rights Conference 2018

• 18 October 2018 - Family law experts address local solicitors on key legal issues

• 19 September 2018 - The number of cohabiting couples in Ireland is increasing: see how the Law Society’s legal guides can help you

• 18 September 2018 – Reducing personal injuries damages will only benefit the insurance industry

• 17 September 2018 - Law Society to host Focus Ireland’s annual Shine A Light Night

• 10 September 2018 - GDPR, probate and family law experts address Kerry solicitors

• 7 September 2018 - IMRO and Law Society of Ireland to partner on new professorship in intellectual property law and copyright

• 27 July 2018 - Law Society urges Ministerial intervention on closure of Four Courts public restaurant

• 4 July 2018 - Ennis welcomes 170 solicitors for major legal conference

• 26 June 2018 - We need to learn from 2017 Finance Act

• 21 June 2018 - Winners announced at 27th annual Justice Media Awards

• 18 June 2018 - Donegal solicitors discuss GDPR for local businesses

• 8 June 2018 - Complaints against solicitors at historic lows

• 24 May 2018 - Almost €4 million raised as the Calcutta Run celebrates 20 years

• 17 May 2018 - Preparing midland businesses for new GDPR rules 

• 15 May 2018 - Lecture: The Impact of Brexit on Human Rights 

• 11 May 2018 - Ensuring local businesses are GDPR-ready with two weeks to go

• 3 May 2018 - 2,500 expected to sign up to free, global sports law course

• 15 March 2018 - Law Society of Ireland professional courses fulfil training needs in changing corporate governance landscape 

• 14 March 2018 - Calcutta Run set to hit €4 million mark on its 20th anniversary

• 7 March 2018 – Justice Media Awards 2018

• 7 March 2018 - Law Society of Ireland urges reform for the future of policing

• 20 February 2018 - Attorney General to deliver keynote speech to new graduates

2017

• 15 December 2017 - Law Society calls on Government to tear up and start again on road traffic laws, urgently invest in District Court

• 3 December 2017 - Law Society calls on Government to ratify disability rights treaty, 10 years overdue

• 24 November 2017 - “We’ve done the thinking for you” – Law Society calls for prioritisation of new family law courts system

• 7 November 2017 - Art and law collide at a new exhibition at Blackhall Place

• 6 November 2017 - Law Society of Ireland announces election of new President for 2017-18

• 2 November 2017 - Law Society of Ireland lauds Eamonn Barnes’ life of achievement in law

• 2 November 2017 - Law Society releases annual report, calls for investment in courts and family law facilities

• 19 October 2017 - €220,000 fundraising boost for Peter McVerry Trust and The Hope Foundation from legal profession

• 11 October 2017 - Budget doesn’t do enough to protect vulnerable in domestic violence cases

• 5 October 2017 - Five ways mediation helps the corporate bottom line – and how you can help

• 4 October 2017 - Four ways for Ireland to become a centre for international dispute resolution post-Brexit

• 27 September 2017 - Law Society calls for equal and unrestricted access to legal advice during detention

• 13 September 2017 - Launch of new handbook sets new benchmarks for legal practitioners in navigating Family Law cases

• 7 September 2017 - From cybercrime to selling your house: 120 legal eagles flock to Tralee conference

• 31 July 2017 - Law Society calls for abolition of legal aid fees in domestic violence cases

• 24 July 2017 - Legal bodies express grave concern over threat to independence of judiciary in Republic of Poland

• 10 July 2017 - Six new education programmes launched as part of award-winning Diploma Centre’s autumn schedule

• 5 July 2017 - Vulnerable still at risk and protections not strong enough in Domestic Violence Bill

• 30 June 2017 - 100 local solicitors gathering to discuss crucial regional legal issues affecting Donegal

• 22 June 2017 - Winners announced at record-breaking 26th Justice Media Awards

• 13 June 2017 - Law Society calls for public interest amendments to Government’s Mediation Bill

• 12 June 2017 - 22 ways to a fairer society, more competitive economy

• 24 May 2017 - Law Society President outlines major changes, opportunities post-Brexit at conference

• 9 May 2017 - Inaugural Laois legal conference attracts 100 local solicitors to discuss local and national issues

• 27 March 2017 - Law Society submission on reform of judicial appointments: Greater diversity for a strengthened judiciary

• 12 March 2017 - Calcutta Run announces €200,000 fundraising target for 2017

• 6 February 2017 - Milestone: Irish solicitors’ profession surpasses 10,000 practising members for the first time

2016

• 5 December 2016 - “Tsunami” of new solicitors added to the Roll of Solicitors in 2016

• 1 December 2016 - Calcutta Run – The Legal Fundraiser: €180,000 presented to Peter McVerry Trust and GOAL

• 28 November 2016 - Kilkenny hosts 180 solicitors for training event

• 18 November 2016 - Cork solicitors gather for professional update and networking event

• 4 November 2016 - New Law Society President refutes 'self-serving' insurance industry survey

• 14 October 2016 - Solicitors from Monaghan and across the North East gather in Castleblayney for professional update event

• 3 October 2016 - Law Society of Ireland launches Street Law programme for 2016

• 29 September 2016 - Mayo solicitors gather for training and networking event

• 15 September 2016 - Law Society of Ireland launches 'Return to Work' initiative for members

• 7 September 2016 - Kerry solicitors gather for training and networking event

• 13 July 2016 - Legal profession joins forces to support migrant crisis legal aid initiative

• 28 June 2016 - 2,600 sign up for Law Society of Ireland MOOC

• 23 June 2016 - Justice Media Awards 2016: winners and citations

• 21 June 2016 - Donegal to host training and networking event for 80 local solicitors

• 20 June 2016 - Record numbers of UK solicitors admitted in Ireland ahead of EU referendum

• 17 June 2016 - Limerick hosts training and networking event for over 200 solicitors

• 27 May 2016 - Law Society recognised by Apple for innovative use of iPads training future solicitors

• 30 March 2016 - Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan to speak at Law Society of Ireland parchment ceremony

• 11 March 2016 - The European Convention on Human Rights and states of emergency -  Joint honorary lecture in honour of Michael O’Boyle

• 10 March 2016 - Justice Media Awards 2016 - entries now open

• 9 March 2016 - Launch of Calcutta Run 2016 – The Legal Fundraiser

• 7 March 2016 - Law Society statement on death of Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman

• 4 March 2016 - eConveyancing to improve transaction time and reduce risks

• 2 March 2016 - Law Society of Ireland welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on Setanta Insurance collapse

• 23 February 2016 - US Ambassador to Ireland Kevin F. O’Malley to speak at Law Society of Ireland parchment ceremony

2015

• 6 November 2015 - New President of the Law Society of Ireland takes office: "Funding of justice system must be an election issue"

• 9 October 2015 - Law Society of Ireland calls on Government to raise punitive inheritance tax thresholds 

• 7 October 2015 - Buyer beware – Gazette gives top tips to avoid problems when purchasing property online

• 30 September 2015 - Mayo solicitors welcome Law Society of Ireland to Castlebar

• 30 September 2015 - Solicitors issue cautious welcome to Workplace Relations Act

• 10 September 2015 - Law Society visits Kerry: Local solicitor highlights increasing complexity of conveyancing

• 8 September 2015 - Guide to the Companies Act launched

• 4 September 2015 - Law Society welcomes Setanta judgment: 17 months of limbo ends

• 13 July 2015 - President of the Law Society addresses Taoiseach at Law Society Annual Dinner

• 30 June 2015 - Law Society of Ireland objects to proposed unpaid water charges collection

• 24 June 2015 - Law Society of Ireland visits Donegal: Local solicitors offer unique insight into Donegal economy

• 17 June 2015 - Law Society of Ireland visits Clare: Local solicitors offer a unique insight into Clare economy

• 12 June 2015 - Magna Carta celebrates 800 years as cornerstone of legal system

• 5 June 2015 - Companies Act 2014: businesses must be prepared for changes

• 4 June 2015 - Justice Media Awards - Winners and Citations

• 3 June 2015 - Law Society of Ireland and ICSA join forces with new training offer

• 14 May 2015 - Legal profession unites in effort to raise €200k to combat homelessness

• 6 May 2015 - The Law Society of Ireland calls for equality, supports the Marriage Referendum

• 16 April 2015 - Law Society of Ireland launches free online course: 'Understanding the law in a digital age'

• 12 February 2015 - Irish solicitors’ profession reaches major landmark in gender balance

• 30 January 2015 - Law Society of Ireland refutes Medical Protection Society claims on medical negligence costs

Archive

2014

• 12 December 2014 - Revolution in conveyancing is underway

• 5 December 2014 - In-depth interview with Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald

• 17 November 2014 - New study reveals impact of downturn on legal services sector

• 13 November 2014 - Law Society welcomes establishment of local branch of Unified Patent Court

• 7 November 2014 - New President of the Law Society of Ireland calls for an end to all court closures: “Attack on justice continues outside Dublin”

• 21 October 2014 - Law Society welcomes appointment of two solicitors to the High Court

• 22 September 2014 - Law Society welcomes announcement to preserve access to justice in Dublin

• 4 July 2014 - Law Society of Ireland unveils new brand

• 23 June 2014 - Court closures threaten access to justice for all citizens

• 12 June 2014 - Justice Media Awards 2014

• 6 June 2014 - Lady Hale to deliver 10th annual Human Rights Lecture

• 23 May 2014 - Law Society calls for clarity following Setanta Insurance collapse

• 17 May 2014 - Introduction of eConveyancing could reduce residential transaction time to five days

• 9 April 2014 - Law Society welcomes significant change in family law

•  4 April 2014 - Forty-one questions that must be answered

• 26 March 2014 - Law Society shocked by Garda revelations

• 17 February 2014 - Law Society and 'plain packaging'

2013

• 2 December 2013: Law Society welcomes Thomas Byrne sentence – fastest ever closure of a solicitor’s practice ultimately cost profession €8.3 million

• 18 November 2013: Law Society welcomes jury verdicts in Thomas Byrne case

• 25 July / 24 June 2013: Law Society calls on Government to remove threat to Ireland’s ‘patent autonomy’ (re-release)

• 24 June 2013: Law Society calls on Government to remove threat to Ireland’s ‘patent autonomy’

• 21 June 2013: New court measures will cause huge delays for consumers, warns Law Society President

• 13 June 2013: Justice Media Awards – winners and citations

• 16 April 2013: Law Society expresses dismay at tensions between Government and the judiciary

2012

• 20 December 2012: Law Society demands public inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane, solicitor

• 2 November 2012: Law Society elects new president and votes 'yes' vote in the Children's Referendum 

• 25 October 2012: Cherishing all children equally –The Constitutional Referendum on the Rights of the Child

• 22 October 2012: Cherishing all children equally – The Constitutional Referendum on the Rights of the Child 

• 7 June 2012: Justice Media Awards 2012 - winners and citations