Event details

PPC Connect, in conjunction with the Estonian Law School Students Union and the Bar of Ireland, present an international careers networking event covering:

• the path to qualification as a solicitor/barrister in both countries,

• regulation of the profession, and

• other general differences between the Common and Civil law systems.

There will be a 30 minute panel presentation with newly-qualified Irish and Estonian lawyers, followed by five smaller facilitated breakout room discussions.

Breakout Group Topics

• Access to Justice: Compare the approaches to legal aid and ensuring access to justice for underrepresented communities and discuss pro bono work and its significance in both jurisdictions.

• Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession: Address the current state of diversity within the legal profession in Estonia and Ireland and assess the initiatives and policies aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the respective states.

• Emerging Areas of Law: Discuss new legal frontiers such as space law, cyber law, and environmental law and compare how legal education and practice is adapting to these emerging fields in Ireland and Estonia.

• AI/ChatGPT and lawyers: Discuss the impact of technology on legal practice (i.e AI, automation, and online dispute resolution) and explore how tech skills are being incorporated into legal training.

Book your place

• When: Thursday 22 February, 4-6pm

• Where: Online

• Registration: Sign up online