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In recognition of Pro bono week, the Law Society invites you to Blackhall Place on Thursday 12 June.
The European Data Protection Board has published its opinion on the processing of personal data in the context of AI models. Elaine Morrissey analyses the details for the April 2025 Gazette.
Starting from September onwards, programmes will include a range of certificates, diplomas, two LLMs, and Professional Doctorate in Law offered in partnership with Northumbria University. All courses ...
Each year, the legal community takes part in Calcutta Run to raise vital funds in support of homelessness services in Ireland and Kolkata, India. In 2025, we are delighted to once again support our ...
There are just a few days left to complete the Law Society Solicitor Survey. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your feedback about your work, career and what you need from us by the new deadline ...
Deep dive into legal careers in the public sector set for 21 May.
The Women in Leadership Mentoring Programme supports female solicitor mentees in advancing their careers while allowing mentor solicitors to develop their leadership skills. Applications for both ...
The Conveyancing Committee of the Law Society has been advised by Tailte Eireann that the launch of a new version of their external website, www.tailte.ie is imminent. The Committee is advised that ...
The Dáil has passed a bill aimed at protecting the role of cash in the Irish financial system. The Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 will now go to the Seanad. The bill ...
A law that compels open disclosure of any serious safety incidents in a healthcare setting has now come into effect. The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 provides a ...
Georgia will ban paid-for commercial surrogacy from 1 January, 2024. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said this week (12 June) that paid-for commercial surrogacy will now only be permitted for ...
Plans to introduce new hate speech laws have been shelved, justice minister Helen McEntee has confirmed. The minister is to withdraw section 2 of the bill, which is the hate speech element, following ...