A famous Indian yoga teacher was once asked by a student how he might give up smoking. The reply came as something of a shock: “Don’t stop smoking – very bad for your health – the effort to stop ...

Under the Courts Act 1981, section 20.2, the Minister for Justice may change the rate of interest under section 26 of the Debtors (Ireland) Act 1840. But a very significant change brought about by the ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the theme for the Diploma Centre’s 2025 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) starting on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A survey of in-house lawyers in Ireland has found high levels of job satisfaction, despite challenges caused by the complex regulatory landscape, cyber-threats, and AI. According to the survey, 79% of ...

The Law Society’s finance team has been nominated for three awards at the Irish Accountancy Awards. The team has been shortlisted for the ‘Finance Team of the Year’ award. It is also in the running ...