The Law Society of Ireland has joined legal organisations from across the world in expressing concern about the recent actions by the US government targeting legal professionals at both international ...

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 ...

A new GDPR-compliant system set up for individual barristers by the Bar of Ireland will cost a whopping €500,000, the Chief Justice has said, adding that he is concerned about the significant ...

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 ...

COVID-19 has prompted lawyers to rapidly familiarise themselves with the legal framework governing virtual closings and remote signings in a remote work environment. There is no doubt that COVID-19 ...

The Government has approved the drafting of legislation to set up a new Building Standards Regulatory Authority. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said that the move would improve compliance and ...

Maples and Calder (Ireland) LLP, the Maples Group's law firm in Ireland, has appointed 19 lawyers following a period of exceptional growth and activity. Five senior lawyers were appointed to partner ...

Legislation that changes the law on the duty of care owed by businesses, community groups and event organisers to visitors and recreational users has been commenced. The legislation amends the ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the Government’s proposed Hate Crime Bill will introduce new legislation to combat incitement to hatred and hate crime in Ireland, online and offline. The bill ...

The Employment Equality and Equal Status Acts provide protections from racial discrimination to employees and to non-employees who are accessing goods and services, and place obligations on employers ...