Why become an approved body?
Being an Approved Body means that entities can access a barrister directly for legal assistance in non-contentious matters without having to go through an instructing solicitor. Services accessed under the scheme do not include litigation services (e.g. court proceedings).
Examples of Direct Professional Access Services
Drafting Policies & Guidances
Legal Opinion
Corporate Governance Advices
Legislative Analysis
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Download Application to be added to the Bar Council Register of EU Registered Lawyers under the European Establishment Directive 98/5/EC
October 2014
PREAMBLE
1. A national of a Member State of the European Union who is authorised to practise as a lawyer in a Member State is permitted to register as a foreign qualified lawyer (an “EU Registered … Continued
In addition to the below, a History of the Bar exhibition is also available as a standalone presentation on Microsoft Sway. The exhibition focuses on pivotal legal figures and their role in the history of the Irish State.
View on Sway
A History of the Law Library and its Influence on the Independent Bar of Ireland
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Examining the Recommendations
After a year of deliberationthe Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality announced 45 agreed priority recommendations.
Emma Davey BL examines some of the Assembly’s key recommendations and the constitutional and legislative building blocks required to achieve enduring gender equality and a fairer society.
Introduction
Emma Davey BL
Comprising 99 citizens and chaired by Dr Catherine Day, … Continued