New publication | A comprehensive exploration of The Bar and the barrister profession

Published by Four Courts Press, Dr Niamh Howlin’s work offers a comprehensive exploration of The Bar and the barrister profession in the historical and social setting of 20^th century Ireland. Illustrating a society in a state of change the study considers the evolving perceptions of the profession around themes such as gender, diversity, politics, work-life balance and the role of leadership in the legal sphere.

Through research gathered from the archives of The Honourable Society of Kings Inns, the Bar Council and contemporary interviews and testimonies of those who practiced, and continue to practice, readers will explore milestones and defining moments that have shaped the legal landscape in Ireland.

From landmark cases to the emergence of new areas of practice, this book provides a comprehensive narrative that underscores the enduring relevance of the Law Library and the legal profession as a whole.