Welcome to the bonus material module for The Bar of Ireland Look into Law TY Programme and Bitesize online course. We have compiled in one place a selection of articles, podcasts and recorded events that may be relevant to students who have an interest in this area.
We have divided them into three categories:
- History
- Women and law
- In the community
We hope that you enjoy the material we have brought together for you.
1. History
Green Street Lecture Series
The Cats’ Tails – with The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Rose Gearty – Green Street Lectures 2021
“From Rogues to Role Models for Equality Law” – with the now Hon. Ms. Justice Marguerite Bolger – Green Street Lectures 2021
“The tables of the law, graven in the language of the outlaw” – with Frank Callanan SC RIP – Green Street Lectures 2021
The Heather Blazing: In Conversation with Colm Tóibín & The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Rose Gearty
Interview with The Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE
Cases that changed lives
Podcast explores pivotal Irish cases, Law Society Gazette
Horsehair Wigs Podcast, from Irish Rule of Law International, speak to guests in the legal field about justice and human rights, and explore the drivers behind why they do what they do.
History of the Barristers
2. Women in Law
Women in Law – Faces and Voices
Bar Review Interviews
3. In the Community
Diversity at the Bar
In June 2021, our colleagues celebrated Pride month – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. This was our second year participating; and seeking to bring faces and voices in support of our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies. The Bar of Ireland is a proud member of Outlaw Network; which has the ambition of making the legal sector a more LGBTQ+ friendly career option, as well as bringing our legal knowledge to current debates.
In October 2021, we celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth and the theme of #ProudToBe. Our aim by participating in the campaign was to improve the representation and visibility of persons of colour who are members of The Bar of Ireland and to serve as a reminder on how we continue to strive for greater diversity at The Bar.
We continue to engage with external parties and those across the sector on issues of disability in order to support practitioners, clients and those in leadership positions create a more accessible sector, in line with national and international obligations.
The Bar of Ireland is a proud signatory to the disAbility Legal Network.
Justice Week
Human Rights Awards
The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Awards Ceremony 2021
The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Award Ceremony 2020