We have had an update that our member Paul Boyle BL has now completed over 100 miles of his Camino Trail walk from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. He set off last week and is due to finish next Tuesday. He took on the challenge to raise funds for our charity partner

Civil legal aid is a critical public service for people facing life challenges such as relationship breakdown, immigration issues or housing crisis. Our explainer videos promote the meaning & value of civil legal aid & a barrister's role within the system. #CloseTheJusticeGap

Thinking about your holiday podcasts? Our Legal History Project podcast series covers a diverse range of topics looking at various aspects of Life in the Law. All episodes can be found here open.spotify.com/show/2FQSBkoIm…

.Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission is currently inviting applications for an Employment Judge for the office of Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal (ITFET). It intends to make one appointment and to maintain a reserve list for 12 months from anticipated date of appointment To apply and

This week marks Alcohol Awareness Week, a national campaign aimed at increasing understanding of the impact alcohol can have on health and wellbeing. Alcohol misuse is a significant issue across the criminal justice system, with offending behavior often driven by alcohol

❗️Reminder for members and clients ❗️ The Bar Library will be closed for the Public Holiday on Saturday July 12th, Monday July 14th, and Tuesday July 15th. 📅The building will open as normal on Sunday 13th July 📅

🎙️In 2022 the Bar of NI marked 100 years of law in the jurisdiction with the Legal History Podcast 🎙️ One of the most listened to episodes was, "A Conversation with Northern Ireland's First Lady Chief Justice". The Right Honourable Dame Siobhan Keegan shared her pathway into a

Chair of the Bar Council, Donal Lunny KC attended an event to celebrate the legal services sector yesterday, alongside Law Society of Northern Ireland President Colin Mitchell. The event was hosted by The Lord Chancellor The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP at Downing Street and recognised the

Friday Fact ⛳️It's all about the The Open at Royal Portrush G.C. this weekend and we are unashamedly getting in on the act with our #FridayFact ⛳️ Northern Ireland's first Lord Chief Justice, Sir Denis Henry KC, was sworn in on August 15th 1921. The swearing in took place in

The Bar of Northern Ireland has a longstanding tradition of supporting charities and each year our Charity Committee nominates a Charity to support. Our Charity Partner for 2025 is Dementia NI Find out more about their vital work and our partnership in this short video

Last week, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP and Minister @SarahSackman KC MP welcomed legal sector leaders to Downing Street. They celebrated the work being done to drive innovation and growth across the UK and acknowledged the legal sector as a key pillar of the justice system.

Family legal aid assists people during testing life situations such family & relationship breakdown, or child custody matters. Citizens must be able to access justice & that legal representation is available for people who could otherwise not afford it. #CloseTheJusticeGap

The Bar Library opened its famous doors in 2003. The bronze panels by local artist Carolyn Mulholland depict "The Laws of God and Man" and regularly attract lots of attention from visitors to Belfast.

There is still time to apply for the office of Employment Judge with The Industrial Tribunals and The Fair Employment Tribunal for Northern Ireland which closes at midday on Monday 28 July. Find out more and apply here nijac.getgotjobs.co.uk #Judicial #Careers

With more time on your hands during the summer why not attend one of NI Blood Transfusion donation sessions at a venue near you. Giving blood is quick (taking just 30 minutes) and easy, find and book a session here nibts.hscni.net/online-booking… #Give #blood

Personal injuries can have devastating impacts, & legal aid is vital when people seek redress in these situations & could otherwise not afford legal representation. The role of barristers is vital in ensuring access to justice under these circumstances. #CloseTheJusticeGap

A reminder that solicitors instructing our members can avail of Practice Direction compliant easy to navigate e-bundles. The e-bundles for court are provided through the Bar of Northern Ireland’s Library and Information Service. Find out more and register