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About the Law Society of Ireland 2President’s report 4Director General’s report 6
DID YOU KNOW THAT…
20 formal submissions were made by the Law Society to Government in 2016/17
ABOUT THE
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MEMBERSHIP SUMMARYMale 48%
Female 52%
GENDER BALANCE (MEMBERS)(As of October 2017)
Gender Members %Female 5,858 52%Male 5,489 48%Total 11,347 100%
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ABOUT THE LAW SOCIETY OF IRELANDAbout the Law Society of Ireland 2President’s report 4Director General’s report 6
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEWStrategy Statement 2014-2018 9Top ten achievements of 2016/17 10-11Membership and financial summary 12Member and community engagement 13
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEWCouncil of the Law Society for the year ending 3 November 2017 15 The organisation 16
Reports fromPolicy and Public Affairs Department 17Representation and Member Services Department 18Education Department 19Regulation Department 20Finance and Administration Department 21
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWStanding committees 23-31Non-standing committees 32-41Committee membership 42-45
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSLaw Society of Ireland 46-74Statement of responsibilities of the Finance CommitteeIndependent auditor’s reportFinancial statements and notes
Law Society of Ireland Compensation Fund 75-88Reports and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016
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TOP TEN ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2016/17
NEW PRACTISING SOLICITORS’ MEMBER LOGO LAUNCHED
In March, the Law Society launched a new logo for use by practising solicitor members across all sectors of the profession. The new logo has been designed to distinguish practising solicitors, who choose to use it, from other competing professionals and non-professionals. The logo features an image of Lady Justice, blindfolded and proudly holding aloft the scales of justice. It can be used on firms’ stationery, websites, solicitor member business cards and various other marketing materials. It represents the benefits and protections that clients enjoy every time they use a solicitor. It can be downloaded from the Representation section at www.lawsociety.ie and can be viewed on YouTube.
MAJOR SUCCESS IN TRAINEE COMPETITIONS
The Society’s trainee solicitors continued to display excellence in international skills’ competitions this year, with Leah Morgan (McCann FitzGerald) winning the individual speaker award in The Irish Times debating competition in February. In April, Neil Nolan (Ronan Daly Jermyn) and Conor Cawley (Gore & Grimes) took the top prize at the International Client Interviewing Competition, while, in May, Gavin Anderson (Beauchamps), Wuraola Olatunbosun (Matheson), Glen Rogers (McCann FitzGerald) and Faye Rowlands (A&L Goodbody) came second in the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition in The Hague. Ms Olatunbosun also won two other oral advocacy prizes.
INAUGURAL SPRING GALA SUCCESS
In March, the Law Society introduced a brand new social and professional development event to the legal calendar – the Law Society Spring Gala and Symposium – replacing the annual conference. The symposium featured input from prominent global lawyers on the theme of ‘miscarriages of justice’. That evening, the black-tie Spring Gala featured the famously forthright Alastair Campbell as the dinner speaker. Guests were warmly welcomed and expertly guided through the evening by master of ceremonies Miriam O’Callaghan. Most importantly, the event raised more than €22,000 for the Solicitors’ Benevolent Association.
RTÉ NATIONWIDE FEATURE
In February, the Law Society was proud to be featured on Nationwide – one of the most successful and highly rated prime-time TV programmes on RTÉ One. An entire episode was dedicated to the Society’s Street Law initiative, the Access Programme and our modern Law School. The core of the programme showcased the solicitors’ profession through the eyes of two practitioners, Kathleen Doocey and Liam Fitzgerald, together with students from Tallaght Community School and trainee solicitors in the Law School. One of the highlights was a whirlwind tour of the historic buildings at Blackhall Place.
JUSTICE MEDIA AWARDS JUST GET BETTER
A total of 120 of Ireland’s leading journalists gathered at Blackhall Place on 22 June to celebrate the 26th annual Justice Media Awards – Ireland’s longest-running legal reporting awards. Designed to recognise, reward and encourage excellence, the record-breaking event featured a remarkable 50% increase in entries compared with 2016, which director general Ken Murphy said was indicative of the ever-increasing standards of legal journalism throughout the country. In all, 42 prizes were awarded to local, national, and digital media outlets from across the island of Ireland. RTÉ’s Nationwide was the overall winner on the day.
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The Law Society exercises statutory functions under the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2015 in relation to the education, admission, enrolment, discipline and regulation of the solicitors’ profession. It is the professional body for its solicitor members, to whom it also provides services and support.
BRIEF HISTORYThe Law Society of Ireland was established on 24 June 1830, with premises at Inns Quay, Dublin. The first president, Josiah Dunn, was elected in 1842.
The Law Society was incorporated by royal charter obtained from Queen Victoria on 5 April 1852 under the name of the ‘Incorporated Society of Attorneys and Solicitors of Ireland’. The charter referred to founding “an institution for facilitating the acquisition of legal knowledge, and for the better and more convenient discharging of professional duties of attorneys and solicitors”.
At the end of the 19th century, the legal functions of the Law Society were substantially increased by the Solicitors (Ireland) Act 1898, which repealed the act of 1866 and transferred control of education and important disciplinary functions from the direct supervision of the judges to that of the Society.
In 1888, the constitution of the Council of the Society was changed by supplemental charter,
which provided that the Northern Law Society and Southern Law Association would each be entitled to appoint members to the Council.
The professions of attorney and solicitor were fused under the Supreme Court of Judicature (Ireland) Act 1877. As a consequence, the Law Society was granted a supplemental charter, again by Queen Victoria, on 14 December 1888, under which the Law Society was styled the ‘Incorporated Law Society of Ireland’.
In 1994, the Law Society’s name was changed once more, with ‘Incorporated’ being omitted from its title.
BLACKHALL PLACEIn 1671, a charitable school for boys of poor families was established, called the Hospital and Free School of King Charles II, Dublin. It became known as the King’s Hospital or ‘Blue Coat School’ because of the boys’ military-style blue uniform. Blackhall Place remained the home of the Blue Coat School until 1968.
The building was acquired by the Law Society in 1971 and, having completed substantial renovations, it was opened as the headquarters of the solicitors’ profession in 1978. The chapel, now known as the Presidents’ Hall, is adorned with fine plasterwork of the Georgian period, and was enhanced in the 20th century by the
erection of a stained-glass east window by the Irish artist, Evie Hone.
GOVERNANCE STRUCTUREThe Law Society is governed by a Council, comprising elected and nominated members of the solicitors’ profession. The director general is the chief executive of the Law Society, with all of the powers and responsibilities usually vested in a chief executive.
A new Council is elected every year in November. It delegates statutory functions to a range of committees. A president and two vice-presidents are elected each year from among the elected Council members.
MEMBERSHIPAs at 30 June 2017, there were:
• 17,604 names on the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland,
• 10,122 practising certificates issued in Ireland.
The Law Society of Ireland is the educational, representative and regulatory body of the solicitors’ profession in Ireland
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CONTENTS
About the Law Society of Ireland 2President’s report 4Director General’s report 6
DID YOU KNOW THAT…
20 formal submissions were made by the Law Society to Government in 2016/17
ABOUT THE LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND
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LAW SCHOOL NEWS
ISSUE 46 | WINTER 2017/2018
In this IssuePage 2: Street LawConference
Page 6 & 7: Student Activities
Pages 3: Competition News
Professor Richard Roe (Professor of Law, Streetlaw Director, Georgetown University Law Center USA)
Over 40 PPC I trainees attended this year’s Street Law Orientation weekend in September 2017. This volunteer programme run by the Diploma Centre places trainees in a number of Dublin-based Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) schools where they teach a Street Law course to Transition Year students.
Street Law is based on a unique learner-centred methodology and aims to have
participating pupils realise that law is not some alien concept for other people but actually something that affects them every day. We were fortunate to have Street Law experts Dr Sean Arthurs (Senior Manager Education Initiatives, National Parent Teachers Association, USA) and Professor Richard Roe (Professor of Law, Streetlaw Director, Georgetown University Law Center USA) onsite to facilitate orientation for
trainees in advance of their school placements. This year we were also delighted to welcome a number of participating solicitors to the Law Society for our introductory Friday night session. Pictured below are PPC I students getting involved over the weekend.
Well done to all trainees for their enthusiasm and motivation and for teaching in schools on a weekly basis as part of their six week placement.
STREET LAW ORIENTATION WEEKEND 2017
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DATE: SATURDAY, 7 OCTOBER, 2017TIME: 10.00AM –2.00PMVENUE: LAW SOCIETY OF IRELANDFEE: COMPLIMENTARYCPD HOURS: 4 GENERAL (BY GROUP STUDY)
INSIDE OUT: THE HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS OF IMPRISONMENT
15TH ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE
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Be prepared to invest
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Consider running a
small-scale pilot scheme
for a set period of time
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expectations at
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when, where, and how
you will be available
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TOP TIPS
FOR SUCCESSFUL
FLEXIBLE WORKING
“ The introduction of agile working at William Fry has
been a really successful development. It has enabled us
to support team members in a really positive way, and
we have worked hard to make sure that it is seamless
for clients – because there can be no compromise in
ensuring that they receive the best service. It is an
initiative that needs to be managed carefully, but with
the right team members and in the right circumstances,
it can work really well for everybody.”
Bryan Bourke, managing partner, William Fry
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FROM THE EMPLOYER’S PERSPECTIVE
wWhat is the reason for the request for flexibility?wWhat are the needs of the business?wIs the arrangement possible given the nature of the role?wWhat are the workload implications for other staff ? wHow do we ensure that we comply with our equal opportunities policy?
FROM THE EMPLOYEE’S PERSPECTIVE
wWhy do I want flexible working? wWhat would work for me and my employer? wWill I be able to complete my work on time? wWhat IT and other support would I need? wCan I afford any consequential impact on my terms and conditions?
STEPS TO ACHIEVING AN AGREED FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENT
If your employer decides not to proceed with
flexible working, you should request an internal appeal.
The outcome of that appeal will be final.
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flexible working with your manager.
Consider what options might work for you
and for your employer.
Submit a business case to your
employer, setting out in detail how flexible working will operate
in practice.
Engage with your employer to try to
find a mutually beneficial
arrangement. Consider a trial
period.
If you and your employer agree to
proceed with flexible working, then
that arrangement should be formalised and a time for review
agreed.
CONSIDERATIONS
“Technology really facilitates flexible working arrangements.
For me, being a working mum, getting home to see my family
in the evenings means a lot. The ability to forward my desk
phone to my mobile and connect to the server at home means
that I can do this. We don’t need to be at our office desks to
work anymore. Flexible working arrangements can also drive
efficiency, as it encourages people to maximise their time, and
it can be a real incentive to employees. While there are times
when it is necessary to stay in the office, overall we are no
longer restricted to one location when working.”
Sarah-Jane Clifford, associate solicitor, Beauchamps, Dublin
“Modern technology has developed and advanced to the
stage where it can make working in solicitors’
offices more acceptable and manageable for those
seeking to either job share or adjust their hours at work
in an office, despite the ever-increasing
demands of clients.”
Pat O’Connor, managing partner, P O’Connor & Son, Mayo
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45%of all firms will be offering flexible benefits as part of
a reward package
77%of top 20 firms will be
offering flexible benefits as part of a reward package
31%of firms outside of Dublin will be offering flexible benefits as
part of a reward package
In a November 2015 Younger Members Committee survey of Law Society members qualified since 2001, 80% selected work/life balance as a concern. Younger members in private practice (86%) are more concerned about work/life balance than members employed in-house (71%) or in the public sector (79%).
(See www.lawsociety.ie/committees)
of younger members selected work/life balance as a concern
80%
The way we work in Ireland is changing. The 2016/2017 Smith & Williamson survey of Irish law firms found that “the number one reward firms will be implementing over the coming three years is flexible benefits (45% of all firms, 77% of top 20 firms, 31% of firms outside of Dublin)”. For the top 20 firms, unpaid leave (54%) and sabbaticals (38%) are expected to be part of the reward package.
(See www.smith.williamson.ie)
“Having watched the trend for a shorter
working week in other European countries –
such as Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands
– I decided to adopt a flexible approach to how
I work. My productivity was not affected by
working fewer hours. I deplore the long-hours
culture within the law – it hurts individuals
and families, and I cannot see any appreciable
benefit for the firm or client. Long hours do not
mean more productivity. ”
Susan Martin, partner, Martin Solicitors, Dublin
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS AS
AN INCENTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES
SURVEY RESULTS
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‘Flexible working’ means any type of
working arrangement that differs from
the traditional Monday to Friday, nine-
to-five model – and gives some flexibility
on how long, where, and when employees
work.
Flexible working has been known to
increase productivity and can help
employers attract and retain talent.
Solicitor employees may want to vary
their working arrangements for a number
of reasons – including family and other
commitments.
This guide aims to encourage and
support solicitors and firms to develop
flexible working practices. It will outline
a range of flexible working options, the
GUIDE TO FLEXIBLE WORKING
considerations for both employees and
employers, and look at the experiences of
firms and solicitors who have benefited
from flexible working.
It is only a guide, however, and it will be
a matter for individual firms to decide
whether or not flexible working can be
facilitated on a case-by-case basis. Unlike
Britain, Australia, and the US, Ireland
does not have any legislation in relation to
flexible working – other than a statutory
right to request changes to working hours
or patterns of work, which is limited
to employees returning from parental
leave. Different firms will have different
objectives, and flexible working – or
certain types of it – may not always be
possible.
Part-time work
Changed working hours
Job-sharing
Working remotely
Career break | other unpaid leave
Shorter working year
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FAMILY LAW IN IRELANDCODE OF PRACTICE
The gender balance of members based in this
jurisdiction is female 52% and male 48%
95%
of all transactions are now electronic as a result of the Law Society’s eCommerce Strategy
This year has been a challenging, yet successful period for the Law Society, and has enabled the organisation to further its vision of being the trusted voice of a respected solicitors’ profession.
We provided positive, ongoing support during the establishment of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, particularly through detailed submissions on MDPs and LLPs. While progress has been slow, we have been proactive in preparing for the education of the profession on the implications of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, particularly on the new section 150 requirements.
The committees and expert staff of the Law Society generated 20 high-quality submissions to Government, and developed successful media strategies to enhance our positions, particularly on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.
The insurance industry continued its ongoing blame-game for high insurance premiums. Their claims that legal costs and lawyers were at fault were debunked consistently through two Government committees. It culminated in cartel-busting raids on insurance companies by EU competition watchdogs. The Society
continues to work with Government on reform proposals on how personal injuries claims are valued and how the court system operates.
The final Supreme Court decision on the Setanta Insurance collapse in May 2017 was disappointing, but provided the Law Society an opportunity to stand up for the victims of this corporate failure. Our representations led to a subsequent Government commitment to underwrite all future third-party claims arising from insolvent insurers for 100% of their value. Unfortunately, this commitment does not cover the 1,600 claimants in the Setanta Insurance case. The work continues in fighting for full compensation for these victims.
Finally, Brexit – a small word with big consequences. We have seen 1,100 England and Wales solicitors join the Roll in Ireland, with one major British-based law firm opening an office in Dublin since the referendum. We are optimistic that opportunities may arise from the possible transfer of ECJ work here, from Britain.
The work and achievements of the last 12 months have been achieved though the voluntary spirit of hundreds of solicitors, and the hard work of our professional staff, who work tirelessly on behalf of this great profession.
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Stuart Gilhooly, Law Society President
ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
10,000+
practising certificates were issued, making it the first time to pass
this milestone
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England and Wales solicitors had joined the Roll of Solicitors
in Ireland by year-end 2016, following the Brexit referendum
14,000
written reserved judgments – and growing – which are available on
the Law Society’s library database for access by members
THE YEAR IN NUMBERS
SOME OF THE KEY STATISTICS OF 2016/17
€220K
raised for charity partners, The Peter McVerry Trust and the Hope
Foundation, in this year’s Calcutta Run
1,649
members attended regional cluster events in the past 12
months – an increase of 8% over the previous 12 months
2.5M
views of the Legal Vacancies website in the
year under review
28,690
followers of the Law Society’s social media channels at the end of June
2017 – an increase of 39% compared with the same period last year
3,200
participants from 29 countries registered for the 2017
massive open online course (MOOC) on employment law
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The Law Society of IrelandThe Law Society of Ireland is the educational, representative and regulatory body for solicitors in Ireland. Established on 24 June 1830, the Law Society was incorporated by Royal Charter obtained from Queen Victoria on 5 April 1852. Today the Law Society represents more than 10,000 practising solicitors, and is headquartered at the historic former King’s Hospital or Blue Coat School in Blackhall Place, Dublin. The Law Society also incorporates the award-winning Law School on-site, which provides education and training for thousands of trainees and registered participants annually. More information: www.lawsociety.ie
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Dear Graduand,
Warmest congratulations on your achievement today. Our academic
community is strengthened by the faith you have placed in us, and the
seriousness of purpose which you have displayed in your studies.
Edward Everett famously stated that ‘education is a better safeguard of
liberty than a standing army’. In these times of rapid social change when
public figures rise to power based on what separates us rather than what
we have in common and politics is more divisive than almost ever before,
perhaps only the truly educated and enlightened are alive to the myriad
dangers of climate change denial, pseudo-science and other
forms of misguided populism.
Education is not a luxury, but central to the beneficial evolution of our
species. It is central to our clearer understanding of ourselves and the world
around us. It is central to challenging what is, and to seeing what might be.
I hope you take the time today to reflect on what you have achieved, and to
give yourself some well-deserved praise. You have embraced learning and
willingly taken a more arduous path. You made a brave decision to invest
in your own development, and today’s ceremony marks the fact that your
ability and commitment were more than a match for your ambition.
I wish you every success in your future endeavours.
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UCD Graduate Research Student Symposium 2019
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Schedule
9:00 Welcome and coffee – Professor Colin Scott, The Gardiner Atrium09:20-11:00 Panels 1 – 511:00-11:20 Coffee break – The Gardiner Atrium11:20-13:00 Panels 6 – 1013:00-13:40 Lunch – The Gardiner Atrium13:50-15:00 How to Get Published Workshop, The Moot Court
Nicole Strimbu Psychology Age&self-conceptaspredictorsofdiscrepanciesbetweenonline&offlineself- presentation Diego Garaialde Information & Communication Studies Rewarded decisions may be better than rewarded behaviour
Ruth Ferris Education Transnational networks in female education: The “global reach” of Loreto schooling under the leadership of M Teresa Ball and M Michael Corcoran
PANEL 8 Chair: Dr Micheál Collins Room: L248
Justin Edwards Information & Communication Studies Interruptions & system-initiated dialogue with voice user-interfaces
Alison Stapleton Psychology Correlates of generalised pliance in adolescents attending school in Ireland
Dorothy Conaghan Education The elephant in the CLASSroom: Private music education; class-based insurance against risk?
Mohamad Faour Business Do dividend cuts and omissions signal distress risk?
Elizabeth O’Brien Education Initial teacher education in Ireland: A philosophical consideration
PANEL 9 Chair: Dr Cliodhna O’Connor Room: L249
Yanan Lin Business Perceived external prestige and affective commitment
Geraldine Boland Psychology Living in localities: examining the main theoretical/conceptual frameworks and measurement scales of social inclusion in neighbourhoods of adults with intellectual disabilities. A systematic review.
Orla Kelleher Law Climate justice after the Paris agreement
Phil Butler Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice Supporting mothers with acquired brain injury & their families
Jessica Gleman Archaeology Behind the brew: A multi-disciplinary approach to early medieval alcohol fermentation
PANEL 10 Chair: Prof Ronan Powell Room: L247
Isaac Bennett Politics & International Relations Changing the calculus of war: Military technologies & leadership decisions
Philip Doyle Information & Communication Studies Understanding partner models for intelligent personal assistants (IPAs)
Yumeng Gao Business Marketreactiontothefinancialdisclosurelegislation:Evidencefromaquasi-natural experiment in China
Jennifer Keating Psychology Sensoryprocessingissues&assessmentinchildrenwithattentiondeficithyperactivity disorder
Alexandru Soptica Law Allocatingjurisdiction&consolidatingactionsconcerningdamagesarisingoutofEU competition law infringements - recent developments
13:00-13:50 Lunch - Sutherland School of Law - The Gardiner Atrium
13:50-15:00 Workshop How to get published workshop - Prof Aidan Moran, School of Psychology, chaired by ProfKarlWhelan,SchoolofEconomics-MootCourt,SutherlandSchoolofLaw
UCD 4ppA4 Programme.indd 2-3 29/04/2019 11:28
Vodafone, Ericsson and NovaUCD
are calling for companies and start-ups to apply to
Ireland’s first 5G/IoT Accelerator Programme.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop and enhance
their business plans, validate the commercial potential and technical
feasibility of their 5G enabled products and services with the support of
Vodafone, Ericsson and NovaUCD’s combined expertise.
To apply and for further information please visit:
www.ucd.ie/innovation/novaucd-5g-accelerator/
5G A5 Leaflet 3.indd 2 26/03/2019 11:36
5G/IoTAccelerator Programme
Is your business developing a 5G enabled product or service?
Would your business benefit from an opportunity to work with
commercial and technical expertise to get these innovative
products/services to market faster?
5G A5 Leaflet 3.indd 1 26/03/2019 11:36
Graduation Ceremony 2019
City Education Group, 38-40 Parliament Street, Dublin 2Phone: 1850 252 740 or (01) 4160034 | International callers: 00 353 1 4160034
City Colleges Grad 8pA5.indd 1 26/04/2019 10:01
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