Bar of NI

Thinking of a career in law? ⚖️

For any person considering their future profession, life isn't always linear and a career in the law can follow from different and non-traditional pathways.

Barrister Corey Flynn shares his journey to a career at the Bar following a period of ill-health, time working in retail and a law degree with the @OpenUniversity

Find out more about a career in law and the work of a barrister at the link below:
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#careerinlaw #OpenUniversity

📢 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Bar Library Charity of the Year📢

Every year, the Charity Committee seek to partner with a charity to fundraise, raise awareness of their cause and explore opportunities to work together.

You can download an application form via our website at the link below. Closing date for applications is 8th January 2027.

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(Pictured below @MarieCurieNI, our current Charity partner)

@NICVA

💛⚖️Making time for wellbeing⚖️💛

Our annual 'Be At Your Best' event took place yesterday during #StressAwarenessWeek, with a great turnout from members.

The initiative offers members direct access to a wide range of advisory services, as well as medical and holistic therapy specialists, reflecting the Bar's commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of its members.

We were delighted that the Lady Chief Justice was able to take time out of her busy schedule to drop in.

Thank you to all the exhibitors and experts who were able to join us💚

It's #StressAwarenessDay

Stress can affect anyone, and it is important to remember that support is available.

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout or any other mental challenges, @LawCareLtd is available to listen and offer free, confidential support for anyone working in the legal sector.

Contact details below:
📞 0800 279 6888
💬 Online Chat
📧 support@lawcare.org.uk

#StressAwarenessDay #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #LegalSupport

The Bar Council extends its congratulations to David McDowell KC, Turlough Madden and Paul Conway who were sworn into office as High Court Judge and District Judges respectively by the Lady Chief Justice on Monday 2nd November 2026.

We congratulate them on this significant milestone and wish them every success as they begin this new chapter.

Read our statement in full via the link below:

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