Women In The Law

Male solicitors were twice as likely as women to succeed in their applications for recognition as senior counsel, according to new figures. Just two women – Áine Hynes and Helen Noble – were named earlier this month among the first 17 solicitors to receive the honour.

The Next 100 Years, the successor project to the First 100 Years, has opened its annual Inspirational Women in Law Awards for nominations. The Next 100 Years is dedicated to achieving equality for women in law and the awards, which are in their fifth year, are an opportunity to recognise women in th

Women solicitors have been invited to apply to take part in the Law Society of Ireland's new mentorship programme. The Women in Leadership Programme 2020 aims to empower and support women in advancing their careers to senior leadership positions.

A new art installation at Queen's University Belfast School of Law celebrates women working in all aspects of the law in Northern Ireland, including the future generation of legal professionals.