King's Inns

The King's Inns or formally the Honorable Society of King's Inns (HSKI) is the institution which controls the entry of barristers-at-law into the justice system of the Republic of Ireland. The society was created in 1541, fifty-one years before Trinity College, Dublin making it one of Ireland's oldest professional and education institutions - the name originates from Henry VIII under whose reign it originated. Currently the society has a enrolment of approximately 300 students, whilst their are approximately 1,400 practicing barristers in Ireland.

Related Topics:
Barristers-at-law - Justice - Republic of Ireland - Society - 1541 - Trinity College, Dublin - Henry VIII

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Candidates who have an approved law degree may apply for the Degree of Barrister-at-Law (Latin: ad Gradum Advocatum Apud Judices), alternatively candidates without an approved law degree may undertake the society's Diploma in Legal Studies before presenting for the society's degree. Those who are presented with the degree are entitled to be called to and practice at the "Bar of Ireland".

Related Topics:
Latin - Bar - Ireland

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