113 students graduate with Barrister-at-Law degree from King's Inns
Keynote address was delivered by the Hon. Mr Justice Paul Burns.
Of the 113 graduates, 100 completed their studies at King's Inns, while 13 were admitted from Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
The Admission Ceremony marked the successful completion of the Barrister-at-Law degree and formally admitted students to the final stage of their journey towards becoming practising barristers.
The event was attended by the Benchers of the Honorable Society of King's Inns, including Hugh Mohan SC, Chair of the Council of King's Inns, CEO and Under Treasurer Mary Griffin, and members of the faculty.
The keynote address was delivered by the Hon. Mr Justice Paul Burns, Judge of the Court of Appeal and Chair of the Education Committee. He reflected on the importance of legal education, the legal profession's role in serving society, and the values underpinning Ireland's justice system. He also highlighted King's Inns' commitment to widening access to legal education through flexible study pathways, scholarships and community outreach.
Addressing the graduates, Mr Justice Burns said: "Law and lawyers are there to serve the community."
He also encouraged the new barristers to uphold the democratic values of "Freedom, Equality and Justice for all" throughout their careers.
Mary Griffin, CEO and Under Treasurer of King's Inns, said: "The Admission Ceremony is a proud moment for our students and for everyone at King's Inns. It celebrates the commitment, perseverance and professionalism of this year's graduates while recognising the important role they will play in Ireland's legal system."
The graduates were Called to the Bar this week and will begin their pupillage in the Law Library at the start of the next legal year.
Diploma in Legal Studies
King's Inns also conferred the Diploma in Legal Studies on 54 students this week. The conferring address was delivered by the Hon. Mr Justice David Nolan.
The Admission and Conferring Ceremonies are among the most significant events in the King's Inns calendar, celebrating graduates' achievements and the institution's long tradition of excellence in legal education.