The Gazette 1984

SEPTEMBER 1984

GAZETTE

Institut Européen des Avocats

DOCUMENT EXAMINATION LEGAL AID CASES UNDERTAKEN

The Institut Européen des Avocats has been established in Copenhagen by the Consultative Commis- sion of the Bars and Law Societies of the European Community (CCBE). The Institute has been established to promote comparative research on matters affecting lawyers' professional practice within the CCBE member states, particularly in the context of cross-border provision of services. Scholarships of 6 months duration will be offered to practising lawyers to work at the Institute. The terms of the scholarship require that half the period be spent on research topics suggested by the CCBE and the other half on an aspect of European Law of the scholar's choice. To mark the opening of the Institute, the Danish Bar is offering two six-month scholarships to commence in January, 1985. Applications, including curriculum vitae and a recommendation from the applicant's National Bar or Law Society should be sent before 1 December 1984 to the Conseil d'Administration de l'Institut Européen des Avocats, Det Danske Advokatsamfund, Advokaternes Hus,

M. Ansell, M.A., 98 The Broadway, Heme Bay, Kent CT6 8EY, England. Tel. (02273) 67929 (24 hours)

EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

Members are reminded that the Society maintains an Employment Register for Solicitors. Those seeking employment and those Offices with posts to be filled are invited to contact The Education Officer, Ms. Jean Sheppard, The Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin, 7.

Kronprinsessegade 28, 1306 KOBENHAVN K, DENMARK.

Full details regarding the Institute and the scholarships may be obtained from Margaret Byrne at the Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. •

Fifty Years in Practice Alan Donnelly, Solicitor, Navan, Co. Meath, recently celebrated fifty years in practice. To mark the occasion he was presented with a Silver Salver by the Meath Solicitors Bar Association. Our picture, taken at a recent dinner of the Association, shows Mr. Donnelly's son, Andrew, President of the Association, receiving the silver salver from Mr. Patrick Noonan on behalf of his father who was indisposed.

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