The Gazette 1990

GAZETTE

SEPTEMBER 1990

curriculum in Blackhall Place. Curiously, the majority of those surveyed did not feel that a business qualification was relevant. The usefulness of business skills was associated with their relevance in dealing with commercial law matters. There was an apparent lack of appreciation of the need for such skills in running an office; or as being essential to the running of an office. The majority of those surveyed felt strongly enough about the need for further education to engage in further studies elsewhere. The range of subjects they chose to study is varied, as indicated in the answer to (j) above, ranging from financially orientated courses to for- eign languages. The Law School has responded to this need by giving the opportunity to students on the first Professional Course in 1990 to attend lessons in oral French after

normal teaching hours in Blackhall Place but interest appeared to wane despite initial enthusiasm. The results of the survey indicate that a sizeable number of the ap- prentices currently in training appreciate the usefulness of know- ledge of matters outside basic legal training in advancing their pro- spects in the profession, whether in their present firm or a practice of their own. Unfortunately, only the respondents who do recognise the advantage of these ancillary skills are those who undertake extra curricular courses. In view of the increasing com- petition faced by the profession in the marketplace, it would seem prudent to acquaint those in the course of training with the rudi- ments of other disciplines so that they may be better prepared for the challenge they face. •

P r a c t i ce IVote

FAMILY LAW The Law Society has been informed by the Office of the Registrar General that Decrees of Nullity granted by the High Court or the Supreme Court may be noted against the relevant entry of marriage in the Marriage Register Book, upon application to the Registrar General at Joyce House, 8/11 Lombard St. East, Dublin 2, subject to the requirements in that regard of the Registrar General.

S O L I C I T ORS A P P R E N T I C ES D E BA T I NG S OC I E TY OF I R E L A ND APPRENT I CES - I n t e r e s t ed in t a k i ng p a r t in t h e J e s s up M o o t I n t e r n a t i o n al L aw Comp e t i t i o n? The Jessup Competition involves up to 40 countries fromaround the world, debating a specific international lawproblem in a moot court setting. SADSI hopes to select a 5 person team to contest the Irish regional finals of the competition, and thereafter, to represent the country in the World Finals to be held in the U.S.A. in April 1991. Previous study of public international lawand previous debating experience would be an advantage, but are not essential. All apprentices interested in taking part should submit their names to:

E i l een Robe r t s, Aud i t o r , S A D S I , c /o T h e L aw Soc i e t y.

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