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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.
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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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