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Barristers

  • 21-09-2011 7:34pm
    #1
    Pocaide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 279 ✭✭


    Just wondering who would be considered the better barristers on the different circuits here.


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  • #2
    blueythebear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭blueythebear


    Pocaide wrote: »
    Just wondering who would be considered the better barristers on the different circuits here.


    How long is a piece of string?

    You would be better off specifying the area of law in which you're interested and asking for a PM.

    If it is a case in which you have a solicitor, then the solicitor would be making suggestions as to who should be your counsel. You can specifically request a particular barrister if you want though.


  • #3
    Jo King
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,139 ✭✭✭Jo King


    Pocaide wrote: »
    Just wondering who would be considered the better barristers on the different circuits here.

    The ones who are most in demand.


  • #4
    Pocaide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 279 ✭✭Pocaide


    So which are the most popular Barristers so lol


  • #5
    chopser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭chopser


    Pocaide wrote: »
    So which are the most popular Barristers so lol
    For like a dinner date or pints on a friday night?


  • #6
    FERGAL7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭FERGAL7


    I know this is a bit off topic but just as a matter of interest is it compulsorary for baristers in ireland to wear the gown and wig??? can you just wear the gown or can you choose to wear neither??


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  • #7
    ResearchWill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭ResearchWill


    FERGAL7 wrote: »
    I know this is a bit off topic but just as a matter of interest is it compulsorary for baristers in ireland to wear the gown and wig??? can you just wear the gown or can you choose to wear neither??

    Gown yes wig no. In Dublin it's rare to see the wig, while in cork it's rare not to see the wig.


  • #8
    joeguevara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,167 ✭✭✭joeguevara


    ResearchWill wrote: »
    Gown yes wig no. In Dublin it's rare to see the wig, while in cork it's rare not to see the wig.

    Judge Carney is one of the only judges who will usually refuse to listen to an application (from a junior member of the bar) unless the barrister is wearing a wig. He will comment 'I cant hear you' and the barrister will speak louder until somebody tells them the reason.

    I never wore a wig. COmplete waste of money. Only wore it once for my call and that was it.


  • #9
    ResearchWill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭ResearchWill


    joeguevara wrote: »
    Judge Carney is one of the only judges who will usually refuse to listen to an application (from a junior member of the bar) unless the barrister is wearing a wig. He will comment 'I cant hear you' and the barrister will speak louder until somebody tells them the reason.

    I never wore a wig. COmplete waste of money. Only wore it once for my call and that was it.

    I personally like the wig. Just from a brand thing, I can't understand why many at the bar wish to throw away one of the most recognised legal brands.


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