About Us.

Who we are

The Family Lawyers Association is made up of solicitors and barristers who practice in the area of family law and at present has hundreds of members spread throughout Ireland. Associate Membership is available to other professional persons whose work is connected with family law. The Association has been in existence for over twenty years and has served the dual function of promoting contact between family lawyers and fostering a greater level of knowledge and information in regard to family law.

Membership Benefits

The Family Lawyers Association of Ireland was founded in 1987 and has now grown to be the largest Association of its kind in Great Britain and Ireland. With its principal offices in Dublin, the Association also has a dynamic branch based in Cork. Both branches are active in the field of legal education, law reform, dialogue between practitioners and Court users, and lively social events, in Ireland and beyond.

Ordinary membership is open to all practising Solicitors and Barristers, whilst Associate Membership is open to other professionals working in the wider area of Family Law.

The benefits of membership include:

Seminars / Debates

Free attendance at seminars and debates organised by the Association throughout the year and conducted by leading specialists in the area (CPD points available).

Legal Updates

Access to all the latest news, articles, case reports and legislation including the Irish Family Law Journal and decisis.ie

Exclusive Members Content

Access to our extensive back catalogue of recorded Breakfast Briefings and Afternoon Webinars (CPD) and papers, latest articles, case reports and recent legislation and podcasts.

Five Jurisdictions Conference

The opportunity to attend the annual Five Jurisdictions Conference which provides a forum for cross-border learning and dialogue.

AGM

The opportunity to attend the FLA Annual Conference and take part in our AGM.

Social Events

Invitations to attend a lively programme of social events including the Association’s famous Christmas and Summer parties.

In order to retain the benefits of membership, current members should return their completed membership form online.

About Us

Become a Member

There are many benefits of membership of the Family Lawyers Association Ordinary Membership is open to all practising Solicitors and Barristers. Associate Membership is open to former or retired Solicitors and Barristers, Judges (Judicial Member), family law academics (Academic Member) and associated professionals, the last mentioned at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

The subscriptions for 2022 for the Family Lawyers Association are now due. The membership rates are as follows:

Membership Type Price
Practitioners in years 1 and 2 No Charge
Practitioners in years 3, 4 and 5 €75
Practitioners in years 6+, Judicial,
Academic and Assoicate members:
€150
Become a Member

* Your membership sign up is 12 months from the date of subscription

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