Lifford law student completes successful Bar of Ireland programme

A Lifford student was one of four people to complete a programme designed by The Bar of Ireland for ‘outstanding interns’ from universities across the country.

Alvena Sharma, who recently completed her Bachelor of Law (LLW) at Trinity College Dublin, took part in the Bar of Ireland’s inaugural Internship Programme, which ran from the end of June until the first week in July. 

Other students to be part of the programme came from Manorhamilton, Ennis, and Mount Merrion. 

The selection process, through which Alvena passed, included each university or institution that runs an approved course for the King’s Inns Bachelor-at-Law Degree being invited to submit two nominations. 

Alvena was part of a programme that offered a unique opportunity for participants to gain first-hand insight into the life and work of a barrister.

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Interns engaged in job shadowing with both civil and criminal barristers, attended talks by junior and senior counsel, former judicial assistants, and a High Court Judge. They also benefited from guided tours of the Four Courts and participated in workshops on advocacy, IT, and legal research. 

Aoife Carroll SC, speaking on behalf of the University Outreach Committee at The Bar of Ireland, said: “We were delighted to launch this pilot internship programme, which reflects our ongoing commitment to outreach and broadening access to the profession. 

“This initiative offered a meaningful introduction to the Bar and the justice system for aspiring legal professionals.”