The Journal is particularly interested in receiving articles examining domestic matters and will also consider those which discuss European or international law or other common law jurisdictions, where they are relevant in an Irish context.

Submissions should be between 5,000 and 15,000 words, formatted in OSCOLA Ireland style and sent to editor@hibernianlawjournal.com by 6pm on Saturday 8 January 2022.

Joshua Kieran-Glennon, deputy editor for editorial at the Journal, said: “Every year since its inception, the Journal and its staff have been proud to provide a platform for trainees, practising solicitors, our colleagues at the Bar, students and early career academics to contribute to Irish legal discourse.

“The standard of submissions received by the Journal has always been high and we are sure this year will be no exception. In light of the significant legal developments of the past year, we look forward to seeing what this year brings.”

Successful submissions will be published in Volume 21 of the Journal, due for publication in hard copy and online (via HeinOnline and Westlaw) in July 2022.

An annual prize is awarded for the best article, chosen by the Journal’s judge-in-residence, and a separate prize is awarded by the Law Society of Ireland for the best article authored by a trainee solicitor.

Established in 1999 under the patronage of the Law Society of Ireland, the Journal is edited by trainee and newly qualified solicitors. It is also supported by its benefactors drawn from the Inner Bar and its sponsor firms Arthur Cox, Matheson, and McCann FitzGerald.

Julia Launders, a trainee with Eversheds Sutherland, was last year appointed editor-in-chief at the Journal for Volume 21. Joshua Kieran-Glennon, a trainee with McCann FitzGerald, is serving as deputy editor for editorial, and Sean-Patrick Dunne, a trainee with William Fry, is deputy editor for management and finance.

Further information on submission guidelines can be found on the Journal’s website and any queries relating to submissions should be directed to editor@hibernianlawjournal.com.