NI: Legal figures call for prize named after late Judge Philpott QC
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Key figures in Northern Ireland’s legal profession have proposed that the Institute of Professional Legal Studies should create a graduate prize in the name of the late Judge Corinne Philpott QC.
A letter making the proposal, backed by Judge Philpott’s family, has been published in The Writ. It is signed by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan; Judge David McFarland, Recorder of Belfast; Fiona Bagnall, Presiding District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts); John Guerin, president of the Law Society; and Liam McCollum QC, chairman of the Bar Council.
They said: “There is a widespread feeling among colleagues and members of the profession that they would like to find a means of remembering Corinne and at the same time to recognise in her memory her constant desire to help those starting out in practice.
“It is well understood that those now finding their feet in the profession often have to do so against a background of considerable personal debt which makes the task of getting going even more problematic.
“Our plan therefore is that there should be endowed a prize or prizes at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies which would enable one or more of the graduates leaving there to receive some tangible assistance with their transition to practice and ensure that, from year to year, Corinne’s name and work will continue to be remembered in a practical way of which we feel she would have warmly approved. We write to you with the knowledge and support of Corinne’s family.
“We very much hope that you will feel inclined to support this endeavour and, to that end, we attach a form of donation which you might complete and either return to one of us for onward transmission to Queen’s or directly to the University. If you are willing to do so please bear in mind that the use of Gift Aid adds significantly to the amount receivable by the charity at no additional cost to the donor.”
Anyone wishing to make a donation should contact:
Naomi King
Development Manager
Development & Alumni Relations Office
Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast, BT7 1NN
028 9097 3101
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