Peter O'Callaghan QC

Peter O'Callaghan QC was admitted to the legal profession in 1960. He signed the Bar Roll in 1961 and was appointed QC in 1974.

An interview with Peter O'Callaghan QC, conducted July 2009.

Click here for a transcript of this interview.

  • The Early Years (02:51)
  • Choosing a vocation (03:03)
  • Becoming a solicitor (05:53)
  • Leo Scullion (01:32)
  • Apprenticeship in the law (09:06)
  • Jim Foley(02:23)
  • Signing the Bar Roll(04:13)
  • Early years of practice (03:32)
  • Royal Commissions (05:36)
  • Advocacy (05:40)
  • Accommodation at the Bar(05:56)
  • The Bar today (07:22)
  • Concluding words (03:23)