Education
He was educated at the University of Dublin, where he was scholar in 1737: he took his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1739 and his Master"s degree in 1741.
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Godfrey Lill
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Career
He was appointed as Solicitor-General in 1770, and a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1774. He was born in Dublin, third son of Thomas Lill. He was considered one of the finest students of his generation.
He entered Middle Temple in 1738, was called to the Irish bar in 1743.
His father-in-law was an associate of the Duke of Newcastle, and Godfrey"s rise to power is generally thought to have been due to the connection. He was Master in Chancery 1749-1760, King"s Counsel in 1760, and Third Serjeant in 1767.
He was a skillful orator, nicknamed " Smooth Godfrey " but in his career was often accused of poor judgement, hesitating before accepting a position on the bench, and refusing twice to become Chief Justice.
Membership
He became the Member of Parliament for Fore in 1761 and Baltinglass in 1768.
