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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 9h

The School of Law is delighted to welcome Laura Polcyn as the Matheson PhD Scholarship recipient
The scholarship is funded through the Matheson-UCC Innovation Partnership
Laura's thesis will examine Smart Regulation in the Digital Era: Perceptions of Proportionality in Regulating Algorithmic Trading

School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 13h

Online Book Launch - 22 Oct @1pm.
'Treated Like a Child: Age Discrimination and Children’s Rights’ (Brill)
@youthclimatej.bsky.social

Register for free: bit.ly/4nTJtwt

#childrensrights #booklaunch

School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 1d

International Law Conference
UCC's Free Legal Aid Society will host its Intl. Conference on Saturday Oct 18th in UCC.

To register, visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 8d

Lunchtime Talk:'Humanitarian Assistance Constraints in Gaza' with Allan Alonzo Wind
Students, staff & members of the public with interest in humanitarian work, international law, diplomacy, or Middle East affairs welcome.
Friday 10 Oct, 12.30- 2pm, Kane G06
Full details here: bit.ly/46UPS34

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 10d

The UCC Open Day is happening Saturday, 11th October!
Join us in Áras na Laoi, School of Law for a day of talks and panel discussions.
Experience law in action with our two Moot Court Sessions!
Full details here:
bit.ly/46V81xA

School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 15d

RDJ Future Focus Event for Law Students:
Visit RDJ's Cork office for a panel discussion with RDJ Partner, newly qualified solicitor, trainee solicitor, and in-house counsel -each sharing their experiences
• RDJ Cork Office, 85 South Mall
• Thurs 9 October, 6:30pm–8pm
• Register here: bit.ly/486akAp

School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 16d

Calling all @ucc.ie students!
The UCC & Matheson #Hackathon returns on October 14th!
€1,000 cash prize for each member of the winning team - Join Munster based employers - Brainstorm on contemporary challenges and risks to governance structures
Full details & registration: www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...

UCC and Matheson 2025 Hackathon - Register Now! | University College Cork

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

www.ucc.ie

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 21d

We were delighted to meet with School of Law UCC alumni and friends at our Brussels reception last night and catch up with our growing alumni across Europe.
Many thanks to Commissioner Michael McGrath for his keynote speech, to the Irish Embassy for hosting us and to all those who attended.

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 23d

UCC School of Law invites you to join visiting scholar Beverley Clough on Thursday, 25th September, 12-2pm at the Shtepps, The Hub

More info & RSVP here:

www.ucc.ie/en/ccjhr/new...

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Many thanks to Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP for providing this generous scholarship once again this year- open to students undertaking our LLM Children’s Rights and Family Law.

For full details and how to apply, please visit:
www.ucc.ie/en/scholarsh...

#CKT #Scholarship

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Darius Whelan @dariuswh.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you to our speakers this morning and very much looking forward to the afternoon. Mental Health and Capacity Law Conference 2025. #MHCL25 @lawucc.bsky.social

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Mental Health & Capacity Law Conference will be held in Cork on 5 September. Hosted and organised by the Centre of Criminal Justice & Human Rights @ucc.ie It will discuss recent developments and research in mental health &capacity law and will take place at Áras na Laoi, from 10-4
bit.ly/3UvJRUT

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Mental Health & Capacity Law Conference will be held in Cork on 5 September. Hosted and organised by the Centre of Criminal Justice & Human Rights @ucc.ie It will discuss recent developments and research in mental health &capacity law and will take place at Áras na Laoi, from 10-4
bit.ly/3UvJRUT

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Aug 13

In May, the Centre for Children’s Rights and Family law, @ucc.ie hosted an online panel discussion on the sentencing of children for serious offences.

The recording of the event is now available to watch on our YouTube channel, please see the following link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRui...

Principled approaches to Sentencing Children & Young People for Murder

YouTube video by LawUCC

www.youtube.com

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Jul 31

'What I've learned from my first year at UCC'

Law student Amy reflects on her first year as a student.

Read in full on the Echo Live

www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...

What I’ve learned from my first year at UCC

As she reflects on her first year as a student, AMY O’BRIEN, of Mitchelstown, has advice for anyone about to start college

www.echolive.ie

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Jul 17

School of Law Summer Newsletter July'25
We are delighted to bring you the latest news from the School. We take a look at 2025’s key highlights to date-with a message from Mark Poustie, Research & Publication Highlights, Student & Staff Highlights, School Updates and more.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · Jul 16

A national survey of the lived experience of intercounty
#adoption for parents of children 0-12 has been launched by @ucc.ie & @tcddublin.bsky.social It forms part of a study exploring the experience of intercountry adoption from the perspectives of children & families eu.surveymonkey.com/r/X6PQSQP

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 29

In April,Prof Louise Crowley & Marianne Joyce received the DSBA Law Book of the year 23/24 for Family Law(2nd ed.) Louise began work on the book in Jan 2023 and hired her then LLM student Marianne in March as a R.A. Her work was of such high standard that Prof Crowley asked her to become a co-author

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 28

Dr Henrietta Zeffert will speak at the Gaza Tribunal in Sarajevo this week.The aim of the Tribunal is to awaken civil society to its responsibility and opportunity to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The hearings are being broadcast live on YouTube - click the link below to tune in:
gazatribunal.com

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · May 23

Many congratulations to all of the new members, especially our wonderful colleague, & collaborator across a range of projects, Prof Mary Donnelly @lawucc.bsky.social @ucc.ie 👏

@ria.ie #RIAAdmittanceDay

Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · May 23

This afternoon, 28 distinguished individuals were formally admitted as members of the RIA, following their recent election, in recognition of their outstanding achievements across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and public service.

www.ria.ie/2025/05/22/2...

#RIAAdmittanceDay

A group of individuals in graduation robes and caps, smiling and posing for a photo after their ceremony

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 22

The first research study of its kind to ever have been conducted into the in-camera rule in Ireland is published today by Minister for Justice, Mr Jim O’Callaghan T.D.

Conducted by a joint @ucc.ie and @tcddublin.bsky.social team, the project was commissioned by the Dept of Justice.

bit.ly/4dt11uZ

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 21

Last week, the College of Business & Law at @ucc.ie held the annual Scholarship and Prizes 2025 Ceremony.

We would like to congratulate all winners and wish them every success in the future!

Many thanks to our generous sponsors, partners and donors for their continuous support.

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 13

In Feb, Prof Deirdre Madden, School of Law UCC was presented with a commemorative medal by the President of the RCSI Professor Deborah McNamara, to mark the occasion of the 32nd Carmichael lecture.

Prof Madden's lecture was entitled "Trust and truth in healthcare".

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eikp...

32nd Carmichael Lecture delivered by Prof Deirdre Madden

YouTube video by RCSI

www.youtube.com

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 12

Principled Approaches To Sentencing Children & Young People For Murder-Lessons from Global Litigation

The Centre for Children’s Rights & Family Law will host a webinar between experts on principled approaches to sentencing children and young people for murder

26 May 7:30pm Register: bit.ly/43bV0hw

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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · May 8

The School of Law at UCC #Cork invites applications for a PhD position, as part of the UCC-Matheson Innovation Partnership.

The scholarship covers fees (fully funded) and a stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years. Full details below:

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMZ189/p...

@neasanil.bsky.social

PhD Studentship: UCC - Matheson Innovation Partnership. at University College Cork

jobs.ac.uk are now advertising a PhD Studentship: UCC - Matheson Innovation Partnership.. Discover exciting PhD opportunities on jobs.ac.uk.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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