School of Law, UCC
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The School of Law at UCC is a dynamic and exciting place to study & research law.
Ranked among the Top 100 Law Schools in the world 🌎
#ShapingAJustSociety⚖️
www.ucc.ie/en/law/
Ranked among the Top 100 Law Schools in the world 🌎
#ShapingAJustSociety⚖️
www.ucc.ie/en/law/
Looking to kickstart your career with a Postgrad in Law?
Discover our LLM Law Tech & Innovation. Open to law and non-law grads, it will appeal to those looking to pursue careers in law and tech, regulation of AI, EU regulatory developments, cybercrime, IP, ethics and compliance.
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Discover our LLM Law Tech & Innovation. Open to law and non-law grads, it will appeal to those looking to pursue careers in law and tech, regulation of AI, EU regulatory developments, cybercrime, IP, ethics and compliance.
bit.ly/4rzaKq1
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Looking to kickstart your career with a Postgrad in Law?
Discover our LLM Law Tech & Innovation. Open to law and non-law grads, it will appeal to those looking to pursue careers in law and tech, regulation of AI, EU regulatory developments, cybercrime, IP, ethics and compliance.
bit.ly/4rzaKq1
Discover our LLM Law Tech & Innovation. Open to law and non-law grads, it will appeal to those looking to pursue careers in law and tech, regulation of AI, EU regulatory developments, cybercrime, IP, ethics and compliance.
bit.ly/4rzaKq1
Prof Mary McAleese delivers Annual Lecture for Centre for Children’s Rights and Family Law.
Last Friday, the Annual Lecture was delivered by Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland. She spoke on the topic of “Children’s Rights and Religion”.
Last Friday, the Annual Lecture was delivered by Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland. She spoke on the topic of “Children’s Rights and Religion”.
December 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Prof Mary McAleese delivers Annual Lecture for Centre for Children’s Rights and Family Law.
Last Friday, the Annual Lecture was delivered by Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland. She spoke on the topic of “Children’s Rights and Religion”.
Last Friday, the Annual Lecture was delivered by Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland. She spoke on the topic of “Children’s Rights and Religion”.
We were delighted to recently host a roundtable event celebrating the launch of ‘Race and the Question of Palestine’, co-edited by Dr Lana Tatour. Dr Tatour was in conversation with UCC colleagues Professor Laura McAtackney, Dr Laurence Davis and Dr Henrietta Zeffert.
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We were delighted to recently host a roundtable event celebrating the launch of ‘Race and the Question of Palestine’, co-edited by Dr Lana Tatour. Dr Tatour was in conversation with UCC colleagues Professor Laura McAtackney, Dr Laurence Davis and Dr Henrietta Zeffert.
'How law can help us build a better world'
Law student, Amy looks at how we can use the role of #law to improve the world around us
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Law student, Amy looks at how we can use the role of #law to improve the world around us
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November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
'How law can help us build a better world'
Law student, Amy looks at how we can use the role of #law to improve the world around us
bit.ly/4oNI1fh
Law student, Amy looks at how we can use the role of #law to improve the world around us
bit.ly/4oNI1fh
Are you looking to kickstart your career with a Postgraduate degree in Law?
Applications are open for our LLM and LLB programmes!
We have a PG degree programme for everyone wishing to enhance their legal skills and career opps,
What are you waiting for?
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#lawschool #lawmasters
Applications are open for our LLM and LLB programmes!
We have a PG degree programme for everyone wishing to enhance their legal skills and career opps,
What are you waiting for?
bit.ly/484L8Zc
#lawschool #lawmasters
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Are you looking to kickstart your career with a Postgraduate degree in Law?
Applications are open for our LLM and LLB programmes!
We have a PG degree programme for everyone wishing to enhance their legal skills and career opps,
What are you waiting for?
bit.ly/484L8Zc
#lawschool #lawmasters
Applications are open for our LLM and LLB programmes!
We have a PG degree programme for everyone wishing to enhance their legal skills and career opps,
What are you waiting for?
bit.ly/484L8Zc
#lawschool #lawmasters
The Centre for Criminal Justice & Human Rights will host a seminar with Prof Kris Gledhill, AUT Law School. He will present a paper 'Using Social Science Evidence in Sentencing: Lessons from Australasia'. Weds 19 Nov at 1-2pm Room WGB 226 in Western Gateway Building,UCC
Register here: bit.ly/3M7hQSh
Register here: bit.ly/3M7hQSh
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Centre for Criminal Justice & Human Rights will host a seminar with Prof Kris Gledhill, AUT Law School. He will present a paper 'Using Social Science Evidence in Sentencing: Lessons from Australasia'. Weds 19 Nov at 1-2pm Room WGB 226 in Western Gateway Building,UCC
Register here: bit.ly/3M7hQSh
Register here: bit.ly/3M7hQSh
Dr Kate Falconer awarded COALESCE Grant for Project entitled 'Making Body Disposal in Ireland Environmentally and Socially Sustainable (BoDIESS)'
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Dr Kate Falconer awarded COALESCE Grant for Project entitled 'Making Body Disposal in Ireland Environmentally and Socially Sustainable (BoDIESS)'
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Centre for Children’s Rights & Family Law, School of Law, is delighted to host its Annual Lecture on Thurs 27 Nov.
This year Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, will present:Children’s Rights and Religion with responses from Centre members, followed by Q & A.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
This year Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, will present:Children’s Rights and Religion with responses from Centre members, followed by Q & A.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Centre for Children’s Rights & Family Law, School of Law, is delighted to host its Annual Lecture on Thurs 27 Nov.
This year Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, will present:Children’s Rights and Religion with responses from Centre members, followed by Q & A.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
This year Prof Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, will present:Children’s Rights and Religion with responses from Centre members, followed by Q & A.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
The Youth Climate Justice project UCC, funded by ERC research child and youth leadership on the climate.
They recently spoke to children & youth who attend/or have tried to attend #COP and have produced an article in the Intl Journal of Children's Rights
bit.ly/49b5DFS
They recently spoke to children & youth who attend/or have tried to attend #COP and have produced an article in the Intl Journal of Children's Rights
bit.ly/49b5DFS
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Youth Climate Justice project UCC, funded by ERC research child and youth leadership on the climate.
They recently spoke to children & youth who attend/or have tried to attend #COP and have produced an article in the Intl Journal of Children's Rights
bit.ly/49b5DFS
They recently spoke to children & youth who attend/or have tried to attend #COP and have produced an article in the Intl Journal of Children's Rights
bit.ly/49b5DFS
Dr Mary Tumelty, UCC and Dr Annie Sorbie Uni of Edinburgh publish policy brief on Regulating for the Healthcare Workforce of the Future.The policy brief is part of the joint Regulating for the Workforce of the Future: Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in Scotland and Ireland
bit.ly/4oSafoO
bit.ly/4oSafoO
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Dr Mary Tumelty, UCC and Dr Annie Sorbie Uni of Edinburgh publish policy brief on Regulating for the Healthcare Workforce of the Future.The policy brief is part of the joint Regulating for the Workforce of the Future: Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in Scotland and Ireland
bit.ly/4oSafoO
bit.ly/4oSafoO
In October, Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill established the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority, appointing Prof Deirdre Madden @lawucc.bsky.social as the first Chairperson of the Board.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
October 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In October, Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill established the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority, appointing Prof Deirdre Madden @lawucc.bsky.social as the first Chairperson of the Board.
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
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
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
October 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
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
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
'Treated Like a Child: Age Discrimination and Children’s Rights’ (Brill)
@youthclimatej.bsky.social
Register for free: bit.ly/4nTJtwt
#childrensrights #booklaunch
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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
'Treated Like a Child: Age Discrimination and Children’s Rights’ (Brill)
@youthclimatej.bsky.social
Register for free: bit.ly/4nTJtwt
#childrensrights #booklaunch
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...
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...
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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...
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...
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
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
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
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
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
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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
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
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.
Many thanks to Commissioner Michael McGrath for his keynote speech, to the Irish Embassy for hosting us and to all those who attended.
September 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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.
Many thanks to Commissioner Michael McGrath for his keynote speech, to the Irish Embassy for hosting us and to all those who attended.
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...
More info & RSVP here:
www.ucc.ie/en/ccjhr/new...
September 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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...
More info & RSVP here:
www.ucc.ie/en/ccjhr/new...
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
For full details and how to apply, please visit:
www.ucc.ie/en/scholarsh...
#CKT #Scholarship
September 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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
For full details and how to apply, please visit:
www.ucc.ie/en/scholarsh...
#CKT #Scholarship
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
bit.ly/3UvJRUT
August 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
bit.ly/3UvJRUT
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/...
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/...
July 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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/...
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/...
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
#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
July 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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
#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
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
May 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
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
gazatribunal.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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
gazatribunal.com