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UCC School of Law Ranked Among the Top 100 Law Schools in the World

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A close up of hands holding a document. The image has an overall blue tone. — New Programme - LLM Alternative Dispute Resolution

The School of Law at has announced it will launch a new LLM Alternative Dispute Resolution programme, commencing in September 2024.

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Two people walking towards the camera along a brick pathway under a large tree — Choose Law at UCC!

Whether you're looking to study law as an undergraduate student, or take your career to the next level with a postgraduate degree, we're sure to have the ideal programme for you!

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European China Law Studies Association Annual Conference 2025

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15 May 2025

President Michael D Higgins presented with the Mutatio Factorem award by UCC Law Society

The Mutatio Factorem Award, meaning ‘Change Maker,’ is awarded by the UCC Law Society to individuals who have made a significant impact in their field and serve as a source of inspiration for young people everywhere.

07 May 2025

Centre for European Integration, School of Law, hosts 'The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice in the context of war in the EU’s neighbourhood' Conference

The conference was held on the 28-29 April 2025 in University College Cork

02 May 2025

Centre for Law and the Environment, School of Law hosts 21st Law and the Environment Conference

The conference provides a regular forum for the expert presentation of legal developments and research results in the area of Environmental Law, Regulation and Policy.

22 Apr 2025

The School of Law invites applications for two PhD scholarships

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for two scholarships to pursue PhD study at the School of Law.

UCC School of Law

UCC School of Law is a globally recognised law school, ranked in the top 100 in the QS Rankings. UCC also ranks in the top 50 universities in Europe for teaching and learning in the Times Higher Education Teaching rankings, 2019. Since March 2021, the School of Law is a proud holder of an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. Founded in 1849, we provide a wide range of high-quality programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, cutting-edge research, and benefit to our local, national and international communities by Shaping a Just Society.