Dr Patrick O’Callaghan Designs New Digital Badge on Independent Thinking

31 Oct 2019

In the context of UCC’s strategic initiatives to develop a Connected Curriculum and cultivate graduate attributes, Dr Patrick O’Callaghan of the School of Law has designed a new digital badge on independent thinking which will be offered on a university-wide basis next semester.

Irish Embassy in Brussels Stage for Second Annual Alumni & Friends Event

30 Oct 2019

UCC School of Law held its second annual Alumni & Friends event in the Irish Embassy in Brussels on Monday 21 October.

Reinvigorating Ireland’s commitment to Free Access to Law

24 Oct 2019

On 22^nd October 2019, the Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr. Justice Frank Clarke relaunched the Irish Legal Information Initiative (IRLII)

EU Environmental Law Conference

22 Oct 2019

On Friday, 18 October 2019, the Centre for Law and the Environment at UCC hosted a major conference on the theme Enforcing European Union Environmental Law.

Aidan Synnott Donates €1 million to School of Law at UCC

17 Oct 2019

School of Law to benefit from historic gift to fund new Chair in European Union (EU) Law at University College Cork.

Chief Justice of Ireland to Relaunch the Irish Legal Information Institute at UCC

16 Oct 2019

The Chief Justice of Ireland, the Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, will relaunch the Irish Legal Information Institute on 22^nd October.

Dr. Maria Cahill and Dr. Conor O'Mahony Recognised at UCC Staff Awards

14 Oct 2019

Dr. Maria Cahill and Dr. Conor O’Mahony were recognised at the UCC Staff Awards on Thursday 10 October 2019.

UCC School of Law Looking to Host Experienced Researcher via Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships

03 Oct 2019

The researcher must develop a proposal with the host for the 20 November 2019 deadline.

UCC Community Week 2019 – Centre for Law and the Environment Event

30 Sep 2019

The Centre for Law and the Environment is delighted to host an open event at UCC during Community Week 2019.

Alumni Profile: Ciara O'Donovan, Senior Legal Advisor at the National Treasury Management Agency

27 Sep 2019

Ciara O'Donovan is a graduate of our BCL (International) programme and Senior Legal Advisor at the National Treasury Management Agency.

Fully Booked: UCC Law Event to Discuss EU Environmental Law Enforcement

25 Sep 2019

The Centre for Law and the Environment at UCC is hosting a conference on Friday, 18 October 2019 on the theme Enforcing European Union Environmental Law.  The event, which runs from 2pm-6.30pm, is open to the public and is free of charge. 

Law Firm Arthur Cox to Scout for Next Generation of Legal Professionals at UCC

25 Sep 2019

UCC students will get an opportunity to meet with Arthur Cox partners and find out more about the law firm’s exciting programmes for graduates at an exclusive on-campus recruitment event on Monday 30 September.

Professor Ursula Kilkelly Contributes to International Children's Rights Law Symposium in New Zealand

05 Sep 2019

Professor Ursula Kilkelly, Director of the Centre for Children’s Rights and Family Law and a professor at the School of Law undertook a week-long research visit to Wellington, New Zealand in August 2019.

Speakers Discuss Sovereignty, Populism and Constitutional Politics At Constitution Project Conference

04 Sep 2019

On August 30-31, Constitution Project @ UCC, in association with the British and Irish Chapter of the International Society of Public Law, played host to a conference on the theme of “Sovereignty, Populism and Constitutional Politics”.

UCC School of Law Event to Discuss EU Environmental Law Enforcement

30 Aug 2019

The Centre for Law and the Environment at UCC will host a conference on Friday, 18 October 2019 on the theme Enforcing European Union Environmental Law. 

Dr Claire Murray Awarded Wellcome Trust Funding to Establish the Interdisciplinary Ethics, Law and Pregnancy in Ireland Network

29 Aug 2019

ELPIN will facilitate the development of critical competencies among researchers around ethical and legal issues in pregnancy and childbirth in the new medical/legal/social/ethical environment following the repeal of the 8^th Amendment to the Constitution in May 2018.

Cathy O’Neill Becomes 1st Irish Student to Receive Prestigious Starr Foundation Scholarship

21 Aug 2019

Cathy O'Neill will become the first Irish student to receive the Starr Foundation Scholarship and to study in the area of International law at the University of St. Gallen.

Over 100 people Participate in Centre for Law and the Environment Seminar

02 Jul 2019

The seminar explored Recent Developments in European Union Environmental Law.

Recent Developments in EU Environmental Law to be Discussed At Centre for Law and the Environment Seminar

27 Jun 2019

The Centre for Law and the Environment will host a seminar on the theme Recent Developments in European Union Environmental Law on the evening of Friday, 28 June 2019.

Constitution Project at UCC Unveil Programme Ahead of Conference on "Sovereignty, Populism and Constitutional Politics"

26 Jun 2019

School of Law, UCC and Constitution Project @UCC in association with The British and Irish Chapter of the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S) will host the conference on Friday 30^th and Saturday 31^st August 2019.

Dr Mary Tumelty Speaks in Washington D.C. and Participates in Workshop at Harvard Law School

24 Jun 2019

Dr Mary Tumelty recently spoke at the Law and Society Associations Annual Conference in Washington D.C. and participated in an Advanced Mediation Workshop at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.

Experience What It's Like to Study Law at UCC at Our Undergraduate Showcase

14 Jun 2019

Join us for our School of Law Showcase on Wednesday 26th June.

Centre for Law & the Environment Seminar to Explore Recent Developments in EU Environmental Law

11 Jun 2019

The Seminar will take place on Friday, 28 June 2019, from 5-7.30pm.

CCJHR Seminar To Focus on the Challenges & Opportunities Arising From Undertaking Research With Children & Young People From Challenging Backgrounds

31 May 2019

The Seminar will take place on 4 June at UCC.

UCC School of Law Conference to Discuss the Ethical Space Around Reproductive Health Services Following Removal of Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution

17 May 2019

The conference aimed at bringing academics and practitioners together to think about the ethical space around provision of the full range of reproductive health services.

UCC School of Law Invites Applications for Fully-Funded PhD and LLM (by Research) Scholarships

13 May 2019

Candidates commencing their full time studies in September 2019 or later are eligible to be considered for the award of these scholarships.

UCC School of Law Invites Applications For Part-Time Tutoring and/or Lecturing Positions

09 May 2019

The School of Law UCC invites applications from suitably qualified individuals with relevant teaching experience who are interested in tutoring and/or lecturing on an hourly occasional part-time basis (not exceeding 6 hours per week) for the 2019-20 academic year.

Professor Ursula Kilkelly Reflects on Her Tenure as Dean of UCC School of Law

03 May 2019

Seven years after her appointment, Professor Ursula Kilkelly stepped down as Dean of UCC School of Law this week. 

CCJHR to Assist in Launch of Traveller Specific Resource Guide

30 Apr 2019

The launch will take place on Monday 13th May 2019.

Arthur Cox Announce Student Scholarships

10 Apr 2019

University College Cork and Arthur Cox announce philanthropic gift which will provide vital support to enable student access.

Annual Postgraduate Research Symposium on Environmental Law

02 Apr 2019

The 11th Annual Postgraduate Research Symposium on Environmental Law will take place on Wednesday, April 10th 2019 at UCC School of Law. 

Developments in Mental Health Law to be Discussed at UCC Conference

29 Mar 2019

The annual Mental Health and Capacity Law conference takes place on Saturday 6 April at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC.

Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights Staff to Support Development of Masters Programme at Vietnam National University

22 Mar 2019

Funded by Irish Aid, Dr Fiona Donson and Dr Lawrence Siry will visit Vietnam to participate in workshops designed to support the development of the country's first Masters Programme on anti-corruption.

Programme for Law and the Environment Conference 2019 Unveiled

22 Mar 2019

The Centre for Law and the Environment will hold its 17th annual conference on 11 April 2019.

Registration Opens For 2019 Law and Environment Conference

21 Mar 2019

The Centre for Law and Environment will host the 17^th Annual Law & Environment Conference on Thursday, April 11^th 2019 in Boole Lecture Theatres 1, 3 & 4,  University College Cork, Cork.

Legal Experts to Discuss Implications of Brexit on Criminal Law at UCC

12 Mar 2019

On March 21, Supreme Court judge, The Hon. Mr Justice McKechnie, will chair a seminar exploring the future of judicial cooperation between Britain and Ireland following Brexit.

UCC School of Law Ranked Among the Top 150 Law Schools in the World

27 Feb 2019

UCC School of Law’s academic reputation drives elite ranking.

Watch Dr Conor O'Mahony's Opening Statement to the Oireachtas Justice Committee Hearing on Family Law Reform

21 Feb 2019

Dr Conor O'Mahony addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on 20 February 2019.

Dr Mary Tumelty's Research Highlights The Need To Revisit the Term "Second Victim" in Cases of Medical Error

18 Feb 2019

As a society, we can be guilty of perceiving medical practitioners to be infallible. In part, this may be a consequence of the esteem in which practitioners have traditionally been held, which reinforces our interpretation of what it means to be a medical professional.

CCJHR and UCC FemSoc Hosting Conversation with Gina Martin on Criminalising 'Upskirting' in England & Wales

14 Feb 2019

Chaired by Dr Catherine O’Sullivan, the conversation will take place at 6 pm on Thursday 28^th February in G30 Áras na Laoi.

Alumni Spotlight: Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer at Mason Hayes & Curran

24 Jan 2019

Alice Murphy is a graduate of our BCL (Law and French) programme and a member of the Charity Law & Not-for-Profit team at Mason Hayes & Curran.

Professor Deirdre Madden Appointed to the Board of the HSE

24 Jan 2019

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris T.D., announced eight new appointees to the Board of the HSE.

Dr Maria Cahill's "Flipped Classroom" Inspires Students To Develop Their intellectual Autonomy

18 Jan 2019

At a time when debates in the public sphere are characterised by soundbite, emotional appeals and fake news, it has perhaps never been more important to be able to tell good arguments from bad arguments.

Call for Papers: Law and the Environment Conference 2019

16 Jan 2019

The Role of Environmental Law in the Transition to Sustainability

UCC School of Law Year in Review

21 Dec 2018

2018 saw the School of Law make headlines on both the national and international stage.

Alumni Spotlight: Kathy McKenna - PPI Award Winning Journalist and Public Relations Executive with the Law Society of Ireland

30 Nov 2018

Kathy McKenna assumed she would become a solicitor before embarking on a career in the media.

UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia to Deliver CCJHR Distinguished Lecture

30 Nov 2018

Professor Rhona Smith will deliver the 11th Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights Distinguished Lecture.

UCC School of Law Looking to Support and Host Applications to IRC Fellowship Programme

05 Nov 2018

The UCC School of Law is looking to support and host applications to the Irish Research Council Fellowship Programme for 2019.

Dr Maria Cahill Awarded a Laureate Visiting Fellowship at the University of Melbourne

24 Oct 2018

Dr Maria Cahill will join a multidisciplinary Laureate program entitled “Balancing Diversity and Social Cohesion in Democratic Constitutions” for two months.

Dr Aisling Parkes Invited to Speak at Centre for Sport and Human Rights in the Hague

22 Oct 2018

Dr Parkes was among a range of speakers invited to discuss the state of play of remedy for human rights impacts in the world of sport.  

Exciting Programme of Speakers Announced Ahead of UCC Law Society Annual Conference

22 Oct 2018

The Law Society of University College Cork is pleased to announce the 18^th Annual William Fry UCC Law Society Conference entitled: “New Legal Technologies: Are Lawyers an Endangered Species?” The conference will be held on the 30^th of October between 8:30am - 2:00pm in the Aula Maxima, University College Cork.

Dr Vincent Power Shares Insight at UCC School of Law Alumni & Friends Event in Brussels

18 Oct 2018

UCC School of Law recently held its inaugural Alumni and Friends event in Brussels.

Professor Jane Mair To Deliver Guest Lecture To LLM Students at UCC School of Law

10 Oct 2018

In her role as external examiner of the LLM Children’s Rights and Family Law, Professor Jane Mair will visit UCC School of Law next week and deliver a guest seminar to LLM students.

Two UCC Law Students Attend Shanghai Summer School

08 Oct 2018

In September, Mark Reidy and Steven O’Brien, BCL students of UCC Law School, attended a summer school in China, partly funded by School of Law. 

UCC Law Student Demonstrates How Big Business is Exploiting Climate Change To Relocate Entire Zimbabwean Communities

18 Sep 2018

Lenin Tinashe Chisaira’s research explores the use of climate litigation by big business to secure huge tracts of land which results in whole communities being relocated.

Alumni Spotlight: Clara Hurley - Quercus Scholar and Graduate of Oxford's Prestigious BCL Programme

14 Sep 2018

Clara Hurley is one of UCC School of Law’s most prodigious graduates of recent years.

Professor Ursula Kilkelly to Host Public Lecture on Positive Youth Justice at Trinity College Dublin

14 Sep 2018

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Stephen Case - Professor of Criminology at Loughborough University - and followed by panel discussion featuring Professor Ursula Kilkelly, Professor Mary Rogan & Dr Katharina Swirak

Dr. Mary Tumelty Presents Paper at The 109th Annual Conference of the Society of Legal Scholars

13 Sep 2018

The 109th annual conference of the Society of Legal Scholars was held in Queen Mary University of London

Fully-Funded PhD and LLM (by Research) Scholarships

09 Aug 2018

The School of Law at University College Cork invites applications for fully-funded PhD scholarships (EU fees plus €16,000 stipend, tenable for up to four years) or LLM (by Research) scholarships (EU fees plus €16,000 stipend, tenable for one year). 

Alumni Spotlight: Emerald de Leeuw CEO of EuroComply

20 Jul 2018

Emerald de Leeuw came to UCC to become a lawyer, but altered the direction of her career after a life-changing eureka moment in the library.

Exciting New Newsletter Published by UCC School of Law

17 Jul 2018

Our newsletter shines a light on the wonderful work being conducted by the staff, students and alumni of UCC School of Law.

Alumni Spotlight: Oonagh Buckley, Director General at Workplace Relations Commission

10 Jul 2018

Oonagh Buckley's career demonstrates how Law graduates can revel in numerous roles across the Civil Service.

Developments in Mental Health Law Discussed at School of Law Conference

22 Jun 2018

The Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights, School of Law, University College Cork and Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association held their 2018 conference on Mental Health Law and Capacity Law in UCC on Saturday 12 May 2018.

Professor Maeve McDonagh Invited To Contribute to an International Roundtable Exploring Big Data and the Political Arena.

18 Jun 2018

The roundtable seeks to explore the philosophical, social and legal dimensions of Big Data in the political arena

UCC School of Law Invites Applications for Full Graduate Research Scholarships

14 Jun 2018

The Graduate Research Scholarships are aimed at outstanding candidates who exceed the criteria for admission to the programme.

My Lawyer My Rights Seminar to Seeks To Improve Access to Lawyers for Vulnerable Young People

14 Jun 2018

My Lawyer My Rights - Working with Children in Conflict with the Law

Tuesday June 26th 2018, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. including lunch.

Venue: President’s Hall, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7

CPD: 3.5 hours

Professor Irene Lynch Fannon Co-Editor of New Volume Examining Perceptions and Participation of Women in Business

01 Jun 2018

Published by Cambridge University Press, Creating Corporate Sustainability Gender as an Agent for Change, features a range of internationally renowned female scholars from an array of disciplines.

UCC School of Law Is Looking to Host an Experienced Researcher via Funding Through Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships

01 May 2018

In order to secure funding, the experienced researcher must develop a proposal with the host for the September 12^th 2018 deadline.

Exciting Programme of Speakers Announced Ahead of Postgraduate Research Symposium on Environmental Law

23 Apr 2018

The symposium will see an array of international speakers present their research on contemporary environmental issues. 

New Centre For Children’s Rights and Family Law Launched by UCC School of Law

19 Apr 2018

On Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th of April, the Centre played host to a multi-national group of academics gathering to share their latest research in the fields of children’s rights and family law.

New Funded PhD Studentship in Marine Environmental Law Launched at UCC School of Law

16 Apr 2018

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to undertake research leading to the award of PhD and addressing an appropriate aspect of The Evolving Legal Framework for Marine Biodiversity in Ireland.

UCC School of Law Hosting Masterclass on The Future of Asylum Reception in Ireland

13 Apr 2018

Students are invited to participate in a masterclass following our upcoming conference 'Beyond McMahon – the future of asylum reception in Ireland’, organised in conjunction with Nasc.

Nasc and CCJHR Hosting Conference Examining the Future of Asylum Reception in Ireland

10 Apr 2018

Beyond McMahon – the future of asylum reception in Ireland.

School of Law Conference to Discuss How Citizens and Environmental NGOs are Holding Governments to Account Over Climate Change

27 Mar 2018

Courtrooms around the world are fast becoming the new front line for climate action. 

UCC School of Law to Host Public Lecture to Mark Launch of new Centre for Children’s Rights and Family Law

23 Mar 2018

The public lecture will take place in the Aula Maxima on Monday April 16, at 1:30pm.

UCC School of Law Conference to Examine Environmental Impact of Brexit

23 Mar 2018

On the island of Ireland, some 650 pieces of EU legislation act as the principal drivers of environmental protection.

Programme for Law and the Environment Conference 2018 Unveiled

20 Mar 2018

Towards Environmental Responsibility, Accountability and Liability.

UCC School of Law Host First IDEA Training Event Covering Strategic Litigation and Models of Child Participation

14 Mar 2018

The IDEA project is led by Dr Conor O’Mahony from the School of Law and Dr Kenneth Burns from the School of Applied Social Studies.

UCC Law Students Awarded Best Mooting Prize at Red Cross Competition

13 Mar 2018

UCC Law students, Eliza Walsh (BCL International 2) and James Murphy (BCL2) were jointly awarded the best mooting prize at the Irish Red Cross International Humanitarian Law competition in Belfast on Saturday 10^th March 2018.

Brexit: The Likely Outcome & The New Realities for Ireland

09 Mar 2018

Friday, 23 March 2018 5:30pm-7.30pm

AL G.30 Lecture Theatre, Áras na Laoi, UCC

Dr Aisling Parkes and Dr Fiona Donson's Article On The Rights of Children With a Parent in Prison Published In Leading International Journal

07 Mar 2018

The rights of children with a parent in prison is a subject which, in the Irish context at least, has been ill considered to date by policy and law makers.

Oxford University Press Publish Engrossing Blog Post by Dr Louise Crowley

26 Feb 2018

Dr Louise Crowley was invited to write the blog on Perpetrator Intervention Programmes by Oxford University Press.

UCC School of Law Grad Documenting The Experiences of Refugees Fleeing The Syrian Conflict

21 Feb 2018

Michael Prendergast is the Associate External Relations Officer with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Jordan.

CCJHR and Irish Red Cross To Host "Climate Change, Displacement and the Law" Workshop

13 Feb 2018

The workshop will take place between 9:30 and 1:30 on Friday, February 23 at the Camden Court Hotel in Dublin.

Call for Papers: 10th Postgraduate Research Symposium on Environmental Law

08 Feb 2018

Postgraduate researchers working in any area of Environmental, Planning or Natural Resources Law, Policy, Regulation or Governance are invited to submit abstracts.

Winners of UCC School of Law Schools Essay Competition Announced

02 Feb 2018

The UCC School of Law annual Schools Essay Competition has once again been a huge success!

Professor Owen McIntyre Speaks at UN Workshop on Water Scarcity

01 Feb 2018

Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the most pressing issues of the 21^st century.

Call for Papers: Law and the Environment Conference 2018

31 Jan 2018

Towards Environmental Responsibility, Accountability and Liability.

Law Reform Commission Hosting Consultative Event at University College Cork

18 Jan 2018

The Law Reform Commission is hosting a consultative event in University College Cork on Wednesday 31^st January.

Dr Conor O'Mahony Discusses Legal Regulation of Referendum Campaigns At Citizens’ Assembly

16 Jan 2018

The Citizens' Assembly met to discuss the manner in which referenda are held.

Professor Irene Lynch Fannon Presenting Paper At Major International Workshop in Oslo

08 Jan 2018

The University of Oslo is hosting a workshop titled "Enforcing Environmental Sustainability in the face of Business Failure and Distress".

Three School of Law Graduates Honoured At UCC Alumni Awards

06 Dec 2017

Each year UCC honours alumni who have who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen fields.