School of Law, UCC
@lawucc.bsky.social
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/
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
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/...
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.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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/...
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/...
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
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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
September 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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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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
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
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...
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
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August 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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...
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...
'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...
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
July 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
'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...
Law student Amy reflects on her first year as a student.
Read in full on the Echo Live
www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...
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
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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
@ria.ie #RIAAdmittanceDay
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
www.ria.ie/2025/05/22/2...
#RIAAdmittanceDay
May 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
@ria.ie #RIAAdmittanceDay
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
Conducted by a joint @ucc.ie and @tcddublin.bsky.social team, the project was commissioned by the Dept of Justice.
bit.ly/4dt11uZ
May 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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
Conducted by a joint @ucc.ie and @tcddublin.bsky.social team, the project was commissioned by the Dept of Justice.
bit.ly/4dt11uZ