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SEMESTER 2 2010/11

Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh Moot Court Competition

Tá comórtas Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh ar súil in Óstaí an Rí, Baile Átha Cliath, ar an 11ú Samhain 2011. Is comórtas é do mhic léinn triú leibhéal atá ag staidéar dlí. I mbliana, bainneann an chás le cearta faoin mBunreacht, go háirithe saoire coinsiasa agus reiligiúin (Alt 44.2.4) agus cearta oideachais (Alt 42). Tá sonraí agus tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo: http://www.gael-linn.ie/default.aspx?treeid=268&id=20 Bá chóir do mhic léinn le suim acu sa gcomórtas dul i dteagmháíl le Ursula Connolly (ursula.connolly@nuigalway.ie).

Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh will take place this year in the Kings Inns, Dublin on November 11, 2011. The moot is for thrid level students of law and is conducted entirely through Irish. This year's case deals with the Constitutional rights of freedom of conscience (Art 44.2.4) and the right to education (Art 42), details can be found at http://www.gael-linn.ie/default.aspx?treeid=268&id=20. Students with an interest in the competition should contact Ursula Connolly (ursula.connolly@nuigalway.ie). Shivaun Quinlivan (shivaun.quinlivan@nuigalway.ie) is also available to advise on the Constitutional aspects of the case.

LL.M. in Public Law - 5th Anniversary half-day Conference

The School of Law hosted a conference, "LL.M. in Public Law - 5th Anniversary Half-day conference" in association with Mason Hayes+Curran, on Saturday, 26th March 2011. Titled "Executive Accountability and Parliamentary Democracy.", the keynote speaker was Emily O’Reilly, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner. A full outline of the conference, including speeches and video, are accessible on the LLM's news page.

LLM in Public Law student appointed as first female judge in the Seychelles

President James Michel has approved the appointment of Mrs. Mathilda Twomey as a Justice of the Court of Appeal, following the recommendation of the Constitutional Appointments Authority. “Mathilda Twomey will become the first female judge in the history of Seychelles. I congratulate Mrs Twomey on her achievement, and wish her well in her new post. I hope that other young women will look to her for inspiration for a career in the judiciary in the future. Her appointment is timely as we have recently celebrated one hundred years of Women’s Day; it is another victory for Seychelles,” said President Michel.

Mrs Twomey (née Butler-Payette) is a Seychellois Barrister-at Law, who practiced law in Seychelles between 1987 and 1995 as a Senior State Counsel and Official Notary, as well as a Barrister/Attorney undertaking Criminal and Civil Litigation in courts and tribunals. In 1992-93, she was a member of the Seychelles Constitutional Commission that drafted the Constitution of the Third Republic. Since 1995, Mrs. Twomey has been living and working in Ireland, and has worked since 1996 as a regional coordinator for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, a non-governmental organisation working in advocacy, policy development and legal advice for people with disabilities.She is currently completing a Masters in Public Law in NUI Galway and also has a Degree in French Law from the University of Paris Sud, France, as well a Bachelor’s Degree in English and French Law from the University of Kent, UK.

LL.M. Scholarship Available

RDJ Glynn Solicitors have agreed to fund the establishment of a scholarship which will be awarded on the basis of a competition open to all applicants for the LL.M. in Law, Technology and Governance in NUI Galway. It is tenable for a period of one year of full-time study and will be paid monthly subject to adequate progress. Further information can be obtained here. The deadline for applications is 08 July 2011.

Tributes to Professor Kevin Boyle

Kevin Boyle, who died on Christmas Day following an illness, was the first full-time Professor of Law in UCG, as it was then called. He was appointed in 1978 and stayed until the end of 1986, when he took leave of absence in response to an invitation to set up the international freedom of expression organisation, ARTICLE 19, in London. While in Galway, he established the B.A. in Legal Science, developed the evening LL.B. and the LL.M. by research, and was involved in many research projects both national and international. He established (with Denny Driscoll) the Irish Centre for Human Rights in 1980 and engaged in a number of human rights projects including an extensive review of the “Pass” laws in South Africa. He also initiated and took cases such as Dudgeon v UK and Purcell v Ireland to the Court of Human Rights/ European Commission.

Many graduates have fond memories of studying in Galway at that time and have expressed their wish to pay tribute to him. This page therefore is dedicated to the memory of Kevin and invites tributes to him, memories and reminiscences from those who knew him and photographs of his time in Galway. Please send to the Law School webmaster, michael.coyne@nuigalway.ie.

New LLM Scholarship Announced

The Centre for Disability Law & Policy have agreed to fund a scholarship which will be awarded on the basis of a competition open to all applicants for the LLM in International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy in NUI Galway. The recipient of the scholarship will be awarded the tuition for one year of the programme.

To be eligible to enter for the CDLP scholarship, candidates must first apply for the LLM in International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy. Only candidates who are offered a place on this programme will be considered for the scholarship. Candidates who have been offered a place subject to degree results are also eligible to apply. Applications for the LLM are made online at www.pac.ie. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 pm, on Sunday July 31st, 2011. Applications should be sent to llmdisability@nuigalway.ie Full information is available in this PDF or via the CDLP's website

Hardiman Research Scholarships Launched

NUI Galway are now offering 30 scholarships for structured PhD programmes. The Hardiman Research Scholarships are fully-funded four-year PhD scholarships, focused on five key areas of research in which the University offers leading expertise. The value of the Research Scholarship is a stipend of €16,000 plus fees. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 pm, on Sunday June 19, 2011. Full information and application forms can be found on its dedicated section.

Upcoming one-day seminar on 'Equality Through the Ages'

The School of Law is pleased to announce a one-day seminar on 'Equality Through the Ages: An exploration of key gender equality issues affecting individuals through stages of the life cycle'. The seminar will take place on Friday 24th June, from 10.00am to 4.00pm in Áras Moyola, NUI Galway. Several members of the Law School are presenting at the seminar, which focuses on gender equality issues as they arise throughout the life cycle, along with a number of excellent visiting speakers from Germany and the UK – see the programme for details. The seminar will be chaired by Mrs Justice Catherine McGuinness, adjunct professor at the School of Law, and all are welcome to attend. There is no charge for attending the seminar, but advance registration is requested for logistical and catering purposes.

Launch of Housing Law and Policy Book

A new book, 'Housing Law, Rights and Policy' by Dr Padraic Kenna was launched by the Minister for Housing and Planning, Mr Willie Penrose TD on the 24th May 2011 and hosted by the Iveagh Trust. Pictured (l-r) are Mr. Willie Penrose, Minister for Housing and Planning, and Dr. Padraic Kenna (author).

Housing Law, Rights and Policy provides the first comprehensive reference and critique of the legal and policy elements of the Irish housing system. The book examines the development of the Irish housing system, including contemporary policy perspectives. It also outlines and evaluates the law, rights and policy in relation to older people, people with disabilities, homeless people, State housing finance, private mortgages, housing rights, planning, housing standards, building regulations, local authority housing, private rented housing, apartments, multi-unit developments and estates, housing associations and co-operatives, rural housing and EU housing related law.

Housing Law, Rights and Policy contains all relevant and up-to-date legislation, housing related case-law, government and other policy reports and human rights decisions. The housing elements of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 are examined. It is an essential reference for all lawyers, law-makers, public officials, politicians, academics, students, policy-makers and social policy analysts. It provides vital information for housing related professionals, such as planners, housing managers, estate agents, architects, engineers, surveyors and others.

At the launch Dr Kenna said: “Housing in Ireland is still big business. But whatever the reasons for the global and Irish financial crisis, and the failure to regulate housing finance was certainly a significant part of it, the lines of combat in this new Cold War are taking place at individual and household level. Today, we need a balance in our housing law and policy. Do we now need a new set of representative national organizations of mortgage consumers, social housing tenants, and those who require adequate and affordable housing at Irish and EU level, to complement the public interest law champions - FLAC and New Beginning? There is also an urgent need to re-evaluate what housing law and policy is actually about. Housing and mortgage law must be more than the means of repaying irresponsible loans from international financial corporations. It must be more than disparate pieces of legislation, cases, policy reports and media commentaries on the state of the market. Housing as a means of personal, social and community development must be given a legal status. Indeed today, the Irish State itself is being viewed in a new role - defending the right to a home and protecting citizens from the power of global financial corporations. We also need to address the major dissonance between good policies and housing law in its broadest sense. Can we effectively translate Irish State and EU policies on affordability, consumer and housing rights protection, social inclusion and sustainable communities into binding legislation? Housing Law, Rights and Policy brings together for the first time all the legal and policy approaches which could inform a new paradigm in Irish housing”.

Library Training Sessions

A full list of library training sessions for law students has been announced for this semester. Several sessions are devoted to the legal essay requirement. Students are expected to book a place in each session using the library's booking facility. A full list of sessions is available here. Queries can be directed to Hugo Kelly, the Law, Official Publications & EDC Librarian.

Student Exchange Programme 2011/2012

Application forms to participate in the student exchange programme in the coming academic year are now available in the Law School office, or can be downloaded here. Completed application forms must be returned to the Law School office by Monday, February 14th 2011. Information on the Erasmus/Socrates exchange scheme as well as links to the websites of our partner universities is available here.

Law School graduate promoted Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service

Mark Mellett (left) who undertook his postgraduate studies at the Law School and the School of Political Science and Sociology at NUI Galway has been recently promoted to rank of Commodore and takes command of the Naval Service. During his time at the Centre of Marine Law and Ocean Policy, he was the first research fellow to undertake a political science/law thesis on ocean governance under the joint supervision of Professor Chris Curtin and Dr. Ronán Long. Since the award of a PhD in 2009, he has contributed to the Law of the Sea and Public International Law programmes at the Law School and lectured on a diverse range of topics including drugs interdiction at sea, law enforcement in Afghanistan, and United Nations peace operations in the Middle East. Read more in the Irish Times.

NUI Galway Law School member appears before Oireachtas committee

Donncha O’Connell, who teaches (among other subjects) Constitutional Law, appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Constitution on Wednesday 12th January 2011 to make a submission on the legislative and constitutional changes needed to restore a full power of parliamentary inquiry. To read the full submission click here.

SEMESTER 1 2010/11

LLM in Public Law students visit Limerick Regeneration Project

The LLM in Public Law students who are undertaking the Law and Local Government module visited Limerick Regeneration Project in November. The field trip involved visits to the Moyross, Southill, and other estates being regenerated. The group then discussed the Regeneration Masterplan and its implications for local government law, with Mr Brendan Kenny CEO of Limerick Regeneration Project.

The photo shows students of the LLM in Public Law, with Mr Brendan Kenny and Dr Padraic Kenna of the School of Law, NUI Galway, who teaches the Law and Local Government course.

New Galway Student Law Review Online

The 2010 Galway Student Law Review is now online. It requires Adobe Acrobat, which is available as a free download here.

School of Law Essay Requirement

Registration for the School of Law Essay Requirement is solely on Blackboard this year, not via the School of Law website. This system is faster, easier, and allows for greater transparency for students. Students' essay module will appear in the list of Blackboard courses list soon. If it has not appeared by 5pm on Wednesday, please contact our technical support (michael.coyne@nuigalway.ie). This module contains 1) the full list of essay titles; 2) the School of Law essay requirements; 3) essay registration facility; 4) writing guides and 5) electronic submission facility.

Online Registration began at 9a.m Friday November 26th 2010 and will close at 5pm Wednesday December 8th 2010. In order to ensure fair distribution of essays among lecturers, a cap has been placed on each set of subject titles so only a certain number of students will be able to register for any given subject. The system works on a first come first served basis.

NUI Galway Law students take part in National Moot Court Competition 2010

9 NUIG law students took part in the National Moot Court Competition 2010 on Saturday 20/11/2010 at the Criminal Courts Complex. The mooters presented oral arguments, based on their written submissions, on behalf of the appellant and the DPP. The NUIG teams scored very highly against stiff competition and one team reached the semi-finals. All of the students proved to be capable advocates, handling tough questions from the judges and coming up with creative rebuttals to deal with opposing counsels' submissions.

Well done to (pictured right): Elaine Whelan, Cliona De Bhailis, Michelle Murphy, Jennifer Dalton, Lisa Boyle, Simon Matthews, Claire Corrigan, Emmet Creighton and Patrick Conboy. We hope to send teams to the Competition next year, so watch this space!

Library Training Sessions

A full list of library training sessions for law students has been announced for this semester. The introductory law series is of particular interest to new students. Students are expected to book a place in each session (booking facility went live prior to the first session on 29th Sept).

A full list of sessions is available here. Queries can be directed to Hugo Kelly, the Law, Official Publications & EDC Librarian.

New Annual Review Edited by Law School Member

At a recent event in Dublin hosted by the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA), a project of the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC), the Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, launched a new scholarly review, Irish Human Rights Law Review (IHRLR), to be published on an annual basis by Clarus Press. The IHRLR is edited by Donncha O’Connell of the School of Law, NUI Galway who is currently a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, London School of Economics.

Cover of Irish Human Rights Law Review The inaugural edition of the Review contains articles and case notes by, among others: Hon. Justice Michael Kirby of the Australian High Court, Professor Rick Lawson of the University of Leiden, Colm O Cinneide of University College London, Siobhan Cummiskey, Solicitor, Senator Alex White, BL and Dr Alpha Connelly, former CEO of the Irish Human Rights Commission. Yhere are also contributions from NUI Galway academics Professor Pat Dolan, UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement as well as Marie McGonagle, Ciara Smyth, Dr Padraic Kenna, Dr Laurent Pech and Emer Meeneghan of the School of Law.

The Review, which should be of interest to academics, students, practitioners and activists working in the field of human rights, will focus on the domestic application of international human rights law and the critical analysis of human rights standards and processes.

Pictured at the launch of the IHRLR (left to right) Michael Farrell, Solicitor and member of the IHRC, Emily O’Reilly, Ombudsman and Donncha O’Connell, Editor of the IHRLR. Photo by Derek Speirs.

Click here to read the inaugural editorial. The full press release can also be accessed online. For further information on subscribing to the IHRLR and a sample of contributions go to: http://www.claruspress.ie

Hon. Kevin V. Ryan visit

The Law School at NUI Galway is delighted to announce that the Hon. Kevin V. Ryan will be visiting for a few days in October. During his stay he will be delivering a number of seminars to staff and students alike. With over 25 years of experience in addressing criminal, civil and administrative matters as a widely respected trial attorney, judge and manager, together with his position as an Adjunct Professor in Law at the University of San Francisco Law School, his visit is highly anticipated by staff and students alike. He will deliver a number of seminars on a range of topics. On Tuesday, 2nd November 2010, he will deliver a staff seminar between 11-1. On Tuesday evening, he will be presenting a seminar to Master’s students in the School of Human Rights on the Patriot Acts and Terrorism. On Wednesday, he will give a guest seminar to the LLMs in Public Law and Law, Governance and Technology.

Diploma in Irish for Lawyers

Students are invited to register for a two-year part-time Irish course specially designed for law students and professionals at 11.00a.m. (previously advertised as 12pm) on Tuesday 21 September, in Áras na Gaeilge (behind the library). This course is designed to improve your spoken and written Irish and to familiarise participants with legal terminology in Irish, and is evaluated by continuous assessment and an end-of-year exam (completed before summer law exams commence), It is particularly useful if you plan to practice law through Irish and as preparation for the Irish exams held by professional bodies. The course costs €180 for the academic year and requires a pass grade in higher level Leaving/ Senior Cert Irish.

Full information on the Diploma is available here. Queries can be directed to Caitriona Leather in Aras na Gaeilge.

SEMESTER 2 2009/10

Sponsorship Awarded on Lá na nGradam

Pictured (right) receiving the Michael MacNamara Scholarship, sponsored by RDJ Glynn Solicitors, from NUI Galway President, Dr James J. Browne, is Peter Mannion, from Tuam, Co. Galway. Also pictured is (left) Pádraic Brennan, RDJ Glynn Solicitors and (right) Dr William Golden, Dean, College of Business, Public Policy and Law, NUI Galway.

RDJ Glynn Solicitors established the scholarship which is awarded on the basis of a competition open to all applicants for the LL.M. in Law, Technology and Governance in NUI Galway. The award was named in memory of the late Michael MacNamara.

Alternative Careers in Law

A thorough new guide on alternative careers in law has been compiled by Charles O'Mahony, a PhD student in the Centre for Disability Law & Policy. It should be prove useful to students considering their career options in this difficult economic climate. This PDF is only available on-campus.

Free Legal Advice Centre Comes to NUI Galway

The official launch of the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC), in conjunction with the NUI Galway Law Society, will be held on Monday the 18th of January in the Colm O h’Eocha Theatre, Arts Millenium Building, NUI Galway at 8pm with a reception to follow on campus.

The launch marks the beginning of the FLAC clinics which will be held every Tuesday evening from 6pm until 7.30pm in the university’s newly renovated Áras na Mac Léinn. The clinics are aimed at students who require information on any legal matter of concern including disputes with landlords, criminal offences and employment rights to name but a few. Students requiring legal information can avail of it from trained law students working under the supervision of a qualified solicitor. Information exchanged within the FLAC clinics will be strictly confidential in nature.

NUI Galway FLAC is affiliated with the national Free Legal Advice Centre, otherwise known as FLAC. This is an independent human rights organisation dedicated to the realisation of equal access to justice for all. It campaigns on a range of legal issues and offers legal services to the general public. Further information is available in the full press release.

Launch of RCNI Study

A groundbreaking study commissioned by the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI) on "Rape and Justice in Ireland: A national study of survivor, prosecutor and court responses to rape" was launched on December 7th. Its lead author is Conor Hanly, lecturer in law at NUI Galway, with assistance from Dr. Deirdre Healy and Stacey Scriver. The book is the result of a four-year independent research study into the process of prosecuting rape cases in Ireland. Full information from the launch, along with an introduction and executive summary, is available at the RCNI's website.

Pictured, right, are Director of Public Prosecutions James Hamilton; Mr Justice Paul Carney; director of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland, Fiona Neary; and Conor Hanly, lead author of the publication 'Rape and Justice in Ireland', at the launch of the study.

Law Book Reviewed

The recently published Marine Resource Law by Law School member Ronán Long has been reviewed by a number of scholars in international and European law. Peer review can be found at the Marine Institute's website.

Spotlight on Clinical Legal Education

Larry Donnelly, Lecturer & Director of Clinical Legal Education, discusses the faculty’s pioneering efforts to date in this field and articulates his vision for the future in this interview with Lorraine McIlrath of the Community Knowledge Initiative here. In her interview here, Justine O’Connor, final year Bachelor of Civil Law student, discusses the benefits of her experience on a clinical placement with the Equality Authority.

Law Student Colloquium 2010: ‘Rethinking Law’

The second annual Law Student Colloquium will take place in the Law School, Trinity College Dublin, on Saturday, 20 February 2010. This conference will be chaired by Mrs Justice Catherine McGuinness, President of the Law Reform Commission, and brings together law students to present and discuss their work under the general theme of “Rethinking Law.” Law students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, and researchers from all institutions, are invited to attend and participate. Full information is available on the updated Student Opportunities page.

SEMESTER 1 2009/10

Law School Member Edits Book for Amnesty

Former Dean of Law, Donncha O’Connell, has just edited a book to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) for Amnesty International. Donncha, who will be a Visiting Research Fellow at the London School of Economics for the next academic year, is the Senior Irish member of FRALEX, the legal expert group that advises the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights based in Vienna, and was the first full-time Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties from 1999-2002.

60 Years, 30 Perspectives: Ireland the UDHR, which is published by New Island Books, is a collection of essays by thirty influential social commentators examining the relevance of the UDHR to modern Irish society. It features, among others, Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin, Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, Sean Og OhAilpin, NUI Chancellor and President of the Irish Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maurice Manning, Fr. Peter McVerry, Poet, Theo Dorgan as well as NUIG academics Kathleen Cavanaugh and Vinodh Jaichand of the Irish Centre for Human Rights. The book also contains a photo essay by renowned Irish photographer, Derek Speirs, and can be purchased in bookshops or ordered online at: http://www.amnesty.ie/60years. Full information on the book is also available.

Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh

Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh Gael Linn is organised by Gael Linn in honour of the late Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, ex President and ex Chief Justice of Ireland. The competition, in the form of a moot court, is for third level students who are studying law and are fluent in Irish. Participants either defend or prosecute in an appeal against a court judgement. Preliminary rounds are held in the morning in King’s Inns and the final takes place that evening in the Supreme Court with a High Court Judge presiding. Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh takes place this year on 6th November 2009. Interested students should speak to Ursula Connolly, consult the case, and visit Gael Linn's activities section.

Law School Seminar

The School of Law is pleased to present a seminar on "Arbitration and the Rule of Law in the United States" by John McCauley, US Arbitrator and Adjunct Professor (UMKC Law School) on Tuesday, September 15th, at 12 midday in TB 304 (First floor, Tower 2). John “Jay” McCauley is a graduate of Harvard Law School (JD 1980) and an expert in US Arbitration and Mediation. For further information on the seminar please contact: ursula.connolly@nuigalway.ie

BA in Legal Studies & B. Corp progression into LL.B.

All final year BA in Legal Studies and B.Corp. Law students are reminded that if they pass their exams they will be automatically progressed into the LL.B degree. You are not required to make an application. The LL.B is normally a three-year programme but B.A. (Legal Sc.) and B.Corp Law graduates are exempted from years 1 and 2 and are admitted directly to third/final year, the code for which is 3BL1. This document contains the full information.

SEMESTER 2 2008/09

Communicating Europe Initiative Funding Granted

The Faculty of Law is please to announce that Dr. Laurent Pech, Jean Monnet Lecturer in EU Public Law, was successful in his application for funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative (CEI) of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The CEI was established in 1995 to raise awareness about the EU and to improve the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues. Dr. Pech was allocated a grant of €5,000 in support of a collection of articles examining the transformation of the EU since 1957, which is due to be published in a special edition of the Irish Journal of European Law.

New book published: "The European Union and its Constitution - From Rome to Lisbon"

Laurent Pech, Lecturer in EU Law, has just published a book, The European Union and its Constitution - From Rome to Lisbon, with Clarus Press.

The book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the 2007 Lisbon Treaty and offers a personal and critical interpretation of the EU's complex constitution. It aims to clarify the terms of the debate, while highlighting the inconsistencies of "eurocritics".

More information is available here.

LL.B. Deadline Updated

The revised deadline for applications is 23 July 2009. Full information, and an application form, can be found on the Prospective Students page. Please also note that the fees for 2009/10 are less than originally stated on the prospectus: €6,015 for 1-3 year mode and €4,570 for the 4 year mode.

Internship with the Equality and Rights Alliance

The Equality and Rights Alliance (ERA) is seeking an Intern to support the work of the ERA Campaign. This is a non-paid position for 12 hours per week, initially for a six month period. The position is based in Dublin city centre. The closing date for receipt of CVs is Friday July 24th. This document contains the full information.

LL.M. Scholarship Available

RDJ Glynn Solicitors have announced that they will be funding a new scholarship in NUI Galway. The scholarship will be awarded to one student on the new LL.M. in Law, Technology and Governance. Further information can be obtained here. To apply, please visit the programme's page. The deadline for applications is 10 July 2009.

EU Law Seminar

The Irish Centre for European Law and the Law Society of Ireland are holding a seminar entitled "Practice Opportunities in EU Law: Spotting the Issues and Reading Directives" in the Law Society on Friday, 26 June 2009 from 2-6pm. Interested postgraduates and staff can download the flyer and programme or consult their website: http://www.icel.ie

Legal Traineeships in the Department of Foreign Affairs

Applications are invited for traineeships in the Legal Division of the Depanment of Foreign Affairs. The traineeships will be for a maximum of 11 months and will commence in August/September 2009. Applicants must be graduates in law. A very good knowledge of public international law is essential, which would usually be evidenced by post-graduate study in the field of public international law or a 2.1 grade or higher in a public intemational law course at undergraduate level. Applicants must have a good general knowledge of Irish law; knowledge of EC law and human rights law is also desirable. Applicants must have good IT skills. Knowledge of French or another European language would be an advantage.

In order to receive an application fonn and further infonnation in relation to the traineeship, please e-mail ann.spollen@dfa.ie. Applications should be sent by e-mail andshould be received no later than 5pm on 19 June 2009. Applications should consist only of the completed application form.

Upcoming Seminar (Thursday 18th June)

The School of Law is pleased to present a seminar on "Fitness to stand trial and human rights issues in international criminal law" by Professor Ian Freckelton on Thursday 18 June at 11.30 a.m. in the Law School Boardroom (Room 410, Tower II).

Prof Freckelton is a Senior Counsel at the Victorian Bar in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a Professor at the Law Faculty, the Department of Forensic Medicine and the Department of Psychological Medicine at Monash University. He is the author and editor of over 400 peer reviewed articles and chapters, as well as some three dozen books, including Expert Evidence, Law, Practice and Procedure and Causation in Law and Medicine. He is the editor of the Journal of Law and Medicine and the Editor-in-Chief of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law. For further information please contact: ursula.connolly@nuigalway.ie.

Exam Information Updated

Exam timetables now online here. An updated list of permitted materials and exams checklist have now been added to the Current Students section.

Essay Submission Update

Students are advised that the deadline for submission for the essay requirement was 5pm on Thursday, 12th March, 2009. This applies to both electronic and printed versions: both must be submitted. Students who have failed to submit the electronic version of their essays via Blackboard are being contacted via email. Failure to submit either copy will result in penalties.

Full information about the procedure for submitting both versions are available on the essay details page: please consult this before contacting Law School staff.

2009 Annual Student Law Reform Essay Prize

The Law Society of Ireland Law Reform Prize are now accepting entries. Law students are invited to submit an essay identifying a particular area of Irish law which they believe to be in need of reform. Entries should be typed and 2,000-3,500 words in length. 3 prizes will be awarded in total: a first prize of €1500 and 2 Runner-up prizes of €750 each. All entries must have be received no later than Friday, 1st May 2009. For further information, contact the Law Society of Ireland. Canada University Foundation Scholarship

Graduate students are invited to apply for the Canada University Foundation Scholarships details of which can be found at the following website: http://www.icuf.ie/

The Ireland Canada University Foundation offers an annual programme of scholarly exchange awards open to all academic disciplines, between the universities of Canada and Ireland. The Foundation advertises its scholarships each year. Valued at €5,000 each, they are designed to assist young Irish scholars make short term visits to a Canadian University or institution to undertake research into a topic related to both countries. If you have any further queries please contact Prof John Kelly in University College Dublin.

Senior Researcher (Law)

The Public Appointments Service intend to hold a competition for the purpose of recommending a person for appointment to the position of Senior Researcher (Law), Library & Research Services, Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas. Full information is available in this information booklet and on publicjobs.ie. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 19th March, 2009.

Internships in the Office of the DPP

The Prosecution Policy Unit of the Office of the D.P.P. is inviting applications for summer internship positions. The internships will be tenable for 1-3 months and are due to start in June 2009. Interested parties should submit applications, consisting of a covering letter and an updated curriculum vitae, by email or in hard copy to Conor Hanly by 19th March 2009. Full information is available in this information booklet.

Essay Registration Information

The essay signup system is now closed. All essay titles and all rules and regulations pertaining to the extended essay remain on the essay mini-site and should remain the first port of call for students with queries regarding the essay requirement.

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Cork Online Law Review

The Cork Online Law Review is now accepting submissions for its 8th edition, which will be launched in March of next year. Their website can be viewed at http://colr.ucc.ie. Interested students can download a copy of the submissions poster which outlines briefly essay requirements and also gives details on where submissions must be sent. All submissions should be on a legal topic of the author's choice, between 2000 and 5000 words in length and be sent to submissions@corkonlinelawreview.com. The closing date for submissions is the 17th December 2008.

Internship available

Pavia e Ansaldo Law Firm is offering an internship position starting from a minimum period of six months to a maximum duration of one year.

The internship will be carried out in the Financial Department located in our offices in Rome. A Firm’s partner will have the duty to introduce the intern to the Italian Banking System and to the basic principles of financial activities. Furthermore, he/she will be involved in financial and capital market transactions, and – more generally – in the drafting of legal memoranda and contracts.

Full information is available here.

Symposium on Constitutionalism and Legal Theory

The Irish Jurisprudence Society / NUI Galway Law School "Symposium on Constitutionalism and Legal Theory" takes place in the Moore Institute, NUI Galway Campus on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 (9h30-16h30).

A number of papers will be presented during the day on various themes in the fields of jurisprudence and legal/constitutional theory. All students with an interest in those areas of scholarship are most welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Diploma in Irish for Lawyers

Students are invited to register for a two-year Irish course specially designed for law students and professionals at 12.00p.m. on Tuesday 23 September, in Áras na Gaeilge (behind the library). This course is designed to improve your written and spoken Irish; improve your ability to discuss legal issues and write on legal matters through Irish and is ideal preparation for Law Society and Bar Irish exams.

Full information is available here. Queries can be directed to Mary Ní Niadh at extension 5248.

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Students at the Ballymun Community Law Centre

Field Trip to Ballymun Community Law Centre

The Housing Law and Policy course organised a field trip to Ballymun Community Law Centre and Ballymun Regeneration Project to enhance their knowledge of contemporary developments. The picture shows Frank Murphy (Solr) of the Ballymun Community Law Centre with Staff and Committee Members of the Centre, Dr. Padraic Kenna NUI, Galway and students of the course.

Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Law

Information is now online on the LL.M.in Public Law and on the new LL.M. in Law, Technology & Governance.

The closing date for the LL.M. programmes is Friday 9th May 2008. Full details on all our postgraduate programmes are available here.

Law Reform Commission Vacancies for Legal Researchers

The Law Reform Commission will have a number of vacancies for legal researchers from July 2008. Candidates will be law graduates (at least at 2:1 level) who will generally hold a postgraduate degree in law. Practical experience or aptitude in conducting legal research are essential, as are a capacity to write well and facility with IT. Applications with details of qualifications, experience and the names of two referees, should be sent by e-mail to hr@lawreform.ie, or by post to: Darina Moran, Human Resources Unit, Law Reform Commission, 35-39 Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 and should be received no later than 12 noon on Thursday 22nd May.

Full details are available in English and in Irish.

Disability Law Reform Module Seminar

Prof Phil Fennell, Cardiff University Law School, is returning for the third year as guest speaker to our LL.M. students and will present a paper on Human Rights and Mental Health Law on Friday 11th April 2008, starting at 10am.

Victoria Yeates, Glamorgan University, is also visiting the LL.M. students for the third time and will present a paper on Carers and Mental Health Service Users Rights.

Prof Luke Clements, Cardiff University Law School, is visiting the LL.M. students for the first time and will speak on discrimination issues. He was involved in the significant Strasbourg case, DH v Czech Republic (Application no. 57325/00), involving the segregated education of Roma children. He will include information on planning and taking the case in his presentation.

6 NUI Travelling Studentships in the Humanities and Social Sciences 2008

Applications are invited for the 6 NUI Travelling Studentships in the Humanities and Social Sciences on offer in 2008. The application documentation may also be downloaded from the NUI website.

NUI will be holding an information session for potential applicants in the NUI office on a date yet to be determined - please check the NUI website. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 7 April 2008.

Semester 1 Results

Provisional results from Semester 1 were made available here on Tuesday, February 12th. We apologise for the delay with the Student Email Service but the backlog of emails has now been cleared.

Access passwords to check your personalised results were issued to your registered (NUI, Galway) email. Full instructions were contained in this email. If you didn't receive this mail, click here and select "Forgot/didn't get password".

Studying Abroad

Application forms to participate in the student exchange programme in the coming academic year are now available in the Law Faculty office, or can be downloaded here. This link also provides access to the websites of our partner universities within the exchange scheme. Completed application forms must be returned to the Law Faculty office by Tuesday, February 19th, 2008.

Opportunities for Researchers on Sentencing Information System Project

Applications are invited from lawyers for the provision, as independent contractors, of research services for the ongoing project to develop
an Irish Sentencing Information System (“ISIS”). A further researcher is required for the project team. preferably, be experienced in carrying out research in the areas. The full advertisement can be read here. If you are interested in this important role, please send your curriculum vitae to: Ann Marie Carroll, McCann FitzGerald, Riverside One, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, before Friday, 7 March 2008.

Department of Foreign Affairs Scholarships in Conflict Resolution

The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs (Conflict Resolution Unit), invites applications for the scheme of Department of Foreign Affairs Scholarships in Conflict Resolution.

Scholarships are valued at up to €16,000 per annum. Full details area available on http://www.irchss.ie/schemes/index.html

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 7 March 2008.

Moot Court Team in Regional Finals

The Law Faculty is delighted to announce that our moot court team has qualified for the regional finals of the EU Law Moot Court Competition.

This is the second largest moot court competition in the world and only 48 teams from all over Europe, the US and Canada have progressed to this stage in the competition. It is therefore a great achievement for our students.

Those on the registered team are Barbara Brown (LLB), Mary-Clare Kennedy (BCorp), Noelle Maye (LLB) and Jill Shaw (LLB).

Faculty Members Appointed to EU Rights Group

Three members of the Law Faculty have just been appointed to a legal expert group, FRALEX, which will advise the newly established EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) based in Vienna. The team which is led by the Dean of Law, Donncha O’Connell, includes Dr. Padraic Kenna and Diarmuid Griffin. O’Connell was previously a member of the EU Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights established by the European Commission in 2002. As the Senior Expert on the Irish team he joins most of the previous members of that Network who combined to bid successfully for the FRALEX contract.

The Fundamental Rights Agency has just commissioned FRALEX to carry out studies on homophobia in the member states of the European Union and the Irish team is currently gathering data on Ireland which will be used in an Agency report on homophobia in the EU. Apart from periodic monitoring exercises it is likely to focus, in the near future, on particular themes such as children’s rights.

New Ph.D. Opportunities in Faculty of Law

The Disability Law & Policy Research Centre, Faculty of Law, NUI Galway invites applications for four PRTLI Ph.Ds. For further information, contact Professor Gerard Quinn. Full information is available here.

Semester 2 Registration / Change of Mind Schedule

Dates for registration for Semester 2 subject choices are now available here.

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Essay Signup System

The essay signup system is now closed. All essay titles and all rules and regulations pertaining to the extended essay are still available students in the following programmes: 3rd Arts (Regular), 2nd & 3rd B.Corp Law, 2nd & 3rd Civil Law and LL.B here. The full regulations are also available for reference here.

Opportunities in the Law Reform Commission

The Law Reform Commission is recruiting Statute Law Restatement and Legislation Directory Researchers. The Commission is putting together a panel of legal researchers from which future vacancies may be filled. Candidates will be law graduates (at least at 2:1 level) who will generally hold a postgraduate degree in law. Practical experience or aptitude in conducting legal research are essential, as are a capacity to write well, facility with IT and ability to work as part of a team. Appointments will be contract for a fixed period. Applications in writing with details of qualifications and experience to be received by12 noon on Thursday 31st January 2008. Further information is available at their website.

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EU Law Moot Court meeting

Dr. Laurent Pech will hold a meeting next Monday, September 24th, at 17.00 in Rm 410 regarding the EU Law Moot Court competition. Those who wish to participate must have already completed EU Law I & II. The experience is rewarding but time-consuming and the amount of work required considerable. Students can email Dr. Pech to express their interest prior to the meeting. The Faculty team has performed exceptionally well in previous years. Further details can be found here.

Memorial for Rose Andersson LL.B.

The Law Faculty would like to express its condolences to the family of Rose Andersson LL.B. She completed the LL.B. at NUI Galway in 2006, and died earlier this year following a short illness. On Sept.15th at 12.00 the college chaplain Fr. Iomar Daniels celebrate da memorial mass in the College Chapel. Following this a memorial tree was planted on the grounds. Rose's husband Ky and her family attended the service.

Annual Distinguished Lecture 2007

The Faculty of Law Annual Distinguished Lecture took place on Friday 23rd March at 7pm in Lecture Theatre MY001, Moyola Building, NUI Galway. The title of this year’s lecture is Europe at Fifty: A Mid-Life Crisis? This title was chosen to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and will be followed by other commemorative events to be organised by the Faculty of Law later in 2007. The full text of the lecture can be downloaded in PDF format. The lecture is now also available to view online at: http://videostream.nuigalway.ie/law_lecture2007 or via Google Videos. Alternatively, the audio only version can be obtained at http://videostream.nuigalway.ie/lawlecture2007_audio.mp3.

Left: Dr. Niamh Nic Shuibhne, Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness and Professor Neil Walker.
Right: Donncha O'Connell, Dean of NUI, Galway Faculty of Law, Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness and Professor Neil Walker.
Below: Marie McGonagle, Head of NUI, Galway Law School, Professor Neil Walker, Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness, Donncha O'Connell and Dr. Niamh Nic Shuibhne.

The Faculty is honoured that Professor Neil Walker of the European University Institute, Florence agreed to deliver the lecture. Professor Walker is one of the foremost scholars in the area of European constitutionalism. The response was delivered by Dr. Niamh Nic Shuibhne, Reader in Law at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. Niamh is an alumna of NUI Galway and also taught in the Faculty of Law for a period of time. The event was chaired by Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness, President of the Law Reform Commission and Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, NUI Galway. Speaker biographies can be obtained here.
Prestigious Human Rights Appointments for NUI Galway Law Professor
The Law Faculty at NUI Galway is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gerard Quinn to two prestigious committees in recognition of his work on international disability law.

Professor Quinn, who is a member of the Irish Human Rights Commission, has been made the ’focal point’ for the work of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) on disability. NHRIs are composed of human rights commissions or similar bodies from around the world and are co-ordinated by an International Coordinating Committee based in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva. Further information is available here.
New Galway Student Law Review Online
The 2007 Galway Student Law Review is now online. It requires Adobe Acrobat, which is available as a free download here.

Visit of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Law Society

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, visited NUI Galway on 31st January to address the student Law Society. She was interviewed by Ted Harding, Barrister and former Editor of The Sunday Business Post, before an audience of 350 students and staff. Click here for welcoming address of Donncha O’Connell, Dean of Law.

Pictured are Dr. Iognaid O Muircheartaigh, President of NUI Galway with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg signing the NUI Galway Visitors’ Book in the President’s Drawing Room.
Moot Court Team News
February 7th, 2007: The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that our EU law moot court team - Deirdre Gallagher (LLB), Jaime Flattery (BCorp), Michael McManus (LLB) and Frank Mcnamara (LLB) - performed extremely well in the Regional Finals held at Maastricht University last weekend. More information is available here.

Pictured are: Deirdre Gallagher (LLB), Jaime Flattery (BCorp), Michael McManus (LLB) and Frank McNamara (LLB) with team coaches Ms. Grainne Gilmore and Dr. Laurent Pech.

Further Updates to the Education Rules of the King’s Inns

Students are advised as to the changes in relation to the entry requirements to the Barrister-at-Law degree programme 2008. Full information is available here. Students should also consult the latest edition of the Education Rules of the Honorable Society of the King’s Inns. This outlines:

The existing core subjects;

the core subjects for 2007/2008;

the existing entrance exam subjects;

and the 2008 entrance exam subjects.

Prof. Quinn Gives Keynote Address at Conference on Disability Law in China
Professor Gerard Quinn gave the keynote address in Beijing at opening of Disability Law Research Centre in Renmin University of China Law School, Beijing on January 11th 2007. The text of the address is available here.

Pictured at the conference are Professor Quinn (left) with Professor Degener (Bochum, Germany), Professor Stein (Harvard) and Professor Lu (Fudan University, Shanghai).

Law Society / DSBA Report on impact of ECHR Act 2003

The Law Society of Ireland and Dublin Solicitors’ Bar Association have just published a report on the impact of the ECHR Act 2003. The report, ECHR Act 2003 – A Preliminary Assessment of Impact, was written by a team led by Donncha O’Connell, Dean of Law at NUI Galway. The other authors were Siobhan Cummiskey, Emer Meeneghan and Paul O’Connell. The report is available in PDF format by clicking here.

Pictured at the launch of the Law Society / DSBA Report were authors: Donncha O'Connell, Paul O'Connell, Siobhan Cummiskey and Emer Meeneghan.
Intern Researcher on the Disclosure of Spent Convictions Summer/Autumn 2007
Applications are invited for two months’ work as an intern researcher to assist in the research and development of a submission to Government on one or more possible legislative schemes for the expungement of convictions over time. This work would be suitable for a trainee solicitor or barrister, newly qualified professional, post graduate student or young academic, and is intended to take place during the summer and early autumn of 2007. An interest in criminal law and rehabilitation would be an advantage, and basic computer skills are required. The person appointed will be paid a salary/fee and expenses and provided with office space and resources. To apply, please send your CV to Alma Clissmann, Human Rights Committee, Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, a.clissmann@lawsociety.ie on or before 25 June 2007. Full information is available here.

Research Assistant in the Office of the Attorney General

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the Office of the Attorney General (AGO). The Attorney General is the advisor to the Government in matters of law and legal opinion and provides the State with drafting and litigation services. Applications for the position must be in writing, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees. The closing date beyond which applications may not be accepted is 12:00 noon on Friday 22nd June 2007. Full information is available here.
Harvard Law Association Event
The Harvard Law School Association of Ireland in cooperation with the School of Law, Trinity College, Dublin
is hosting a lecture by Professor Richard Fallon, Harvard Law School entitled, "Reflections on the Morality and Legality of Coercive Interrogation by the U.S." on Tuesday, 15 May, 2007, 6.30 p.m. in Room 21, School of Law, House 39, Trinity College, Dublin. The lecture will be chaired by Rory Brady, S.C., Attorney General with brief responses by The Hon. Mr. Ronan Keane, former Chief Justice of Ireland and Dr Maurice Manning, President, Irish Human Rights Commission. All are welcome.

Deadline for Applications to the LL.M. in Public Law Approaching

Prospective students are reminded that the deadline for applications to the LL.M. in Public Law is May 4th 2007. Full information on the LL.M. is available in a mini-site.

All applications for postgraduate programmes both taught and research are now made via the Postgraduate Applications Centre. Answers to common queries can be found in their frequently asked questions section.

Exam Information Updated

Exam timetables now online here. An updated list of permitted materials and exams checklist have now been added to the Current Students section.

Law Reform Commission Public Consultation: NUI Galway

The Commission is coming to the end of its Second Programme of Law Reform 2000 – 2007 and has started identifying new areas to be included in a Third Programme of Law Reform, which will run from 2008. A number of Public Consultations are planned for 2007, these Consultations are free to attend and all are welcome. The first consultative seminar will take place at NUI Galway on Monday the 26th of March 2007, from 6 – 8 pm on the Ground Floor of the Moyola Building. Full information is available here.

Studying Aboard

Application forms to participate in the student exchange programme in the coming academic year are now available in the Law Faculty office, or can be downloaded here. This link also provides access to the websites of our partner universities within the exchange scheme. Completed application forms must be returned to the Law Faculty office by Monday, February 26th, 2007.

Pursuing a Career in Tax

Mr. Jim McDonnell from Price Waterhouse Coopers will be giving a talk on "Pursuing a Career in Tax" on Thursday, 22nd February at 5.00pm in Cairns Lecture Theatre. All are welcome to attend.

New Postgraduate Applications Centre

All applications for postgraduate programmes both taught and research are now made via the Postgraduate Applications Centre. Answers to common queries can be found in the frequently asked questions section.

Student Opportunities

The annual Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship in International Public Interest Law has been announced. It provides the successful law student with the chance to spend the summer in Seattle attending classes at the University of Washington. The deadline for applications is the start of February. Further information is available here or at their website.

Tutorial Signup Online

Signup facilities for selected courses are online now. There is a backlog due to the internet access outage last week so check back later if your course is not immediately visible.

Provisional Semester 1 Results Online

Provisional Results of Semester 1 exams are now available here.

New Housing Law and Policy Course

A new course, LW 232 Housing Law and Policy, taught by Dr. Padraic Kenna starts in Semester 2. This course is available to 2nd, 3rd and 4th LLBs, and 3rd BCL students. Further information can be found here.

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Exam Information Updated

Exam timetables now online here. An updated list of permitted materials and exams checklist have now been added to the Current Students section.
Irish language Moot Court
The Irish language moot court, Breagchuirt Ui Dhalaigh, will be held this year on the 24th of November. The competition is sponsored by Gael Linn and is open to all third level students. Prizes are a perpetual trophy and €500 in book vouchers for the winners, and a further €250 in vouchers as second prize.

Students can enter on their own or in teams of up to four persons (not all team members have to speak on the day). This year's problem is based on Contract and Estoppel. Interested students can contact Lucy-Ann Buckley for entry forms and further details.
Future of Legal Education in Ireland - Paper delivered by Prof Quinn in TCD
Prof. Gerard Quinn delivered a paper entitled "The Future of University Legal Education in Ireland: Lawyers as Moral Agents in our Republic" in Trinity College, Dublin on September 29th, 2006. The full paper is available to download here.
Faculty member contributes to major publication on EU Charter
The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Donncha O'Connell, has contributed to a major new commentary on the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights compiled by the EU Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights, of which he is the Irish member. The Commentary on the Charter, which is being published by the EU Commission, can be accessed in PDF format (3.75MB) via the following link.
Student Success
James Mulcahy, a student on the first year of the LL.M. in Public Law, 2005-6, has won first prize (€ 3,000) in an essay competition organised by the Association of Pensions Lawyers in Ireland and also had two other essays completed during his LL.M. year accepted for publication in the Irish Student law Review and in the UCD Law Review. Further information can be found here.
Harvard Law School honours NUI Galway Legal Academic
A United Nations ad hoc committee has recently adopted the first treaty draft of the 21st century that recognizes the rights of disabled persons. Instrumental in reaching this disability milestone was Prof. Gerard Quinn. Further information is available here.
Law Faculty Member invited to join Garda Ombudsman Commission Consultative Group
Diarmuid Griffin, who teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Justice and Criminology in the Faculty of Law, has been invited to join the Garda Ombudsman Commission Consultative Group which meets for the first time in Dublin on 13th September 2006.

The Group - which includes various stakeholders including Garda representative bodies - has been convened by the new three-member Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission chaired by Mr. Justice Kevin Haugh. The other members of the Commission are Conor Brady and Carmel Foley. Mr. Griffin is the only legal academic on the Group.

Faculty member publishes report on fundamental rights in Ireland for EU Network

A report on the situation regarding fundamental rights in Ireland in 2005 has been published by Donncha O'Connell, Dean of Law, for the EU Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights. A Synthesis Report - covering all 25 EU countries and including extracts from the Irish Report - will be launched by the Network in Brussels on May 24th. To read the Irish Report in full click here.

October 9th, 2006: The Faculty of Law & the Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Studies hosted a visiting speaker Mr. Tony Killeen, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Labour Affairs. He spoke on Health & Safety Law in the Siobhán McKenna Theatre, Arts Millennium Building.

April 11th, 2006: The BorderIreland North-South Cash Prize Competition worth €3,750/£2,500 has been announced. This is available to undergraduates studying at any of the universities, Institutes of Technology and teacher training colleges on the island. The closing date for applications is 5 pm on Monday 22 May 2006. Further information is available by downloading the application form and official advertisment.

March 20th, 2006: The Law Faculty will host an Annual Distinguished Lecture in Law tonight (Tuesday April 11) at 7.00 pm in the Siobhan McKenna Theatre, Arts Millennium Building. It will be given by Judge John T. Noonan, United States Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit. Judge Noonan's talk is entitled 'The Letter of Religious Liberty And Its Spirit'. All members of the public and practising profession are welcome. Further information is available here, and formal invitations to this event can be downloaded in English and Irish.

March 20th, 2006: The European Commission together with the Faculty of Law, NUI, Galway, will host a debate entitled " Will the EU Directive on Services cause a race to the bottom?" on Tuesday, 28 March 2006 at 6pm in AM250 (Colm O hEocha Teatre). The guest speaker is Alan Dukes, Director General of the Institute of European Affairs. Admission is free, and the event will be followed by a wine & finger food reception.

February 13th, 2006: 6 NUI Travelling Studentships in the Humanities and Social Sciences have been announced. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 10th April. Full information and all the required forms can be found here.

February 10th, 2006: Transparency International (Ireland) is seeking a Lead Researcher to conduct a National Integrity System Study for Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in academic research and demonstrate an understanding of Ireland’s political economy and governance. Further information is available here.

February 13th, 2006: Results of Semester 1 exams are now available here.

February 10th, 2006: Applications are invited for the E J Phelan Postgraduate Fellowship in International Law. Further information can be obtained here.

February 8th, 2006: Students who would like to receive a comment sheet back on their year long essay are advised to hand in a stamped addressed envelope along with their essays on 23rd February 2006.

January 31st, 2006: Handouts are available from the Media Services Centre every evening between 7.45pm and 8.15pm.

January 26th, 2006: Family Law tutorials for Semester 2 commence on Tuesday, 7th February 2006 not Tuesday, 31st January as previously announced. The times and venues are as per Semester 1.

January 23th, 2006: Application forms to participate in the student exchange programme in the coming academic year are now available in the Law Faculty office, or can be downloaded here. Completed application forms must be returned to the Law Faculty office by Friday, February 20th, 2006.

January 23th, 2006: Students are asked to note that there will be no Revenue Law lecture on Tuesday 31st January.

January 19th, 2006: The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, American University Washington College of Law, has issued a call for oapers for the 2006 Human Rights Award. The deadline for applications is 10th February, 2006. Full details and contact information can be found here.

January 17th, 2006: The Dean of the Law Faculty, Mr. Donncha O'Connell, addressed the Mayo Solicitors' Bar Association on 9th December, 2005. The full text of his speech and photos of the event are available here.

January 6th, 2006: The Ministry of the Flemish Community, Education Department in Belgium are offering two summer scholarships to 2 Irish students taking part in Summer in Belgium in 2006. Application forms are available from the Department of Education and Science, International Section, Training College Building, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 and must be received in Ministry of the Flemish Community no later than 1st February 2006. Further details of the summer courses and an application form are available for viewing at the Arts Faculty Office.

December 7th, 2005: Application forms for the Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship for 2006 are now available. This programme, run by the Law School of the University of Washington, Seattle, sends one Irish law student to Seattle for two months each summer to get first-hand experience of human rights and public interest law cases. The closing date for applications is February 3rd, 2006. More information can be obtained here.

December 7th, 2005: Semester 2 timetables are online here and on individual programme pages.

November 16th, 2005: The appointment of Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness as Adjunct Professor at the Department of Law, NUI, Galway, was formally announced by University Vice-President, Professor Jim Ward, at a reception in NUI, Galway today. Mrs. Justice McGuinness is a judge of the Irish Supreme Court and President of the Law Reform Commission. She was, previously, a Senator representing the University of Dublin, Trinity College panel in Seanad Eireann and acted as the Chairperson of the Forum for Peace & Reconciliation. More information is available here.

November 14th, 2005: A final window for students who have failed to register or who wish to change their minds as to the choice of essay selected, will open between 1pm, Monday November 21st and 5pm, Friday, November 25th. Full details are accessible here.

November 8th, 2005: Due to an error with the caps concerning essay registration for Family Law and Health Law essays, an additional 30 slots will be made available for LL.B. students from 1pm, Thursday 10th November. Please click here and follow the instructions.

November 4th, 2005: In conjunction with its newly-inaugurated LL.M. programme in Public Law, the Faculty of Law is pleased to host a series of seminars on sentencing law and policy called the Galway Sentencing Seminars. Full details of these seminars is available here.

October 24th, 2005: The essay signup system is now online. All essay titles and all rules and regulations pertaining to the extended essay for students in the following programmes: 3rd Arts (Regular), 2nd & 3rd B.Corp Law, 2nd & 3rd Civil Law and LL.B can be found here. Anyone who mistakenly registered with the test system which operated prior to the launch on Monday, 24th October, 2005, is asked to contact the webmaster, as their registration might not be valid. The full regulations are available for reference here. UPDATE: Due to the power cut in college, the deadline for registration has been postponed until 5pm on Thursday, November 3rd.

October 19th, 2005: Access to course materials off-campus has been remedied. Please follow instructions as given by class advisors. Further queries can be directed to the webmaster.

September 14th, 2005: Environmental Law 1 will be available in this semester at the scheduled time, Thursday 6-8pm in I.T. 125, commencing 14th September.

August 12th, 2005: Applications are invited for positions as Research Assistants in the Law Faculty, NUI, Galway tenable for max 12 months. Applicants must hold a degree in law with a Second Class Honours Grade One Result minimum and have experience or an interest in Research. Please send curriculum vitae, indicating subject preferences, to the Dean of the Law Faculty, NUI, Galway by Friday, 9th September 2005, marking envelopes Research Assistants.

August 12th, 2005: Applications are invited for up to 3 part-time positions as Tutors in the Law Faculty, NUI, Galway. Applicants must hold a degree in law with a Second Class Honours Grade One Result minimum. Please send curriculum vitae, indicating subject preferences, to the Dean of the Law Faculty, NUI, Galway by Friday, 9th September 2005, marking envelopes Tutorials.

July 29th, 2005: Research assistant required for European Private Law and Fundamental Rights Project, tenable for an initial period of 6 months from September 2005. For more information please see the following sites:

Research and Training Network (RTN) on Fundamental Rights and Private Law in the European Union

Fundamental Rights and Private Law in the European Union

Marie Curie funding opportunities

July 15th, 2005: First Arts(Legal Studies) Students progressing to Second Arts(Legal Studies) 05/06. Only those students who have achieved a result of 40% in Legal Studies at the Summer examination and who have passed First Arts outright in Summer will be permitted to proceed to Legal Studies, Second Arts. However students who were given permission by the Arts Faculty to defer their summer examination in Legal Studies to August, may proceed to Second Arts Legal Studies on obtaining 40% in Legal Studies and passing First Arts outright.

July 13th, 2005: A guide for visiting Law students is now available for download here.

June 28th, 2005: Donncha O'Connell has been elected Dean of the Faculty of Law and will take up office on 1st September 2005. Donncha has been a member of the Faculty since 1993. He took leave of absence from 1999 to 2002 to become the first full-time Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, a non-governmental organisation based in Dublin. Since returning from leave in 2002 he has taught Constitutional Law, European Human Rights and Legal Systems in the Faculty. He is the Irish member of the EU Network of Independent Experts on Fundamental Rights established by the European Commission in 2002.

June 2nd, 2005: The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) invites applications from academic staff employed at third level institutions in Ireland for research project funding in the range of €6,500 to €250,000 tenable for a maximum duration of 3 years. The closing date for applications is September 16th, 2005. Further details are available through the Research Council’s website.

June 1st, 2005: In light of the French "no" in the EU Constitutional referendum, Dr. Laurent Pech has written a follow-up to a previous article in Jurist. Entitled, "Non-sense: France's No to the European Constitution", it is accessible here.

May 17th, 2005: Universities Ireland, the body which promotes collaboration between the nine universities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, is offering two scholarships to students undertaking a recognised Master's course in the other Irish jurisdiction in 2005-2006. The closing date for applications is 13th June, 2004. Further information is available here.

April 22nd, 2005: Three vacancies have arisen in the Law Faculty. Full details are available on the vacancies page.

April 21st, 2005: An updated list of materials permissable at examinations is now available here.

April 19th, 2005: The Seton Hall Summer School on Intellectual Property will take place in NUI, Galway and in Leuven, Belgium between 13 June and 9 July 2005. Further information is available on its official site here.

April 14th, 2005: Please be advised that the date of the Revenue Law exam has been changed to the morning of Friday, 13th May 2005.

April 12th, 2005: Please be advised that the consultation date for students wishing to talk to their lecturers about their performance in their exams or students who need to sit the Autumn exams is on Friday, July 1st 2005.

April 18th, 2005: The official launch of the Rape Attrition Project took place on Monday, 18th April in the Aula Maxima, NUI, Galway. This independent study was commissioned by the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. Further information about the project is available here.

March 11th, 2005: A Student Volunteering Fair takes place in Áras na Mac Léinn on Tuesday, 15th March between 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

March 10th, 2005: Irish students are invited to apply for two scholarships to a recognised Summer School in Hungary. The deadline for receipt of applications no later than 5.30pm on Thursday 24th March, 2005.

February 9th, 2005: The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China is offering two Scholarships to enable Irish students (postgraduate or undergraduate) to study in China for the academic year 2005-06. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.30pm on 8th April 2005. Further information is available here.

March 1st, 2005: A reminder that essays must be submitted to the Law Faculty Office no later than Thursday 7th April, 2005. All essay titles and all rules and regulations pertaining to the extended essay for students in the following programmes: 3rd Arts (Regular), 2nd &3rd B.Corp Law, 2nd & 3rd Civil Law and LL.B can be found here. If you experienced difficulties with registration or are unsure as to what you registered, please contact the webmaster.

February 3rd, 2005: Applications are invited for the Royal Hibernian Academy Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust Awards 2005. Applicants must be registered for undergraduate or postgraduate award at a third level institution or conducting serious academic enquiry / research. There is no age limit. The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 18 March, 2005. Some application forms are available from the Arts Faculty Office or directly from: The Royal Hibernian Academy Thomas Dammann Trust, Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2.

December 1st, 2004: An updated list of materials permissable at examinations is now available here.

November 26th, 2004: Postgraduate Research and Teaching scholarships available in the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool 2005-06. Up to 10 candidates can be nominated from Ireland, with the deadline for nomination February 1st 2005. Results will be notified by June 2005. Further information and application forms here.

November 23rd, 2004: The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) invites applications for Government of Ireland Post-Graduate Scholarships 2005 in the humanities, social sciences, law and business studies. Applicants should already be, or will be during the academic year 2005/2006, registered in a recognised third-level institution as full-time post-graduate research students pursuing degrees by major thesis. The closing date for applications is January 10th, 2005. Update: applicant will now require the signature of an institution's Vice-President for Research/Dean of Research or an authorised nominee. More information, and application details, are available here.

November 22nd, 2004: The Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Studies, NUI Galway & the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Western Branch, are hosting a talk on Thursday 25th November at 6pm in the Fottrell Theatre, New Arts Millennium Building. The speaker is Herbert Mulligan, Editor of Health & Safety Review and he will be speaking on: "The Implications of the new Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004".

November 18th, 2004: Applications are invited for the ISC Wings of Excellence Award, and get the chance to meet international leaders and students from all over the world by submitting your thoughts on this year's general topic, "Liberty, Trust and Responsibility". The ISC-Symposium shall be held in St. Gallen, Switzerland on May 19th-21st, 2005. Further information is available on their website. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2005.

November 2nd, 2004: Application forms for the Thomas Addis Emmet Fellowship for 2005 are now available from FLAC. This programme, run by the Law School of the University of Washington, Seattle, sends one Irish law student to Seattle for two months each summer to get first-hand experience of human rights and public interest law cases. The closing date for applications is January 21st, 2004. More information can be obtained here.

October 28th, 2004: The Law Society will present a lecture on Thursday 28th October in Fottrell Theatre at 6pm on " How to Study Law" for all law students, with the co-operation of members of the Law Faculty academic staff.

October 27th, 2004: The Master of the High Court, Mr. Edmund Hanohan S.C., will present a lecture on Wednesday 27th October at a meeting of the Law Society to be held in the Cairns at 8pm. The speech is entitled "Certainty and Uncertainty in the Law" and concerns the exercise of judicial power. The event will be followed by a reception in Bazaar and CP."

October 12th, 2004: A one-day conference entitled " Human Rights & Disability Discrimination: Exploring the Value Added by the ECHR and other sources of European Law" was hosted jointly by the Disability Law & Policy Research Unit, Faculty of Law, NUI, Galway and the Equality Authority on Saturday, September 25th 2004 in the Fottrell Theatre, Arts Millennium Building, NUI, Galway. A set of conference proceedings and an edited webcast of the event will be launched in the coming months. Further information and photos are available here.

October 9th, 2004: Tutorial signup is now available online for EU Law (2nd B. Civil Law, 2nd B. Corporate Law, 3rd Arts, 3rd B. Comm, & 2nd-4th LLBs). Tutorial signup remain online for Constitutional Law (2nd BA & 2nd BA (PSP) students) and Land Law.

October 4th, 2004: The webmaster and Computer Services have rectified the JavaScript problem that was affecting the site. Thank you for your patience. In future, please do not further contact Computer Services but contact the webmaster directly.

September 16th, 2004: Congratulations to Laura Tracey (B.C.L.), who has been awarded second place in the prestiguous National University of Ireland (NUI)/Denis Phelan Award in Law, 2004. These awards were based on a competition involving the top three graduating law students from each of the constituent Universities of the NUI. Laura is now preparing to begin her graduate studies for a masters degree in Law at Oxford University. The Dean of the Law Faculty, Professor Gerard Quinn said, "this award is fully deserved and also reflects well on the quality of teaching provided on our undergraduate law programmes. The competition was tough and Laura has done us proud. We heartily congratulate Laura and wish her every success at Oxford".

September 13th, 2004: Applications are invited for the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Scholarship Offers 2005/2006, intended for postgraduate students who wish to apply for scholarships/grants. The deadline for application is 7th January, 2005. Further information is available here.

September 13th, 2004: Applications are invited for the Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool 2005/2006 for advanced students and young researchers. The scholarships are open to all areas of studies and research within academic fields. The deadline is Friday 7th January 2005. Irish students are eligible to apply. Full information is available here.

September 9th, 2004: 2 scholarships for postgraduates with a clearly defined aim of studies and for whom a stay in Switzerland would be beneficial for complementary training. Application forms are available from International Section, Dept of Education and Science, Marlborough, Dublin 1. The deadline is Friday 15th October, 2004. Further information is available here.

August 30th, 2004: Applications are being sought for positions as Tutors in the Law Faculty. Further information is available here.

July 23rd, 2004: The Arts Faculty has just announced the establishment of prestigious Arts faculty Fellowships, named the Lady Gregory Fellowships in honour of the memory of Lady Gregory and her contribution to the Arts in Ireland and the West. Further information is available here.

July 14th, 2004: Dr Lex Frieden, Chairperson of the US National Disability Council and one of the chief architects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and who was recently (June 25th, 2004) awarded an honorary doctorate at NUI, Galway, gave a radio talk on RTE's " Outside the Box" programme yesterday. To access it in RealAudio format, click here. If you do not have Real Player, please follow the instructions here.

July 8th, 2004: Competition for Doctoral Thesis - The General Secretariat of the Committee of the Regions has been organizing an annual competition for doctoral thesis dedicated to the role of local and regional authorities in the European Union since 1996. The subject chosen for 2003/2004 is "The Role of Regions and Towns in the Process of European Integration". The closing date has been extended to 24th September, 2004. Guidelines and further information are available from the Arts Faculty Office.

July 2nd, 2004: Applications are invited for an internship in the Human Rights Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Unit coordinates policy and ensures that human rights concerns are given full expression in all areas of the Government’s foreign policy. The internship is for a period of six months, commencing in October 2004. Completed applications should be forwarded by close of business on Friday, 9th July, 2004. Full information is available here.

June 22nd, 2004: Exam results were posted by the Examinations Office yesterday, 21st June. They are also available online here, as a pilot project, for 1st B.Civil Law and 1st B.Corporate Law students only. All other exam results have been posted to students' home address and are not available from the Exams Office.

June 18th, 2004: Applications are invited for Research Assistants (2 posts) tenable from July 12th, 2004 to June 30th, 2005. Candidates must have a primary law degree. Tasks include assisting Faculty members in crafting teaching materials, assisting with Faculty research projects, and generally assisting with the research activities of the Faculty. The maximum number of hours per week will be 15 (per post). Candidates should apply with a cover letter and accompanying CV to Geraldine Talty, The Law Faculty, NUI, Galway by 5.00 pm, Friday July 2nd, 2004. A copy of this advertisement is available here for printing.

June 10th, 2004: The Endeavour Australia-Europe Postgraduate Student Awards provide financial support for postgraduate students from designated European countries to undertake an Australian higher degree or research in Australia towards a higher degree in their home country. Award holders must spend a minimum of one semester and a maximum of three years in Australia. Funding is for the first year only. The closing date for receipt of applications is July 2nd, 2004. Full details are available here.

June 9th, 2004: Research Project Grants - The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) funds leading edge research in the humanities, social sciences, business and law. Applications are invited from academic staff employed at third level institutions in Ireland for research project funding in the range of €6,500 to €190,000 tenable for a maximum duration of 3 years. Further to the IRCHSS’s commitment to supporting research of strategic benefit to Ireland’s development as a knowledge society, applications for project funding in the following thematic areas will be considered:

Research infrastructures in the humanities and social sciences

Identity, culture and society in Europe

Innovation and society

Public policy and social change

The deadline for receipt of applications is September 3rd, 2004. Further details are available through the Research Council’s website or directly from the following address:. IRCHSS, Brooklawn House, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4. Tel: 01 660 3652 Fax: 01 660 3728 Email: infoirchss.ie

May 20th, 2004: Important notices now online for 2nd Arts, 1st L.L.B., 1st B. Corp, and 1st B.C.L. students regarding (LW107) Legal Research and Writing course. Please click here for details.

May 13th, 2004: Applications are invited for Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Research Student Scholarships. The government of Japan has offered two scholarships to all university or college graduates who wish to study at Japanese Universities as research students for the academic years 2005 - 2007. Application Forms and Information Sheet can be obtained from: International Section (Scholarships) Department of Education & Science, Training College Building, Marlborough St, Dublin 1. The closing date is 5.30p.m., 4th June 2004.

May 5th, 2004: The Irish Envrionmental Law Association are running an Essay Competition on any environmental or planning law issue or topic. The closing date is May 18th, 2004.

May 2nd, 2004: Applications are invited for NDA Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2004. The Scholarships are open to postgraduate students undertaking a PhD or Research Masters Degree, whose research is relevant to the current strategic priorities of the NDA. Application forms are available from Emma Doyle, Tel: 01-6080400, E-mail: scholarshipsnda.ie or at the National DIsablility Agency website, http://www.nda.ie The closing date is Monday May 31st , 2004.

April 13th, 2004: Major seminar on the Drafting of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Dublin on April 26th, 2004 with NUI Galway involvement. For further information, see here.

April 7th, 2004: Applications are invited for the position of Linklaters Project Officer with The Citizenship Foundation. The post requires someone with a law degree, or other legal qualification; ideally someone planning to take up a career as a barrister or solicitor. A job specification and further details is available here. Application is by CV and covering letter for the attention of Katherine Piddock, Office Manager at the Citizenship Foundation, Ferroners House, Shaftesbury Place, Off Aldersgate Street, London EC2Y 8AA. The closing date for applications is Monday April 26th, 2004.

April 1st, 2004: Professor Gerard Quinn delivers 11th Annual Valerie Gordan Distinguished Lecture in Human Rights at Northeastern Law School, Boston on "Disability Rights, An American Invention - a Global Challenge". For text see here.

March 30th, 2004: Applications are invited for a Mexican Government Scholarship. The closing date for applications is April 30th 2004. For more information, vist this site. Application forms to be returned to: International Section (Scholarship), Training College Building, Department of Education & Science, Marlborough St, Dublin 1

March 30th, 2004: Applications are invited for two Chinese Government Scholarships. The closing date for applications is 5.30p.m., April 2nd 2004. For more information, vist this site. Application forms to be returned to: International Section (Scholarships), Department of Education & Science, Training College Building, Marlborough St, Dublin 1.

March 23rd, 2004: The Law Reform Commission is at present seeking applications for the post of Legal Researcher. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 23rd, 2004.

March 19th, 2004: The Law Faculty will host an Inaugural Annual Distinguished Lecture in Law on Friday March 19 at 7.00 pm in Arts Millennium Building (Rm 200). It will be given by Professor Chris McCrudden of Oxford University. The President of the Human Rights Commission of Ireland, Dr Maurice Manning, will give a formal response. Professor McCrudden's talk is entitled 'Buying Social Justice - the Role of Law'. He is a leading international thinker on the relationship between law and social justice. Dr Manning is expected to set out the Commission's plans in the field of social justice. All members of the public and practising profession are welcome. The talk will be following by a wine reception at 8.30 pm in the foyer of the Arts Millennium building. Further information can be obtained here.

March 16th, 2004: Six travelling studentships will be offered for competition in 2004 in the faculties of Arts and Human Sciences, Commerce and Law, worth €38,000. Further details and an application form are available by post from 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, by emailing registrarnui.ie or by visiting the NUI website at www.nui.ie. The closing date for applications is April 30th 2004.

March 16th, 2004: Undergraduates entering their last year of study in law or in a related discipline are invited for to apply for Vacation Placements in Matheson Ormsby Prentice (MOP). The placements are specifically intended for persons intending to pursue a career as a solicitor after graduation. The Vacation Placement programme commences on June 7th and ends on July 30th. The closing date for applications is April 16th 2004.

March 9th, 2004: The Policy Institute at Trinity College Dublin is currently seeking applications for the joint Policy Institute/Combat Poverty Agency Visiting Research Fellowship for Poverty and Policy Research. This fellowship is designed to support poverty and policy research and is open to academics, policy-makers and policy-influencers, particularly those in the community and voluntary sector. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday, 2nd April 2004. Further information is available here or from the Policy Institute website. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday, 2nd April 2004.

March 4th, 2004: The LLB application form and brochure are now available. Adobe Acrobat is required to open these documents, which is available as a free download here.

February 19th, 2004: An open evening for the New York & California Attorney-at-Law programmes will be held in the Law Library, Distillery Building, 145-151 Church St. Dublin 7 on Thursday, 26th February at 7pm. The programme commences on the 5th March in preparation for the examinations being held at the end of July 2004. Further information is available here.

February 2nd, 2004: Student Exchange 2004/2005: Application forms to participate in the student exchange programme in the coming academic year are now available in the Law Faculty office, or can be downloaded here. Completed application forms must be returned to the Law Faculty office by Friday, February 27th. Information on the Erasmus/Socrates exchange scheme as well as links to the websites of our partner universities is available here.

February 2nd, 2004: The material for this year's National Moot Court Competition has now arrived and copies are available in the Faculty Office. The National Final wil take place on March 11th and 12th.

January 16th 2004: Semester Two Timetables are now online. Please visit the Current Students page for details.

January 16th 2004: Essay writing: A stylesheet is available here to aid you with your essay.

January 16th 2004: Law Library Sessions: To prime students for their essays, the law librarians will be running library sessions on “Researching your Legal Essay” twice weekly. The times are: Tuesday 5pm-6pm & Fridays 1pm-2pm. For further information, contact Hugo Kelly.

January 15th, 2004: R egistration for EC Law LW 223 Semester II tutorials is now available here.

December 3rd, 2003: The Law Society of Ireland Law Reform Prize are now accepting entries. Law students are invited to submit an essay identifying a particular area of Irish law which they believe to be in need of reform. Entries should be typed and 2,000-3,500 words in length. 3 prizes will be awarded in total: a first prize of €1500 and 2 Runner-up prizes of €750 each. All entries must have be received no later than Monday 2nd February 2004.

December 3rd, 2003: NUI Galway Law Faculty Professor delivers Keynote at UN Day of People with Disabilities in New York. Text of Prof. Gerard Quinn's speech is now available here.

December 1st, 2003: The 2003 Galway Student Law Review is now online. It requires Adobe Acrobat, which is available as a free download here.

October 29th, 2003: Justice Paul Carney visits the Law Society of NUI, Galway. The text of his speech is now available, and a photo gallery of his visit and more can be found here.

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