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Fighting Period Poverty
| Posted | 14th Feb 2023 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
As part of our 15th anniversary celebrations, Maynooth Law Society is proud to launch our campaign 'Fighting Against Period Poverty.'
In the coming weeks we will be placing free sanitary products in bathrooms across campus and in popular students locations around Maynooth Town.
This initiative is one that is very close to our hearts and something we believe will not only help our members but the greater student population both on campus and across the town as a whole!
Law School: Breaking Down Paths
| Posted | 14th Feb 2023 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
MU Law Society teamed up with Law School on the 7th of February to discuss Kings Inns and FE1 pathways following undergrad courses. This was a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about the various options available to you and hear about them from a professional!
Bake Sale for the Alzheimer’s Society
| Posted | 16th Nov 2022 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
On Wednesday, 16th of November, the Law. Society held a bake sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. This is the second charity that we have fundraiser for as part of our Fifteen Year Celebrations. The charity was chosen as it is one many of us hold close to our hearts. They provide dementia specific supports across the country and advocate for the rights of those living with dementia, their families and their carers.
In 2021 the charity received €3.4 million in fundraising monies and 90.6% of all of the charity’s income is invested into direct care provisions, such as respite care, day care and advisory services. Remaining funds are invested into governance and research.
We are so proud to have fundraiser for such an amazing charity and we are delighted with the generosity of Maynooth staff and students for helping us raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Legally Blonde collab with FilmSoc
| Posted | 8th Nov 2022 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
On Thursday, 10th of November, the Law Society will be hosting a movie night in collaboration with FilmSoc! This is our first non-law collaboration of the year and we are greatly looking forward to welcoming everyone along for the evening.
Before the movie begins we will be informing students about our chosen charity of the evening, SAOIRSE. SAOIRSE is a non-profit charity that iams to protect women and children escaping from domestic violence in Ireland. We hope that through small donations from attendees that we can donate supermarket voucheers to the charity to allow the women using SAOIRSE's services to regain even the smallest piece of independence.
Legal Pathways / Careers in Law
| Posted | 22nd Oct 2022 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
This event is a talk by Conor Duff BL giving our society members invaluable information about both the FE-1 and Kings Inns’ Entrance Exams. Topics for discussion will include top revision courses for the exams, how these exams differ from undergraduate university exams and also how to best prepare for such exams!
William Fry Traineeship Workshop
| Posted | 22nd Oct 2022 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
This online event will offer students an insight into the traineeship process at William Fry. Students will hear from current trainees about their experience at William Fry, as well as ask about any tips they may have for the application and interview processes.
A&L Goodbody Full Disclosure Event
| Posted | 22nd Oct 2022 |
| Author | Clare Donnelly (Events Officer) |
This event in collaboration with leading Irish law firm, A&L Goodbody offers students the opportunity to insight into both the trainee solicitor programme and the summer internship programme. As well as this, students will also receive application and interview tips from top solicitors and trainees and ask their questions about life at ALG.
Clubs & Societies Fairs Day
| Posted | 26th Sep 2022 |
| Author | Sneha Thomas (Auditor) |
Hey guys! LawSoc will be at the Clubs & Societies Fairs Day on the 27th and 28th of September from 10am-4pm. Come along to meet your current committee, sign up for the society and to bag some goodies :)
We will also be hosting a kahoot quiz on both days at 2pm, where you will have a chance to win a €20 MU Bookshop voucher.
See you all there!
Law Soc AGM 2020
| Posted | 24th May 2020 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
Our AGM will take place on 27th May 2020 at 6pm
Due to the current situation we will be hosting it over Zoom
We will run through the year we have had and all the work that has been done
Naturally, elections will also take place for the 2020/2021 Committee positions of:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Moot Court Convenors (Internal and External)
Public Relations Officer
Events Officer
Careers Officer
Should you have any questions relating to the positions or any other business they wish to discuss at the AGM please contact us at. Hope to see you all there!
Eoin Robinson,
Secretary
For the Lawls CANCELLED
| Posted | 9th Mar 2020 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
Hi all,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Law Society event will not be going ahead as planned. All those who have paid will be refunded as soon as possible.
We regret to inform you of the change of plans at this late stage, however the Law Society does intend to hold another event between Reading Week and the Easter break.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you all have an enjoyable weeks break from lectures.
Best wishes,
Eoin
Secretary
Maynooth University Law Society
SUBMISSIONS OPEN - 10th Golden Thread
| Posted | 25th Feb 2020 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
The Maynooth University Law Society are now accepting submissions for the 10th edition of the Golden Thread!
To mark the 10th Anniversary of the Golden Thread, this years theme is 'A Decade in Law'
What is the Golden Thread?
- The Golden Thread is the first student-run legal publication of the MU Law Department. The I'm of the journal is to provide a forum for students to publish their views and opinions on legal topics.
Why should I write a submission?
- Having an article published in a legal publication can be excellent for exposure and may open a platform for other authors to connect and collaborate with you. It can also be an excellent and unique addition to CV. This year we will be publishing a hard-copy of the publication and it will be displayed in the MU Law Department. Each accepted author will be awarded a €50 OneForAll Voucher.
What requirements should my submission meet?
- It is advised that submissions be short in length (between 1000-1500 words), however, longer submissions may be considered. MU students from all years are invited to make submissions. Please note that all submissions should be complete with footnotes, should be fully cited using the OSCOLA reference style and should be submitted no later than March 31st 2020.
Any hints or tips?
- In order to ensure your submission stand out, we advise that you write on a contemporary legal topic. Submissions that have been submitted as a part of continuous assessment will be less likely to be published.
If you are interested in making a submission, or if you would like more information, do not hesitate to send an email to law@mulife.ie addressed to Irina Ciocan with the subject title 'Golden Thread Submission.'
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to send an email to law@mulife.ie.
REGISTRATION OPEN for Silken Thomas
| Posted | 12th Feb 2020 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Silken Thomas Intervarsity Moot Court Competition! This event is kindly sponsored by Matheson.
The competition will be taking place from FRIDAY 6th to SATURDAY 7th of MARCH 2020.
Each year, this competition has drawn teams from both national and international universities to showcase their adversarial abilities as well as having attracted the attendance of esteemed judges such as Mr Justice John MacMenamin of the Supreme Court in the previous year. The competition will take place in the South Campus of Maynooth University, with the finals and a gala dinner taking place in Carton House. There will also be a dinner in Maynooth on the Friday night. All participants are welcome. The winners receive a monetary prize of €250. There will also be a best speaker award entitled the “Mr Justice Carney Best Speaker Award” in memory of the late Mr Justice Paul Carney who had judged the competition for many years.
This year’s question concerns issues arising in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law.
Teams are limited to two members.
Written submissions must be submitted by 4 March 2020 at 11pm.
Please register you interest to mootcourtnuim@gmail.com with your names, student numbers, email addresses and mobile numbers by 1 March at 5pm.
If you have any questions, feel free to email our moot court convenors (Lonan & Jana) at mootcourtnuim@gmail.comSee you soon!
Eoin
Secretary
Maynooth University Law Society
Law Ball 2019 - Bussing Details
| Posted | 3rd Dec 2019 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
The buses will be leaving from the SU at 5:30pm sharp! - Do not be late or you will be left behind.
Be sure to have your ticket with you as you will not be admitted on the bus or to the event without it.
See you all in Tullamore!!!!
Maynooth Law Society Committee
The Future of AI in Law
| Posted | 25th Nov 2019 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Law
Join us onn Wednesday 4th December in Renehan Hall (South Campus) there will be a panel discussion on the future of artificial intelligence in law.
The panel will include:
Tom Connor - Head of Digital Services at Matheson
Darren McMahon - Head of Legal at State Street Global Advisors
Dr David Cowan - Lecturer in Communications at Maynooth University.
We can guarantee an insightful and engaging discussion on improving commercial awareness and our professions future from some of the leading experts in the field!
If you would like to attend please RSVP to law@mulife.ie
Hope to see you all there!
Membership Registration Day
| Posted | 9th Nov 2019 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
On Monday 11 November we will be registering any new members for the Law Society
We wil be at Table 3 in the Arts block from 11am-1pm.
Please make sure to request membership on MU Life before hand and bring your €2 so we can activate your membership.
When requesting membership be sure to opt for our mailing list so you can receive updates about our events
Law BALL 2019 - Ticket Details
| Posted | 8th Nov 2019 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
LAW BALL 2019 - Tickets
| Posted | 8th Nov 2019 |
| Author | Eoin Robinson |
Law Soc membership
| Posted | 15th Nov 2017 |
| Author | Niamh Condel |
Hi Guys! Law Ball tickets are on sale very soon so we are taking memebrships from 1pm to 2pm tomorrow in the arts block! Bring your two euro and make sure you have signed up specifically to Law Soc on MSU Life before you arrive!
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