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Law School News, – Law Society of Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 ISSUE 48 | SPRING 2019 In this Issue LAW Page 2 & 3: Student Competitions Pages 5: SCHOOL SDS Page 7 & 8: NEWS Student Activities LAW SCHOOL AWARDED APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL ACCREDITATION The Law School has been award- ed ‘Apple Distinguished School 2019-2021’ accreditation, which ing to help them use learning technology It is for this programme of development is given to outstanding schools throughout and after their professional that the Law School was again recognised and programmes worldwide that education. for the high standard of its innovative are centres of innovation, leader- educational programmes for those ship and educational excellence. This programme gives trainees access to wishing to enter the solicitor’s profession The award recognises the Law case law and legislation and course mate- as well as its continuing education School’s innovative use of Apple rials remotely at a time and in a place that programmes for practitioners. technology in its educational pro- best suited their own study needs. The Law grammes. School became the first professional educa- A multi-touch book of the Law School’s tor in Europe to receive the award in 2016. application, created on behalf of the Law School team by Jane Moffatt, Anne Walsh, In 2013 the Law Society of Ireland intro- In response to feedback from trainees on Paul Mooney and Caroline Kennedy, will duced its 1:1 iPad programme in recogni- the Law School’s Professional Practice be published to the iBook store over the tion of the need to train solicitors with not Course and members of the profession coming weeks and will be freely available only traditional legal skills but also 21st engaging with the Diploma Department to download. century digital skills so to ensure that fu- and the Law Society Professional Training ture generations of solicitors are capable Department, the Law School embarked on This achievement was marked on 11 of better serving the needs of their clients an extensive programme of development January 2019 by the handover of the award and their firms in a rapidly changing and to use technology to the best advantage of from Éanna Ó Brádaigh Apple Business evolving global legal environment. Stu- those participating in all its educational Development Manager, Education to T P dents on the PPC I receive an iPad when programmes to make them accessible to Kennedy, Director of Education. the course begins, and hands-on tutor- a much wider and diverse constituency. 2 LSN | ISSUE 48 | SPRING 2019 DIPLOMA CENTRE TAKE A FRONT ROW SEAT… SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS 2019 MOOC ANNOUNCED! EDUCATION LAW AWARD The 2019 Massive Open Online Course in Arts, Entertainment and Media Law The Diploma Centre has scooped from the Diploma Centre at the Law Society of Ireland is free and open to all to join. the prestigious Postgraduate Launching in early May it provides participants with a short but comprehensive at guide to legal issues that affect those working in the arts, entertainment, media and Course of the Year in Law publishing industries. So whether your passion is painting, photography, producing, this year’s GradIreland awards. performing, writing, reporting, or whether you act for or help someone with that pas- The Diploma in Aviation Leasing sion, join us! and Finance was honoured by the judges for its good industry What to expect • Over five weeks the course topics include: recognition, as well as excellent • The state of arts, entertainment and media in Ireland and the role of the State in resources and links within the developing and promoting it. industry. • The rights and risks of publishing content and the responsibilities of participants. • The contractual challenges to achieve commercial success and the impact of tech- Other winners on the night included nology on the sector and fast-forward from here University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, NUI Galway and University of In keeping with the dynamic nature of its content, the MOOC will conclude with a Limerick. panel session dealing with the current issues and future opportunities for the sector. In what’s set to be an animated discussion among industry experts who share their Attended by over 200 higher education perspectives, insight and foresight on a market where flux is the perennial force and professionals, the awards are supported one that is more fact than fable. by the Higher Education Authority and recognise excellence in postgraduate Since launching in 2014, the Diploma Centre’s MOOC courses have attracted over course provision in Ireland, and showcase 10,000 students from over 70 countries. Irish Education Institutes’ as world-class course providers. Find out more on our website: www.lawsociety.ie/mooc Accepting the award on behalf of the team, Dr Freda Grealy, Head of Diploma Centre, remarked on the achievement: “It’s wonderful to win this award that recognises the quality and high standard of continuing professional development offered by the Law Society team at the Di- ploma Centre. We wish to thank all of those who give so generously of their time and expertise al- lowing the Diploma Centre to deliver a high-quality learning experience that is practical and relevant to the profession. This would not be possible without the continued support of the profession and TELDERS TEAM 2018/2019: our colleagues in the Law Society of Ire- Doireann Nic Mhathúna (Arthur Cox), Conor Califf (Mason Hayes & Curran), land especially within IT and the Educa- Conall Ennis (Flynn O’Driscoll), Nonhlanhla Banda (Gleeson McGrath Baldwin). tion Department.” LSN | ISSUE 48 | SPRING 2019 3 Congratulations to the Law School Price Media Law Mooters on their participation and performance in Oxford in early April. JESSUP MOOT Law Society team wins Irish national round. Left to right: Mark Collier (Walkers), Aifric O’Reilly (Beauchamps), Aishwarya Jha (McCann FitzGerald), Bronagh Carvill (Arthur Cox) and David Lalor (McCann FitzGerald) LAW SOCIETY TEAM TAKE FIRST PRIZE AT BRÉAGCHÚIRT UÍ DHÁLAIGH GAEL LINN 2018 The Irish language moot court, Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh, took place in the Four Courts in November, with first prize going to the team from the Law Society, Áine Haberlin and Feidhlim Mac Róibín. This long-standing event is organized in Kings Inns on Friday morning, where Majella Ní Thuama, Séamus Ó Tuathail annually by Gael Linn in memory of the all teams had to prepare and plead both S.C. and Luan Ó Braonáin, S.C. Logi- late Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, former Presi- sides of the case. Under consideration cal and well-constructed presentation, dent and Chief Justice of Ireland. The this year was an interesting case involv- correct use of statutes, cases and prec- competition gives third level law stu- ing breach of contract and non-payment edents, ability to answer Judges’ many dents an opportunity to display their ad- of a loan. Oral submissions for the appel- questions and ability to deal with the vocacy skills in an authentic courtroom lant and the respondent were restricted opposing arguments, were some of the setting. Participants either defend or to twenty minutes, with three minutes criteria that had to be met by the teams. prosecute in an appeal against a court allowed for rebuttal by both sides. There The participants were praised for their judgement. was a high standard among all the com- skills of persuasion, with the main award petitors, but in the end, it was the teams going in the end to the Blackhall Place Competing this year in Bréagchúirt Uí from University College, Dublin and the team, who had argued the case for the Dhálaigh were teams from University Law Society, who were chosen to prog- Appellant. The delighted winners, Áine College, Dublin, Dublin City University ress to the final. Haberlin and Feidhlim Mac Róibín, re- and The Law Society of Ireland. Prelimi- ceived a cheque for €600 along with the nary rounds of a high standard were held The final was presided over by barristers Gael Linn Perpetual Trophy. 4 LSN | ISSUE 48 | SPRING 2019 LAW SCHOOL TO HOST PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION IN SPRING 2019 Fast becoming the hot destination for international competitions, the Law School will again host an international competition in April 2019 – the TRAIN Brown Mosten International Client Consultation SUCCESSFULLY Competition (ICCC2019). Approximately 30 teams from across the world – America, Aus- Outlined here are some simple strategies that tralia, Canada, England & Wales, Germany, India, and Russia to name a few – will arrive at the Law Society from 3 – 6 April 2019 to help you get to great experience and enjoy the participate in this annual competition. time you spend working as a trainee solicitor. The Law School first hosted this competition in April 2012, the first of four very successful large-scale international competi- Manage Your Workload tions the Law School has held since. Law Society trainees have As you progress through your training contract, the de- won this prestigious international competition on no less than mands placed on you will be very different to those you three occasions – in 2007, 2014 and 2017. The Law Society has a might have become used to during your years as a full-time very proud tradition of participation in the Brown-Mosten Inter- student. Project managing your workload is a crucial skill national Client Consultation Competition and we look forward to that you will need to learn quickly. maintaining that tradition. Challenge Yourself The Brown-Mosten International Client Consultation Competi- Even if you’re not thrilled about particular work, throw your- tion is open to the winners of national competition rounds. It self in and complete it with enthusiasm. Be proactive and simulates an initial consultation with a new client in which two take initiative. Offer assistance if you see a task you could law students are presented with a client matter and are required help with - especially if it will help to make a colleague’s to elicit the relevant information from the client.
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