‘What, Like It’s Hard?’ Overcoming Lawyer Stereotypes to Shape the Future of our Legal Profession
As a law student — and a UCD one — it’s hard to ignore how lawyers are portrayed in the media. To be honest, it’s probably one of the reasons…
Adjunct Professor of Law at UCD Sutherland School Receives Presidential Distinguished Service Award
Human Rights lawyer and current Adjunct Professor of Law, at UCD Sutherland School of Law Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC has been awarded a Presidential Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her…
Walking the Plank for Sports? Piracy and “Dodgy Boxes” Beware!
Picture the scene, you’re 10 years old and you just sat down in front of the television. You open the DVD player, stick in your favourite movie and press “Play”.…
Supreme Court Deliver Important Decision on Domino’s Drivers
Recently, there has been much talk about Domino’s Pizza and the Supreme Court, two institutions which rarely go hand in hand. Last month, however, the Supreme Court delivered a highly…
UCD Sutherland School of Law Appoint 5 New Adjunct Professors
UCD Sutherland School of Law have announced the appointment of five Adjunct Professors. According to UCD, adjunct appointees “are individuals whose appointment to the University will enhance the teaching or…
Budget Overturns 10% Cut to Legal Aid Fees Following Criminal Barrister Strikes
Following unprecedented strike action by criminal barristers recently over the failure by the government to reverse longstanding pay issues, the recent budget contained a measure to overturn the 10% cuts…
Know Your Tenancy Rights! Legal Explanation
The college year brings thousands of students back to the overcrowded Dublin housing market making it nigh on impossible to find a house, but what are your rights when you…
Ireland’s Minimum Wage Rules Explained
The national minimum wage in Ireland is set to rise from €11.30 per hour to €12.70 in the wake of Budget 2024. The rise will come as a welcome boost…
Should Students care about the “Hate Speech” Bill?
The Irish government’s plan to introduce the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 has recently generated much controversy. The legislation could have serious implications…
Know Your Rights: Renting in Ireland | College Tribune
The rental scene in Ireland reached a crisis-level due to chronic housing shortage. The cost of rent has increased by over 12.6% compared to last year. Years of housing undersupply,…
Honouring the Contract: Kanye West to Continue with Adidas and Gap Partnerships
Kanye West told Bloomberg writer, Kim Bhashin, on Monday that he will not exit his corporate partnership contracts with Adidas and Gap. He intends to honour his obligations until they…
Tallaght Murders: October Date for DPP Following Psychological Assessment
The 24-year-old man charged with the murders of his three siblings in Tallaght was remanded in Cloverhill prison following a psychological assessment ordered by a late sitting of the District…