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DU Law Society: A Year in Review
DU Law Society: A Year in Review
By Ruth Brady, Secretary of DU Law Society, JS Law and Political Science
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Before the year even began the Law Society hit the ground running when we invited Mr Patrick Dempsey to Trinity to accept the Praeses Elit award. This was the beginning of a fantastic session for the Law Society.
Each and every area of the society excelled beyond expectations. The Competitions team ran an array of immensely successful events. This included a mock trial with more sign ups than ever before and an intervarsity competition which saw Cambridge visit Trinity. These events are vital to our members who want to gain experience in advocacy, public speaking and problem solving.
In particular, social events were welcomed back to LawSoc this year by the fantastic members. Masquerave was a smash hit, taking place ON freedom day, when restrictions were first lifted. And this was only the beginning. Frequent freshers clubs, the return of Law Ball and, most lately, Swing Ball also made for a jam-packed social schedule.
The Speakers’ Series broke records, inviting more guests than ever before. With nineteen speakers, including three panel discussions and the launch of a brand new award - the Alli Proelio award - speakers were a highlight for all members this year. Some guests such as Mr Steven Schleicher, who was one of three prosecutors in the George Floyd case, or Jean Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, advanced our discourse on legal isues. Other guests, including Vogue Williams and Laura Whitmore, broadened the perspective of members (and draw an eager crowd!).
It cannot go unsaid that Trinity Outreach Day, hosted by the incredible outreach team, was a fantastic event which will be sure to continue annually. With 10 participating DEIS schools and over 60 lessons provided to the schools over the course of the academic year. On Outreach Day itself, 40 students from participating schools got a campus toure and an opportunity to compete in a mock trial.
Over €12,600 was raised by the Charities Team for Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, our chosen charity this year. Thanks to some incredible events including a neon party and law day events including five a side and bucket collecting.
What a year it was for the 88th session.
