AUDITOR’S WELCOME 86th session
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Freshers, welcome to Trinity and welcome to LawSoc! The best four years of your life await you, and we at LawSoc are here to make your college experience a memorable one. With a renowned speaker series, the best black tie balls on campus, formidable competitions and bespoke career events – LawSoc provides its students with incredible opportunities.
To be the best, you need to train with the best. Our Trainee Solicitor Programme offers excellent training in the practical application of the law.
As a member of our society, you will get the opportunity to travel near and far, partake in lots of charitable activities and learn about law in a way that stretches far beyond the classroom. This year, we have established a new Trinity’s Women in Law subcommittee. Get involved with this or our Charities subcommittee and contribute to student life in a meaningful way while also meeting new people and having loads of fun!
We invest in your on-going development as a lawyer, helping you to reach your full potential.
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This week our aim is to make sure your introduction to Trinity is an unforgettable one. Join us on Monday to hear Jamie-Lee O’Donnell talk all things Derry Girls (yes, Michelle is my spirit animal). Swing by that night to Opium Rooms for the return of Carnivlaw and the first big party of the year. Why not pop into the Emmet Theatre for our comedy debate on Tuesday and ask yourself if you would swap your legal career for a stint in the love island villa? If you’re still alive and kicking by Friday, come and join us at the Pav to kick off our annual
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m i l ly f a r r e l l k e l ly night time tour of Dublin. Our goal is to make your time at Trinity one to remember. This year we are aiming to be the best society on campus - we want you to join us on this venture. Enjoy every minute.
lawsoc Emma Donoghue
guests Chris O’Dowd
Acclaimed author and screenwriter of the book and movie ‘Room’
Actor and comedian known for the I.T. Crowd, Girls, and Moone Boy
MICHAEL KIRBY
sarah weddington
Former Justice of the High Court of Australia
American Attorney who represented ‘Jane Roe’ in Roe v Wade
Susan herman
Max schrems
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Founder of NOYB - European Centre for Digital Rights
Arundhati roy
Jodi Kantor and megan twohey
Man Booker Prize-winning author of ‘The God of Small Things’
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters who broke the Harvey Weinsten story
Cornell brooks
Ian hislop
Former President of the NAACP (2014-2017)
British journalist, satirist, writer, and editor of the magazine Private Eye
Jack reynor
Theordore olson
Irish actor known for What Richard Did, Sing Street, and Midsommar
Solicitor General during the George W. Bush administration
...And many more!!
LawSoc is headed back to the West yet again for our annual Galway trip. On the 4th and 5th of October we’ll be indulging in two decadent nights of questionable decisions and one or two too many renditions of Galway Girl (if you need to ask which one, you’re off to a bad start). This LawSoc staple is not one to be missed!
It’s the era of mafia bosses and bootlegging, and we’re making you an offer that you can’t refuse. Our most coveted event is making a comeback in one of Dublin’s sleekest venues, a night where loading dice and breaking prohibition will be among the least sinful acts committed. Secure your place and send for the dry cleaners, this black-tie event is not to be missed.
Scarcely needing an introduction, the annual Maples Law Ball is the jewel in our sparkling social crown. A black-tie banquet in a top-secret location with a three-course meal, live music and of course the teddies we all endeavour (few do) to bring home in this Hilary term event. It has all the glitz and glam of Trinity Ball, but with photos you might actually want to show your insta fans the next day.
Just before you thought you couldn’t get any more cultured after an eye-opening summer of finding yourself - think again. This year, the LawSoc international trip is BACK and we’re ready to do it ALL. OVER. AGAIN. Despite the fact that you’ll only be paying for two days of culture, architecture and cuisine, you’ll be getting a lifetime of memories in return. Oh, and don’t worry if you don’t tan, it’s dark inside the club. See you there!
SWING BALL
NOVEMBER
Close your curtains and lock your doors because Trinity’s eeriest event is back for another year. Those lucky enough to secure a ticket will be whisked off to a secret, secluded castle for a night of masked debauchery. Your venetian guise not only strikes a ghostly figure, but prevents your academic accomplices from identifying you at your lowest ebb. Dark, winding corridors will lead you to banquet halls filled by strobe light, music and who knows what else? Tickets are like gold dust so get your hands on one quickly, if you’re brave enough that is.
COMPETITIONS Maidens
First time college debater? Desperate to impress the guy who sits opposite you in your seminar without having to actually talk to him? Well boy have we got the competition for you! LawSoc maidens is here to train you to become a cutthroat contrarian who can hold their own against even the most obnoxious Leinster Schools debater. Taking place in the second term, this competition is perfect for people who are interested in learning the basics of argumentation and contradiction, as well as getting some high
quality photography for the gram if you make it to the final. Expect arts block classrooms and controversial motions such as “This House Believes That Maura Higgins should be autocratically appointed President of Ireland”. We can’t wait to see you!
Junior Mock Trial Always wanted to shout “objection”? Watched “Legally Blonde” one too many times? Then participating in this years Junior Mock Trials is for you! Find the Mike to your Harvey (or be paired by us with a mystery partner) and begin preparations for the criminal trials of the century (or at least of this term). In competition against another pair, your task will be to cross examine witnesses, prepare arguments and stop your opponents in their tracks with a killer objection. If you make it past the group stages, and blaze
through the knock out rounds, a star studded final awaits with only the most ‘supreme’ (cough cough) of judges. Each round is judged by a barrister or trainee and the prize for the winners guarantees the envy of every Fresh Law student for years to come!
Ever wanted to show off in front of more than just your Trinity peers? Say no more, Law Soc knows what’s up. The Inaugural Intervarsity Mock Trial Competition will invite universities from across Ireland to compete in this day long Mock Trial extravaganza. Let’s find out if Trinners really is for winners in a battle against our UCD foes amongst others. It wouldn’t be a TCD Law Soc competition without a generous supply of free food and some flashy prizes so rest assured this IV will
not disappoint. Present to the court in a series of trials, progress to the final and win your case against a Counsel from another top Irish university.
Innovation competition
This collab is better than any tune from Ed Sheeran’s new album; TCD Law Soc and TES have decided to pair up to bring you the Innovation Competition. If you think you have what it takes to discuss solutions and pitch ideas on topics such as artificial intelligence and advancements in legal technology amongst others, then this Competition is definitely for you. As well as the victors automatically securing a place in TES’ infamous Dragon’s Den final, participants will have the opportunity to present their thoughts and arguments to some of Ireland’s leaders in this field
due to securing some fantastic sponsors. LawSoc are really delivering the goods this year with 2 new competitions so sign up and let the healthy rivalrous, yet sometimes cutthroat, attitude in you come out.
Commercial negotiations
senior mock trial You tried your hand at it in first year and watched your arguments crash and burn in second. What if we told you there was a way to make up for that time the judge laughed at your cross examination? Never Fear! Senior Mock Trials are back and better than ever. With new cas-
mock trial intervarsity
es, new crimes and (rumour has it) new prizes, 3rd and 4th years have an ideal opportunity to practice advocacy, make some connections and perhaps win the holy grail that is an internship. Catch us in Court during Hilary term..this is something you really won’t want to miss.
You know how in Suits, Harvey and Mike always walk into a boardroom, give the other side some ultimatum and a deadline and just walk straight back out? This is going to be nothing like that! What it will be is as close to that as possible while still retaining the features of a negotiation that are actually essential and useful for your future career. Two teams go head-to-head to find the best deal for their client while the clock ticks down. To get you in the zone, we’ll leave you with
a quote from famed author of The Art of the Deal: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe”. Happy negotiating!
CHARITIES
A huge part of the Law Soc social calendar is it’s Charity Events. Having raised a whopping €12,515.72 in aid of Jigsaw, the National Youth Centre for Mental Health last year, we aim to go even bigger this time around in aid of Women’s Aid, who provide a wide range of crucial services, ranging from support for women suffering from domestic abuse, to legal advice. That’s why this year’s programme includes some new features, mixed in with some old time favourites. Guaranteed highlights include a WhiteCollar Boxing night, Law Day, social events, and our very own Music Festival, to name but a few!
boxing event In October, students will be given the chance to channel their inner Rocky Balboa in our inaugural “LawSoc Rumble.” This event will require 30 of College’s bravest souls to raise €100 through sponsorship cards, and sell ten tickets each. They will then embark on three to four weeks training before eventually stepping into the ring. Participants will be given the chance to break out of their comfort zones, in what will probably be a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you’re the kind of person who likes to try something different, or who has a score to settle, this is the event for you.
law day Law Day is our marquee fundraiser every year, and is always a massive success. Bucket collections are supplemented by a five a side football tournament, and a “pie the lecturers” event. These activities can be very fulfilling, particularly the latter. There is also a street concert on Grafton Street which never ceases to capture the attention of passers by. Finally, there is a charity “Take Me Out” event, followed by a themed night out. Law Day is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the student calendar, so make sure it is one you do not miss!
lawst Have you ever wanted to put Bear Gryll’s survival skills to shame while raising money for charity at the same time? Look no further! Jailbreak is consistently one of the most successful student fundraisers, but this year LAWST will provide a smaller scale, more accessible alternative. Participants will compete in teams of two, with the end goal being making their way back to HQ having been left in a mystery location. Teams will have to raise €50 per person to take part, (€100 per team). There will be a variety of prizes for the outstanding teams, and those taking part will have the opportunity to raise money before the event in the form of bag packing and pub quizzes. Although Lawst will be a one day affair, it promises to be an exciting way to wrap up a successful year of Charities. It’s one expedition you will not forget.
charity concert
You’ve seen Electric Picnic, you’ve seen Longitude, but now it’s time for LawSoc’s very own Charity Music Festival. This will provide a platform for some of Dublin’s up and coming artists to showcase their talents to an entirely new audience, while also giving students the opportunity to enjoy themselves for the benefit of a worthy cause.
3 acts will perform on the night, with a social event to follow in the same venue. All proceeds will go towards the charity, while attendees will also have the option to make donations on the night.
charity subcommittee - get involved! Achieving amazing goals requires the involvement of amazing people. That’s why, if we are to make this the biggest year for Charities yet, we need the help of YOU, the members. We will be recruiting for a Charities Sub Committee in September, so keep an eye on our Facebook page. If you’re a passionate individual who’s looking to contribute to an incredibly worthy cause in Women’s Aid, a fresh faced first year looking to get involved, or simply someone with a flair for event management, this is a unique opportunity which you will not regret taking. We look forward to hearing from you, and making this the biggest year for Charities yet!
T he committee auditor
treasurer
s e c r e ta r y
social sec
P. R . o .
mi l ly fa r r e l l k e l ly
Emilia Darcie Farrell Kelly, Auditor and reigning ‘Queen of Law’ champ; who would’ve thunk that this former horse girl would have survived the ranks of the Irish school system, having been torn away from her lavish London lifestyle in Earls Court at the tender age of 9?! Did you know she went to the same primary school as Prince George!?! Beneath the tiara and perfect winged eyeliner, Milly is a culchie at heart who has been known to date farmers that ‘aren’t feminists but believe in equality’. She may not be great in the kitchen but will be cooking up a storm with loads of new events and committees during the year. Being Auditor this year will show her dedication to the society, just like her dedication to nabbing a front square apartment for final year. In MFK we trust.
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L ou i s e M c c o r m ack
Still mourning the loss of Lemon, Mooch and many more on our beloved Dawson street? Have no fear! With a formidable attendance record at LawSoc events and extensive knowledge of the student budget, Louise can promise you all the low-cost fun, friendship and maybe more. This ambitious Tipp Town native is no stranger to the big shmoke – particularly the docklands, where rumour has it she got 5 summer internships. Securing funds for all your favourite events comes just as easy to Louise as securing boyfriends (spending her Erasmus in the city of love certainly helped her ‘nick’ this fella). As treasurer, you can be sure to count on Louise to intimidate venues into lowering their prices and including more canapes in their packages.
4th yr rep
ni c ol a o’c or r b u i
Nicola’s name is in Irish and that makes her a better Irish person than you. She won’t say it but we all know it. Nicola is so good at being Irish that it doesn’t even matter that irish surnames for women literally only begin with Ní or Nic. Nicola is a Gaeilgóir but it’s totally cool that you speak the language of our oppressor and couldn’t be bothered to learn our country’s language, that’s so grand! Nicola is in charge of bringing all our fabulous guests to LawSoc, and once she realised that inviting Michael D Higgins once a month for an hour long lecture on a topic of his choice wasn’t going to cut it, she expanded the speaker series to his dogs - Bród and Síoda - and his wife Sabine. Nicola can’t wait to meet you and do that thing language students do where they forget a word in English and say it in another language to subtly that they speak more languages than you and essentially are a better person in every single way.
librarian
j ac k c o uniha n Jack is a really chill lad. Jack goes with the flow, doesn’t rock the boat and fulfills just about every other water related cliche there is. Once Jack got a tattoo because a friend was getting one and why not, right? What a lad! That’s so chill. Jack writes pithy articles and comments ironically on people’s facebook statuses to make him feel less dead inside. Jack looked 14 until he was 21 but it’s really chill man. If you ever need photos for anything, make sure to hit Jack up asap - not a bother man, any time, no worries, it’s so chill. Jack self deprecatingly calls himself a soft boi because if you own it no one can hurt you. That’s so damn chill.
kate kins e l l a
By embodying the perfect combination of ‘gals who brunch’ and ‘courtroom wrath’, the Competitions Queen has taken her rightful throne, and he who dare object be overruled. When KK swaps her LV handbag for her courtroom robes, you better be ready to run. Her determination, her passion, her accent and her impeccable dress sense would send you into nervous shock when you find out that she actually lives in Meath. When she isn’t in the Berkeley pit or hitting up the Zara sales, you’ll more than likely find Kate in Butler’s café sipping on a €3.40 cappuccino, comparing it to the €1.50 Italian coffee on her ~year abroad~.
a nna b ur r o ughs
Law student by day, certified hunzo by night. I mean, did you even go to college if you didn’t dye your hair blonde and get a nose ring? By travelling from Belfast each weekend with a bag of groceries from Mammy, and taking advantage of her friends being on Erasmus this year, our very own Mrs. Worldwide will be in charge of our international trip – and no, Anna, a trip to the North does not count as ‘international’. If you look closely at Anna’s laptop in the library, you’ll see the twitter tab open where she shares her thoughts, opinions and favourite music – she has a particular love for Hudson Taylor (or maybe just Hudson). If you know, you know. For all you senior sophisters, as 4th year rep, Anna will be keeping you in the loop of all things LawSoc to help make your final year a memorable one.
j a me s wats o n James can’t wait to give everyone a heckin’ hug! As Librarian, James is in charge of sending out big read-y bois every week to do all our members a big inform. One of his manifesto points was to make available an email written in Doge language. No one is really sure why he included this but whatever makes you feel like a part of something, eh! James has been warned repeatedly by the law school that essays not written in standard Hiberno-English are unacceptable but that doesn’t stop him! James is currently repeating first year for the fourth time as a result of his “Justice for Doge Speak” movement. You do you, James.
Jam i e as p el l Don’t play with fire or you’ll get burned, advice that Jamie has obviously never heard as he spends his spare moments literally juggling fire, as a quick glance at his carefully curated Insta will confirm. He’s stolen the hearts of many a Junior Fresh with his daring charm and ambiguous accent (he’s from Cork, we think). It was honestly a bit of a shocker he got elected as this year’s Social Sec, as his campaign consisted solely of aimless miming. With more LawSoc experience than 90% of the committee, we’re sure Jamie has many a fun event up his (tattooed) sleeve.
r o ry gaviga n 3rd yr rep Rory spent much of his formative years nipping out in the ol’ Punto to get his pals
Iasc, Gearóin and Maurice some cool, refreshing soft drinks. When he learned that as part of his role as 3rd Year Rep he would have to organise a trip to Galway his first response was “where’s that?” This lead to Rory having an existential crisis as our Galwegian PRO, Jack, had to gently explain that yes, life has been spotted and seems to be thriving beyond the Pale. If you, as a privately-educated lad from South Dublin have ever felt underrepresented by LawSoc, know that Rory isn’t just here to represent the 3rd years - he’s here to represent you!
careers
charities
jam es c roni n Law Degree? Check. South Dublin? Check. Daddy in high places? Check. There is no better man to have in charge of careers this year than the son of a hot-shot corporate lawyer. I’m sure you can tell from him having two internships under his belt, by first year alone, that James is a real independent go-getter. Really, it is a genuine coincidence that his Dad worked in the law firm that James interned with this summer – we swear. With a talent for networking more fiery than his actual passion for the film industry, you can count on James for all career-related advice and obscure movie references that you’re not cultured enough to recognise.
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This lad’s not just hot, he’s Boylan! Jonathan will be your Charities Convenor next year and honestly, we could not be more excited! He was the driving force behind the Jigsaw Jive and various other charity events last year. As the only scholar on the LawSoc committee, we hope this brainy boy can lead us all to enlightenment as the human equivalent of the galaxy brain meme. Unfortunately, you can’t be good at everything and Jonathan’s career as a tag rugby referee was cut short on the Cricket Pitch late last year. It’s OK Jonathan, despite a few questionable calls, we forgive you!
s p i l l ane 2 n d y r r e pAnneanne Spillane is allegedly a second year pure law student. We say allegedly because
m aeve c l af f ey Tied only with Eoin Jackson for most failed attempts at becoming JCR President on the committee, it’s rumoured that she and Eoin have teamed up to spread that sense of failure to unsuspecting law students in the form of “competitions”. Spend about five seconds with Maeve and she’ll tell you that she used to be the vice-president of the Phil and that she has a lot of friends in high places (read: the GMB). She likes long walks on the beach, juicy gossip and Model United Nations, where she smashed the glass ceiling to become the finest Secretary General that Naas Interschools MUN has ever seen. Go get ‘em Maeve!
pia b a r r e tt
At the time of writing this, Pia’s Erasmus Profile picture has 206 likes, in-andaround the same as the amount of times she has run for the position of Librarian on the LawSoc Committee. Joining you this year as our International Relations Officer, Pia is a lady of culture. Hailing from wesht Cark, Pia has always longed for the lavish life of a Dublin prosecc-hoe, spending the last year in Italy with her new mentor, KK, learning the different types of coffee so she doesn’t hold up the line in DBS. Her softer side shines through in both her passion for painting and the tears that were shed during Anne Hathaway’s ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ in Les Miserables. She’ll be making sure that those of you who are abroad will feel just as at home as in Trinity and she’ll be providing all of you second years with those juicy Erasmus deets.
a s s i s ta n t p. r . o .
ao ife o’fl o inn
This Dalkey belle was torn away from Chelsea at a young age to start a new life in South Dublin. Daughter to an Ambassador, the high-life is no mystery to Aoife, who was recently caught renewing her fourteenth consecutive annual subscription to ‘Vogue’. However, she’ll be trading the runway for messy-glam shots of South Dublin galz™ at Law Ball. Aoife is no stranger to the LawSoc life - even managing to get a solid nap in halfway through Masquerave last year. She has lots of professional experience and we can’t wait to see the iconic profile pics she takes for us all next year!
no one has ever actually seen her attend a lecture. She can often be seen hovering outside the Lecky, keen to find other students to complain about the “darn tootin’” lecturers and their “pesky” lectures. One place you’ll definitely find Anne is by the arts block benches, reading off smudged writing on her hand, trying to engage “fellow” law students about “trot law” and “becoming a barrister at kings inns, henrietta place, inns quay, dublin, ireland”. Despite all this evidence to the contrary, Anne swears she’s not a married mother of three pretending to go to college in order to convince herself that she’s still “got it”.
C o m p. A
e o in j ac ks o n
The Junior Common Room, or JCR is, by its own reckoning, “one of the most active societies on campus”. The JCR aims to create a vibrant atmosphere within the Trinity Hall Campus through event organisation and the provision of student-directed services. Eoin won’t be doing any of that this year but no fear, he ran for LawSoc as his back up “safety” society and we couldn’t be more delighted! As you participate in Eoin’s competitions during the year, just know that he’d rather be kicking it in Halls as President of a society that gets perks such as free Trinity Ball tickets and a guaranteed place to live in Dublin. Eoin’s a lovely guy and you’re hopefully going to like him a lot, but it is very important to remember that even if he is talking to you and seems happy and animated, deep down he is in mourning the loss of what could have been.
O.C.M.
nia mh r o b e r ts o n
Desperate for a taste of the big city life, this gal clawed her way out of Nowhere, Co. Kerry and took a chance on making it big. A lifetime fan of life coach and self help guru Stephen Covey (Author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, in case you didn’t know), Niamh speaks exclusively in positive, encouraging non sequiturs. Ask her if you can borrow a pen, she’ll tell you that strength in adversity is a form of greatness. Need the time? Our only limitations are the ones we set up in our own minds. You would think that this would pose difficulties when it comes to essays and her German language class but quite the opposite! The underpaid, overworked staff of the Law School are so happy to receive the slightest bit of positive affirmation that Niamh has consistently come top of her year in law and german. Fair play to you Niamh - as you’d say yourself, you have dreamed it and subsequently done it!
LAW SOC RECOMMENDS e r a s mus
HUNGRY ?
Hello / Bonjour / Hola / Ciao / Guten Tag! Thinking about spending your JS year further afield? Apprehensive about making the move outside the cobblestones? Law Soc is here to help. Making the decision to study abroad is a big deal. We want to make sure that you make the choice that is right for you. Pia Barrett is our International Relations Officer this year and has all the info that you’ll need. Whether it’s a question about our partner Universities, alumni or career opportunities, Pia is only an email away. Information sessions, office hours, and careers and alumni networking events will be held during the year to prepare you for your next big adventure. For more information, contact our International Relations Officer, Pia at irolawsoc@gmail.com.
c a r eer s James Cronin, our careers convenor, is responsible for any and all careers based events, such as talks from law firms, interview tips, and diverse careers evenings. You can expect a wide spectrum of events that will be of interest to everyone, whether you are focused on commercial law, sitting the New York Bar, or even entering a different field of work such as journalism.even entering a different field of work such as journalism.
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WA N T E D
FIRST YEAR REP
That’s right, we want you to be part of it. Joining a committee is one of the most worthwhile things you can do in college, and being First Year Law Soc Rep is one of the jammiest positions you can land in college, giving you a guaranteed ticket to all of our events. It involves being the correspondent for your year, making Facebook posts in your class page, selling tickets to events and generally helping out the rest of the committee. In return, you make loads of new mates.