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Friday, 22 March 2024
Circuit Court Judge Tom O’Donnell has launched the latest edition of the Plassey Law Review at University of Limerick.
His Honour was present at the UL School of Law to officially launch the fourth edition of the publication, which showcases the finest legal scholarship from students at UL and across Ireland. Dr. Lucy-Ann Buckley, the Head of the School of Law, opened the event with a welcoming speech, followed by a speech from His Honour Judge Tom O’Donnell and Jennifer Downing, Managing Partner of Orbitus Law LLP.
Founded on a commitment to excellence and innovation, the Plassey Law Review has emerged as a leading platform for legal discourse, providing a space for engagement with cutting-edge legal issues. This latest edition reflects the depth and breadth of research and scholarship within University of Limerick's School of Law, as well as the broader legal community in Ireland.
Among the notable contributions are papers on ‘The Rise and Fall of An Bord Pleanála,’ by Dublin City Council’s Annette Cleary, examining the evolution and impact of Ireland's planning authority, and ‘Measuring the Emotional Harm Caused by Online Bullying,’ by University of Limerick’s Dr Carol Lynch, focusing on the criminal legal response. The student editors of the Plassey Law Review emphasised the significance of the publication in fostering academic discourse and intellectual inquiry within the legal community.
“We are immensely proud to present the fourth edition of the Plassey Law Review to the legal community,” remarked co-editor and fourth year Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) student Sonya San.
“This publication serves as a platform for students to showcase their research skills and engage with complex legal issues outside the classroom. We are confident that this edition will spark meaningful dialogue and contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship.”
Advancing their commitment to innovation, this year’s edition includes a multimedia aspect to the journal.
"We have an exciting new addition of a podcast series hosted by myself and Sonya,” explained co-editor and fourth year Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) student Siofra Gleeson.
“Our aim is to delve deeper into the topics covered in our articles by engaging in insightful discussions with the authors themselves. Through this podcast, we seek to provide our audience with a more comprehensive understanding of the articles while also making complex legal concepts accessible to listeners without prior knowledge of the subject matter."
Professor Jennifer Schweppe from UL’s School of Law and Faculty Advisor for the Plassey Law Review, expressed her excitement about the release, stating: “The fourth edition of the Plassey Law Review represents a culmination of months of hard work and dedication from our team of student editors and contributors, as well as our esteemed colleagues from across Ireland. It is a testament to the exceptional talent and scholarly rigor present within our law school and beyond.”
The launch night ended with a prize award ceremony by Jennifer Downing to the Best Case Note and Best Article authors. Congratulations to Dr. Karen O’Brien for winning the Best Article award and Eve O’Sullivan for winning the Best Case Note award.
The official launch of the fourth edition of the Plassey Law Review by Judge O’Donnell reaffirms University of Limerick’s commitment to academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge in the field of law. As the publication continues to grow in stature and influence, it remains a vital resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and students alike.