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Baroness Hale speaks to TCD Law Soc

Baroness Hale made history when she was appointed to the House of Lords in 2004, becoming the first female to be appointed

The Trinity Praeses Elit Award was awarded to Baroness Brenda Hale by TCD Law Society on 11 March. Baroness Hale made history when she was appointed to the House of Lords in 2004, becoming the first female to be appointed. 

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Dr Mo Ibrahim addresses TCD Law Soc

Dr Ibrahim spoke a length about some of the challenges that Africa faces today as a continent

NEWSPhilanthropist, entrepreneur and businessman Dr Mo Ibrahim delivered TCD Law Society’s 83rd Inaugural Address at an event on Friday February 19.

He also received the Trinity Praeses Elit Award in recognition of his outstanding innovation in business and philanthropy. The …

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Mary McAleese visits TCD Law Soc

When asked what her greatest achievement was during her time in office, she referred to fulfilling her election slogan of “building bridges”

NEWSFormer President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, spoke to TCD Law Society today after receiving the society’s Praeses Elit Award.

Speaking in the debating chamber of the GMB, Professor McAleese covered a variety of topics in a Q&A session.

When asked …

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Alastair Campbell speaks to TCD Law Society about how to succeed in the modern work environment

Campbell discussed the nature of success in the context of politics, journalism and the wider world

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Alastair Campbell, writer, communicator and spokesman for former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, was awarded the Praeses Elit Award by TCD Law Society this afternoon.

Michael McDowell SC, former Tánaiste and Attorney General of Ireland, hosted the event.

Speaking with …

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Actress Sarah Rafferty receives award from TCD Law Soc

The award ceremony, which was originally due to be held in Regent House, had to be moved to Goldsmith Hall at the last minute to accommodate the huge demand

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Sarah Rafferty, who plays Donna Paulsen on the legal drama Suits, today became the latest recipient of Trinity’s Praeses Elit award.

The award, which was founded by former president Mary Robinson for “individuals who have truly excelled in their chosen …