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PAST EVENT

Formula E-1 Workshop

Starts Fri 13th Feb 2026 at 13:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton (L) 106

The branch Formula E-1 Workshop, will be coming down to the university to help prospect students that will be doing their FE1's (law society entrance exams). They will be giving tips and insights into the FE1's and how to manage the study time.

PAST EVENT

Chloe Niamh Hickey and Colleague

Starts Fri 13th Feb 2026 at 10:00
Ends at 12:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton (L) 109

Chloe Niamh Hickey (past student) will come and bring a colleague that work in the legal field as well. They will be giving key legal insights into their journey within the legal field and the different legal companies and public bodies their worked for.

PAST EVENT

The Courts Service Event

Starts Thu 12th Feb 2026 at 13:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton (L)214

Courts Services speaking event. Where they will be giving insights into different legal roles that the students could go into.

PAST EVENT

Past Pupil Speaker

Starts Thu 12th Feb 2026 at 10:00
Ends at 12:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haugton (L) 214

Past Pupil speaking event, where she will be giving the students quick overview of what they should expect after leaving SETU

PAST EVENT

Law Society Of Ireland Speaker Event

Starts Mon 9th Feb 2026 at 10:00
Ends at 12:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton(L) 205

Law Society of Ireland is coming to SETU to provide the members of the society with key insights into the legal world and their possibilities in the future.

PAST EVENT

JenifferO'Sullivan(Law Hero)(influencer)

Starts Thu 5th Feb 2026 at 12:00
Ends at 14:00
Cost FREE
Max 65 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton Building (L) 214

The famous legal influencer Jeniffer O'Sullivan (creater of the Law Hero brand), will be coming to SETU Carlow, to give a speech about her legal journey, and different career paths she took both legal and non-legal. 

PAST EVENT

Workplace Relations Commission

Starts Thu 5th Feb 2026 at 09:00
Ends at 11:00
Cost FREE
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton Building (L) 214

The Worplace Relations Commission will come to SETU Carlow, to provide an insight into the profession both in a legal and non-legal perspective, to guide students in their legal journey in deciding which path is the best for them to take.

PAST EVENT

Matheson LLP

Starts Wed 4th Feb 2026 at 15:00
Ends at 16:30
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haugton 114

Matheson LLP speaker coming to university. This event happened yesterday but as discussed earlier I am asking for the approval in order to submit the attendance of the same

PAST EVENT

Law Society&Legal Success Toolkit Event

Starts Mon 3rd Nov 2025 at 19:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost FREE
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: F209, Barrow Centre

The Law Society of SETU Carlow will be collaborating with Legal Success Toolkit to host an event, in which will give the students tips on how to study law and/or their courses. This will be an important event that will also provide key knowledge on how to dissect big texts and what is the best study method, depending on what is the module. 

PAST EVENT

AGM New Meeting

Starts Wed 8th Oct 2025 at 13:00
Ends Thu 9th Oct 2025 at 13:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: L214 Haughton Building

After the low number of members attending our first AGM, we had a discussion with the society and arranged a new meeting. This time, accomodates more members, allowing us to discuss more events and new ideas for the society this year with the majority of our memember. 
PAST EVENT

First Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Starts Fri 26th Sep 2025 at 14:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: F209 (Barrow Centre)

Hello everyone !!!

I am Manuel, your VP for Events.

As some of you may know we are having our first AGM (Annual General Meeting for those who didn't know -aka me) this Friday at 2 p.m, in the Barrow Centre (F) in room 209. This meeting is very important as we will go over the introductions of the Committee (YEY!!) and the events we have planned for this year. The more people we see there, the better we will feel so please join us.

Hope to see you all there!  

 

PAST EVENT

SETU Carlow Law Ball

Starts Tue 4th Mar 2025 at 19:00
Ends Wed 5th Mar 2025 at 02:00
Cost € 40.00
Max 110 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow

Come join us in the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny on Tuesday 4th March! 

Buses will be available to and from the venue but free parking is also available ? ??

Tickets will include (as of right now):

  • Red Carpet on arrival
  • Welcome cocktail ?
  • 3 course meal with choice of main  
  • Late bar ?
  • Breakfast Rolls and Juice at the end of the night / early morning (to help the hangover before it ?)

More details to be announced so keep an eye out !! Ticket prices will be announced ASAP and there may be a possibility of a payment plan.

 * Formal attire required as this is a black tie event *

(This is being held in Kilkenny because it is halfway between Carlow and Waterford, and we are hosting this ball in conjunction with SETU Waterford)

Feel free to message us with any inquiries!!! ??


PAST EVENT

Legal professionals visit

Starts Thu 6th Feb 2025 at 16:00
Ends at 17:15
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: L-114


We're excited to announce that Jason Meagher, BL, a Barrister and distinguished graduate of our university when it was known as Carlow IT, along with Joseph Farrell of Farrell McElwee Solicitors, will visit the college on the 6th of February at 4 PM. Both esteemed speakers will be sharing their unique journeys to practising law and their experiences in advocacy.

This event promises to be an enlightening opportunity specifically for us law students, offering a rare glimpse into the professional pathways and personal insights of two accomplished legal practitioners. Whether you're aspiring to enter the legal profession or simply curious about their stories, this is a must-attend event for those studying law.

Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring event! Mark your calendars and join us for an engaging session filled with valuable knowledge and real-world experiences from two experts in the field. 

Regards, 

The Law Society Committee 

PAST EVENT

Pub Quiz Night

Starts Tue 28th Jan 2025 at 20:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost € 5.00
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Tully’s Bar Carlow

Come join us in Tully’s at 8pm, Tuesday 28th, for a fun quiz night filled with prizes and drinks! 

€5pp or €20 for a group of max 4.

Some prizes and the companies they’re from, so far:

  • RAG week wristbands
  • Crown Cutz vouchers 
  • Butterfly Beauty 
  • Darque Tanning
  • Dolmen Hotel 
  • Hamper 
  • Earrings from Bramleys
PAST EVENT

Court Service Judicial Assistants Talk

Starts Mon 27th Jan 2025 at 11:15
Ends at 12:15
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: L-117 in the Haughton Building


Attention Law Society Members,

We are pleased to announce a career talk by Mr. Anthony Whelan, Head of Judicial Assistance and Legal Research in the Court Service. The event will take place on Monday, January 27th, at 11:00 AM in Room L-117, Houghton Building, on campus.

Event Details:

  • Speaker: Mr Anthony Whelan, Head of Judicial Assistance and Legal Research, Court Service

  • Date: Monday, January 27th

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

  • Location: Room L-117, Houghton Building, on campus


Mr. Whelan's talk will provide valuable insights into the role of Judicial Assistance within the Court Service, a position primarily offered to L.L.B. graduates. This session will help all of us law students understand the specific requirements and expectations for such positions, enhancing our career readiness.

We encourage students from all years to attend. Current Judicial Assistants and court staff will also be present, providing a unique opportunity for networking and gaining first-hand insights.

We highly recommend that all students attend this informative and beneficial event.

Best regards, 

Law Society Committee.

PAST EVENT

ELSA Talk by the ELSA Ireland President

Starts Tue 8th Oct 2024 at 17:00
Ends at 18:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Haughton Building - L115

The ELSA (European Law Students' Association) Ireland President is coming down from Maynooth on Tuesday the 8th of October at 5pm to speak with you all. We spoke briefly about it at our first meeting on Thursday. He will be able to tell you all more about it and the personal, and professional, benefits that you will gain if you become a member of this international law society.

Please note that to be a member of ELSA you must be a law student.

We hope to see you all there! 

Thanks, Rachel 

PAST EVENT

First Meeting of the 24/25 academic year

Starts Thu 26th Sep 2024 at 15:00
Ends at 15:45
Cost FREE
Max 35 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Boardroom, L building


Hi all,

We are holding our first law society meeting at 3 pm on Thursday, the 26th of September. The meeting will take place in the SETU Boardroom on the third floor of the Houghton (L) building. In the meantime, if you wouldn't mind spreading the word to your friends and classmates, The meeting should be no more than 40 minutes long.

Hope to see you all there!

Rachel McGrath, President of the Law Society

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