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| Founded | 1911 |
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| Headquarters | UCD Sutherland School of Law |
| Website | www.lawsoc.ie |
The UCD Law Society is one of the largest student societies in Europe. Established in 1911 as 'The Legal and Economic Society', as of 2009 it had approximately 4100 members drawn from the various faculties of the university.[1] The society holds weekly house debates, mock trials, moot court competitions and careers events, as well as inviting notable figures to address the society. Individuals who have addressed the society include President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins,[2] former Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister), Bertie Ahern[3] and President of the European Council Donald Tusk. The society's motto is "Ar son na Córa" (in the pursuit of justice).
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