The Socio-Legal Research Centre, based in the
School of Law and Government at DCU,
focuses on the social, cultural and economic
context in which laws are made and enforced.
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What We Do
The SLRC fosters academic research on a broad range of legal issues, evaluating the impact of legal rules on the society in which they operate and considering the influence of society on the development of the law.
Members of the SLRC are engaged in significant research projects and their findings are published in national and international journals, books and policy documents.
Members also lecture on undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at DCU and supervise postgraduate research degrees.
Latest from the Socio-Legal Research Centre
EU Study on Workers’ Rights Published »
A European Commission-funded study on the protection of the rights of posted workers, on which Dr Doherty acted as the National Expert for Ireland, has been published.
DCU Inaugural Moot Court Grand Final »
Event Begins: Wed March 28, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Inaugural DCU Moot Court Grand Final will take place on Wednesday next, March 28th from 7-9pm in The Gallery on the top floor of The Helix Theatre on the DCU campus. This prestigious event will see four of the top mooters from the BA in Economics, Politics and Law take on four of the top mooters from BCL (Law and Society) in a fierce battle for the glory and honour of either degree!! The event is kindly sponsored by Matheson Ormsby Prentice solicitors. The "court" will be presided over by the Honourable Mr Justice John Hedigan of the High Court along with Dr Adam McAuley and Majella Twomey BL. The problem question relates to criminal law and touches on a number of significant issues including common design, duress, causation and the right to a fair trial. This promises to be an excellent night and all are welcome to attend. Pre-registration (for catering purposes) is requested. To do so please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)