Meet the Sports Law Clinic Members for Semester 2 of the 2023/24 academic year:
Jim Cadogan
My name is Jim Cadogan, and I am truly excited to join the Clinic. Sports and fitness have been integral to my life, spanning from my days on the rugby field to the boxing ring and a love for going to the gym. I eagerly anticipate delving into this new opportunity, to leave my mark and contribute to the Clinic’s success.
Rose Cotter
My name is Rose Cotter and I am delighted to be involved in the Sports Law Clinic this semester. I have a keen interest in sports law following from the module I took last semester. I look forward to applying this knowledge to real life scenarios, as well as meeting clients and getting exposure to the law in action.
Connor McGlinchey
My name is Conor McGlinchey. I am a final year Law Pathways student and a member of the UCC Sports Law Clinic. As an international Kickboxing athlete and UCC Quercus scholar, the Sports Law Clinic acts as the perfect intersection between the legal field and the sporting world. My work on various international and domestic athlete committees such as the W.A.K.O GameChangers program provides me with exceptional insight into relevant Governance structures as well as Arbitration and Doping regulations. Outside of Sports Law I hold a keen interest in Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution. I look forward to furthering my legal versatility as the clinic progresses.
Gerard Connolly
My name is Gerard Connolly and I am a Final Year student of International Law. I have a strong interest in Sports Law as it is a unique and exciting career option that is developing rapidly. Along with this I am an avid rugby and GAA fan. The merging of my interests in sport and in law made joining this clinic an appealing option and I look forward to the challenges ahead.
Ross Roche-Nagle
Hi, my name is Ross and I’m excited to be a part of the sports law clinic for this semester. I have a strong interest in sports, supporting Sheffield United & Waterford FC in football and playing rugby with the UCC Bulldogs. I also took the Sports Law module last semester and look forward to applying the knowledge I learned to any potential issues that come to the clinic. I look forward to providing information to any sportspersons or teams this semester.
Emily O’Connor
My name is Emily O’Connor and I am a final year student of Law International with Italian. I have an interest in sports law and public administration law. I am actively involved in Gaelic football with Rome GAA, having studied there for erasmus, and I have a strong passion for tennis.
Connaire McGowann
Hi, my name is Connaire.
I’m a member of the sports clinic because I think Sports is class. I have played sports for most of my life and am now involved as a referee. I was born and raised in South Africa and I hope to contribute to the sports law clinic by sharing the unique relationship most South Africans have with sport.
Aine Reade
My name is Áine and I am a final year BCL Clinical student. My main sporting interests include soccer and tennis. After completing the sports law module last semester I look forward to applying the knowledge I have learned when providing legal information for the clinic.
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