Blackhall team advances to semi-finals
Law Society team with Barbara Jemphrey and team from Institute of Professional Legal Studies, Queen's University Belfast

10 Mar 2026 education Print

Blackhall Place team advances to semi-finals

The Law Society Blackhall Place Law School team has advanced to the semi-finals of the prestigious InterNational Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) international mediation law-school competition at Loyola University Chicago (4-6 March).

This four-day event features teams of three students acting as mediators, clients, and advocates, with focuses on professional training, networking, and competition rounds judged by experts.

Rounds

Following tough rounds with Cardozo Law School in New York, Creighton University in Nebraska, and College of the Holy Cross in Boston, the Law Society team is now busy preparing for the challenging rounds ahead. 

Well done to PPC trainees: 

  • Molly Taylor – Arthur Cox LLP,
  • Celine Dakik – Mason Hayes & Curran LLP ,
  • Odhran Stynes – A&L Goodbody LLP.
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