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University of Limerick - Judge Catherine McGuinness Prize

University of Limerick €500

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Institution

University of Limerick

Program

Judge Catherine McGuinness Prize

Amount

€500

Last verified: 12 October 2026

About this award / prize

Judge Catherine McGuinness Prize

You receive a one-off prize of 500 EUR for the top performance in two law modules at the University of Limerick. It is given once a year to a single student. A graduate of the School of Law set it up and funds it anonymously. The prize is named after Catherine McGuinness, a former judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland known for her work on children's rights.

Who can apply

  • Degree programme: You are studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Law (Law Plus) at the University of Limerick.
  • Grades: You have the highest marks in both clinical modules "Introduction to Lawyering I" and "Introduction to Lawyering II". Clinical modules teach practical legal work.
  • Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

You do not need to apply. The prize is automatically awarded to the student with the best results in the two ‘Introduction to Legal Practice’ modules.

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