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The Eagle is a unique publication of its kind in both Trinity College and Ireland that explores the Please reach out with any questions or concerns!

The Eagle aims to give students a platform to write about legal and political issues that are pertinent to them, a platform which was previously lacking. It is a forum which also aims to bring life after college to an accessible level. This year, our goal is to produce two thematic issues in addition to the standard two publications. Submissions for the next issue of The Eagle will posted on socia

l media and our website, but blog post submissions can be sent into our editorial team at any time at the email, [email protected]. Submissions are welcomed on a broad range of topics and are open to all disciplines. While details are also posted to our website, all articles should be 750-1200 words in length.

31/03/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate the winners of The Eagle x FLAC essay competition!

The standard of submissions was incredibly high, and we’d like to commend everyone who participated.

Congratulations to the winner, Sarah Gonnord and our runner up, Eve O’Callaghan!

Both essays will be published in Volume 12, Issue 2 of the Eagle. Stay tuned for its release!

11/12/2025

Trinity FLAC and The Eagle are excited to announce our upcoming essay competition!

We are inviting essay submissions on the following theme:

“Restoration: Rethinking Crime, Punishment, and Justice”

Students are encouraged to critically engage with this theme by examining how contemporary approaches to crime and punishment shape our understanding of justice, accountability, and restoration. Submissions may explore developments in criminal law, penal reform, restorative justice, victims’ rights, or broader philosophical and societal debates surrounding punishment and rehabilitation, both at home and abroad.

Prizes: The winner will receive €100, and the runner-up will receive €50. Both essays, as well as those shortlisted, will be published in Volume 12, Issue 2 of The Eagle.

Guidelines: Submissions open on Thursday, 11 December and should be emailed as word documents to [email protected] by Friday, 6 February. Essays must be no more than 1500 words (exclusive of footnotes) and should be written in Times New Roman font at size 12. Citations are not required, but a list of references should be included.

Please include your name, course, and year in your submission.

Best of luck - we can’t wait to read your essays!

15/10/2025

We are thrilled to congratulate the winners of the Eagle x LawSoc essay competition!

The standard of submissions was incredibly high, and we’d like to commend everyone who participated.

Congratulations to the winner, Val Murray and our runner up, Paddy O’Halloran!

Both essays will be published in Volume 12, Issue 1 of the Eagle. Stay tuned for its release! 🦅

06/10/2025

⚖️ EAGLE x FLAC x LAWSOC x TCLR x COLLOQUIUM x ELSA ⚖️

Join us this Friday, October 10th from 1-3PM in the Atrium for a relaxed Brunch Mixer 🥐☕

Take a break between lectures, meet people from across Trinity’s legal societies, and enjoy some good food and even better company! 💫

We can’t wait to see you there!

16/09/2025

Join The Eagle and Trinity FLAC for a coffee morning on Friday 19 September at 10am in the Law School (House 39)!

Whether you’re interested in writing for The Eagle, becoming an active member of FLAC, or just in getting to know new people, come along and enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat!

All welcome and we can’t wait to meet everyone!

11/09/2025

📅 Don’t miss your chance to meet Cleary Gottlieb! Their Recruitment Event is your opportunity to connect with lawyers and learn about opportunities to join the firm.

06/09/2025

Congratulations to the newly appointed Junior Editorial Board of The Eagle Gazette!

A huge thanks to everyone who applied! The standard of applications was incredibly high this year, and we hope to see many of you contribute to The Eagle through our publications and blog. Keep an eye out for upcoming details on our issues, competitions, and calls for blog submissions! 🦅

22/04/2025

Editorial Board Member Cian Goulding’s article ‘Lawfare and the Threat to Turkish Democracy’ is now live on our blog!🦅

“Turkey has been hit with mass protest and economic chaos following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and primary challenger to the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.”

Follow the link to read more: https://eaglegazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/lawfare-and-the-threat-to-turkish-democracy/

Editor’s note: All ideas, opinions and beliefs presented are those of the author and not necessarily of the Eagle.

08/04/2025

Tá an t-alt ‘Cineachadh i dTuaisceart Éireann—Ceist Choigilteach Conspóideach tar éis an Bhreatimeachta’ le Síofra Ní Dhonnchú, ball dár mbord eagarthóireachta, anois beo ar ár mblag!🦅

“Gné shainitheach den chineachadh i dTuaisceart Éireann ó 1998 is ea patrún de ghéarchéim pholaitiúil, idirbheartaíocht agus comhaontú athnuaite—conas gur féidir dul i ngleic leis seo?”

Lean an nasc le níos mó a léamh: https://eaglegazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/cineachadh-i-dtuaisceart-eireann-ceist-choigilteach-conspoideach-tar-eis-an-bhreatimeachta/

Nóta an Eagarthóra: Léirítear smaointe, creidimh agus tuairimí an údair san alt seo, agus ní gá gurb iad tuairimí na Eagle iad.

31/03/2025

The Eagle Gazette will be hosting its AGM election on 9 April at 6pm in Room 4047 in the Arts Block!

We invite anyone interested in writing, editing, journalism, and publishing to apply for a Senior Editorial Board position — no previous experience with The Eagle is required. In order to apply, please send a short message to [email protected] stating which role you are putting yourself forward for and have a few lines prepared to say at our AGM about your relevant experience and ideas for the position.

The following positions are available for the Academic Year 2025-2026:

- Editor in Chief
- Deputy Editor
- Copy Editor
- Public Relations Officer

Information about each position is available in the above post. Should you have any questions, please email [email protected] or feel free to contact our current Senior Editorial Board to discuss the roles:
- Editor in Chief:
- Deputy Editor: .jns
- Copy Editor:
- Public Relations Officer:

We look forward to seeing you at our AGM!🦅

28/03/2025

Editorial Board Member Sarah Gonnord’s article ‘The Loss and Damage Fund: An Essential Element of the Climate Change Solution?’ is now live on our blog!🦅

“Developing countries, particularly those in the global south, have often warned of the devastating effects of climate change and called on developed nations to take proactive measures to tackle this global challenge.”

Follow the link to read more: https://eaglegazette.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/the-loss-and-damage-fund-an-essential-element-of-the-climate-change-solution/

Editor’s note: All ideas, opinions and beliefs presented are those of the author and not necessarily of the Eagle.

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