Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology

Dr Avril Brandon has begun a new Department of Law podcast, which will feature discussions with those working in the criminology and legal fields. This podcast will give students a deeper insight into what working and researching in these areas is really like, and highlight the paths that they may take after a degree in criminology or law. 

 

Episode 1 features Trina O'Connor, a criminologist whose work focuses on youth and gang-related crime. Trina discusses her career to date and offers advice for those interested in this path. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/avrilbrandon/mu-department-of-law-talking-with-trina-oconnor-criminologist

 

Episode 2 features Dr Ian Marder, an assistant professor in the Department of Law who is a leading researcher in restorative justice practices in Ireland. Dr Marder offers words of wisdom to current students, discussing internships and the most effective ways to network. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/avrilbrandon/mu-department-of-law-talking-with-dr-ian-marder-restorative-justice

 

Episode 3 features Dr Joe Garrihy, a lecturer in the Department of Law who has conducted the first ethnographic study of prison officers in Ireland. Dr Garrihy discusses his research in the Irish prison service and how to best conduct ethnographic research. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/avrilbrandon/mu-department-of-law-talking-with-dr-joe-garrihy-prison-research/s-MOmqTIP68b2