Seán Rainford

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About me
PhD Researcher at DCU School of Law & Government | IRC Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholar
Education
- University of Galway
  2020 - 2021
  Master of Arts - MA Politics and Sociology First Class Honours
  Dissertation: 'Reconciling Republicanism and Natural Rights Theory' (Grade: 80%).Subjects: Political Theory; Conflict, Power and Peace; Irish Politics; Social Theory.
- University of Galway
  2019 - 2020
  Bachelor of Laws - LL.B Second Class Honours Grade 1
  Extended essay: Relationship between Law and Morality (1.1).Subjects: Jurisprudence, Public International Law, Equity, Land Law, Company Law, Labour Law.
- University of Galway
  2016 - 2019
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Law, Politics & Sociology First Class Honours
  Relevant modules: Constitutional Law; Administrative Law; Principles of Political Theory; Modern Political Thought; Comparative Public Policy; EU Law; EU Political Theory & Economy; Criminal Law; Contract Law.
Experience
- RDJ LLP
  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
  Summer Intern
- University of Galway
  Oct 2020 - Aug 2022
  Also tutored Understanding the Law and Administrative Law I modules. Experience in teaching, tutoring, and marking. Seminar leader for first and second year Politics & Sociology students – modules included European Politics, International Relations, Social Issues, and Sociology of Health. Experience in teaching, tutoring, and marking.
  - Constitutional Law Tutor
    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
  - Teaching Assistant - School of Political Science and Sociology
    Oct 2020 - May 2022
- Dublin City University
  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
  Constitutional Law Tutor
- Dublin City University
  Sept 2023 - now
  Project Title: 'The Republican Approach to Limiting Constitutional Amendability.' Lectured the first semester of DCU's Constitutional Law module, covering the structure of the Constitution, personal and unenumerated rights, the amendment process, and judicial review. Responsibilities included class plans, organising tutorials, setting and grading assignments, and responding to student queries.
  - PhD Researcher
    Sept 2022 - now
  - Lecturer in Constitutional Law
    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
- University of Limerick
  Jan 2024 - now
  Lecturer in Constitutional Law
  Co-lecturing the Constitutional Law 2 module, delivering six weekly lectures.
Licenses & Certifications
- President's Award
  National University of Ireland, Galway
  Apr 2019
- Silver Gaisce Award
  Gaisce - The President's Award
  Feb 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Seán Rainford
  Postgraduate Research Scholarship School of Law & Government, Dublin City University May 2022 Scholarship of €16,500 per annum for duration of doctoral studies.
- Awarded to Seán Rainford
  Postgraduate Scholarship University of Galway Sep 2020
- Awarded to Seán Rainford
  University Scholar National University of Ireland, Galway Feb 2019
- Awarded to Seán Rainford
  University Scholar National University of Ireland, Galway Feb 2018
Volunteer Experience
- CÉIM Leader
  Issued by NUI Galway Students' Union on Sept 2018
  Associated with Seán Rainford
- Leader
  Issued by Scouting Ireland on Jun 2016
  Associated with Seán Rainford