The Fifth Court - DSBA Legal Podcast of the Year

Episode 115 – The Fifth CourtHe’s held one of the highest offices in the land, but what’s life really like after the robes are folded away?In this episode, Frank Clarke SC, former Chief Justice, returns to the studio for the second half of his conversation with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL. The discussion moves effortlessly from courtroom anecdotes to reflections on the evolving nature of legal practice—and yes, there’s plenty of dry wit and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight you won’t find in the law books.Whether you're in chambers or just legally curious, this one’s well worth a listen.#TheFifthCourt #LawAndLife #FrankClarkeSC #IrishBar #CourtsOfIreland #JusticeReflections #BehindTheBench #LegalLegends #PodcastForLawyers #MarkTottenham #PeterLeonard #IrishLegalVoices

Episode 114 The Fifth Court Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke SC - Part I.In this episode, The Fifth Court welcomes none other than Frank Clarke SC, former Chief Justice and one of Ireland’s most respected legal minds.Frank joins Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL for a relaxed and entertaining chat that ranges from the inner workings of the Supreme Court to how he’s spending his time back at the Bar. There’s legal insight, a few surprises, and a welcome reminder that even the country’s top judges enjoy a good laugh.Tune in for an episode that’s as thoughtful as it is good fun.#TheFifthCourt #FrankClarke #IrishLaw #LegalPodcast #SupremeCourt #BarOfIreland #JusticeMatters #LawTalks #IrishLegalCommunity #PodcastInterview #MarkTottenham #PeterLeonard

A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.Episode No.12 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

E113 The Fifth Court Dr Susan Leahy, University of Limerick, on consent.DSBA 'Podcast of the Year'Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL talks to Susan Leahy, Associate Professor in Law whose primary research interests are in the areas of criminal justice (with particular emphasis on sexual violence and victims of crime) and family law (specifically domestic abuse and marriage). Her thesis was entitled The Rules and Realities of Consent in Irish Sexual Offences Law: Perspectives on Reform and examined the rules relating to consent in Irish sexual offences legislation. She has co-authored two books: Sexual Offending in Ireland: Laws, Procedures and Punishment, (Clarus, 2018) and The Victim in the Irish Criminal Process (Manchester University Press, 2018). She is the director of the BA (Criminal Justice) and director of the Centre for Crime, Justice and Victim Studies (CCJVS).

A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.Episode No.11 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

E112 The Fifth Court'Live' from University of Limerick, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by Prof. Jennifer Schweppe, Co-Director, European Centre for the Study of Hate - Everything you need to know about Hate CrimeJennifer's culture choice, Jane Casey's series of books featuring Maeve Kerrigan, a police officer, solving crimes.ALSO, Why the Moon Travels, by Oein DeBhairduinYou'll also learn that UL (University Of Limerick) was built around Plassey House, home of (Robert) Clive of India, who amassed enormous personal wealth during his time in India, partly through alleged looting and bribes. He was later investigated by the British Parliament for corruption and enrichment through questionable means (though he was ultimately exonerated).