Professor Paul O’Connor

Paul O’Connor studied law at University College Dublin where he graduated with BCL and LL.M degrees. He subsequently qualified at the Irish Bar and continued with his legal studies at the University of Pennsylvania where he obtained a Master’s in Law specialising in Criminal Justice. He also studied as a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Michigan.

During his career in the School of Law at UCD he has taught a range of courses including Criminal Law, Evidence and Family Law. He was appointed Associate Dean of the School in 1989 and subsequently served as Dean from 1992 to 2007.

Apart from his academic distinctions and achievements as an innovator in legal education and strategic development, Professor O’Connor has wide experience in such areas as personnel, financial management, institutional co-operation and working with various government and professional bodies both nationally and internationally. He is currently acting as advisor to the President of UCD on institutional strategy.