Research Interests

Research Projects

Sponsor : University College Dublin (UCD) Title : The Role of Practice in Legal Education (National Report for the XVIIIth International Congress of the International Academy of Comparative Law, Washington D.C., July 25 - August 1, 2010) Start Date / End Date : 17-MAY-10 / 16-NOV-11

   

 

Book Chapters

Paris, M-L.; (2010) 'Europeanization and Constitutionalization: The Challenging Impact of a Double Transformative Process on French Law' In: Eeckhout, P. and Tridimas, T (eds). Yearbook of European Law. Oxford: OUP Oxford. [Details]

Paris-Dobozy, M-L. ; (2008) 'The Implications of the 'No' Vote in France: Making the Most of a Wasted Opportunity' In: Laursen, F (eds). The Rise and Fall of the EU's Constitutional Treaty. Leiden: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers / Brill Academic. [Details]

 

Peer Reviewed Journals

Paris, M-L. and Donnelly, L.; (2010) 'Legal Education in Ireland: A Paradigm Shift to the Practical?'. German Law Journal, 11 (9):1067-1092. [Details]

Marie-Luce Paris-Dobozy; (2009) 'Challenging Exchange Programs: Studying the Common Law and Civil Law Systems in a Joint Law Degree'. European Journal of Legal Education, 5 (1):47-57. [Details]

Paris-Dobozy, M-L.; (2005) 'Still Alive? Some Observations about the Two-Hundred Years of Existence of the French Code Civil 1804'. Irish Journal of European Law, 12 (1):72-97. [Details]

 

Conference Publications

Paris-Dobozy, M-L. ; (2007) Giving a European Dimension to Student Curriculum: A Case Study on Law with Language Degrees All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) 3rd International Conference on Teaching and Learning in the Changing World of Higher Education, NUI Maynooth, Ireland [Details]

                               

Reports

Paris-Dobozy, M-L. ; (2006) The Implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights by the United Kingdom (La mise en oeuvre de la Convention européenne des droits de l'homme par le Royaume-Uni, Thèse de doctorat en droit, Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, France). France: Reports [Details]

 

Invited Seminars

Paris-Dobozy, M-L. ; (2006) 'General Principles of EU Law: The Institutional Structure of the European Union/The Principle of Non-Discrimination/Transparency'. Invited Seminars [Details]

Paris-Dobozy, M-L. ; (2004) 'Principes généraux du droit communautaire: structure institutionnelle de l'Union européenne/ La Cour de Justice des Communautés européennes, rôle et fonctions'. Invited Seminars [Details]

Paris-Dobozy, M.-L.; (2004) 'EU Case Law: Free Movement of Goods'. Invited Seminars [Details]

           

Book Reviews

Paris-Dobozy, M-L. ; (2003) Book Review: French Legal Method by Eva Steiner. Dublin: Book Reviews [Details]

                                                       

Honours and Awards

Year: 2010. Title: Visiting Fellowship with Grant (ANU Centre for European Studies, Canberra, Australia)

Year: 2010. Title: UCD Seed Funding Award

Year: 2009. Title: UCD Seed Funding Award

Year: 2008. Title: UCD Graduate Diploma in University Teaching and Learning

Year: 2007. Title: UCD Seed Funding Award

Associations

Association: Society of Legal Scholars (SLS), Function/Role: Member

Association: Irish Society of Comparative Law (ISCL), Function/Role: Founding Member and Treasurer

Association: Société de Législation Comparée (SLC), Function/Role: Member - in charge of the subcommittee Réflexion sur les programmes de droit français/civil en pays de common law

Association: European Union Studies Association (EUSA), Function/Role: Member

Association: Irish Society of European Law (ISEL), Function/Role: Member

     

Conference Contributions

Marie-Luce Paris; (2009) Bicultural Legal Education: Curriculum Design Issues and Management Challenges. [International Refereed Conference], Learning in Law Annual Conference (LILAC) on Concepts of Culture in Legal Education, Warwick University, UK , 23-JAN-09 - 24-JUN-09.

Marie-Luce Paris ; (2009) Implementing the European Convention on Human Rights: A Comparative Constitutional Perspective with References to Ireland and France. [Non Refereed Paper/Abstract Presented at Conference], Irish Society of Comparative Law First Annual Conference, University of Limerick, Ireland , 27-FEB-09 - 28-FEB-09.

Marie-Luce Paris; (2009) Dual Legal Education: A Case Study on Teaching and Learning in Law with French Law Degrees. [Keynote Address], Third Legal Education Symposium on Legal Education in Context and in Practice, School of Law, University College Dublin, Ireland , 13-MAR-09 - 13-MAR-09.

Karen McAuliffe; (2009) Working in the EU institutions: Making the most of a law and language degree. [Other], Talk to French Law Undergraduate Students, School of Law, University College Dublin, Ireland , 02-APR-09 - 02-APR-09.

Marie-Luce Paris; (2009) The Reception Process of the European Convention on Human Rights in the National Constitutional Order. [Invited Lecture], UC Davis Faculty Lecture Series, King Hall, University of California Davis, USA , 18-MAR-09 - 18-MAR-09.

Committees

Committee : UCD Pre-Masters Board of Studies

Committee : School of Law International Relations, Academic Director

Committee : School of Law, Executive Committee (2008-2011)

Committee : BCL/Maîtrise Programme, Academic Director (2006-2010)

Committee : BCL Law with French Law Programme, Academic Director (2006-2010)

Employment

Employer: UCD Position: Lecturer

Employer: Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas Position: Tutor

Employer: Jalenques, Boyer, Chammard & Associes (Paris) Position: Trainee Barrister

Employer: Philip Kimbrough (Paris) Position: Trainee Barrister

Education

Year 2008 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: Diploma Subject: Teaching and Learning

Year 2006 Institution: Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas (France) Qualification: PhD Subject: Law

Year 2001 Institution: European Public Law Center, Athens (Greece) Qualification: Diploma Subject: European Public Law

Year 1997 Institution: Ecole d'Avocats du Barreau de la Cour d'appel de Paris Qualification: Barrister-at-Law Subject: Law

Year 1996 Institution: Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas (France) Qualification: LLM in European Law Subject: Law

Languages

French:

English:

Spanish:

   

Reviews

European Law Journal: Reviewer.

Irish Jurist: Reviewer.

Other Activities

External Examiner for the Diploma in Legal French, Alliance française/Law Society, Dublin

Teaching Philosophy

As a professional teacher, I am responsible for providing a supportive learning environment centered around the interaction between learners and teachers. I act as a reflective, active and attentive teacher, believing that 'good teaching is open to change', providing challenging original materials and paying attention to students' abilities and development.

Modules Coordinated

201200   LAW41080     Law: Comparative Constitutional Law

201200   LAW10300     Law: French Constitutional Law

201200   LAW30220     Law: French Legal Theory

Enhancement of Teaching

As a reflective teacher committed to excellence in teaching and learning, I have used various forms of feedback to inform my practice and improve active student learning and critical thinking. Evidence of reflection on internal feedback includes: (i) School 'Stop/Start/Continue' questionnaires regularly used and reflected upon since the completion of the UT&L Graduate Diploma. They consistently praise my ability to provide clear and structured contents in each of all the diverse courses I teach or have taught (samples on file with Applicant available on request); (ii) UCD students surveys which consistently show high scores (3.50-4.30 range); extracts about what most helped student learning include: 'The chance to do a presentation helped me use what I had learned last year and also but my spoken/written French into practice. Good reading lists and slides'; 'The group assignment'; 'The clear concise notes and class interaction in lectures'; (iii) UCD peer-observations: 'To conclude, I would like to state that I was very impressed by the standard of teaching displayed. Dr Paris is an excellent communicator and an intelligent teacher. I believe that she is committed to her teaching and keen to continue to develop and improve her not-inconsiderable skills in this regard. At the post-observation meeting, we had a very constructive conversation as to the appropriate self-development strategy' (Professor Blanaid Clarke, Head of Teaching and Learning, 5 November 2006, French Private Law). Another report is available regarding a large group lecture in EU Law (Geraldine O'Neill, Centre for T&L, 6 November 2006).

Review and Enhancement of Curriculum

I have proved my ability to design effective modules, programmes and curriculum structures which have maximised student learning. Challenges posed by the French Law programmes include the breadth of the course aimed at teaching public and private law, legal terminology and methodology, students' engagement in a foreign language, teaching students from two different programmes in the same class. High quality teaching techniques have facilitated the integration and successful progression particularly of Irish and international students in the programmes. The most effective techniques have included: (i) Regular review of curriculum structures of all coordinated modules including a linkage between UCD modules and programme structures of host institutions; (ii) Relevant use of learning outcomes to align teaching contents and assessments strategies (learning outcomes are discussed with students at the beginning and end of term); (iii) Systematic personalised written feedbacks on assignments; (iv) Emphasis on oral participation and written work in first and final years. The oral/written presentation and Questionneur system (ie another group of students have to ask three questions each to the group of presenters) is an original form of assessment which equips students with valuable communications and professional skills by training them to team work and active engagement, allows evaluation of language proficiency and appropriate use of foreign legal concepts. It diminishes risks of plagiarism by forcing students to justify their work in front of the class; (v) Commitment to field work aimed at showing law in practice (visit to French Cour de Cassation, dual degree students, in partnership with Cambridge University, 19 March 2010). Other curriculum initiatives and broader programme development have been realised at graduate level with a major role in creating new programmes (Graduate Exchange Programme), modules (Comparative Constitutional Law) and initiating significant course reviews (choice of legal skills and substantive law modules in the Masters Pathways-to-Law curriculum).

Developing as a Teacher

I have improved my knowledge and skills as a university teacher by successfully completing T&L substantial courses such as (i) UCD Higher Diploma, Centre for T&L, Induction programme for recently appointed academic staff, 2003-2004 (modules: The Reflective Practitioner and the Teaching Portfolio; The Dynamics of Effective Communication when Lecturing to Large Groups; Information Technology Applied to T&L in Higher Education) and (ii) UCD Graduate Diploma in UT&L, January 2006-October 2008 (modules: Reflecting on Practice, Improving Teaching through Practitioner Research; Education Theories through Problem-Based Learning; Literature Review). Example of positive individual assignment feedback:'The Enthusiastic Start': 'An excellent overview of the range of literature on motivation. Gives a broader historical and contextual view on the subject. Links very well with the educational theories'. I stay up-to-date with best teaching approaches by attending workshops and events with external teaching communities whether in my discipline (French law and comparative law teaching communities) or in generalist teaching communities (Irish Higher Education community). I have contributed to the support and training of academic colleagues through a sustained and dedicated peer mentoring of French law assistants (interviews, CVs, training meetings of tutors and lecturers on file with Applicant available on request; ten tutors/lecturers over the period 2004-2010).

Innovation & Leadership

I have been awarded the UCD Graduate Diploma in UT&L in October 2008 which aims at supporting academic staff in their teaching and learning development. I have also published in high standing international peer-reviewed journals on legal education ('Legal Education in Ireland: A Paradigm Shift to the Practical?' (2010) 11 German Law Journal 1067-1092, 'Challenging Exchange Programmes: Studying the Common Law and Civil Law Systems in a Joint Law Degree' (2009) 5 European Journal of Legal Education 47-57).