Food & Drink Policy in the Appellate Court
- Food or drink, with the exception of water in reusable containers, is not permitted inside the courtroom.
- Catering
The library is committed in its contribution to UL becoming a Sustainable University. In 2019, the Glucksman Library launched a successful Green Library campaign, whereby working to eliminate single-use plastics from the library. If you are booking catering for an event, please ensure that the catering providers only use reusable and/or recycled crockery, cutlery and containers. As one of the busiest buildings on campus, we can once again make a real difference, and are committed to making the Glucksman Library greener - however we can only do any of this with your help, so join us! By making a small change, we can all make a big difference! A sustainable world will not happen without determined effort – our actions today determine the future we manifest (UL.ie, 2023).
Please note that Catering is not permitted outside the Courtroom (or in any student study space) during the period Week 9 to Week 14 in semester. As this is the time when students begin intense exam preparation and the library is at its busiest, we dedicate all library space to student study and restrict catering in spaces that might cause disruption to those studying, or impact the availability of study space
How to book the Appellate Court
- This room can be booked by Faculty, Staff & Researchers and other suitable applicants
- Students may not book this space except for research students who may book the space for appropriate events as indicated below
- The Court can be booked for events including, but not limited to: literary events, cultural events and briefings, seminars, presentations, lecture and mini conferences
- Please alert the Library Information Desk and Library Security at: libraryservices.desk@ul.ie and library.security@ul.ie to notify them if there are any external visitors/ non-UL individuals attending your event. They may require a visitor pass to access the library. Please direct them to the Library Reception at the entrance.
- Once you have submitted a booking form, it will be sent to a library staff member to mediate, you will receive an email to confirm or decline your booking.
- The Appellate Court is a state of the art replica courtroom developed for the dual purpose of the development of excellent legal practitioner skills and for high quality academic and cultural events.
- There are advanced IT and AV systems for recording and broadcasting events.
- The furniture configuration is fixed and all items of furniture must be kept within this room. Additional furniture will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and with prior consultation.
- The Court is not suitable for round table workshops or meetings
- No Food or Drinks allowed.
- The Appellate Court seats 48 in addition to 5 seats at the Judges Bench and 4 seats (moveable) for the Defence and Prosecution.