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Dr. Liz Heffernan is an Associate Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), where she has held academic roles since 1990. She specializes in criminal law, evidence law, and European Union legal frameworks. Her educational background includes multiple degrees: LL.B. (Trinity College Dublin), LL.M. (Dalhousie University), LL.M. & J.S.D. (University of Chicago), and an M.Ed. (Trinity College Dublin). She has served as a legal researcher at the Law Reform Commission, legal officer at the UN FAO, and law clerk in U.S. federal courts.
- Education: LL.B. (TCD), LL.M. (Dalhousie), LL.M./J.S.D. (Chicago), M.Ed. (TCD)
Her research focuses on criminal trial procedures, evidence admissibility, EU criminal justice harmonization, and vulnerable witnesses' rights. Recent work addresses disclosure obligations in national security cases and victim participation under EU directives. She has authored influential books like *Evidence in Criminal Trials* (2020) and edited volumes on European criminal law and justice.
Awards:
- Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award 2024
- Shortlisted for Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award 2021
- Finalist for Law Book of the Year at Irish Law Awards 2021
- Universal Design in Teaching and Learning Badge (2021)
Dr. Heffernan has held editorial roles at journals like *International Journal of Evidence and Proof* and contributed to legal reforms through her scholarship on forensic evidence, informer privilege, and judicial remedies. Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in criminal justice systems.
