Queen'S University Belfast

36 registered attorneys

Queen'S University Belfast has produced 36 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in , (10 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2018) added 1 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

Queen'S University Belfast has 36 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: , is the single largest market for Queen'S University Belfast alumni with 10 registered attorneys (27.8% of alumni in this dataset). The top 5 cities for this school's graduates are (10), Belfast Bt1 2be (1), Dublin (1), London Wc1a 1pb (1), London Wc1b 5eg (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2018) produced 1 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2018 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from Queen'S University Belfast, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 10 (27.8%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 3 (8.3%)
Suspended, delinquent 1 (2.8%)
Suspended, currently registered 1 (2.8%)

Top Cities

, 10
BELFAST BT1 2BE, 1
DUBLIN, 1
LONDON WC1A 1PB, 1
LONDON WC1B 5EG, 1
SYDNEY, 2000, 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2018 1 admitted
Class of 2017 1 admitted
Class of 2016 1 admitted
Class of 2015 1 admitted
Class of 2014 1 admitted
Class of 2013 2 admitted
Class of 2012 2 admitted
Class of 2011 1 admitted
Class of 2010 1 admitted
Class of 2009 2 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Richard James Bullick Suspended, delinquent
Leanne Jane Cochrane Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Paul Joseph Collins Currently registered
Ciara Mary Dowling Currently registered
Karen Gallagher Currently registered
Birk Simon Jovan Hagenah Currently registered
Dermot Hartigan Currently registered
Andrew Paul Lennon Suspended, currently registered
Shane Mackle Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
John Charles Mcalister Currently registered
Jennifer Christine Mcelroy Currently registered
Gemma Mcglinchey Currently registered
Diarmuid Brendan Mckeown Currently registered
Gerard Patrick Mcnamee Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Ruairi James O'Kane Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from Queen'S University Belfast?

36 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from Queen'S University Belfast. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do Queen'S University Belfast graduates practice?

The most common practice location for Queen'S University Belfast graduates is , , with 10 attorneys. Alumni practice across 6 cities.

What is the bar status rate for Queen'S University Belfast alumni?

Of 36 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from Queen'S University Belfast recently?

In 2018, 1 attorneys from Queen'S University Belfast were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.