Hayden Rogers
Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Legal researcher with a Master’s Degree in Law (First Class Honours) and extensive experience in delivering precise, court-ready legal analysis to support judicial decision-making. Founder of The Law Grinds Academy with a proven track record in preparing students for legal exams. Adept at legal research, resolving complex and urgent legal issues, and mentoring teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Research Support Associate
The Court Service of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
01.2025 - Current
- Provide high-quality legal analysis on urgent legal queries to support judicial decision-making.
- Deliver targeted legal research for members of the Special Criminal Court.
- Conduct primary research and publish Bench Books to assist judicial knowledge on a broad range of topics in collaboration with the judiciary. Recently, I published the ‘Litigant in Person’ Bench Book for Supreme Court judge, Hon. Ms. Justice Niamh Hyland.
- Prepare meticulous research to inform judicial conferences papers and lectures for the judiciary.
- Proofread and review draft judgments for the judiciary including at Court of Appeal level.
- Contribute to and edit the 'Research Support Office' fortnightly newsletter covering recent domestic and EU law, and legislation, which is delivered to the judiciary and Court Service staff.
- Write biographies of retiring judges on behalf of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration.
- Deliver engaging historical tours of the Four Courts to diplomats, international judges, students, and members of the public.
Founder
The Law Grinds Academy
11.2023 - Current
- Founded and lead tutoring sessions at The Law Grinds Academy, helping law students succeed in legal examinations through an exam-focused approach.
- Deliver classes that integrate in-depth legal knowledge with practical skills, enabling students to effectively understand and apply the law.
- Achieved a proven track record of significantly improving student performance, with many passing challenging exams (FE-1, King’s Inns entrance exams, university law exams) on their first attempt, often securing top results.
Assistant Staff Officer
Estate Management, Fingal County Council
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Led tenancy breach investigations, issuing formal warnings and ensuring compliance with agreements through legal expertise.
- Revitalized the 'Permission to Reside' process, improving efficiency and collaboration within the Housing Department and with An Garda Síochána.
- Conducted tenant interviews, communicated complaints professionally, and referred vulnerable tenants to support services.
- Delivered 'Tenant Induction Courses,' outlining responsibilities and reinforcing Fingal County Council’s positive image.
Clerical Officer
The Law Department of Fingal County Council
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Issued warning letters to commercial occupiers, ensuring legal compliance and supporting collection efforts.
- Prepared court documents and conducted legal research using databases like Justis One and Westlaw.
- Collaborated with solicitors to prepare case files and advance legal proceedings.
Customer Experience Leader
McDonalds
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Led customer service team, ensuring excellent guest experiences and efficient operations.
- Enforced Health and Safety protocols while managing inventory, food prep, and cash transactions.
- Trained new employees, boosting productivity and service quality.
- Resolved customer complaints and managed high-pressure situations during peak times.
Education
Masters in Law -
Technological University Dublin
2023
BA (Joint Honours) Level 8 in Law and History -
Dublin City University
2021
Timeline
Legal Research Support Associate
The Court Service of Ireland
01.2025 - Current
Founder
The Law Grinds Academy
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Staff Officer
Estate Management, Fingal County Council
04.2023 - 01.2025
Clerical Officer
The Law Department of Fingal County Council
06.2022 - 04.2023
Customer Experience Leader
McDonalds
06.2016 - 06.2022
Masters in Law -
Technological University Dublin
BA (Joint Honours) Level 8 in Law and History -
Dublin City University