Law impacts on all aspects of life today, and the LLB provides you with an excellent basis for a career as a practising lawyer, as well as in other fields such as administration, business, the media and social work. The LLB is also excellent preparation for work in a legal advisory capacity in the private or public sector.

 

LLB Duration

Take the fast track to a career in law with the two-year LLB or study the full suite of optional courses available to you in the three-year (full-time) or four-year (part-time) modes. 

 

 Course highlights:

• Provides a route to qualifying as a lawyer for graduates from any discipline.
• Students in the final year of the three year and four year LLB have the opportunity to apply for a clinical placement. A limited number of clinical placements are available with law firms, barristers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental organisations working to promote the public interest.
• Skills development is an important element of this programme with a focus on critical thinking, analytical ability and professional writing skills.
• Students who take the three year or four year LLB can tailor the programme by choosing modules that interest them or will further their career goals.
• The accredited programme offers all the subjects currently required for the entrance examinations to the legal professions (solicitors and barristers) in Ireland.
• Moot court provides an opportunity for students to develop skills such as advocacy, research and legal analysis skills. 
• Expert lecturers deliver this programme. Students also attend guest seminars from prominent practitioners, academics and judges.
• Diverse modules range from European Union Competition Law, Intellectual Property Law, Consumer Law to Global Issues in Contemporary Labour Law.  
• Career support is provided through professional workshops concentrating on students’ CV and interview skills.  Careers in Law Week also provides an opportunity to meet partners from leading law firms.‌