
University of Limerick
Law - Graduate Entry - LLB
Key programme benefits to future students
All law subjects required by the Irish professional bodies, the Law Society and the Kings Inns, are covered in full over the course of this programme.
On successful completion of the programme, candidates are awarded an LLB degree.
Subjects taught
Year 1
Autumn Modules
• Criminal Law 1
• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law 1
• Legal Systems & Methods
• Law of Torts 1
Spring Modules
• Criminal Law 2
• Constitutional Law 2
• Contract Law 2
• Elective Module 1
• Elective Module 2
Optional Modules
Law of Torts 2 | Sport and The Law | Law of Evidence | Comparative Legal Systems | Administrative Law | Jurisprudence | Intellectual Property Law | Elective subjects required for entry to the Kings Inn if interested in a career at the Bar
Year 2
Autumn Modules
• 5 Electives from the list:
Law of European Union 1 | Law of Torts 1 | Company Law 1 | Equity and Trusts 1 | Land Law 1 | Contract Law 1 | Final Year Project
Spring Modules
• 5 Electives from the list (not to include electives taken in Semester 2 of Year 1):
Law of Torts 2 | Company Law 2 | Equity and the Law of Trusts 2 | Land Law 2 | Contract Law 2 | Final Year Project
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a discipline other than law.
The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.
Other Entry Considerations:
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.
At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Duration
2 years full time, on-campus.
Enrolment dates
Autumn
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Graduate careers
Graduates have pursued careers in the legal professions, research and academia, corporate sector and public affairs roles.
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Qualification letters
LLB
Qualifications
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
Attendance type
Daytime,Full time
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