Law - Graduate Entry - LLB

Key programme benefits to future students

→ Gain a recognised legal qualification designed for graduates from non-law disciplines or international legal systems.

→ Study all core subjects required for entry to the Law Society of Ireland and King’s Inns.

→ Choose from a wide range of elective modules to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.

→ On successful completion of the programme candidates are awarded an LLB degree.



Key Fact

Law students at UL will gain practical experience in an interactive environment, through use of facilities such as the A & L Goodbody Appellate Court.

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

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.

2 years full time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates have pursued careers in the legal professions, research and academia, corporate sector and public affairs roles.