Law - LLB

Students can choose between several pathways designed to support students with their career goals. Students can complete the LLB over 2 years (full-time), 3 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time).



The LLB includes all subjects currently required for the entrance examinations to the legal professions (solicitors and barristers) in Ireland.

Please see Course Web Page above for Course Curriculum Information.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

2 years full-time, 3 years full-time, 4 years part-time (daytime classes only for all programme versions)



LLBH-LLB3: 2 years

LLBH-LLB4: 3 years

LLBH-LLB2: 4 years

Next start date September 2026

The LLB degree opens the door to diverse and rewarding career pathways, both within the legal profession and beyond. Graduates can pursue qualification as a solicitor through the Law Society’s Blackhall Place, with many graduates choosing to specialise in areas such as corporate law, human rights, criminal justice, property, or emerging fields like technology and data protection law.



LLB graduates may also pursue a career as a barrister through the Honourable Society of King’s Inns, gaining a blend of advanced legal education and real-world courtroom experience that equips them for roles as skilled advocates and legal experts.



Beyond traditional legal roles, the LLB provides an excellent foundation for careers in policy, human resources, journalism, consultancy, and the NGO sector. Many graduates also choose to advance their studies through specialised LLM programmes or research degrees, further expanding their expertise and future opportunities.