Program Overview

Law (Graduate Entry) - LLB

Brief Description

The Law LLB (Graduate Entry) is designed for graduates from another discipline who want to pursue a legal education or are considering a career change. This two-year, full-time undergraduate programme provides a comprehensive legal education rooted in the common law tradition.

Programme Content

Key Information

• Complete full-time over two years
• Delivered on campus
• Students take five modules taught during both the autumn and spring semesters
• Elective options available in both years

Year 1

Autumn Semester

Core modules:

• Criminal Law 1 (LA4211) examines the general principles of criminal law.
• Constitutional Law (LA4430) examines the Irish Constitution from an institutional perspective.
• Contract Law 1 (LA4111) provides the legal basis for the creation and enforcement of contracts.
• Legal Systems & Methods (LA4001) explores the discipline of law through an examination of the functioning of the legal system.
• Law of Torts 1 (LA4310) evaluates the role of the law of torts in society.

Spring Semester

Core modules:

• Criminal Law 2 (LA4222) examines principal criminal offences and elements of criminal procedure.
• Constitutional Law 2 (LA4440) examines the fundamental rights provisions of the Irish Constitution.
• Contract Law 2 (LA4122) explores how contracts may be discharged or avoided and the remedies available to ensure their performance. Electives – choose 2:
  • Law of Torts 2 (LA4320)
  • Sport and the Law (LA4922)
  • Law of Evidence (LA4040)
  • Comparative Legal Systems (LA4012)
  • Administrative Law (LA4042)
  • Jurisprudence (LA4002)
  • Intellectual Property Law (LA4036)

Year 2

Autumn Semester

Electives – choose 5:

• Law of European Union 1 (LA4033)
• Law of Torts 1 (LA4310)
• Company Law 1 (LA4530)
• Equity and Trusts 1 (LA4820)
• Land Law 1 (LA4610)
• Contract Law 1 (LA4111)
• Final Year Project (LP4203)

Spring Semester

Electives – choose 5 (should not include electives taken in spring semester of Year 1):

• Law of Torts 2 (LA4320)
• Company Law 2 (LA4540)
• Equity and the Law of Trusts 2 (LA4828)
• Land Law 2 (LA4620)
• Contract Law 2 (LA4122)
• Final Year Project (LP4204)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) in a discipline other than law.
• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.
• International students: For details on country-specific qualifications, visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.

Fees

• EU: €5,662 per annum
• Non-EU: €17,500 per annum
• Year 2 fees are subject to change
• Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Solicitor or Barrister
• In-House Counsel for a Bank or Company
• Legal Journalism
• Academia or Teaching
• Policy Analyst

Testimonial

Gillian Bourke, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP, graduated from the University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Laws and went on to pursue a Master of Laws (Commercial) at the University College Dublin. She trained in Arthur Cox, Dublin, and upon her qualification, joined the firm's Corporate Group. After working in Arthur Cox for a further three years, she moved to the London office of Latham & Watkins, where she is currently a corporate associate with a practice focused on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. Studying law at the University of Limerick prepares one well for a variety of marketplace careers, as students are offered the opportunity to obtain invaluable exposure to the skills, knowledge, and support of some of the top legal academics in the country.