Program Overview

Overview of the Law Program

The Law program at Trinity College Dublin is a four-year Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of law and its applications. The program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in the legal profession.

Course Details

• Awards: LL.B./B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8)
• CAO Information: CAO Points 607-613 (2024)
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Course Options

Law is studied as a Joint Honours subject with one of the following options:

• TR018 French
• TR019 German
• TR580 Business
• TR581 History
• TR582 Political Science

Admission Requirements

Leaving Certificate:

• H3 in French for entry to TR018 Law and French
• H3 in German for entry to TR019 Law and German
• O4/H6 in Mathematics for entry to TR580 Law and Business

Advanced GCE (A Level):

• Grade C in French for entry to TR018 Law and French
• Grade C in German for entry to TR019 Law and German
• GCSE B/6 in Mathematics for entry to TR580 Law and Business

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the official Trinity College Dublin website.

Program Structure

The Law program at Trinity College Dublin is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of law and its applications. The program includes a range of modules, including foundational and professional modules, as well as elective modules that allow students to specialize in areas of interest.

Clinical Legal Education Module

The Law School has long recognized the value of practical, skills-based training. Clinical legal education offers students a valuable opportunity to learn more deeply about the law by gaining practical legal experience. Offered in the final year, 35-40 students undertake a placement in a legal practice setting in a partner organization in the private, public, or not-for-profit sectors.

Assessment

Assessment in law degrees is by a combination of coursework and semester examinations. A diverse range of assessment methods is used, including case notes, essays, mock trials, reflective journals, mock parliaments, contribution to web-discussion boards, response papers, and research dissertations.

Study Abroad and Internship Opportunities

Third-year students may apply to study abroad in a prestigious European university with the EU-funded Erasmus program. The university also has links with leading universities in North America, Australia, Hong Kong, and China, which students may choose to apply to spend a semester or year in.

Career Opportunities

Trinity's LL.B. degrees prepare students not only for life as lawyers but also enable them to enter many career fields, such as business, journalism, accountancy, banking, insurance, politics, foreign affairs, and public policy, both in Ireland and abroad. The skills learned through studying law are useful in all walks of life, including logical and analytical thinking, research, and language skills.

Graduate Skills

The Law program at Trinity College Dublin is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in the legal profession. Graduates of the program will have developed a range of skills, including:

• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Research skills
• Language skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Further Professional Qualifications

No law degree entitles a person to practice law as a solicitor or barrister. If you wish to go on to obtain a professional qualification, the governing bodies for the profession require that you study certain modules in your primary law degree. The Single and Joint Honours Law degree programs at Trinity College Dublin are designed to ensure you have the opportunity to take these required modules.