Program Overview

Introduction to the LLB Program

The LLB (Bachelor of Laws) program at the University of Galway offers a dynamic foundation in legal knowledge, critical thinking, and advocacy skills. This program empowers students to drive change and make an impact in legal, public, or corporate careers worldwide.

Course Overview

The LLB program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its applications. The program covers a wide range of subjects, including constitutional law, contract law, tort law, criminal law, and European Union law.

Unique Features of the Program

• Fast-track a legal career: The 2-year LLB program covers subjects for solicitor and barrister entrance exams.
• Employability: Develop versatile legal skills, preparing students for successful careers in law, advocacy, business, and beyond.
• Practical training: Gain hands-on legal and research experience through moot courts and real-world case studies.
• Accreditation: Approved by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns, enabling graduates to sit the Kings Inn Entrance Examination.

Program Structure

The LLB program offers several pathways:

• 2-year LLB: A fast-track route into law, delivering the core skills and knowledge required for the entrance examinations to the legal professional bodies for solicitors and barristers in Ireland.
• 3-year LLB: A more immersive legal education, extending beyond the entrance exam requirements, with flexibility through a wide range of optional modules.
• 4-year part-time LLB: Designed for students who need to balance their studies with other commitments, offering the same comprehensive legal education as the full-time programs.

Curriculum Information

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the law and its applications. The program includes a range of core and optional modules, such as:

• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Tort Law
• Criminal Law
• European Union Law
• Company Law
• Equity Law
• Land Law
• Administrative Law
• Evidence
• Jurisprudence
• Legal Skills Modules, including Introduction to Law, Advanced Legal Skills, Moot Court, and Guided Research Essay
• Optional Law Modules, such as Alternative Dispute Resolution, Animal Law, Applied Legal Theory, and more

Careers and Work Placement

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 or barrister, or explore careers in policy, human resources, journalism, consultancy, and the NGO sector.

Work Placement Opportunities

LLB students on the 3-year (full-time) and 4-year (part-time) programs can apply for a Clinical Legal Placement, gaining real-world experience through a supervised legal work placement.

Accreditation and Awards

The LLB program is approved by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns, Ireland, enabling graduates to sit the Kings Inn Entrance Examination and pursue a career as a barrister.

Entry Requirements and Fees

• Minimum Entry Requirements: Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours or above, Level 8 primary degree.
• English Language Entry Requirements: An English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent.
• Fees for Academic Year 2026/27:
  • EU Fees: 8,150 (LLB - 3 yr), 6,100 (LLB Part Time), 7,900 (LLB - 2 yr)
  • Non-EU Fees: 18,800 (LLB - 3 yr), 18,800 (LLB - 2 yr)

Scholarships

• Terence OMalley DLA Piper Scholarship: Provides funding to support students in financial need studying at the University of Galway School of Law.
• RDJ Scholarship: Promotes diversity within the School of Law by providing financial support to students who are under-represented in the field of law.

Why University of Galway?

• World-renowned research-led university
• Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development
• Top 2% of Universities Globally
• Commitment to top-quality teaching
• Vibrant research community