Program Overview

UCD Sutherland School of Law

The UCD Sutherland School of Law offers visiting students the opportunity to study and immerse themselves in a world-renowned, research-intensive, English-speaking law school. The School has an exceptional academic community where students enjoy direct engagement with experts in the field who are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Overview

UCD Sutherland School of Law specialises in a range of high-quality degree programmes in law as a stand-alone discipline or in combination with a number of other disciplines. Opportunities are also given for students to develop their legal skills through participation in mooting events and the UCD Law Review, which is a student-run legal journal.

Facilities

Students will be based in the state-of-the-art Sutherland School of Law building, which features two moot courtrooms, other innovative learning spaces, and extensive facilities for group work and social interaction. Students enjoy small tutorial sessions and support from the dedicated student co-ordinator in the Law School, whilst also being able to avail of the many social activities that take place on the large University campus.

Study

Students are invited to take foundation or advanced modules in legal studies and complement this with humanities courses. The programme can be tailored to suit individual interests or students can follow one of the available streams:

• Criminal & Social Justice
  • Introduction to Irish Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Politics: International Justice
  • Social Justice: Human Rights
• Law, State & International Relations
  • Introduction to Irish Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Politics: Political Theory
  • Politics: International Relations

Eligibility and Application

To be eligible for any UCD Study Abroad Programme, students should hold a G.P.A of 3.00. They must submit their transcript and a copy of their passport as part of the application process. The application deadlines are:

• Semester One (September to December): 1st May
• Semester Two (January to May): nomination deadline 15th October

Accommodation

Information on accommodation application dates will be sent to students directly once Residences confirm the details. Students who wish to avail of campus accommodation will then need to apply directly through the UCD Residences office. Please note that accommodation is not guaranteed. For off-campus accommodation, the Residences office can also assist students.