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Code
SE426
Delivery
Fulltime
Level
7
Campus
College Street
Duration
1 year
Credits
60 ECTS
Application Status
Open
Applications Closing
31 Aug 21
International Applications
Accepted
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What is the BA in Legal Studies?Law Finalist

The Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies is a one-year, full time, add-on course for students who wish to seek employment in areas where law plays a prominent role.

The main aims and objectives of the programme are:

  • To provide specialised knowledge of specific, core law subjects, in depth.

  • To provide education that equips the student with legal knowledge and skills that can be applied to the legal profession and in employment generally.

  • To provide a broad education that equips the student with legal knowledge and skills that can be applied in further study at Level 8.

  • To develop the student's capacity to evaluate and integrate knowledge, conceptual skills and competences through group work, presentations, and independent research.

  • To develop the student's capacity to become a life-long, evaluative, and reflective learner.

Students who successfully complete this programme can proceed to honours degree level on the BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business programme.  The BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business is approved by the Board of the Honorable Society of Kings Inns for students holding it, together with the Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies and the BA in Legal Studies, provided certain conditions have been met.

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Constitutional Law 1Constitutional Law 2
Criminal Law 1Criminal Law and Procedure
Equity & Trusts 1Current Legal Issues
Law of Property and Succession 1Equity & Trusts 2
Law of Tort 1Law of Property and Succession 2
Legal MethodTort Law 2

Entry Requirements for BA in Legal Studies:

Entry to this course will be restricted to students who hold a Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies (subject to availability of places) and candidates with equivalent qualification.

To Apply:

Go to Advanced entry

Graduates of the BA in Legal Studies have found work in the following areas:

  • Solicitors' Practices

  • Legal Department of Business Organisations

  • Auctioneers

  • Property Management Sector

Follow on Study for BA in Legal Studies graduates

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Ann-Marie Slevin McGrath
Ms. Ann-Marie Slevin McGrath
Lecturer in Law, Course Leader BA in Legal Studies
Tel: 51 845 670 [email protected]

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