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Code
SE404
Delivery
Fulltime
Cao points
🛈 301 - 613
Level
8
Campus
College Street
Duration
4 years
Credits
240 ECTS
International Applications
Accepted
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What is the LLB Bachelor of Laws course?Law Finalist

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (LL.B.) is a full-time four-year programme that is both challenging and stimulating. As well as providing a broad based legal education, our law degree equips students with analytical, problem-solving, communication and research skills.

This combination of legal knowledge and transferable skills will prepare students for a variety of careers - both legal and otherwise - and postgraduate studies.

This course is approved by the Board of the Honorable Society of King’s Inns.

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Government and Politics of Ireland Children, Law and Society
Introduction to Civil Liability 1Current Legal Issues
Introduction to Family Relationships and the LawIntroduction to Civil Liability 2
Legal MethodLaw and Social Justice
Legal Skills 1Legal Skills 2
The Irish Legal System 1The Irish Legal System 2
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
Commercial Law 1Commercial Law 2
Constitutional Law 1Constitutional Law 2
Contract Law 1Contract Law 2
Labour Law 1Labour Law 2
Law of Tort 1Law of Tort 2
Probate & Law of Wills 1Probate & Law of Wills 2
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6
Administrative LawCriminal Law 2
Criminal Law 1Equity and the Law of Trusts 2
Equity & Trusts 1Land Law 2
Land Law 1Legal Research
*Elective*Elective
*Elective*Elective
*Electives are chosen from a selection of Law modules offered at the discretion of WIT
Year 4
Semester 7Semester 8
Company Law 1Civil Evidence
Criminal EvidenceCompany Law 2
European Union Law 1European Union Law 2
Independent Study: Law*Elective
*Elective*Elective
*Elective*Elective
*Electives are chosen from a selection of Law modules offered at the discretion of WIT

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for LLB Bachelor of Law (Hons)

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O5/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7

 

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for LLB Bachelor of Law (Hons):

 

Graduates of the LLB Bachelor of Laws may find work in the following areas:

  • Legal Services

  • Court Services

  • Fund Managenent

  • Criminal Justice 

  • Politics

  • Public Service

  • Corporate Administration

  • Business Consultancy

  • Insurance

  • Banking


Follow on Study for LLB Bachelor of Law (Hons) graduates

In addition to the aforementioned career areas, graduates are eligible to apply for the Entrance Examinations for both the Law Society of Ireland (Educational, Representative and Regulatory Body for Solicitors) and The Honorable Society of King’s Inns (Education and Training School for Barristers). Graduates may also pursue postgraduate opportunities in law and other disciplines.

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Stephen Lacey awarded the ParkerLaw Bursary

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Advice from our mature students to others

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16 consecutive Nolan, Farrell and Goff Merit Prize awarded at WIT

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Media draw on constitutional law expertise in run up to general election

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Rhiannon recommends ‘Try Law’ and talking to lecturers to prospective students

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In the news: WIT Law Lecturer on RTE Radio One

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Graduate programme gave Aoife life lessons on the job

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WIT law students gain valuable land law work experience at the PRA

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Master of Laws graduate gains employment in solicitor’s office

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Education in Ireland Student Ambassador blog: En Ning Sim

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Financial report on agricultural crime reveals loss for farmers

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2017 John Moore Award recipient is a highly regarded staff member

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Law faculty at WIT nominated for AIB Law School of the Year

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Kyle tells us about his career since graduating from the LLB Bachelor of Laws

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Grainne Callanan
Ms. Grainne Callanan
Lecturer in Company and Insolvency Law
Tel: 51302265 [email protected]

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