Why Study Law?
The study of law provides students with an education that is relevant to a wide range of employment opportunities because law regulates all aspects of life. Legal studies are not just for students who want to become solicitors or barristers.
Why the Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies course may suit your needs?
This is a two year course that provides students with a foundational knowledge of a broad range of legal subjects and various legal and business related skills that can be utilised in a wide range of employment settings. The course may also suit students who do not have a specific career in mind because whatever career or educational path a student may ultimately pursue, law is relevant to all careers and industries.

Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Communications 1 | Communications 2 |
Computer & Office Skills 1 | Computer & Office Skills 2 |
Exploring the Irish Legal System 1 | Exploring the Irish Legal System 2 |
Contract & Labour Law 1 | Contract & Labour Law 2 |
Introduction to Crime | Introduction to Tort |
Aspects of Company & Commercial Law 1 | Aspects of Company & Commercial Law 2 |
Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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Litigation | Litigation and Evidence |
Legal Accounts 1 | Legal Accounts 2 |
Applied Communications 1 | Applied Communications 2 |
Conveyancing | Conveyancing and Planning |
Introduction to Land Law & Equity 1 | Introduction to Land Law & Equity 2 |
Family Law 1 | Family Law 2 |
Leaving Certificate 2019:
Minimum entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Arts and Legal Studies
5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the Higher Certificate in Arts and Legal Studies:
Higher Certificate in Arts Legal Studies Career Opportunities
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Solicitors’ Offices
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An Garda Síochána
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Civil Service
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Banks & Building Societies
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Insurance Companies and other regulated industries
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