Bachelor of Laws (Hons) LL. B - Full-time

Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme at DBS offers a three year law degree programme where the learner studies all the core aspects of Irish law. The design of the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme not only ensures that graduates are eligible to proceed to training with the professional bodies, but also, through the embedding of a central skills pillar, ensures that graduates will be placed in an optimal position to enter the employment arena in the many other legal and associated fields that exist within the current marketplace. 
The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is designed to facilitate progression to the Law Society of Ireland (Solicitors), and approved by the Honorable Society of King's Inns for the purpose of eligibility to sit the entrance exams for the Barrister-at-Law degree programme. 

Why Study Law at DBS?

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree enables learners to proceed to apply to study for professional qualifications in Ireland with both the Law Society of Ireland and the Honorable Society of Kings Inns. 

• Strong pastoral  care ethos.

• Up to date careers guidance and counselling.

• Key transferable skills (including research, IT, presentational etc.) taught and developed through the course.

• Emphasis on advocacy training and mooting.

• Focus on examination technique.

• Competitive fee structure.

• Flexible delivery – daytime or evening classes.

• The study of law improves & develops the student's power of reasoning, clarity of thought and the ability to analyse and express complicated ideas.

• Studying law has an appeal to any student considering a career in the legal profession.

• A Law Degree opens up a range of career opportunities apart from the practice of law (commercial industry, social sciences, politics, the media and public service).

• You will be taught by very experienced and enthusiastic lecturers who really 'connect' with the students and most of whom have significant experience of legal practice which they use to illustrate and enrich their teaching.

• The curriculum is orientated towards employability.

• Track record of excellent examination results.

• You will receive a rounded and stimulating educational experience in Ireland's largest independent third level institution which comprises a diverse and vibrant student community over 9,000 strong, thus facilitating greater social, leisure and sporting opportunities than can be provided by smaller institutions.

Aims and Objectives

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme aims to provide learners with a rigorous legal education. The programme aims to create in learners a critical understanding of foundational legal concepts and principles, and an ability to make connections between them and appreciate the relationship between the various areas of law. It also aims to enhance the practical skills of the learners, such as analysis, research, communication, interpersonal and organisation skills. The content, depth and breadth of the modules on the programme ensure that learners develop their understanding across the breadth of the core legal areas, along with some more specialised ones, as well as allowing learners to explore certain areas in more detail to allow for full expression of their analytical and reasoning abilities.
 
The programme also aims to prepare learners for progression to professional legal qualifications in Ireland by requiring students to develop a fundamental understanding of the core Irish legal subjects to facilitate progression to the Law Society of Ireland (Solicitors) or the Honorable Society of King’s Inns (Barristers) Examinations. 
 
At the same time it is recognised that while, initially, many students will aspire to qualify professionally and engage in private practice, a significant number of our graduates will enter different career pathways. Accordingly, the programme aims to equip students for a range of careers by using teaching and learning techniques that develop their intellectual and transferable skills. These skills are designed to strengthen their employability in careers that may be unrelated to the professional practice of law.
 
Widening access to the benefits to be derived from a rigorous legal education remains the core justification for the programme. In addition, emphasis is also placed on strengthening the transferable skills dimension of the programme in order to enhance the employment opportunities of our graduates.
 
The programme objectives are to allow learners to:

• Acquire a solid grounding in legal principles and the fundamental features of the Irish legal system.

• Gain a fundamental understanding of the core Irish legal subjects.

• Progress to the professional stage of training in Ireland with the Law Society of Ireland or the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, if desired.

• Develop a range of transferable skills including the powers of inquiry, critical analysis and logical thinking, initiative, independent learning and commitment to scholarship.

• Develop a fundamental understanding of the role of law within society.

Delivery

All learners are expected to attend in person in class.