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LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law (Graduate Entry) |
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DBS is delighted to announce that the LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law (Graduate Entry) has received accreditation from the Honorable Society of King's Inns. Why Study Law at DBS
- The LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law (Graduate Entry) at DBS is jointly awarded by the Higher Education & Training Awards Council (HETAC) and University of Wales.
- The degree is fully recognised by all of the Professional Legal bodies in Ireland including the Law Society of Ireland and the Honorable Society of King's 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.
Please note that upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will obtain the award title of LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law. Programme Aims & Objectives The two year LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law (Graduate Entry) programme aims to enable non law graduates who have decided upon law as a career path to complete a law degree in 2 years and thus facilitate greater access to a legal career from amongst a group of students who have already proved themselves at degree level. On successful completion of the programme graduates may aspire to take the FE1’s or the King’s Inns Entrance Examination.
The programme also 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.
On completion of the programme students will have:
- A sound educational underpinning which will enable them to acquire a solid grounding in legal principles, the fundamental features of the Irish legal system
- A fundamental understanding of the core Irish legal subjects to facilitate progression to the professional stage of training in Ireland with the Law Society of Ireland or the King’s Inns
- Developed a range of transferable skills including the powers of inquiry, critical analysis and logical thinking, initiative, independent learning and commitment to scholarship
- Developed a range of graduate skills in preparation for employment in a wide variety of fields and a fundamental understanding of society and of the role of law within society.
Programme Structure The law degree programme is delivered through lectures, tutorials and workshops with students taking responsibility for a significant amount of study outside scheduled class contact hours. Assessment will consist of traditional end of year examinations, timed essays plus a significant element of continuous assessment. Coursework will involve research based reports, case studies, essays and practical assignments. Assessment Most subjects are assessed by way of an assignment worth 25% of the overall marks each year and a sessional examination worth 75% of the overall marks for the subject.
Entry Requirements To be considered for admission, applicants must hold: - A primary honours degree award of at least pass level in a non-cognate discipline from a recognised Irish third level institution, or equivalent qualification
- A primary honours degree award from outside Ireland must be recognised as equivalent by the National Qualification Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
- An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English, or applicants whose first language is not English.
Programme Content | Year 1 Core
- Legal Skills
- Law of Real Property
Options (Choose 3) - Criminal Law
- Contract Law
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Tort
| Year 2 Core
(Students choose five subjects or four subjects and a dissertation)
- Company Law*
- European Law*
- Jurisprudence*
- Administrative Law*
- Law of Equity and Trusts*
- Law of Evidence
- Media Law
- Medical Law
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Law
- Commercial Law
- Family Law
- Dissertation (8,000-10,000 words)
*The subjects marked with an asterisk are required for recognition be the Honorable Society of King's Inns. | Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training ) Act 1999.
'This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk'
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