Law (LLB)

Program Overview

Through a range of elective courses, students can tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations. The program's experienced faculty and innovative teaching methods provide a high-quality learning experience, preparing graduates for diverse careers in the legal profession and beyond.

Program Outline

The program emphasizes the development of analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as an appreciation for the complex relationship between law and society.

Outline:

Year One

• Semester 1
• Contract Law (Mandatory)
• Core Legal Skills (Mandatory)
• Criminal Law (Mandatory)
• Tort (Mandatory)
• Civil Procedure and ADR (Elective)
• Competition Law (Elective)
• Criminology (Elective)
• Critical Approaches to Law & Society (Elective)
• Employment Law (Elective)
• European Human Rights Law (Elective)
• Family Law (Elective)
• Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law (Elective)
• Law and Technology (Elective)
• Media and Intellectual Property Law (Elective)
• Prison Law and Prisoners' Rights (Elective)
• Semester 2
• Core Legal Skills (Mandatory)
• Contract Law (Mandatory)
• Criminal Law (Mandatory)
• Tort (Mandatory)
• Prison Law and Prisoners' Rights (Elective)
• Critical Approaches to Law & Society (Elective)
• Law and Technology (Elective)
• Competition Law (Elective)
• Employment Law (Elective)
• Family Law (Elective)
• European Human Rights Law (Elective)
• Civil Procedure and ADR (Elective)
• Criminology (Elective)
• Media and Intellectual Property Law (Elective)
• Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law (Elective)

Year Two

• Semester 1
• European Union Law (Mandatory)
• Constitutional Law (Mandatory)
• Company Law (Mandatory)
• Property Law (Mandatory)
• Prison Law and Prisoners' Rights (Elective)
• Law and Technology (Elective)
• Competition Law (Elective)
• Employment Law (Elective)
• Family Law (Elective)
• European Human Rights Law (Elective)
• Civil Procedure and ADR (Elective)
• Criminology (Elective)
• Media and Intellectual Property Law (Elective)
• Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law (Elective)
• Semester 2
• European Union Law (Mandatory)
• Constitutional Law (Mandatory)
• Company Law (Mandatory)
• Property Law (Mandatory)
• Prison Law and Prisoners' Rights (Elective)
• Law and Technology (Elective)
• Competition Law (Elective)
• Employment Law (Elective)
• Family Law (Elective)
• European Human Rights Law (Elective)
• Civil Procedure and ADR (Elective)
• Criminology (Elective)
• Media and Intellectual Property Law (Elective)
• Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law (Elective)

Year Three

• Semester 1
• Administrative Law (Mandatory)
• Evidence Law (Mandatory)
• Jurisprudence (Mandatory)
• Equity Law (Mandatory)
• Prison Law and Prisoners' Rights (Elective)
• Law and Technology (Elective)
• Competition Law (Elective)
• Employment Law (Elective)
• Family Law (Elective)
• European Human Rights Law (Elective)
• Civil Procedure and ADR (Elective)
• Criminology (Elective)
• Media and Intellectual Property Law (Elective)
• Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law (Elective)
• Semester 2
• Administrative Law (Mandatory)
• Evidence Law (Mandatory)
• Jurisprudence (Mandatory)
• Equity Law (Mandatory)
• Prison Law and Prisoners' Rights (Elective)
• Law and Technology (Elective)
• Competition Law (Elective)
• Employment Law (Elective)
• Family Law (Elective)
• European Human Rights Law (Elective)
• Civil Procedure and ADR (Elective)
• Criminology (Elective)
• Media and Intellectual Property Law (Elective)

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified lecturers who are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, and seminars. Students are also encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, such as mooting and debating, to enhance their learning.

Careers:

Graduates of the LLB program have a wide range of career opportunities in the legal profession and beyond. Many graduates pursue careers as solicitors or barristers, but others find employment in the civil and public service, as well as the NGO sector. The program also provides a strong foundation for further study in law or other related fields.

Other:

The LLB program at TU Dublin is recognized by King's Inns as a qualifying law degree for the purposes of admission to the Barrister at Law degree.