Program Overview
The Law and French degree program combines legal studies with French language and culture, providing students with a deep understanding of both common law and civil law systems. Through an Erasmus year in France, students gain firsthand experience with the French legal system. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in law, business, journalism, and other fields that require a global perspective.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Law and French degree course satisfies the needs of students who want to understand other legal systems and cultures, particularly the distinction between common law systems and civil law systems. The program provides a grounding in Irish Law, fluency in French, and knowledge of the general culture, political, economic, and sociological make-up of France.
Outline:
The Law and French degree program offers a unique opportunity to study core and specialized legal modules, as well as the language, culture, and political systems of France.
Careers:
The increasing Europeanization of legal practice means that graduates of the law and a language degree program have much to contribute to the legal and other professions in Ireland, as well as enjoying career opportunities in Europe. In addition to careers in the legal profession, Law and French graduates also find employment in business, journalism, accountancy, banking, insurance, politics, foreign affairs and diplomacy, and public services.
Other:
- The class sizes are small, fostering a close collegial relationship with peers and members of both schools.
- Students considering a career in the legal profession after their degree will have the opportunity to take all the required modules if they choose the ‘professional pathway’.
