Program Overview
Trinity College Dublin's LL.B./B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree in Law is a comprehensive four-year program that combines foundational and professional modules, equipping students with a deep understanding of law and its applications. Through diverse assessment methods and expert faculty, the program prepares graduates for careers in the legal profession and related fields, including business, journalism, and public policy. Students benefit from opportunities for study abroad and clinical legal education, ensuring a well-rounded and practical learning experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The LL.B./B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree in Law at Trinity College Dublin is a four-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its practical applications. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for a successful career in the legal profession or related fields.
Outline:
The program consists of a combination of foundational and professional modules, ensuring a balance between the academic and practical aspects of law. In the first two years, students take core modules in areas such as constitutional law, criminal law, tort law, and contract law. In the final two years, students can choose from a wide range of elective modules to specialize in areas of interest, such as media law, intellectual property law, corporate law, or human rights law.
Assessment:
Assessment in the program is based on a combination of coursework and semester examinations. A diverse range of assessment methods is used, including case notes, essays, mock trials, reflective journals, mock parliaments, contribution to web-discussion boards, response papers, and research dissertations.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and highly qualified faculty members who are actively engaged in research and legal practice. The School of Law uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, and clinical legal education.
Careers:
Graduates of the LL.B./B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree in Law are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in the legal profession, including as solicitors, barristers, judges, and legal advisors. The program also provides a strong foundation for careers in business, journalism, accountancy, banking, insurance, politics, foreign affairs, and public policy.
Other:
- The program offers opportunities for students to study abroad in prestigious European universities through the EU-funded Erasmus program.
- Students can also participate in a clinical legal education module, which provides practical legal experience in a legal practice setting.
- The program is designed to meet the entry requirements for professional legal bodies in Ireland and the UK.
