Honours Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) CW708

What is the Course about?

The LLB is a traditional law degree offering a curriculum of core and elective law subjects. Students are encouraged and supported in acquiring skills in legal analysis, legal research and written and oral communication. The course seeks to impart a sound understanding of law and the intellectual foundation necessary to prepare for a career as a legal professional.

The LLB is a three-year course in which the core law subjects are covered as well as a number of elective subjects. The course offered by Institute of Technology Carlow is a qualifying degree in that it is approved by the relevant lawyers’ professional bodies.

Special Features:

• One of the only law degrees available outside the major cities of Ireland providing students of Leinster with an alternative option to study law.
• Degree approved by the Honourable Society of Kings Inns and students are eligible to sit the entrance exam to the Barrister at Law Degree course (see www.kingsinns.ie).
• Graduates are exempted from the Law Society’s Preliminary examination.
• Modules in legal research and writing provide students with the skills required by this discipline for independent learning and research.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates who achieve an honours degree will be eligible to apply to study for a Research Masters at Institute of Technology Carlow, or postgraduate opportunities at other higher education institutions.

What exemptions will I receive?

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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

A law degree provides excellent preparation for work in a legal capacity in both the public and private sectors, and most graduates undertake professional training to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. However, there are many other careers for which a law degree is advantageous, such as journalism, business, politics, human resources, mediation, research, policing, and education.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:

• 2H5 & 4O6/H7

Subjects required:

• English O3/H6

Subjects

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