Bachelor of Laws (Evening degree programme)
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Bachelor of Laws (Evening degree programme)
The central objective of the programme is to provide students with the knowledge and skills ordinarily associated with a degree level legal education embracing legal knowledge, research ability, analytical skills, conflict resolution, conflict avoidance, critical evaluation, personal skills and legal ethics.
All law subjects required by the Irish professional bodies, the Law Society and the King’s Inns, are covered in full over the course of this pro-gramme.
It offers great flexibility as all classes are scheduled in the evening time to suit those who are working.
It is a small group with an intake of approximately 25 students.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Autumn Semester
- Legal System and Method
- Criminal Law 1
- Contract Law 1
Spring Semester
- Commercial Law
- Criminal Law 2
- Contract Law 2
Year 2
Autumn Semester
- Constitutional Law 1
- Land Law 1
- Torts 1
Spring Semester
- Constitutional Law 2
- Land Law 2
- Torts 2
Year 3
Autumn Semester
- Law of the European Union 1
- Company Law 1
- Equity and Trusts 1
Spring Semester
- Law of the European Union 2
- Company Law 2
- Equity and Trusts 2
Year 4
Autumn Semester
Project 1
Spring Semester
Project 2
Program Outcome
After finishing your Law degree, you may decide to stay on at University and pursue a Postgraduate Degree. The Law School at the University of Limerick offers a number of innovative and interesting postgraduate programmes:
- LLM General
- LLM in Human Rights in Criminal Justice
- LLM in International Commercial Law
- LLM by Research
- PhD
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
A legal education gives you a number of career options. You may decide to enter the legal profession as a solicitor or barrister or you may engage in further study and become an academic. These are not the only options, as a law degree will give you a rich and wide-ranging education, which is relevant to a variety of careers. Our graduates often pursue careers in areas such as administration, government, business, finance, insurance, journalism, broadcasting, research, and diplomacy.
A law degree will provide you with lifelong skills that can be adapted to suit a multiplicity of careers.