8 Law Degree Programs in Ireland

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in Law (LLB) is a traditional law degree offering a curriculum of core and elective law subjects. 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 (MH501) is a four-year degree almost exclusively in law, allowing you to study law in depth and detail. This innovative programme puts a strong emphasis on the development of verbal and written advocacy skills through applied modules such as legal skills, negotiation and dispute resolution. Students can future-proof their degree with our exciting new modules in Law and Technology in each of years 2 and 3.

The LLB (Graduate Entry) program is a two year full-time program specifically designed to provide a legal education to graduates in disciplines other than law. Graduates from any discipline other than law may apply and no prior legal knowledge is necessary. Entry is competitive and the minimum entry requirement is a 2nd class honours grade 2 undergraduate degree.

The study of law is an enriching educational experience that provides intellectual stimulation and an  exposure to decision-making and argumentative skills. The Law Plus programme allows you to choose elective subjects in other disciplines including Politics, History, Psychology, Economics, Maths, Sociology and languages. You can therefore expect to have a wide variety of options open to you upon graduation. 

DCU’s European Master in Law, Data and AI (EMILDAI) addresses the legal, technical, and ethical challenges of digitisation. This programme equips you with the expertise to legally, ethically, and safely process data, especially when using AI systems—skills highly valued by businesses and public institutions.

Students can focus their studies on the law to maximise their understanding of the legal process. Students can tailor this degree to particular areas of law that interest them. Students who wish to qualify professionally as a solicitor or a barrister will have completed the modules required by the Law Society and the Honourable Society of King’s Inns.

Law impacts all aspects of life today, and the LLB provides you with an excellent basis for a career as a practising lawyer, as well as in other fields such as administration, business, the media and social work. The LLB is also excellent preparation for work in a legal advisory capacity in the private or public sector.

The LLM (General) is one of a suite of LLM programmes offered by the School of Law at NUI Galway. This LLM can be taken on a full-time basis over one year or part-time over two years. It is a taught programme designed to give students complete flexibility in their selection of modules and topic for their minor thesis.