- Overview
- Syllabus
- What we offer
- Requirements
Overview
The LL.B degree is a three year undergraduate programme in the study of Irish law.
This law degree will be of interest to those who have a strong sense of justice, who possess a questioning mind and enjoy identifying and applying solutions to problems.
The LL.B degree at Independent College Dublin benefits from the endorsement and strong support of the Bristol Law School one of the leading law schools in the United Kingdom. The course is delivered by a team of enthusiastic and experienced teachers. Furthermore, the nature of class sizes encourages an interactive and discursive approach towards the study of law.
Course Start Date
September 2012
Awarding Body
University of the West of England (this programme is accredited by the Honorable Society of King's Inns and recognised by the Law Society of Ireland).
"With over 27,000 students spread over four campuses acorss the Bristol area, UWE is the largest provider of higher education in the South West and is one of the most popular according to the Times Good University Guide, which states that as many as one in four school leavers choose UWE.
"The university finds itself consistently ranked as having the best teaching quality of the new universities and the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment by The Times ranked UWE 8th out of England's 83 universities.
"The School of Law has been building itself a strong reputation over recent years, not only with local employers, but also with professional legal bodies. The Law Society has again awarded the Legal Practice Course with the highest possible grading ('double excellence'). Source: www.allaboutlaw.co.uk - The Law Careers Website
Timetables
Contact Details
Admissions Office
60-63 Dawson St.
Dublin 2
T: +353 1 6351184
admissions@independentcolleges.ie
Course Duration
3 years (full & part time)
Course Fees
Full time: €5,980 per annum ( Payment plan options available)
Part time: €5,450 per annum (Payment plan options available)
Syllabus
Stage I
- Introduction to the Irish Legal System
- Law of Torts
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
Stage II
- Law of Contract
- Law of Equity & Trusts
- Land Law
- Elective*
Stage III
- Jurisprudence
- Company Law
- European Union Law
- Elective*
*Elective Choice:
- Administrative Law
- Employment Law
- Media Law
- Medical Law
- Law of Evidence
- Human Rights Law
- Family Law
Students undertaking the degree study a total of 12 modules across the three years of the programme. A broad range of modules are offered as part of the degree including the eight core entrance examination subjects of the Law Society of Ireland (FE1) and the five core entrance examination subjects of the Honorable Society of King’s Inns. Graduates from the degree are eligible to sit the entrance examinations of the Law Society of Ireland (FE1) in order to train to become a solicitor and the degree is accredited by the Honorable Society of King's Inns which entitles graduates to sit the entrance examinations for entry to the Barrister-at-Law degree course.
Assessment Details
Each module is assessed annually (in the month of May) by a three hour unseen written examination in each module. The examination accounts for 75% of the total mark in the module. Additionally, students will be required to submit one piece of written coursework in each module which will account for the remaining 25% of the total marks for the module. Students will be provided with written feedback from their lecturer on all coursework. Resit opportunities in each module will take place during the month of August.
Transferring Students
Students may be permitted to transfer credit earned elsewhere on a similar programme up to the maximum amount permitted by the University's regulations. Thus, students on other law degree programmes which are similar in content and level may be entitled to transfer into the later years of the programme. Students studying on lower level law programmes may also be entitled to advanced entry to the programme on the basis of their accredited prior learning. For futher details regarding same please contact the College.
What We Offer
The full-time course consists of typically 12 to 14 hours a week of lectures and 2 to 3 hours of tutorials.
In lectures students are introduced to the principles and concepts of the law in each module. In tutorials classes are divided into smaller groups whereby the principles and concepts can be discussed in greater depth.
The evening programme is delivered typically over three evenings per week (see sample timetable). Evening students are provided with prepared lecture material which is made available in class or through the College’s intranet system thereby facilitating greater discussion and debate within the class.
Internships
The Law School has secured a number of internships with some of the most prestigious law firms in Ireland and Great Britain. Selection is competitive, based on academic performance and interview.
Transferring Students
Students may be permitted to transfer credit up to the maximum permitted by the University’s Regulations from another institution. Thus students on similar law degree programmes may be able to transfer their credit from that institution for similar modules on the LL.B programme. Such transfers are governed by the University’s regulations. For further information on transferring from another similar law degree programme contact the College’s admissions office.
Requirements
The College also sets minimum entry requirements for all its degree programmes to ensure that students have the necessary academic strength to successfully complete the programme.
The minimum entry requirements for all first degree programmes at the College are set out below:
Minimum Entry Requirements: To be admitted to the programme, students must have obtained at least 180 UCAS tariff points or 300 Leaving Certificate points. For further details on admission please contact the College’s Admissions Office.
Applicants with other qualifications or experience: We welcome applications from those who do not have the entry requirements outlined here. The University will consider applications on the basis of evidence of personal, professional and educational experience which indicate an applicant's ability to meet the demands of a degree. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme of study
