Law LLB (Graduate Entry)

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) in a discipline other than law.

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you are a graduate from another discipline and want to pursue a legal education or considering a career change. The Law LLB (Graduate Entry) is designed for you.

This two-year, full-time undergraduate programme provides a comprehensive legal education rooted in the common law tradition.

You will study core subjects such as criminal law, contract law, torts, constitutional law, and company law, all required by Irish professional bodies.

The programme is also suitable for graduates who studied law in countries with non-common law systems and wish to gain a qualification recognised in Ireland.

Depending on your previous studies, you may be eligible for exemptions from Year 1 modules and begin directly in Year 2. All exemptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.

During this programme, you will:

• Gain a recognised legal qualification designed for graduates from non-law disciplines or international legal systems.

• Study all core subjects required for entry to the Law Society of Ireland and King’s Inns.

• Choose from a wide range of elective modules to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.

• Learn alongside undergraduate law students, benefiting from collaborative learning and diverse perspectives.

• Develop essential legal skills through lectures and tutorials. Students may also elect to complete a final-year research project.

• Be eligible for Year 1 exemptions if you have previously studied core law modules - subject to approval by the Course Director.

Information for international students

• Postgraduate Entry Requirements for International Students
• English Language Requirements

Email ULGlobal@ul.ie for further information.

Fees and funding

• Scholarships for International Students
• Sports Scholarships