Griffith College Dublin

The Bachelor of Laws is a highly focused discipline. This degree will position you for the Law Society of Ireland’s entrance examinations and, if successful, to undertake some further study and qualify as a solicitor. But that is not the only route; the LLB degree lends itself some really stimulating career opportunities across a range of areas - like journalism, media, finance, public administration, industry and commerce. But any law degree does all that, doesn’t it?

Crafted and refined from the seasoned input of heavy hitters from the profession as well as the college’s expert full-time and associate lecturing staff, it combines legal training to industry standards, with all the necessary academic depth. So life after graduation means a running start, not a kick start.

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In Griffith College, life after graduation means a running start, not a kick start. Most students will pursue professional qualifications to become a barrister or solicitor. Alternatively, students may pursue postgraduate studies in a related discipline or elect to work in industry - typically in the legal department of a financial institution.

All Griffith College Law degrees enable graduates who wish to qualify as solicitors to sit the Law Society of Ireland’s entrance examinations. Griffith College Dublin is home to Ireland’s largest and most successful Law Society Entrance Examination Preparation Course.

LLB (Hons) and BA (Hons) Business and Law graduates are eligible to sit the Honorable Society of King’s Inns’ entrance examinations. On successful completion of the five entrance examinations, candidates may then complete the Honorable Society of King’s Inns’ Barrister at Law degree in just one year.

For Undergraduate courses:

• Full time Applicants under 23 years of age should apply through CAO.

• Mature applicants for full time or part time and applicants under 23 years of age for part time should apply directly to Griffith College.

• International applicants should also apply directly.

• For further information on the correct application procedure for you, please contact the Admissions Office for more details.

For Postgraduate courses:

• Postgraduate applicants may apply directly to Griffith College before 31st August each year. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their undergraduate degree final results for entry. Griffith College welcomes applications from those who do not meet the academic requirements but who have extensive industry experience. For such applications, an additional interview will be required. Contact the Admissions Office for more details.

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Don't take our word for it, Here's what our past students have to say

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Name: James Mc Connon
Course Completed: LLB (Hons.) in Irish Law
Year Completed: 2011

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Comments on the course:

I found the course to be extremely engaging and stimulating. The skills which this degree has taught me, I hope, will help me gain employment in a number of fields.

Lecturers:

All the lecturers were very knowledgeable on their particular area of law. Also and equally important was the fact that the lecturers were approachable and help you progress in whatever way they could.

Job Prospects:

I have to date not attempted to gain employment.

Where are you now:

Currently about to undertake a LL.M Degree in King's College London focusing on Constitutional issues.

What advice would you give to others considering this course:

I could not have enjoyed the course more and would recommend it very highly.

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Name: Edward Mathews
Course Completed: LLB (Hons.) Irish Law
Year Completed: 2011

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Comments on the course:

The course provides a comprehensive and in depth coverage of all the core aspects of Irish law and allows one to select further elective subjects which may be of interest.  The lecturers are experienced and helpful, and for the most part are practicing lawyers which allows them not only to communicate the substantive law but also to offer insights into the reality of its operation on a day to day basis.  The course is challenging but the the challenge is a worthy one as the knowledge acquired will broaden any participant as an individual and moreover offer them greater employment opportunities.

Where are you now:

I work in the area of human resources and employee relations and the contents of the LLB is incredibly useful in broadening ones understanding of the legal aspects of the employment relationship and the knowledge and skills acquired give you an edge in appreciating the ever changing nature of employment law.

Other comments:

GCD offers flexible yet focused learning opportunities, the nature of the materials provided ensure that even those with the busiest of schedules are facilitated

What advice would you give to others considering this course: