The LLB is a traditional law degree offering a curriculum of core and elective law subjects. Students are encouraged and supported in acquiring skills in legal analysis, legal research and written and oral communication. The course seeks to impart a sound understanding of law and the intellectual foundation necessary to prepare for a career as a legal professional.
Course Structure
The LLB is a three-year course in which the core law subjects are covered as well as a number of elective subjects. The course offered by SETU Carlow is a qualifying degree in that it is approved by the relevant legal professional bodies.
Is this course for you?
If you are interested in the art of analysis, research, logical reasoning, and finding creative and imaginative ways to solve problems, then a degree in law might be for you. Your legal studies should also provide you with a sound understanding of the foundations of the legal system, the constitutional framework of the state, and the political and economic influences on the development of the law.
Special Features:
One of the only law degrees available outside the major cities of Ireland.
Degree approved by the Honourable Society of King's Inns and students are eligible to sit the entrance exam to the Barrister at Law Degree course (seewww.kingsinns.ie).
Graduates are exempted from the Law Society's Preliminary examination.
Modules in legal research and writing provide students with the skills required by this discipline for independent learning and research.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Constitutional Law 1 (M)
Constitutional Law 2 (M)
Criminal Law 1 (M)
Criminal Law 2 (M)
Legal Research and Communications (M)
Legal Practice and Procedure (M)
The Irish Legal System 1 (M)
The Irish Legal System 2 (M)
Tort Law 1 (M)
Tort Law 2 (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Contract Law 1 (M)
Contract Law 2 (M)
Land Law and Succession 1 (M)
Land Law and Succession 2 (M)
Administrative Law 1 (E)
Administrative Law 2 (E)
Employment Law 1 (E)
Employment Law 2 (E)
Evidence 1 (E)
Evidence 2 (E)
Media Law and the Digital Environment (E)
Media Law and the Digital Environment 2 (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Company Law 1 (M)
Company Law 2 (M)
Equity and Trusts 1 (M)
Equity and Trusts 2 (M)
European Union Law 1 (M)
European Union Law 2 (M)
Consumer Protection Law 1 (E)
Family and Child Law 2 (E)
Family and Child Law 1 (E)
Consumer Protection Law 2 (E)
Jurisprudence 1 (E)
Jurisprudence 2 (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2H5 & 4O6/H7
English O3/H6
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates who achieve an honours degree will be eligible to apply to study for a research masters at SETU Carlow, or postgraduate opportunities at other higher education institutions.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
A law degree provides excellent preparation for work in a legal capacity in both the public and private sectors, and most graduates undertake professional training to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. However, there are many other careers for which a law degree is advantageous, such as journalism, business, politics, human resources, mediation, research, policing, and education.
