LLB

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Course Details

CAO Code	AU310
Level	8
Duration	3 Years
CAO Points	326 (2025)
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Full Time
Work placement	Yes

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Course Overview

A law degree such as this 3 year honours LLB degree is a versatile qualification providing an excellent foundation for a wide variety of careers. This accredited degree covers all of the essential core law modules together with new and emerging areas of legal study.

Successful graduates not only pursue careers in the legal profession but also law enforcement, journalism, social work, advocacy and the civil service.

This LLB is accredited by the King’s Inns (for those who wish to pursue a career as a barrister), provides the required preparation for the Law Society of Ireland FE1 (for those who wish to pursue a career as a solicitor) and is recognized as a qualifying law degree by the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (Northern Ireland).

In addition to the essential core law modules, this degree has a particular focus on clinical or practical modules such as Mooting, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Practice Skills, Street Law and a Work Placement, together with topical areas including employment law, human rights and media and communications law.

Progression

Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Master in Arts in Governance & IT in Financial Services (ATU Donegal) And Master’s degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.

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Undergraduate Prospectus

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths not required

QQI/FET Major Award Required

Any

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements

3 Distinctions

Fees

Total Fees EU: €3000

This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.

Total Fees Non-EU: €12000

Fees shown are per annum.

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Professional Accreditation

Professional Recognition
This degree is a qualifying law degree which is:

An accredited law degree by the King’s inns
An accredited law degree by the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (Northern Ireland)
Approved law degree to sit the final examination of the Law Society – first part FE1