Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Duration: 3 years, full-time, which may be extended over 4years, part-time

Entry Requirements: Approved university degree in any area.In certain circumstances an approved professionalqualification may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Those holding a Law Degree or who have studied Law atthird-level may be granted appropriate exemptions such thatthe programme duration could be reduced.

Places available: 20 in Year 1

Fees: Current fees per year are E6,015 (full-time, EU)

E13,000 (full-time, non-EU)

E4,575 (part-time, EU)

Applying: Applications are made via hard copy applicationform. For an application form, contact the PostgraduateAdmissions Office on 091 492103 or email pglaw@nuigalway.ieor log on to http://www.nuigalway.ie/law/prospective.html todownload a form.*Selection decisions are based on the quality of the candidate’s application andprevious academic record.

Closing date: 31st May. Late applications will also be considered.

A strong foundation in Law is valuable in manyways. For some it provides an enabling path toprofessional qualification as a Solicitor orBarrister. For others, it augments establishedcareers by providing an additional qualificationof value in areas like regulation and compliance.People choose the LLB for many reasons but itsprimary attractiveness is its added value –professionally and intellectually.

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School of Law

Contact information/Enquiries to:

Ms. Geraldine O’Rourke T +353 91 493082E geraldine.orourke@nuigalway.ie

Lecture timesA timetable of lectures will be available in August.However, the total contact time (lectures and tutorials)is approximately three hours per subject per week.Lectures are normally held in two-hour session asfollows:

Monday to Friday: 6.00pm – 8.00pm; 8.00pm – 10.00pm

However, lectures for some optional subjects are heldduring daytime hours only.

What our students say

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Contact information/Enquiries to:

Ms. Geraldine O’Rourke | T +353 91 493082 | E geraldine.orourke@nuigalway.ie

Damien McCalligLLB graduate

"The flexibility offered by the part-time mode of the LLBprogramme was central to my

decision to study law at NUI Galway. While challenging,the availability of night-time lectures helped me tosuccessfully combine work and study. Attaining the LLBhas enhanced my career options by expanding both mylegal knowledge and skills base".

ExaminationsEnd of term written exams and continuous assessment.

The LLB programme may be taken over 3 or 4 years. The only significantdifference between the two modes is the number of subjects taken in each year and all students will eventually take the equivalent of 13 year-longsubjects. Academic standards, course requirements, aggregate contact hoursand so forth are the same for both modes. While some subjects are availableduring daytime hours only, core courses will be offered in the evenings (after 6.00p.m).

There are a minimum number of year-long equivalent courses required to becompleted each year:

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year

3-Year Mode: 4 4 5 -

4-Year Mode: 3 3 3 4

In Year 1, Students take the following foundationalsubjectsConstitutional LawContractTort (three-year mode only)Irish Legal Systems (Semester 1)Legal Methods and Research (Semester 1)

On completion of Year 1, Students then choose from a broad list ofsubjects for the remainder of the LLB programme:

Administrative Law Housing Law & PolicyAlternative Dispute Resolution Immigration LawBanking Law Independent ResearchCompany Law Industrial & Intellectual Property LawComparative Competition Law Information Technology LawComparative Disability Law Insurance LawCriminal Justice International Business LawCriminal Law Intl. Protection of Human RightsCriminology International Trade LawEU Competition Law JurisprudenceEnglish Land Law Labour LawEntertainment Law Land LawEnvironmental Law Law of the SeaEquity Media LawEuropean Union Law Moot CourtEuropean Human Rights Public International LawEvidence TortFamilyHealth Law & Policy

NOTE: This programme schedule may change from year to year.

Programme Outline

Employment and career opportunities

NUI Galway law graduates have secured employment withmany top law firms in Ireland.

Why study the LLB?

The LLB contains all the subjects needed for entranceexaminations to the legal professions (Solicitors &Barristers) in Ireland, subject to prevailing entry rules. By choosing certain subjects, students can become eligiblefor exemptions in relation to entry to the legal profession in England and Wales.

The LLB is also excellent preparation for work in a legaladvisory capacity in the private and public sector. The course is structured so as to facilitate those with workresponsibilities and may be taken over 3 or 4 years.Applications are particularly welcomed from graduates/professionals of several years standing and recent graduatesof all faculties seeking to broaden their qualifications