Law
The purpose of this programme is to enable learners to develop the skills required for engaging in critical analysis of laws and legal problem solving and to develop the skills and values necessary for legal professional practice, such as ethical values relevant to legal practice, and legal advocacy skills. The programme will also provide opportunities for students to develop the graduate attributes that are considered necessary for professional life in the legal profession.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years
2 x evenings per week (Monday and Wednesday) & selected Saturdays
Delivery Online
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules. or Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Careers / Further progression
Graduates from the Honours Degree commonly choose to apply for postgraduate study at Blackhall Place in order to qualify as a solicitor, or, at the Kings Inn in order to qualify as a barrister. Upon successful completion graduates are exempt from the Law Society’s Preliminary examination. This degree is also approved by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns and graduates are eligible to sit the entrance examination to the Barrister at Law Degree Programme.
Further information
Week commencing Monday 11th September 2023
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
Programme Fee €2,500
Interested in a career in law in the legal profession, public service or in business?
The programme is designed for those interested in Irish Law and legal studies who wish to develop their general knowledge of the basic concepts of Law.
Year 1
Irish Legal Systems
Legal Research/Writing and IT
Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Year 2
Tort Law
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Administration Law
Year 3
Land Law
Equity Law
Company Law
European Law
Year 4
Family Law
Evidence Law
Human Rights Law
Jurisprudence
Exit awards are only available after years two and three to those who leave the Institute and do not intend to complete their studies on this programme.
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050