Laws University of Galway

Overview

If you wish to become a solicitor, the LLB covers all the modules examined in the solicitor FE-1 entrance exams at the Law Society of Ireland. If you wish to become a barrister the  three and four year LLB is approved by The Honorable Society of King's Inns. In addition, all students are required to take a core module designed to equip them with critical legal research, writing and presentation skills.

Course highlights:

• Provides a route to qualifying as a lawyer for graduates from any discipline.
• Students of the Laws programme of the University of Galway  have the opportunity to apply for a clinical placement. A limited number of clinical placements are available with law firms, barristers, and a range of governmental and non-governmental organisations working to promote the public interest.
• Skills development is an important element of this programme with a focus on critical thinking, analytical ability and professional writing skills.
• Students who take the three year or four year LLB can tailor the programme by choosing modules that interest them or will further their career goals.
• The accredited programme offers all the subjects currently required for the entrance examinations to the legal professions (solicitors and barristers) in Ireland.
• Moot court provides an opportunity for students to develop skills such as advocacy, research and legal analysis skills. 
• Expert lecturers deliver this programme. Students also attend guest seminars from prominent practitioners, academics and judges.

Careers

Many of our graduates today run successful practices as solicitors or barristers. Other graduates have found employment and advanced their careers in a variety of areas, such as administration, financial services, business, the media, policy development and social work. We have successful alumni in all walks of life all over the world.