Common and Civil Law University of Limerick

Overview

This Common and Civil Law course from the University of Limerick provides intellectual stimulation and exposure to decision-making and argumentative skills. The LLB in Common and Civil Law programme provides an opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s degree in both Common Law (The Irish/UK legal system) and Civil Law (the system used in most mainland European jurisdictions). Graduates can therefore expect to have a wide variety of options open to them upon graduation.   

University of Limerick moot court and appellate court facilities are utilised throughout the programme to develop these skills and ensure our students graduate equipped to deal with working in the legal environments in Ireland and France. These skills are of course transferable and of great benefit to those who choose to pursue a career outside of law.  UL’s School of Law was awarded Law School of the Year at the prestigious LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025.

Through enhancing existing links with our partner institution, the Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (UMLP), University of Limerick can offer students a first-class experience of living and studying in the picturesque city of Besancon while achieving a legal education that opens opportunities throughout Europe and the European Union.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can progress to professional legal training in Ireland or France. They can also pursue careers with international law firms, the European Union institutions, international businesses, or Non-Governmental Organisations.   

Ireland holds a significant position in the global market. Over 10% of our workforce is employed by multinational companies. Many international law firms associated with these companies find Ireland to be an extremely attractive location. Graduates of this course would be well-positioned as potential employees of these firms.