Overview

The Law and German programme at Trinity College Dublin provides a comprehensive education that bridges the gap between two distinct legal and cultural landscapes. This interdisciplinary degree is designed for students who wish to master the complexities of Irish law while developing professional-level fluency in the German language. By integrating these fields, the university prepares graduates for a globalised legal environment where cross-border expertise is increasingly essential.

Why Law and German at Trinity College Dublin?

Choosing this programme means joining a prestigious institution where small class sizes foster a close-knit and supportive learning environment. A defining feature of the degree is the mandatory Erasmus year spent at a partner university in Germany. This immersive experience allows students to study the German legal system first-hand, significantly enhancing their linguistic skills and cultural adaptability. The curriculum is also carefully structured to ensure that students can meet the requirements for entry into legal professional bodies in Ireland.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 22580 per year
European fee: EUR 3181 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum balances foundational legal subjects with intensive language and cultural studies. In the initial years, students focus on core legal principles alongside German linguistics and history. The final years allow for greater specialisation and independent research. Modules may include:

Contract Law
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Torts
Equity
Land Law
German Language
Applied Linguistics
German Culture and Society

Careers with Law and German

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse career paths both within Ireland and across Europe. The combination of legal expertise and bilingualism is highly valued in international law firms, European Union institutions, and diplomatic services. Beyond the courtroom, alumni find success in sectors such as foreign affairs, public policy, international business, and finance. The degree also serves as a strong foundation for those pursuing roles in journalism, academia, or non-governmental organisations where analytical skills and cultural knowledge are paramount.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In the first and second years, you will study a variety of legal modules, taken alongside students reading for our other undergraduate law programmes. You will also further develop your language skills through studying a variety of modules on French/German language, politics and cultural studies.

The third year is a compulsory year spent studying legal and language-related modules in one of Germany’s top-ranking universities. This year abroad is designed to enable the student to enhance their knowledge of German law whilst perfecting their fluency in the foreign language.

At the end of the first year of your programme, you can choose to major in law (we refer to this as the ‘professional pathway’ – leading to the degree of LL.B. or you can major in German (resulting in a B.A. degree). You may of course choose to continue studying both subjects equally (B.A. Law German) or move into Single Honours law (LL.B.).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

EU/EEA Deadline: 1 May

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Legal Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 28 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate: H3 German

Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade C German

International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 German

Final second level qualification results

IELTS, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency, TOEFL scores, for applicants whose first language is not English

Academic transcripts for each year of third level study and all third level qualifications awarded

SAT, AP or ACT scores (US and Canadian applicants only)

Two letters of recommendation

Passport

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22580 EUR / year

≈ 22580 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

5681 EUR / year

≈ 5681 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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