Law with French Law (Hons) University College Dublin

Overview

Language proficiency is increasingly important in the modern business world and this qualification gives graduates a distinctive point of differentiation when seeking employment. Students will learn about the common law system, practised in Ireland and the UK and the civil law system which is used throughout Europe.

Law with French Law is one of two French Law Courses offered by Sutherland School of Law, the other being the dual degree - the BCL/ Maîtrise. All students interested in the French Law Courses enter the BCL (Law with French Law) in first year. 

Both degrees offer the exciting opportunity for immersion in two of the world’s major legal systems. Student will learn about the common law system, practised in Ireland and the UK (and in some form, in most of the English-speaking world) and the civil law system which is used throughout Europe.

The Law with French Law (Hons) degree from University College Dublin provides students with a qualification in Irish law, while acquiring a broad knowledge of French law and a very high level of competence in French language and French legal terminology. 

French Law classes are small, and students are encouraged to interact throughout, thus enhancing their spoken French. On graduation, students may choose to pursue a career in an Irish legal context but this degree will also have given them the opportunity to gain valuable comparative insights, which inform an enhanced critical perspective on Irish law.

Careers

This degree ensures that graduates are well placed to pursue careers with international law firms, EU and international organisations, diplomacy and government departments, or Non-Governmental Organisations.

Past graduates have progressed to study at prestigious institutions in the EU and internationally and others have obtained scholarships to the renowned College of Europe in Bruges.