Course Summary
The Professional Doctorate in Law is offered in partnership with the Northumbria Law School and is specifically designed for qualified solicitors. It is a part-time programme structured to facilitate those in full-time employment. The programme is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning experience that will enhance a solicitor’s theoretical understanding of their profession and will assist in the development of practice, through critical insight and evaluation, building on academic and research skills acquired via formal subject delivery and the doctoral research subsequently conducted.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The programme is only open to Irish qualified lawyers and is designed for two kinds of candidate: firstly, those with a professional experience and a Master’s degree within the last five years; and secondly, those with professional experience but without a Master’s degree. All candidates will undergo assessment for advanced standing entry onto the programme that will formally capture their attainment of the required Level 9 of the Irish National Framework of Qualification. Evidence for this will be provided both by their application and subsequent interview.
Application Details
The closing date for applications for this course is Friday 25 August 2023.
While every effort is made to accommodate all eligible applications, from a supervisory resource perspective it may be necessary to cap numbers. Selection criteria will be based on the date applications are received and the availability of supervisors. Any eligible applicant whose application is not accepted in a given year will be given priority for the following year.
Start Date
Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 1:00 PM
Fees
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.