Course Summary
Law impacts on all aspects of life today, and the LLB provides you with an excellent basis for a career as a practising lawyer, as well as in other fields such as administration, business, the media and social work. The LLB is also excellent preparation for work in a legal advisory capacity in the private or public sector.
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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
Application Details
Closing Date
Please view the offer rounds website at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/postgrad-admissions/key-dates/
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System
Next start date September 2024
Closing Date Offers are made on a rolling basis
Fees
€7,890 p.a. (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€7,750 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€17,500 p.a. (€17,640 p.a. including levy) 2024/25
LLBH-LLB2 (4 Year) (EU): €5,750 p.a. (€5,855 including levy) 2024/25
LLBH-LLB4 (3 Year) (EU): €7,500 p.a. (€7,640 including levy) 2024/25
The Student
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.
Career Progression
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.
Duration
LLBH-LLB3, 2 years;
LLBH-LLB4, 3 years;
LLBH-LLB2, 4 years