Course Title: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Language
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a language combines a full Irish law degree with the study of the law, language and culture of one of three European countries: France, Germany or Spain. Students learn about legal rules and systems, why they exist, how they have developed and how they relate to social and economic goals. Whilst the focus is on Irish law, students will obtain a grounding in the law and legal system of one other European country. In addition, upon completion of the degree, students will have reached C1 standard in their chosen language on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Professional Accreditation
This course is recognised by King's Inns as a qualifying law degree for the purposes of admission to the Barrister at Law degree.
Study Abroad Opportunities
There is a mandatory year abroad under the Erasmus+ course in Year 3. Students choose from a range of partner universities in France, Germany or Spain.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Minimum Number of |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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6 |
2 H5's |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English or Irish |
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N/A |
H4 |
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Other Grade Requirements At least H4 in language of study: French, German, Spanish. |
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QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
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DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: |
| Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline | |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
Graduates will be equipped to take up professional roles in a range of businesses, public services, non-governmental and European Institutions. The course also facilitates entry in to both branches of the Irish legal profession.
Semester 1
- Contract Law [Mandatory]
- Core Legal Skills [Mandatory]
- Criminal Law [Mandatory]
- French and Francophone Studies 1 [Mandatory]
- French Language 1A [Mandatory]
- German Language 1A [Mandatory]
- German Studies 1 [Mandatory]
- Spanish and Latin American Studies 1 [Mandatory]
- Spanish Language 1A [Mandatory]
- Tort [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- French Language 1A [Mandatory]
- French and Francophone Studies 1 [Mandatory]
- German Language 1A [Mandatory]
- German Studies 1 [Mandatory]
- Core Legal Skills [Mandatory]
- Contract Law [Mandatory]
- Criminal Law [Mandatory]
- Tort [Mandatory]
- Spanish Language 1A [Mandatory]
- Spanish and Latin American Studies 1 [Mandatory]
Semester 1
- French Language 2A [Mandatory]
- French and Francophone Studies 2 [Mandatory]
- German Language 2A [Mandatory]
- German Studies 2 [Mandatory]
- European Union Law [Mandatory]
- Constitutional Law [Mandatory]
- Company Law [Mandatory]
- Property Law [Mandatory]
- Spanish Language 2A [Mandatory]
- Spanish and Latin American Studies 2 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- French Language 2A [Mandatory]
- French and Francophone Studies 2 [Mandatory]
- German Language 2A [Mandatory]
- German Studies 2 [Mandatory]
- European Union Law [Mandatory]
- Constitutional Law [Mandatory]
- Company Law [Mandatory]
- Property Law [Mandatory]
- Spanish Language 2A [Mandatory]
- Spanish and Latin American Studies 2 [Mandatory]
Semester 1
- French Language 3 [Mandatory]
- German Language 3 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 1 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 2 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 3 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 4 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 5 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 6 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 7 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 8 [Mandatory]
- Legal Research Project [Mandatory]
- Spanish Language 3 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- French Language 3 [Mandatory]
- German Language 3 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 1 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 2 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 3 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 4 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 5 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 6 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 7 [Mandatory]
- Study in Partner Institution 8 [Mandatory]
- Legal Research Project [Mandatory]
- Spanish Language 3 [Mandatory]
Semester 1
- French for Professional Purposes [Mandatory]
- German for Professional Purposes [Mandatory]
- Spanish for Professional Purposes [Mandatory]
- Administrative Law [Elective]
- Current Affairs in France and/or Francophone Countries [Elective]
- Current Affairs in Germany [Elective]
- Current Affairs in Spain and/or Other Spanish-speaking Countries [Elective]
- Employment Law [Elective]
- Equity Law [Elective]
- European Human Rights Law [Elective]
- Evidence Law [Elective]
- Family Law [Elective]
- French Cinema from its Beginnings to the Present [Elective]
- French Literary and Critical Studies [Elective]
- German Literary and Critical Studies [Elective]
- Introduction to French-English Professional Translation [Elective]
- Introduction to Professional German English Translation [Elective]
- Introduction to Professional Spanish-English Translation [Elective]
- Jurisprudence [Elective]
- Media and Intellectual Property Law [Elective]
- Prison Law and Prisoners’ Rights [Elective]
- Spain and the Holocaust [Elective]
- Spanish Cinema: From Buñuel to Almodóvar [Elective]
- Spanish Literary and Critical Studies [Elective]
Semester 2
- French for Professional Purposes [Mandatory]
- German for Professional Purposes [Mandatory]
- Spanish for Professional Purposes [Mandatory]
- Introduction to French-English Professional Translation [Elective]
- French Literary and Critical Studies [Elective]
- Current Affairs in France and/or Francophone Countries [Elective]
- Current Affairs in Germany [Elective]
- Introduction to Professional German English Translation [Elective]
- German Literary and Critical Studies [Elective]
- Collective Memory & identity: Austria [Elective]
- Contemporary German-Jewish Literature [Elective]
- France-Algeria: Forgetting and Remembering [Elective]
- Poetry and singer-songwriters under Franco [Elective]
- Spain and the Holocaust [Elective]
- Prison Law and Prisoners’ Rights [Elective]
- Administrative Law [Elective]
- Evidence Law [Elective]
- Jurisprudence [Elective]
- Equity Law [Elective]
- Employment Law [Elective]
- Family Law [Elective]
- European Human Rights Law [Elective]
- Media and Intellectual Property Law [Elective]
- French Cinema from its Beginnings to the Present [Elective]
- Argentine Cinema and Jewish Characters [Elective]
- Spanish Cinema: From Buñuel to Almodóvar [Elective]
- Spanish Literary and Critical Studies [Elective]
- Introduction to Professional Spanish-English Translation [Elective]
- Current Affairs in Spain and/or Other Spanish-speaking Countries [Elective]
Irish/EU Applicants
Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.
The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.
International Students (Non-EU)
Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.
- You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
- You have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
- You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years
Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.
For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.
Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants
Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.
Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.
Advanced entry applications are currently not accepted to this course.
On graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.