Law (LLB)Dlí

Many LLB graduates pursue a career as a solicitor or a barrister, but these professions are not the only option. The analytical and problem-solving skills developed in a law degree are valuable in a range of businesses. Law graduates also find employment in the civil and public service, as well as the NGO sector, where their legal knowledge and critical thinking skills are particularly useful.

Certain subjects are considered essential to the study of law, such as Contract Law, Property Law, Criminal Law and European Union law. You’ll build up a base of knowledge in these core areas as well as following your own interests through specialised topics.

TU Dublin puts a strong emphasis on areas of law that have recently changed. We offer optional modules such as Criminology, Intellectual Property and Media Law, Prison Law and the Law and Society Research Clinic, where students engage in research for the benefit of an NGO.

In this course, you’ll develop skills of analysis, research and communication, a well-honed capacity for problem-solving, an appreciation of the complex relationship between law and society, and how law can both help and hinder the resolution of social problems. You can examine the operation of the criminal justice system, consider how the law should respond to new technologies or carry out research for an NGO on real-world problems. You’ll be able to make and evaluate arguments and take a logical and practical approach to solve complex problems.

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.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

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

• Advice Worker
• Advocacy Worker
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Arbitrator, Bank Official
• Charity Fundraiser
• Chartered/Company Secretary
• Consumer Rights Officer
• Court Clerk
• Criminologist
• Development Officer (Human Rights)
• Disability Officer
• Employee Liaison Officer
• Enforcement Officer
• Equality Officer
• Financial Regulator
• Fraud Analysts
• Freedom of Information Officer
• Health and Safety Officer
• HR Assistant/Officer
• Insurance Assessor
• Judge
• Law Historian/Author/Publisher
• Law Lecturer, Legal Adviser
• Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Legal Assistant/Executive
• Legal Compliance Officer
• Legal Editor, Legal Journalist
• Legal Information Provision
• Legal Researcher
• Legal Secretary
• Legal Translator
• Mediator, News/Current Affairs Producer
• Paralegal
• Political Research Assistant
• Risk Management
• Stenographer
• Tax/Pension Adviser/Consultant
• Trade Union Official
• Trading Standards Officer
• Trainee Barrister
• Trainee Solicitor

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 or a QQI FET award, 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 hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, 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.