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School of Law
Undergraduate Prospectus 2022
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DID YOU KNOW...
Our Degree Programmes
▶ Law (BCL) 8
▶ Law (BCL), Criminology and 10
Criminal Justice
▶ Law (BCL) and Human Rights 12
NUI Galway is recognised in the
▶ Law and Taxation 14 EXPERT
▶ Law and Business 16
TOP 2%
of universities in the QS
ACADEMICS
World Universities Rankings 2022.
▶ BA (Joint Honours) in Law 18
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STUDY
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THE EMPHASIS ON INNOVATION, PRACTICALITY AND
NUI GALWAY
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION APPARENT FROM THE FIRST DAYS
OF THE UNIVERSITY CONTINUE TO GUIDE OUR TEACHING
OF LAW. WE GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL DISCIPLINARY
BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE OUR STUDENTS GRADUATE AS
WELL-ROUNDED, ETHICAL LEGAL PROFESSIONALS.
EXPERIENCED STAFF SKILLS TERENCE O’MALLEY INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Our academic staff are nationally and internationally Skills-based modules are an essential part of our degrees, DLA PIPER Studying law at NUI Galway will give you an insight into the global legal system
recognised experts in their fields and many are also industry equipping students with both the academic and practical SCHOLARSHIP that is driving change in the world today, both nationally and internationally.
experienced. Their invaluable knowledge and experience skills required for successful careers and for life. Our Our modules have an embedded international emphasis so our students
academics work with students to develop competencies We are delighted to partner with global
gives students a unique learning experience, ensuring that have an understanding of the globalisation of legal practice. Students will also
including logical and critical thinking, communication law firm DLA Piper for the Terence
they develop the skills necessary to put theory into practice. have the opportunity to study abroad with prestigious partner institutions,
O’Malley DLA Piper Scholarship.
and advocacy skills, project management skills and the transforming their university degree into a truly global experience.
The School of Law is also a centre of excellence in research The scholarship supports Scholars
ability to construct complex legal arguments. NUI Galway
with our internationally recognised research centres. Our law students become highly skilled, employable graduates
throughout their four-year degree to ▶ AUSTRALIA ▶ CHINA ▶ GERMANY ▶ POLAND
students have access to academics who lead research projects confident to progress to professional qualification and to
the value of €2,500 annually (total value ▶ AUSTRIA ▶ CZECH REPUBLIC ▶ HUNGARY ▶ SPAIN
and influence national and international policy making. pursue a range of other careers locally, nationally and globally.
of €10,000 per Scholar). Each year the ▶ BELGIUM ▶ FINLAND ▶ INDIA ▶ THE
Development of skills is advanced every year of the degree:
scholarship is awarded to two first year ▶ CANADA ▶ FRANCE ▶ ITALY NETHERLANDS
students who are enrolled in one of our ▶ UNITED STATES
five law degrees (GY250, GY251, GY252,
CAREER FOCUS Year 4: Specialisation & Guided Research Essay OF AMERICA
Year 3: Work Placement or Study Abroad
GY253 and GY254) and is awarded
based on financial need and academic
WORK PLACEMENT
Our careers and employment team provide quality
merit. The Scholars will preferably Our Law programmes aim to position students with the skills and graduate
career guidance to help students gain clarity, connect
Year 2: Communication & Advocacy through Mooting have a home address in Mayo but attributes needed for employment post-graduation. We partner with leading
with employers and compete for the best jobs.
consideration is given to applicants global, national and local firms, as well as other organisations, to support student
Year 1: Foundational Teaching (legal research, critical thinking)
with a home address in the West development and work placement.
CLARITY in your career journey through: of Ireland (all counties in Connacht
▶ ▶
▶ ONE-TO-ONE CAREER GUIDANCE
GUEST LECTURES plus counties Donegal and Clare).
▶
Matheson
A&L Goodbody
Irish Council for
Civil Liberties ▶
Company Solicitors
MacDermott &
▶ CAREER SEMINARS AND EVENTS FROM EXPERTS Terms and conditions apply, visit our ▶ Arthur Cox ▶ The Irish Refugee Allen Solicitors
▶ PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING
Our close links to the legal profession and industry mean we website for full details: ▶ LK Shields Council ▶ Sage Advocacy
▶ DROP-IN SESSIONS
regularly host guest lecturers with leading expertise in law, the www.nuigalway.ie/dlapiperscholarship ▶ Ronan Daly ▶ Philip Lee ▶ Damien Tansey
legal profession, human rights, disability, business and beyond. Jermyn (RDJ) ▶ Department Solicitors
CONNECT with prospective employers through: Guest lecturers give students insight into current trends in ▶ Eversheds Sutherland of Justice ▶ Maples Group
“I am extremely proud to be a
law and society, and inform their future career choices. ▶ AMOSS Solicitors ▶ William Fry ▶ Centre for Disability
▶ recipient of the Terence O’Malley DLA
JOBS FAIRS AND EMPLOYER EVENTS ▶ CIE ▶ Berwick Solicitors Law and Policy
▶ Piper Scholarship. The Scholarship
JOBS VACANCY SYSTEM
A ROUNDED ▶ Irish Water ▶ MacSweeney &
has had a significant impact on my
COMPETE in the jobs market through: STUDENT EXPERIENCE third level education and experience.
Beyond the lecture hall, there is a wide variety of extra-
It has allowed me to focus on
NATIONAL AND
▶ CV & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOPS attaining my degree in Law
▶ JOB APPLICATION REVIEW
curricular activities with over 100 student societies, including at NUI Galway INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
a very vibrant student Law Society, excellent sports facilities without any Our students are in a unique position to apply for a limited number of high profile
and clubs, volunteering through the ALIVE programme, and financial strain.” national and international legal internships. Our school has established links with
the community knowledge initiative. The University also
AVA CULLINAN a number of prestigious organisations that offer summer internship opportunities.
offers a range of supports for students and scholarships such
LAW (BCL)
as the Excellence Scholarships and Sports Scholarships..
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STRUCTURE TEACHING Mooting is a simulated courtroom WORK PLACEMENT We offer exciting study-abroad RESEARCH ESSAY
experience. Using a hypothetical set of opportunities through ERASMUS and
Our programmes are designed NUI Galway is driving innovation Our students will have the opportunity to The capacity to write long-form
case facts, students learn how to identify International Exchange. Students
to maximise student potential by in the teaching of law through the gain a professional focus and real world research essays is a signature ability
legal issues, construct a legal argument, that choose a language stream are
providing a balance of foundational concentration of skills at every stage experience through work placement. of graduates, and is a key skill for
draft legal submissions, and effectively encouraged to avail of the study abroad
law modules, critical legal skills and a of our degree programmes. The key Students gain invaluable experience practicing lawyers. As part of our
deliver oral arguments. All students opportunity to elevate their linguistic
specialism in different subject areas. to this approach is strong foundational by putting theory into practice and skills by studying in a partnering degrees, students will complete a
will participate in mooting exercises.
Students also have the opportunity teaching. Our module, Understanding developing new skills which can university that teaches through that ‘Guided Research Essay’ supported
the Law, allows students to explore the Past students described participating
to either study abroad or to avail support and influence career direction. language. Students can study through by an academic mentor. Students will
foundation structures and operations of in mooting as ‘transformative’. The
of professional work placement. We are committed to providing high the countries native language in our greatly benefit from the guidance and
the Irish legal system while introducing module is delivered through a taught
Throughout the degree, students will quality work placements together partner universities in Germany, France supervision of an assigned academic
students to the basic skills of case component made up of lectures and and Spain. We have also partnered
develop a comparative understanding with nationally and internationally mentor who will meet with them
analysis, statutory interpretation, legal an active component where students with a number of leading universities
of the law and an appreciation of law recognised law firms and organisations. to discuss their research essay and
citation and writing, and developing will participate in practical seminars who teach through English in Australia,
in practice. Students will become provide feedback on their work.
capacities for independent research and a mock trial. Students will be Students will have a range of CV and Austria, Belgium, Canada, China,
highly skilled, employable graduates
and writing. We teach this module required to work with fellow students in interview preparation supports available Czech Republic, Finland, France,
able to progress to professional
intensively in the opening weeks of small groups to research and prepare in advance of their work placement. Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Poland,
qualification and to pursue a range
the first semester: doing so will (i) arguments for presentation, and to Spain, The Netherlands and the
of other careers locally, nationally
support students to transition to the develop written legal submissions and United States of America. Studying
and globally. Our law programmes abroad gives students the prospect
expectations of a university degree, and oral arguments. The final moot court
incorporate the modules examined as to further broaden their studies in an
(ii) build a platform of essential skills competitions take place in the Galway
part of the Incorporated Law Society equivalent world class university. It also
which will be necessary as students Courthouse and are presided over by
of Ireland entrance examinations provides the opportunity for improved
advance through their legal education. a sitting member of the Irish judiciary.
(solicitor qualification) with language skills, an appreciation of
The complementary module, Legal
opportunities also to take the modules other cultures and the development
Skills, in the following semester enables NEW State-Of-The-Art On-Campus
examined as part of the Honorable of different perspectives on law.
students to further develop their Moot Courtroom
Society of King’s Inns entrance research, critical thinking,
examinations (barrister qualification). problem-solving, writing and
communication skills. SELECT A SPECIALISM which aligns our wide variety of modules into
related groupings or specialisms. This allows
On return from professional work placement students to shape their degree and focus
or study abroad, students will be ready to on an area of study that interests them and
focus on the final year of their degree. This develop special expertise in their chosen field.
year is structured into specialised streams
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NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO *YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR
Core Law Modules Core Law Modules Core Law Modules
GY251 + +
Professional
Work +
Law (BCL) Legal Skills Modules
+
Legal Skills Modules
+
Placement
OR
Legal Skills Modules
+
Optional Modules Optional Modules SPECIALIST STREAMS
Study
COURSE FACTS Law or Law or Language
Abroad
▶ Business and Commercial Law
Language ▶ Public Law, Risk and Regulation
CAO CODE GY251 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ▶ Human Rights, Crime and Equality
COURSE LEVEL 8 ▶ International, Comparative & Transnational Law
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at
DURATION 4 YEARS O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate including Irish, English, another ▶ Language: Legal French/ Legal German/
MINIMUM ENTRY POINTS 2021 542 language and any three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish)
Minimum A-Level grades see www.nuigalway.ie/alevels
*YEAR THREE: Caithfidh na mic léinn a dhéanann Teanga an Dlí seimeastar amháin ag staidéar ar champas Gaeltachta Ollscoil na hÉireann
AVERAGE INTAKE 40 Gaillimh ar an gCeathrú Rua agus seimeastar amháin eile ar shocrúchán oibre i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaeilge. (Students who study Legal Irish
EU and Non-EU applicants from outside of Ireland and the UK can find out
will spend one semester studying at NUI Galway’s Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua and one semester of professional work placement
details on entry requirements at: www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions
in an Irish-speaking environment.)
Why choose the ▶ In advance of Professional Work ▶ Australia
Law (BCL) programme?
Placement, law students receive ▶
▶
Austria
Belgium
FINAL YEAR - SPECIALIST STREAMS
one-to-one CV preparation
▶ Students can focus their studies advice, along with interview ▶ Canada Students may choose one of the following specialist streams or the ‘General’ stream which allows students to choose 25 credits
on the law to maximise their support and coaching. ▶ China worth of modules from multiple streams. Certain specialist streams have prerequisite modules which must be passed before
understanding of the legal process. ▶ Czech Republic choosing the stream in the final year.
▶ Some of our work placement ▶ Finland
▶ Students can tailor this partners include Berwick ▶ France
degree to particular areas of Solicitors, Cian O’Carroll Solicitors, ▶ Germany Business and Human Rights, Language
law that interest them. MacDermott & Allen Solicitors, ▶ Hungary Commercial Law Crime and Equality
▶ India This stream allows students to take
Fidelma Bane Solicitors, Damien
▶ Students who wish to qualify ▶ Italy This stream focuses on law Students on this stream will focus on Legal French, Legal German or Teanga
Tansey Solicitors, Dillon-Leetch
professionally as a solicitor or ▶ Poland specifically in a business context. the manner in which the state and/ an Dlí (Legal Irish) to degree level.
& Company Solicitors, Mac
a barrister will have completed Sweeney & Co Solicitors, Blake ▶ Spain It is targeted at students with a or international government bodies Students on this stream will develop
the modules required by the & Kenny Solicitors, Healy Law, ▶ The Netherlands particular interest in the legal aspects deal with individuals. Many of the their language skills and learn about
Law Society of Ireland and the Tom O’Regan Solicitors and
▶ United States of America. of business. Students taking this modules on offer will focus on how culture, laws and politics of the
Honorable Society of King’s Inns. stream will take commercial law the coercive power of these bodies country in question. By undertaking a
Michael Houlihan & Partners.
Career Prospects subjects with a view to preparing may be levied and controlled, while European language students will have
▶ Throughout the programme there
Study Abroad ▶ Graduates of the Law (BCL) them to work in a commercial legal others focus on how the power of the a competitive edge when applying to
is an emphasis on acquiring the environment. This stream will be of state and international government work in international law firms that
programme will be well equipped
fundamental practical skills required ▶ Students can study abroad at particular benefit to students who are bodies can be invoked to improve the provide services in multiple languages.
to succeed in professional studies
of lawyers – legal research, writing, partner institutions around the interested in seeking apprenticeships position of marginalised sections of the Studying Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) will
at either the Law Society of
oral presentation and advocacy. world, giving them the opportunity with large commercial law firms. community. Module content is targeted open up opportunities for employment
Ireland (solicitor) or the Honorable
to experience legal education in an at students interested in working in the in legal departments of an Irish-
Society of King’s Inns (barrister).
international setting and to gain a Public Law, Risk fields of criminal law and human rights. language organisation, law firms
Work Placement different perspective on the law. which provide legal advice through the
▶ This degree will also provide and Regulation
▶ Students will have the opportunity ▶ Depending on the partnering
an excellent platform for International, Comparative Irish-language, the public sector and
The modules offered in this stream legal translation and interpretation.
to apply for a professional work
institute, modules are taught
graduates interested in working
focus students’ attention on how
and Transnational Law
placement in a leading law firm, outside of the professions.
through English, French or State bodies operate within the Students interested in working in an
a corporate organisation, a public
German. Students can study both ▶ As more and more areas of life are State’s borders. State agencies international legal environment should
sector organisation or other suitable
law and non-law modules. legally regulated, the comprehensive regulate numerous aspects of take this stream. Some of the modules
legal placement.
grounding in the law and the legal individuals’ lives and commercial will allow students to learn about the
▶ Students who study language
▶ Students on placement will see the
modules are encouraged to avail
process that graduates receive during activities with a view to reducing laws that regulate how countries deal
law being applied in action, thereby this degree will make them attractive the risk of harm to individuals, but with each other, while others consider
of the study abroad opportunity
supplementing their academic legal to a wide range of potential employers these agencies are themselves the how different countries approach
to improve linguistic skills.
education with practical experience. in financial services, consultancy, subject of regulation. This stream similar legal issues. Still other modules
We have established study abroad links/ industry and the public sector. will be of interest to students who focus on how best to deal with legal
wish to work in the public sphere. issues that cross international frontiers.
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partners in the following countries:
NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
GY254 YEAR ONE YEAR TWO *YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR
Law (BCL), Criminology
Core Law Modules Core Law Modules Core Law Modules
+ + +
and Criminal Justice
Advanced Criminal
Criminal Justice and Professional
Justice and Criminology Criminal Justice Modules
Criminolgy Modules Work Placement
Modules
+ + +
COURSE FACTS Legal Skills Modules Legal Skills Modules Legal Skills Modules
CAO CODE GY254 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: + + +
COURSE LEVEL 8
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at Forensic, Abnormal and
DURATION 4 YEARS O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate including Irish, English, another Clinical Psychology OR
MINIMUM ENTRY POINTS 2021 548 language and any three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
OPTIONAL MODULES OPTIONAL MODULES Study Abroad OPTIONAL MODULES
Minimum A-Level grades see www.nuigalway.ie/alevels ▶ Law or Teanga an ▶ Law or Teanga an ▶ Law and/or Teanga an
AVERAGE INTAKE 25 Dlí (Legal Irish) Dlí (Legal Irish) Dlí (Legal Irish)
EU and Non-EU applicants from outside of Ireland and the UK can find out
details on entry requirements at: www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions
*YEAR THREE: Caithfidh na mic léinn a dhéanann Teanga an Dlí seimeastar amháin ag staidéar ar champas Gaeltachta Ollscoil na hÉireann
Why choose the Law, Criminology Professional Work Placement Gaillimh ar an gCeathrú Rua agus seimeastar amháin eile ar shocrúchán oibre i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaeilge. (Students who study Legal Irish
will spend one semester studying at NUI Galway’s Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua and one semester of professional work placement
and Criminal Justice programme? ▶ Students will have the opportunity to apply to work in in an Irish-speaking environment.)
▶ This is a unique law degree programme for students firms with a substantial practice in criminal law, a statutory
with an interest in crime and criminology. agency that has a criminal justice remit or national
and international non-governmental organisations.
▶ Students have the opportunity to combine the Career Prospects
study of a full undergraduate law degree with
▶ Students on placement will see application of the
specially developed modules in criminology,
law in action, thereby supplementing their academic ▶ Graduates of the Law, Criminology and Criminal ▶ As this is a full undergraduate law degree graduates
legal education with practical experience. Justice programme will be well prepared to work can also pursue professional qualifications with
criminal justice and human rights.
▶ In advance of Professional Work Placement, law in policy or practice in the fields of criminal law, the Law Society of Ireland (solicitor) and the
▶ Students will have access to world-class academics that students receive one-to-one CV preparation advice Honorable Society of King’s Inns (barrister).
specialise in the fields of criminal justice, criminology, criminal justice and international human rights law.
along with interview support and coaching.
international criminal law, and psychology. ▶ Graduates will have the foundation necessary
▶ Graduates may also wish to pursue further
▶ Some of our work placement partners include Gearoid studies with a master’s degree in criminology,
▶ Students will complete all the modules required to Geraghty & Company Solicitors, the Policing Authority, to pursue opportunities with non-governmental
criminal justice or international criminal law.
undertake the entrance exams for the Law Society Irish Penal Reform Trust and the Department of Justice. organisations, international organisations, United
of Ireland, should they wish to qualify as a solicitor. Nations bodies or statutory agencies.
Students who wish to qualify as a barrister will
Study Abroad
have the option of taking all additional modules
required by the Honorable Society of King’s Inns. ▶ Students opting for study abroad will travel to
partner institutions around the world where they
▶ Students will graduate with a firm foundation in
will take courses relevant to criminology, criminal
criminology, criminal law and criminal justice, both
law and criminal justice taught through English.
academically and practically, which will enable
them to pursue work or further study in this area. ▶ Students may also have the opportunity to
study other law and non-law modules.
▶ Throughout the programme there is an emphasis
We have established study abroad links/
on building on the fundamental practical skills
partners in the following countries:
required of lawyers such as legal research,
understanding legislation, problem solving, legal ▶ Australia ▶ Germany
writing, oral presentation and advocacy. ▶ Austria ▶ Hungary
▶ Belgium ▶ India
▶ Canada ▶ Italy
▶ China ▶ Poland
▶ Czech Republic ▶ Spain
▶ Finland ▶ The Netherlands
▶ France ▶ United States of America.
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NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO *YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR
Core Law Modules Core Law Modules Core Law Modules
+ + +
GY252 Human Rights Modules Human Rights Modules Professional Human Rights Modules
Law (BCL) and Human Rights
Work Placement
+ + +
Legal Skills Modules Legal Skills Modules Legal Skills Modules
+ + OR +
COURSE FACTS OPTIONAL MODULES OPTIONAL MODULES SPECIALIST STREAMS
Study Abroad
Law or Language Law or Language ▶ The Legal Professions
CAO CODE GY252 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ▶ Human Rights, Crime and Equality
COURSE LEVEL 8
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at ▶ Business and Commercial Law
DURATION 4 YEARS ▶ Public Law, Risk and Regulation
O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate including Irish, English, another
▶ International, Comparative
MINIMUM ENTRY POINTS 2021 565 language and any three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. and Transnational Law
▶ Language: Legal French/ Legal
Minimum A-Level grades see www.nuigalway.ie/alevels
German/ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish)
AVERAGE INTAKE 20
EU and Non-EU applicants from outside of Ireland and the UK can find out *YEAR THREE: Caithfidh na mic léinn a dhéanann Teanga an Dlí seimeastar amháin ag staidéar ar champas Gaeltachta Ollscoil na hÉireann
details on entry requirements at: www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions Gaillimh ar an gCeathrú Rua agus seimeastar amháin eile ar shocrúchán oibre i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaeilge. (Students who study Legal Irish
will spend one semester studying at NUI Galway’s Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua and one semester of professional work placement
in an Irish-speaking environment.)
Why choose the Law Work Placement ▶ Depending on the partnering
institute, modules are taught
(BCL) and Human ▶ Our students will have the through English, French or FINAL YEAR - SPECIALIST STREAMS
Rights programme? opportunity to apply to German. Students can study both
work with international and Students may choose one of the following specialist streams or the ‘General’ stream which allows students to choose 25 credits
▶ This is a unique degree offering law and non-law modules.
national organisations in worth of modules from multiple streams. Certain specialist streams have prerequisite modules which must be passed before
in Ireland that gives students the the human rights field.
▶ Students who study language choosing the stream in the final year.
opportunity to combine the study of modules are encouraged to avail
▶ Students on placement will of the study abroad opportunity
a full undergraduate law programme
see the law in action, thereby
with the study of human rights.
supplementing their academic legal
to improve linguistic skills. Human Rights, Crime Students on this stream will develop Public Law, Risk
their language skills and learn about
▶ Students will supplement their education with practical experience. We have established study abroad links/ and Equality and Regulation
culture, laws and politics of the
legal knowledge with a detailed ▶ In advance of Professional Work partners in the following countries: Students on this stream will focus on The modules offered in this stream
country in question. By undertaking a
grounding in the theory and Placement, law students receive ▶ Australia ▶ Hungary the manner in which the State deals European language students will have focus students’ attention on how
practice of human rights. one-to-one CV preparation ▶ Austria ▶ India with individuals. Many of the modules a competitive edge when applying to State bodies operate within the State’s
advice, along with interview ▶ Belgium ▶ Italy on offer will focus on how the coercive work in international law firms that borders. State agencies regulate
▶ Students will have access to world
support and coaching. ▶ Canada ▶ Poland power of the State may be levied and provide services in multiple languages. numerous aspects of individuals’ lives
leading researchers, writers and ▶ China ▶ Spain controlled, while others focus on how and commercial activities with a view to
lecturers in human rights at the ▶ The Irish Centre for Human ▶ Czech ▶ The
Studying Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) will
reducing the risk of harm to individuals,
Rights has a global network of the power of the State can be invoked open up opportunities for employment
Irish Centre for Human Rights. Republic Netherlands but these agencies are themselves
alumni working in human rights, to improve the position of marginalised in legal departments of an Irish-
▶ Finland ▶ United States
sections of the community. Module the subject of regulation. This stream
▶ Students who wish to qualify as providing excellent links and ▶ France of America.
language organisation, law firms
will be of interest to students who
content is targeted at students which provide legal advice through the
a solicitor will have completed all supports for our students. ▶ Germany
interested in working in the fields wish to work in the public sphere.
Irish-language, the public sector and
the modules required by the Law ▶ Some of our work placement
Society of Ireland. Students who partners include the Irish Council Career Prospects of criminal law and human rights. legal translation and interpretation.
International, Comparative
wish to qualify professionally as for Civil Liberties, Irish Refugee ▶ Graduates of the Law (BCL) and The Legal Professions Business and and Transnational Law
a barrister will have the option of Council Independent Law Centre, Human Rights programme will be
taking all the modules required well prepared to work in human
Students will complete the modules Commercial Law Students interested in working in an
Irish Council for Social Housing,
required for the Law Society of Ireland This stream focuses on law specifically international legal environment should
by the Honorable Society of ISPCC, Centre for Housing Law, rights law, policy or practice
(solicitor) professional entrance in a business context. It is targeted at take this stream. Some of the modules
King’s Inns through the Legal Rights and Policy at NUI Galway, in Ireland or internationally.
examinations as core modules. This students with a particular interest in will allow students to learn about the
Professions specialised stream. Sage Advocacy, Threshold and A&L ▶ Graduates will have the foundation stream allows students to undertake laws that regulate how countries deal
Goodbody Probono Practice. the legal aspects of business. Students
necessary to pursue opportunities with each other, while others consider
▶ Throughout the programme there
with international organisations,
the modules required for study at taking this stream will take commercial
is an emphasis on building the Study Abroad the Honorable Society of King’s Inns law subjects with a view to preparing how different countries approach
United Nations bodies, NGO’s, to pursue a career as a barrister. similar legal issues. Still other modules
fundamental practical skills required them to work in a commercial legal
▶ As an alternative to Professional or developmental agencies.
environment. This stream will be of focus on how best to deal with legal
of lawyers – legal research, writing, Language
oral presentation and advocacy.
Work Placement, students can take ▶ As this is a full undergraduate particular benefit to students who are issues that cross international frontiers.
advantage of our links with highly law degree graduates can also This stream allows students to take interested in seeking apprenticeships
prestigious international universities pursue professional qualifications Legal French, Legal German or Teanga with large commercial law firms.
to spend a year studying abroad. with the Law Society of Ireland an Dlí (Legal Irish) to degree level.
12 (solicitor) and the Honorable
Society of King’s Inns (barrister). 13
NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO *YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR
Core Law Modules Core Law Modules Core Law Modules
+ + +
GY253 Core Accountancy Modules Core Taxation Modules
Professional
Core Taxation Modules
Law and Taxation
Work Placement
+ + +
Legal Skills Modules Legal Skills Modules Legal Skills Modules
+ + OR +
COURSE FACTS OPTIONAL MODULES OPTIONAL MODULES SPECIALIST STREAMS
CAO CODE GY253
▶ Economics ▶ Accounting ▶ The Legal Professions
LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ▶ Digital Business ▶ Economics ▶ Accounting
COURSE LEVEL 8 ▶ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) ▶ Digital Business ▶ Business and Commercial Law
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other
Study Abroad
DURATION 4 YEARS subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including ▶ Management ▶ Economics
MINIMUM ENTRY POINTS 2021 506 Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, and any ▶ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) ▶ Digital Business and Analytics
two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. ▶ Management
▶ Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish)
Minimum A-Level grades see www.nuigalway.ie/alevels
AVERAGE INTAKE 20 *YEAR THREE: Caithfidh na mic léinn a dhéanann Teanga an Dlí seimeastar amháin ag staidéar ar champas Gaeltachta Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh ar an
gCeathrú Rua agus seimeastar amháin eile ar shocrúchán oibre i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaeilge. (Students who study Legal Irish will spend one semester studying
EU and Non-EU applicants from outside of Ireland and the UK can find out
at NUI Galway’s Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua and one semester of professional work placement in an Irish-speaking environment.)
details on entry requirements at: www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions
▶ Taxation is an emerging career options to support a successful pursue professional qualifications
▶ pathway in the area of law and career in law, taxation or both. with the Law Society of Ireland
Why choose the Law and entrance exams for the Law Some of our work placement
commerce. Graduates of this (solicitor) and the Honorable
Society of Ireland, should they partners include Eversheds ▶ As this is a full undergraduate
Taxation programme? wish to qualify as a solicitor. Sutherland, KPMG and programme will have many law degree graduates can also Society of King’s Inns (barrister).
▶ Taxation is a key component ▶ Students who wish to qualify as Ernst & Young.
of global business in today’s a barrister will have the option
commercial world. Law firms are of taking all additional modules Study Abroad FINAL YEAR - SPECIALIST STREAMS
expanding their practice in the area required by the Honorable ▶ Students can also take advantage Students may choose one of the following specialist streams or the ‘General’ stream which allows students to choose 25
of taxation, creating an increased Society of King’s Inns, through of our links with leading credits worth of modules from multiple streams. Certain specialist streams have prerequisite modules which must be passed
demand for law graduates with the Legal Professions specialist international universities to before choosing the stream in final year.
a knowledge of taxation. This stream in the final year. spend a year studying abroad.
degree will provide students with The Legal Professions modules as diverse as the economics to investigate how to manage IS
▶ Throughout the programme ▶ Students will have the opportunity
knowledge and skills for legal of globalisation, the economics of within business. Students will be
there is an emphasis on building to take law, taxation and business Students will complete the modules
practice, taxation or both. money and finance, and health and well positioned to secure jobs as
the fundamental practical skills modules taught through English. required for the Law Society of
▶ This distinctive degree allows required of lawyers such as legal Ireland (solicitor) professional
environmental economics. With this management consultants and analysts
We have established study abroad links/ knowledge and the associated skills, specialising in IS or to work within
students to combine the study of research, understanding legislation, entrance examinations as core
partners in the following countries: students who specialise in economics the IS department of a business.
a full undergraduate law degree problem solving, legal writing, modules. This stream allows
with taxation and still explore other oral presentation and advocacy. ▶ Australia ▶ Hungary will be able to work in the private, public
related areas of law and commerce ▶ Austria ▶ India
students to undertake the modules
or voluntary sectors, as economic Management
required for study at the Honorable
such as Business and Commercial Professional Work ▶ Belgium ▶ Italy analysts, researchers, advocates, policy This specialisation focuses on
▶ Canada ▶ Poland Society of King’s Inns (barrister).
Law, Accounting, Economics, advisors or economic consultants. management within a global
Placement ▶ China ▶ Spain
Digital Business and Management. Business and work environment. It explores
▶ Students will have the opportunity ▶ Czech ▶ The Accounting topics within the fields of Human
▶ Students will have the opportunity Republic Netherlands Commercial Law
to apply to work in law firms Students study accounting Resource Management, Business
to obtain experience as a Clinical ▶ Finland ▶ United States This stream focuses on law specifically
that specialise in taxation or modules, positioning themselves Strategy and Labour Law and will
Tax Advisor at NUI Galway’s
firms with a tax department. ▶ France of America. in a business context. It is targeted for a career in accountancy. appeal to a student with a focus
Tax Clinic, Ireland’s first free tax ▶ Germany at students with a particular interest
clinic. NUI Galway’s Tax Clinic ▶ Students on placement will
in the legal aspects of business. Digital Business
on understanding how business
see law and taxation in action, organisations manage their operations
allows students to gain valuable Career Prospects
real-world experience working thereby supplementing their
Students will take commercial law and Analytics within their environment.
modules with a view to preparing
alongside professional tax advisors. academic legal education ▶ Commercial law firms are them to work in a commercial
This specialisation focuses on the
implementation, use and management An Sruth Nua Gaeilge
Students can apply to participate with practical experience. expanding their expertise in
environment. This stream will be of Léigh leat anseo:
in the Tax Clinic after they have ▶ In advance of Professional Work taxation to respond to international of information systems (IS) within
particular interest to students who are www.nuigalway.ie/legalirish
completed the module Taxation I. Placement, law students receive markets and the growing demand business. It contains practice-based
interested in seeking apprenticeships
for legal expertise in this area. modules that teach students how to
▶ Students will have completed one-to-one CV preparation with large commercial law firms.
create IS using database technology,
New Irish Language Stream
all the modules required to advice, along with interview ▶ Leading multinationals and Learn more at:
support them to undertake the support and coaching. companies are now hiring in-house Economics web design technology and computer
www.nuigalway.ie/legalirish
legal counsel with taxation expertise programming languages. It also
Students can can develop their
provides modules that enable students
14 to support global operations. knowledge of economic theory through
15
NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO *YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR
GY250 Core Law Modules Core Law Modules Core Law Modules
+ + +
Law and Business Business Modules
+
Legal Skills Modules
Business Modules
+
Legal Skills Modules
Professional
Work Placement
Business Modules
+
Legal Skills Modules
COURSE FACTS + + OR +
CAO CODE GY250 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OPTIONAL MODULES OPTIONAL MODULES SPECIALIST STREAMS
Study Abroad
COURSE LEVEL 8
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other ▶ Digital Business ▶ Accounting ▶ The Legal Professions
DURATION 4 YEARS subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate including ▶ Economics ▶ Digital Business ▶ Accounting
MINIMUM ENTRY POINTS 2021 510 Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, and any
▶ Language ▶ Economics ▶ Digital Business & Analytics
two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
▶ Management ▶ Economics
▶ Language ▶ Management
Minimum A-Level grades see www.nuigalway.ie/alevels ▶ Language: Legal French/
AVERAGE INTAKE 60 Legal German/ Spanish/
EU and Non-EU applicants from outside of Ireland and the UK can find out Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish)
details on entry requirements at: www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions
*YEAR THREE: Caithfidh na mic léinn a dhéanann Teanga an Dlí seimeastar amháin ag staidéar ar champas Gaeltachta Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh ar an
gCeathrú Rua agus seimeastar amháin eile ar shocrúchán oibre i dtimpeallacht lán-Ghaeilge. (Students who study Legal Irish will spend one semester studying
at NUI Galway’s Gaeltacht campus in An Cheathrú Rua and one semester of professional work placement in an Irish-speaking environment.)
Why choose the Law and ▶ Students on placement will ▶ Students that choose a language
see the law in action, thereby module are encouraged to avail
Business programme? FINAL YEAR - SPECIALIST STREAMS
supplementing their academic legal of the study abroad opportunity
▶ Students will study law modules as education with practical exposure. to improve linguistic skills. Students may choose one of the following specialist streams or the ‘General’ stream which allows students to choose 25
well as the principal commercial
disciplines (accounting, economics,
▶ In advance of Professional Work credits worth of modules from multiple streams. Certain specialist streams have prerequisite modules which must be passed
We have established study abroad links/
Placement, law students receive before choosing the stream in the final year.
management and digital business partners in the following countries:
one-to-one CV preparation
& analytics) or a language.
advice, along with interview ▶ Australia ▶ Hungary ▶ Graduates who have taken the students who specialise in economics management consultants and analysts
▶ Graduates will understand not
only the legal process but also the
support and coaching. ▶ Austria ▶ India commercial specialisms will be will be able to work in the private, public specialising in IS or to work within
fundamentals of business. This ▶ Some of our work placement ▶ Belgium ▶ Italy able to seek exemptions from or voluntary sectors, as economic the IS department of a business.
will prepare graduates to work as partners include Matheson, A & ▶ Canada ▶ Poland qualifications offered by commercial analysts, researchers, advocates, policy
Language
lawyers in a corporate environment. L Goodbody, Arthur Cox, William ▶ China ▶ Spain professional bodies such as the advisors or economic consultants.
This stream allows students to take
Fry, Maples Group, Damien ▶ Czech Republic ▶ The Chartered Institute of Accountants.
Management
▶ Students who wish to qualify
▶ Finland Netherlands
Legal French, Legal German, Spanish
Tansey Solicitors, Ronan Daly This specialisation focuses on or Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) to
professionally as a solicitor will have
▶ France ▶ United States The Legal Professions
completed all the modules required Jermyn (RDJ), AMOSS Solicitors, management within a global business degree level. In addition to developing
CIE, LK Shields, IBM, Irish Water ▶ Germany of America Students will complete the modules environment. It explores topics language skills, students undertaking
by the Law Society of Ireland.
and Coffey Group, Philip Lee, required for the Law Society of Ireland within the fields of Human Resource Legal French, Legal German or Teanga
▶ Students who wish to qualify as Career Prospects (solicitor) professional entrance
Alastair Purdy & Co., Telegael Management, Business Strategy and an Dlí (Legal Irish) will also learn
a barrister will have the option of examinations as core modules. This
taking all the modules required by
Teoranta and BSP Luxembourg. ▶ Graduates of the Bachelor of Law Labour Law and will appeal to a student about culture, laws and politics of the
and Business programme will have stream allows students to undertake with a focus on understanding how country in question. By undertaking a
the Honorable Society of King’s the modules required for study at
Inns through the Legal Professions
Study Abroad a variety of career paths open to business organisations manage their European language students will have
them, depending on the specialism the Honorable Society of King’s Inns
specialist stream in the final year. ▶ Students can study abroad to pursue a career as a barrister.
operations within their environment. a competitive edge when applying
at partner institutions around they select in their degrees. to work in international law firms that
▶ Throughout the programme there Digital Business & Analytics provide services in multiple languages.
is an emphasis on building on the
the world, giving them the ▶ All graduates will be well Accounting This specialisation focuses on the
opportunity to experience legal Students study accounting Studying Teanga an Dlí (Legal Irish) will
fundamental practical skills required equipped to work in a corporate implementation, use and management
and business education in an modules, positioning them for open up opportunities for employment
of lawyers – legal research, writing, legal environment. of information systems (IS) within
international setting and to gain a career in accountancy. in legal departments of an Irish-
oral presentation and advocacy. ▶ Graduates of this degree will business. It contains practice-based
a different perspective on the language organisation, law firms
be ready to sit the professional Economics modules that teach students how to which provide legal advice through the
law and commercial services.
Work Placement entrance for the Law Society Students can develop their knowledge create IS using database technology, Irish-language, the public sector and
▶ Students will have the opportunity ▶ Depending on the partnering of Ireland (solicitor). Graduates of economic theory through modules web design technology and computer legal translation and interpretation.
to apply for a professional work institute, tuition is through who have elected to complete as diverse as the economics of programming languages. It also
placement in a leading law English, Spanish, French or the Legal Professions specialised globalisation, the economics of provides modules that enable students
firm, a corporate organisation, German. Students can study both stream will be ready to sit the money and finance, and health and to investigate how to manage IS
a public sector organisation or Law and non-law modules. professional entrance examinations environmental economics. With this within business. Students will be
other suitable legal placement. for the Honorable Society knowledge and the associated skills, well positioned to secure jobs as
of King’s Inns (barrister).
16 17
NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
GY101 YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE
Bachelor of Arts LAW
▶
▶
Irish Legal System
Law of Torts
Law
▶
▶
Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Law
▶
▶
European Union Law
Criminal Law
( Joint Honours) in Law
▶ Legal Skills ▶ Legal Methods & Research ▶ Administrative Law
+ + +
Two subjects from the One of the other Arts subjects The other Arts subject
COURSE FACTS Arts subject groupings chosen in first year chosen in second year
CAO CODE GY101 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
COURSE LEVEL 8
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four
3 Years (BA Joint Honours) other subjects at O6/ H7 in the Leaving Certificate,
DURATION Students on the BA (Joint-Honours) Degree who take Law as one of their three subjects in first year,
4 Years (BA International) including Irish, English, another language and three
can progress with Law as one of their two subjects to degree level, if they successfully pass all of their
other subjects recognised for entry purposes. subjects in the first sitting exams in first year and are among the top 130 students in Law in first year.
MINIMUM ENTRY POINTS 2021 327
Minimum A-Level grades see www.nuigalway.ie/alevels
AVERAGE INTAKE 200 EU and Non-EU applicants from outside of Ireland
Other related degrees
and the UK can find out details on entry requirements The subject of law and other related
at: www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions subjects can be studied through other
degrees across the University. Students
Introduction Other graduates may opt for graduate training programmes
or for careers in accountancy, banking, taxation,
with law components interested in these degrees should see the
programme website for further details.
The BA (Joint-Honours) in Law programme has a long and insurance, compliance or with institutions such as the Graduates of this degree can be admitted to the post
distinguished history at NUI Galway. This programme allows
Bachelor of Commerce – Law stream
United Nations, the Council of Europe, the European graduate LL.B programme to complete a full law degree.
students the flexibility to combine the study of law with a Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Students can elect for the law stream in the final year They can be exempt from first year of the programme
range of complementary subjects. In first year, students Union or the European Court of Human Rights. of their commerce degree. A range of law subjects provided they have completed the required number of
take Law as one of their three humanities subjects and they are available, including Business Law, Company Law law modules. Students should contact the College of Arts,
take two other subjects from the Arts group of subjects. and European Union Law. Bachelor of Commerce Social Sciences & Celtic Studies for further information.
Study Abroad
graduates who have taken the law stream can be
The BA (Joint Honours) in Law programme gives students
At the end of second year, interested students may apply admitted to the post graduate LL.B programme to
a solid grounding in law while also providing them with BA Human Rights
to spend their third year studying abroad. Students who complete a full law degree. They can be exempt
a well-rounded education. There is a wide variety of
take a language, French, German, Spanish or Italian
subjects to choose from. Furthermore, those who wish to from first year of the programme provided they have The Bachelor of Arts with Human Rights is an exciting,
may study abroad in the country of the language they
qualify as a solicitor or barrister may proceed into the final completed the required number of modules through four year degree programme offered by the College of
are studying before progressing to Final Year. Students
year of the LLB programme. Upon graduation from the the law stream. Students should contact the School Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies in conjunction
who are not studying a language to degree level but
LLB programme students can pursue professional legal of Business and Economics for further information. with the Irish Centre for Human Rights. The Irish Centre
who are interested in studying abroad in our partner
training as a solicitor (with the Law Society of Ireland) or for Human Rights is recognised as a world leader in
universities, where modules are offered through English,
as a barrister (with the Honorable Society of King’s Inns). the area of human rights and has developed a global
will have the opportunity to apply for a limited number BA Government (Politics, reputation for excellence in the field of human rights
of places which are offered on a competitive basis.
Career prospects Economics and Law) teaching, research and advocacy. The programme
explores the human rights legal framework, along with
Not all law graduates choose to practice as solicitors The BA Government (Politics, Economics and Law) is a the philosophical basis and historical development of
or barristers. Many graduates decide to pursue careers four year multidisciplinary BA degree that focuses upon human rights. It provides students with both theoretical
outside legal practice. Law graduates acquire knowledge public policy and how it affects people, the environment, and practical understanding of how the human rights
and skills through their programme that ensure that and the economy. Students shall study a major subject, system works at international, regional and national level.
they are highly employable in many sectors. either Sociology and Political Science, Economics or Students will become familiar with key concepts such
Law and complement this by studying the other two as human dignity, equality and non-discrimination. The
BA (Joint-Honours) graduates may choose to work in
disciplines as minor subjects. The focus on government programme also covers the role of different actors in the
the public sector (Government Departments, Local
and public policy across three academic disciplines will promotion and protection of human Rights, including the
Government, the Law Reform Commission, Office of
provide students with a more complete understanding human rights work undertaken by the United Nations,
the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Courts Service,
of subjects that are critically important to understanding Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and Regional
Office of the Attorney General, the Oireachtas etc).
today’s world. The course will include coursework that and National systems. Students should contact the Irish
will enable students to understand and apply empirical Centre for Human Rights for further information.
statistical analysis in applied, real-world settings.
18 19NUI GALWAY SCHOOL OF LAW Undergraduate Prospectus
WHAT SOME OF OUR
OUR RECENT DISTINGUISHED
GRADUATES SAY... LEGAL
“I chose to study a BA (Joint Honours) in Law followed by the Bachelor of
Laws (LL.B) because of the professional, engaged and approachable lecturing
GRADUATES
staff in NUI Galway. The best part of the LL.B was getting the opportunity to
take the Moot Court module which involved advocating in front of a judge of
the High Court in the Galway Courthouse. This motivated and empowered
me to pursue a career as a solicitor. Overall, the BA (Joint Honours) and the
LL.B gave me the knowledge and skills necessary for a legal career.”
MS JUSTICE MÁIRE WHELAN
AMANDA WOLF OF THE COURT OF APPEAL
BA (Joint Honours) Law, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
▶ First woman to hold the office of Attorney General
“The Law BCL (Bachelor of “The Bachelor of Corporate Law
Civil Law) offers a wide range integrated two areas of study that
of module choice, including were of strong interest to me,
all core areas of law, and law and business. The lecturers
incorporated academic were excellent at encouraging
learning, problem solving engagement and were very
and practical opportunities. approachable. Through the
It enabled me to be an School of Law connections
inquisitive and well-rounded law graduate. Lecturers and with high profile internship opportunities, I completed an
tutors provided detailed classes and tutorials providing internship with the Office of the Irish Attorney General.
in-depth theoretical knowledge. I gained practical This experience is invaluable for the working world.”
experience through the placement option. There was
LOUIS COLEMAN
also a strong focus on legal research each year which
Law and Business
is crucial regardless of what career path you choose.” JUSTICE DR MATHILDA TWOMEY PROF GEOFFREY SHANNON
CHIARA QUONDAMATTEO ▶ Served as Chief Justice of the Supreme ▶ Former Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
Law (BCL) Court of the Republic of Seychelles
“I was interested in the areas of law that focused on world business, markets
and commerce. The Bachelor of Corporate Law (now known as Law &
Business) offered me the unique opportunity to study a combination of a
language, business and law. It gave me the ability to tailor my degree to fit
my areas of interest through the wide range of module choice. Throughout
the course, there is a focus on independent, creative and critical thinking.
Graduates have the advantage of understanding how the law interacts with
the world around us in a business context. I would encourage students
to make the most of NUI Galway and the amazing city of Galway.”
NIAMH GALLAGHER
Law and Business HARRY MCGEE MS JUSTICE MARY FAHERTY
▶ Journalist at the Irish Times ▶ Judge of the Court of Appeal
▶ Served as the 5th President of UN Appeals Tribunal
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