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BCL (LAW AND ARTS) (LWD)

Qualification: BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Course code: LWA
CAO/PAC code: MH502
Points: 413
QQI: click here for details

	Details
	For a more flexible study and career path, this programme combines the study of law with other subjects. Law is taken with two Arts subjects in first year and with one of those subjects in second and third year. Upon graduation you will be in a position to immediately enter professional training, either by sitting the Law Society FE1 examinations for entry to the solicitors’ profession or the King’s Inns Barrister-at-Law Degree entrance examination for entry to the barristers’ profession The Accounting Group were delighted with their success at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2017 being declared winners of the Excellence in Education and Training category. The award recognises excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge and skills in the Accountancy Profession. Choose this degree if you are interested in: Exploring the legal relationships that pervade society, affecting individuals, families, corporations, and the State; Foundational legal principles; legal systems; and the role of Irish, European, and international law; Applying for a one-year placement in a law firm (subject to availability); The option of studying abroad for a year; Developing your skills for argument and reasoning, for clear thinking, and for the analysis of complicated ideas; Continuing the study of law with other subjects you have an interest in, one of which you can pursue to degree level.

Details

For a more flexible study and career path, this programme combines the study of law with other subjects. Law is taken with two Arts subjects in first year and with one of those subjects in second and third year. Upon graduation you will be in a position to immediately enter professional training, either by sitting the Law Society FE1 examinations for entry to the solicitors’ profession or the King’s Inns Barrister-at-Law Degree entrance examination for entry to the barristers’ profession

The Accounting Group were delighted with their success at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2017 being declared winners of the Excellence in Education and Training category. The award recognises excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge and skills in the Accountancy Profession.

Choose this degree if you are interested in:

Exploring the legal relationships that pervade society, affecting individuals, families, corporations, and the State;
Foundational legal principles; legal systems; and the role of Irish, European, and international law;
Applying for a one-year placement in a law firm (subject to availability);
The option of studying abroad for a year;
Developing your skills for argument and reasoning, for clear thinking, and for the analysis of complicated ideas;
Continuing the study of law with other subjects you have an interest in, one of which you can pursue to degree level.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 4 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application and/or interview. Written assessment.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 1 March 2018 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English. New Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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