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BACHELOR OF ARTS - LAW

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/MU Apply: MH101
Points: 307
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2025

	Details
	Subject Overview >Choosing Law in the MH101 degree is ideal for students who want to sample it in their first year as part of a broad- based Bachelor of Arts degree. Law can be taken as a single or double subject in first year allowing students to combine the study of core law subjects with options from a wide range of subject areas. >The flexibility and choice in the MH101 degree means students who successfully complete their first year law modules have the option of transferring to one of our specialised law degrees (BCL or LLB). >Transferring into one of the specialised law degrees opens up more opportunities in the study of law. At the end of second year, students of the BCL and LLB degrees may apply to complete a work placement year in a law firm (subject to availability). >All law students may apply to complete a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions (subject to availability). >Students can get involved in our numerous student societies: the student Law Society, European Law Students� Association or Student FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) Society.

Details

Subject Overview
>Choosing Law in the MH101 degree is ideal for students who want to sample it in their first year as part of a broad- based Bachelor of Arts degree. Law can be taken as a single or double subject in first year allowing students to combine the study of core law subjects with options from a wide range of subject areas.
>The flexibility and choice in the MH101 degree means students who successfully complete their first year law modules have the option of transferring to one of our specialised law degrees (BCL or LLB).
>Transferring into one of the specialised law degrees opens up more opportunities in the study of law. At the end of second year, students of the BCL and LLB degrees may apply to complete a work placement year in a law firm (subject to availability).
>All law students may apply to complete a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions (subject to availability).
>Students can get involved in our numerous student societies: the student Law Society, European Law Students� Association or Student FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) Society.

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate Applicants Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. Round 1 points 2024: 307 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. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

Additional information

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE 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

How to apply

Course structure

BA Bachelor of Arts � Law as a Double Major or as a Minor. Law & 1 other subject to degree level.

1st year

Either 15 or 30 credits of Law
Plus choose up to 3 other subjects (or Critical Skills) from the groups available

2nd year and final year

Continue with Law as part of a Double Major or as a Minor in the BA degree
Optional 10 credit Elective in second year

>Students who successfully complete 1st year, attaining 40% or higher in Law in 1st year may apply to transfer into 2nd year of the BCL (Law and Arts) programme or 2nd year of the 4 year LLB Law degree. Students who have taken Law alongside Accounting, Business or Criminology in 1st year may apply to transfer to 2nd year of the BCL Law and Accounting, Business or Criminology respectively (subject to certain conditions). Only BCL and LLB graduates are recognised by the King�s Inns as eligible to sit their entrance examination for entry to training to become a barrister.

Students may apply to study overseas after second year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

LAW

Either 15 or 30 credits of Law.
If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 2-6.
Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).

04 Oct 2024: Please note that LW177 should not be taken by students who have previously taken and passed LW154 as the content is the same in both modules.

LW1V30 - LAW

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	LW158	5	2
CONTRACT LAW	LW152	5	1
CRIMINAL LAW	LW157	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LAW	LW155	2.5	1
INTRODUCTION TO LAW 2	LW156	2.5	2
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH	LW153	2.5	1
LAW OF TORTS	LW151	5	1
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR NEW LAW STUDENTS	LW177	2.5	2

Year 2

LAW

Registration notes (please read carefully):

LW259

Students who have passed LW152 Contract Law in Year 1 cannot take LW259 Contract Law.
Students who only took 15 credits of Law in Year 1 and who did not take LW152 must take LW259.

LW253

Students who have passed LW158 Constitutional Law in Year 1 cannot take LW253 Constitutional Law.
Students who only took either 15 or 22.5 credits of Law in Year 1 must take LW253.

LW2ADM - LAW

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN IRELAND	LW295	5	2
COMMERCIAL LAW	LW268	5	2
COMPANY LAW	LW263	10	1
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	LW253	5	2
CONTRACT LAW	LW259	5	1
EU LAW & POLICY I	LW291W	5	1
EU LAW&POLICY 2 � INTERNAL MARKET	LW291X	5	2
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN IRELAND	LW267	5	1
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW	LW290	5	2
INTERNATIONAL LAW	LW257	5	1
LAW OF OBLIGATIONS	LW223	5	2

LAW

Registration notes (please read carefully):

LW259

Students who have passed LW152 Contract Law in Year 1 cannot take LW259 Contract Law.
Students who only took 15 credits of Law in Year 1 and who did not take LW152 should take LW259.

LW253

Students who have passed LW158 Constitutional Law in Year 1 cannot take LW253 Constitutional Law.
Students who only took either 15 or 22.5 credits of Law in Year 1 should take LW253.

LW2MI - LAW

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN IRELAND	LW295	5	2
COMMERCIAL LAW	LW268	5	2
COMPANY LAW	LW263	10	1
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	LW253	5	2
CONTRACT LAW	LW259	5	1
EU LAW & POLICY I	LW291W	5	1
EU LAW&POLICY 2 � INTERNAL MARKET	LW291X	5	2
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN IRELAND	LW267	5	1
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW	LW290	5	2
INTERNATIONAL LAW	LW257	5	1
LAW OF OBLIGATIONS	LW223	5	2

Year 3

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: After Graduation >Students can tailor their Bachelor of Arts degree to their interests while developing a broad skill set which is highly valued by employers. If choosing to continue with Law after first year, we recommend eligible students transfer into one of the specialised Law degrees. >Graduates of our specliaised LLB and BCL programmes (but not of the MH101 BA programme) will be in a position to take exams for entrance to the Honorable Society of King's Inns in order to begin training as a barrister. Graduates of the BA, BCL, or LLB are eligible to progress to take the Law Society of Ireland's FE1 examinations to begin training as a solicitor. >Studying law also opens up a whole range of career options outside of being a lawyer such as careers in: journalism; policy development; business and finance; management consulting; the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector; and national and international public administration (such as with the EU or UN). >The School of Law and Criminology offers a wide range of postgraduate study options from Criminology to International Business Law. See the School's website for more details. Postgraduate options: After Graduation >Students can tailor their Bachelor of Arts degree to their interests while developing a broad skill set which is highly valued by employers. If choosing to continue with Law after first year, we recommend eligible students transfer into one of the specialised Law degrees. >Graduates of our specliaised LLB and BCL programmes (but not of the MH101 BA programme) will be in a position to take exams for entrance to the Honorable Society of King's Inns in order to begin training as a barrister. Graduates of the BA, BCL, or LLB are eligible to progress to take the Law Society of Ireland's FE1 examinations to begin training as a solicitor. >Studying law also opens up a whole range of career options outside of being a lawyer such as careers in: journalism; policy development; business and finance; management consulting; the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector; and national and international public administration (such as with the EU or UN). >The School of Law and Criminology offers a wide range of postgraduate study options from Criminology to International Business Law. See the School's website for more details. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

Career and postgraduate options

Career options:

After Graduation
>Students can tailor their Bachelor of Arts degree to their interests while developing a broad skill set which is highly valued by employers. If choosing to continue with Law after first year, we recommend eligible students transfer into one of the specialised Law degrees.
>Graduates of our specliaised LLB and BCL programmes (but not of the MH101 BA programme) will be in a position to take exams for entrance to the Honorable Society of King's Inns in order to begin training as a barrister. Graduates of the BA, BCL, or LLB are eligible to progress to take the Law Society of Ireland's FE1 examinations to begin training as a solicitor.
>Studying law also opens up a whole range of career options outside of being a lawyer such as careers in: journalism; policy development; business and finance; management consulting; the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector; and national and international public administration (such as with the EU or UN).
>The School of Law and Criminology offers a wide range of postgraduate study options from Criminology to International Business Law.

See the School's website for more details.

Postgraduate options:

See the School's website for more details.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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