Law
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | DT592 |
| ◊ | Award: | BACHELOR OF LAWS, LL.B. |
| ◊ | Duration: | 1 - 2 years part-time |
| ◊ | Timetable Details: | 2 or 3 nights per week, Mon- Fri, 6 – 9.30 pm |
| ◊ | Fees (2010/11): |
Note: The DIT Graduate Network discount does not apply to this programme |
| ◊ | Fees (2012/13): | To be announced late August |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Aungier Street |
| ◊ | Post your application form to ... | Department of Law, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | August 29, 2012 |
| ◊ | Commencement Date: | September 17, 2012 |
| ◊ | College: | Arts & Tourism |
| ◊ | School: | Social Sciences & Law |
| ◊ | Any Queries? | T: (01) 402 7181 E: law@dit.ie Emma Linnane (Administrator) |
Description
An honours degree, covering specialised topics in law.
Content
Family, International Trade, Media, Intellectual Property, Criminology, Gender, Sexuality & Law, Human Rights, Jurisprudence, Administrative, Evidence and other ‘specialised’ topics from time to time.
How to apply / Enrol
Print out application for part-time programme and submit to Law Department, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2. Indicate number of modules you wish to take.
Entry Requirements
This is an advanced-entry programme, for students who have completed the BA (Ord) in Law or who already posses a Level 7 qualification in law or in another discipline in which law comprises a substantial portion (60-90 ECTS credits) of the coursework undertaken.
Examinations / Assessments
Assessment is by a mix of essays, research projects and end-of-term exams.
Progression
Students who successfully complete the LL.B. can progress onto the Masters in Criminology, the Masters in Child, Family & Community studies, or pursue an MPhil in Law.
Learning Outcome
Students will gain the ability to recognise and apply legal principles in a variety of factual contexts.
Career Opportunities
The LL.B. includes the topics required to sit the entrance exam to the BL degree at the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, which can lead to a career at the bar as a barrister. However, many students use the LL.B. to advance or begin a career in business, government employment of a non-governmental organisation.
