University College Dublin - Ireland
Law with Philosophy
| Programme Short Name: | BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) |
| Load (FT vs PT): |
Full Time |
| Levels (UG, G, etc): |
Undergraduate studies |
| Course Information: |
CAO Code: DN600 LPY Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a third language & three other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: |
| Why is this course for me? |
Legal systems express and reflect the prevailing moral, political, social and economic philosophy of the State. Law and philosophy are, therefore, complementary fields of study. An understanding of law is fundamentally enhanced by a deeper knowledge of philosophical theory. This course offers you a highly respected degree in law combined with an enriched appreciation of its philosophical underpinnings. You may also choose some non-Law modules, including a language (Spanish, French, Irish or Chinese). Key Fact: All final year UCD Law students can apply for US externships in the federal courts and the federal defender’s office. |
| What will I study? |
First & Second Year
In addition, you are introduced to modern, moral and continental philosophy. In second year, you will take modules in:
At the same time, you’ll also take modules that engage with the ideas of Hume, Kant, Aristotle and Hegel. Third & Fourth Year With a wide choice of law and philosophy modules available, you can pursue particular areas of interest. The choice of modules includes:
You may also be interested in taking modules offered by our Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC), such as Advocacy & Mooting, and The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice. You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work. Sample Law with Philosophy Timetable (.pdf) Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester examinations, essays and group work projects. For detailed information on subject content click here. |
| Career & Graduate Study Opportunities |
BCL (Law with Philosophy) students can choose to study the modules necessary for legal professional recognition, which enables them to pursue legal careers as solicitors or barristers. Graduates are also ideally suited to careers in:
Relevant graduate study programmes include LLM degrees in: |
| International Study Opportunity: |
Students can apply for places on our exchange programmes with partner universities including the
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| Staff Profile: |
Where will your law degree take you? As Academic Career Advisor, I’m delighted to help you find the answer to this question. With the support of UCD Careers Development Centre, we offer you skill-building workshops, careers talks, on-campus engagement with legal employers, information on internship opportunities and an annual Law Careers Fair. 2013 saw the launch of a week-long corporate law study trip to London, where students visited leading corporate city law firms and met UCD Law graduates now based in London. With a dedicated Law Careers Electronic Portal, one-to-one meetings, and active alumni mentors, I look forward to helping you in your career decisions ahead. Dr Oonagh Breen, Senior Lecturer & Career Development Liaison Officer, UCD Sutherland School of Law |
| Student Profile |
“Somewhat surprisingly, Law and Philosophy are a highly complementary pair. Both subjects teach you to think critically and analytically, through reading the arguments and ideas of an author or judge and then responding with your own arguments. What’s more, I’m sure that each subject has made me better at the other! While the topics are genuinely interesting in themselves – from up-to-date cases to centuries-old philosophical problems – what’s more rewarding is the skillset you develop. Being able to understand and assess an issue or dispute is an invaluable skill in every area of life.” Geoff Allen, Student |
| Related Programs: |
Business & Law Law Law & Chinese Studies Law with Economics Law with French Law Law with History Law with Politics Law with Social Justice |
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| Contact Information: |
Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law Tel: +353 1 716 4110 |
