University College Dublin - Ireland
Law with French Law
| 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 LFL 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. Note: DN600 students will need a minimum grade HB3 in LC French (or equivalent) to take the BCL (Law with French Law) course. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: |
| Why is this course for me? |
The BCL (Law with French Law) allows you to undertake a degree in Irish law, whilst simultaneously acquiring a broad knowledge of French law and a very high level of competence in French language and French legal terminology. While on this degree, you’ll gain comparative insights which inform an enhanced critical perspective on Irish law. The third year of the degree is spent at a leading law school in France. Key Fact: UCD Law students receive tailored support and advice from our Head of Alumni & Career Development, Dr Oonagh Breen, on their prospective career paths. They are also given access to the School’s legal careers blog and are invited to attend UCD’s Annual Law Careers Fair. All Law students may apply to go on the annual UCD Corporate Law Study Trip to London. |
| What will I study? |
First Year & Second Year
This is combined with intensive French language training and an Introduction to French Public Law. For this reason, you are not required (but may choose) to take General Introduction to Legal Studies and General Introduction to Comparative Legal Studies. In second year, you will study:
You will also advance your French language skills and gain a preliminary knowledge of French private law. Third & Fourth Year In UCD, as a fourth year student, you will be required to complete a dissertation on French law and to continue your French language training. In addition, you will choose from a variety of law modules including clinical legal education modules offered at the Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC). Note: Some modules on this degree are taught through French. You'll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work. Sample Law with French 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 |
Graduates of this course obtain a recognised degree in Irish law. They are particularly well placed to pursue careers with:
Recent BCL (Law with French Law) graduates have progressed to graduate study at prestigious universities. |
| Staff Profile: |
UCD Sutherland School of Law is leading the way in the provision of Irish clinical legal education in the School’s Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC). Our students have the opportunity to undertake modules that will provide them with the experience of working in law firms, honing negotiation and arbitration skills, and putting their research expertise into action by conducting research for leading Irish civil society organisations. Our students have access to world-class clinical legal education facilities at the CLEC, including moot courts, negotiation and arbitration suites, client counselling rooms and spaces for group work and group research. Dr Liam Thornton, Director, Clinical Legal Education, UCD Sutherland School of Law |
| Student Profile |
“One of my best decisions was to choose to study Law with French Law at UCD. From the moment I stepped on campus in 2011, I felt supported and academically challenged. A very appealing and defining characteristic of the UCD Law with French Law degree is the small class setting. I’ve made life-long friends while feeling comfortable to give my opinion and gaining confidence in my ability. This, teamed with excellent societies such as the UCD Law Review, has encouraged me to develop personally and academically. My year in Paris was a year for embracing a new culture and a new way of studying Law. Above all, it added an international and European aspect to my education. I truly cannot recommend this programme and UCD enough." Georgina Forde, Student |
| Related Programs: |
BCL/Maîtrise Business & Law Law Law & Chinese Studies Law with Economics Law with History Law with Philosophy 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 |
