LLB (Hons) in Irish Law

DBS is delighted to announce that the LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law is accredited by the Honorable Society of King's Inns for the purpose of eligibility to sit the entrance exams for the Barrister-at-Law degree programme.



Why Study Law at DBS Incorporating Portobello College?

• The LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law at DBS incorporating Portobello College is jointly awarded by the Higher Education & Training Awards Council (HETAC) and University of Wales.
• The degree is fully recognised by all of the Professional Legal bodies in Ireland including the Law Society of Ireland and the Honorable Society of Kings Inns.
• Strong pastoral care ethos.
• Up to date careers guidance and counselling.
• Key transferable skills (including research, IT, presentational etc.) taught and developed through the course.
• Emphasis on advocacy training and mooting.
• Focus on examination technique.
• Competitive fee structure.
• Flexible delivery - daytime or evening classes.
• The study of law improves & develops the student's power of reasoning, clarity of thought and the ability to analyse and express complicated ideas.
• Studying law has an appeal to any student considering a career in the legal profession.
• A Law Degree opens up a range of career opportunities apart from the practice of law (commercial industry, social sciences, politics, the media and public service).
• You will be taught by very experienced and enthusiastic lecturers who really 'connect' with the students and most of whom have significant experience of legal practice which they use to illustrate and enrich their teaching.
• The curriculum is orientated towards employability.
• Track record of excellent examination results.
• You will receive a rounded and stimulating educational experience in Ireland's largest independent third level institution which comprises a diverse and vibrant student community over 9,000 strong, thus facilitating greater social, leisure and sporting opportunities than can be provided by smaller institutions.

Structure and Content

Students study four subjects in each year. First and second year subjects are compulsory but three of the four subjects to be taken in the third year are selected from a list of options. Subjects marked with an * are known as 'core' subjects and should be studied for those wishing to sit either the entrance examination to the Law Society (solicitors) or for eligibility to sit the entrance examination to the degree course at the Honorable society of Kings Inns (barristers).

Transfer Students

Students holding a relevant certificate, ordinary degree or other relevant qualification may qualify for admission to the second or third year of the degree programme.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Laws (or LL.B) degree provides a firm foundation for students wishing to train as solicitors or barristers. Additionally a law degree is one of the most respected undergraduate qualifications. It opens up a range of career opportunities apart from the practice of the law. Law graduates are employed in a wide variety of areas including commercial industry, social sciences, politics, the media and the public service. A legal education therefore opens more doors than just the practice of law.

Teaching and Assessment

The law degree programme is taught mainly through lectures, tutorials and workshops with students taking responsibility for a significant amount of study outside scheduled class contact hours. Assessed work will consist of traditional end of year examinations plus a significant element of continuous assessment based on coursework. Such coursework may involve research based reports, case studies, essays and practical assignments.

Programme Content

Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training ) Act 1999.