UCD Law
Law with Social Justice BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Chief Justice Denham, pictured with Law graduates Ruth McGuinness and Michael Sinnott, following their participation on the Irish Superior Courts internship programme.
CAO Code DN600 LSJ
CAO Points Range 2014 510 — 625 Length of Course 4 Years DN600 Places 120
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes None
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Why is this course for me? The BCL with Social Justice programme, the first of its kind in Ireland, combines the study of Law with the study of social exclusion, its causes and remedies. It will appeal to students who are interested in issues of equality, diversity and disadvantage, and who want to look in-depth at the social context in which law operates. On completion, you’ll be uniquely equipped to offer a critical perspective on issues such as the adequacy of our criminal justice system, the legal treatment of women and minority groups, and the underlying causes of social and economic injustice.
You may also choose some non-Law modules, including a language (Spanish, French, Irish or Chinese).
What will I study?
First & Second Year First year focuses on core Irish law modules, including:
Constitutional Law¬ Contract Law¬ Tort Law
It combines this focus with an introduction to normative theory on human rights, inequality and global justice.
In second year, you’ll study: EU Law¬Property Law¬ Criminal Law
At the same time you’ll also take modules to develop your understanding of gender theory and social justice movements.
Other courses of interest Law
Law with History Law with Politics
Law with Philosophy
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Third & Fourth Year With a wide choice of law and social justice modules, you can tailor your studies by choosing modules that reflect your areas of interest. Modules include: Criminological Theory ¬ Environmental Law¬ Public International Law¬ Employment Law¬ Matrimonial Law¬ Family & Child Law¬ Childhood Inequalities
Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law Belfield, Dublin 4
Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC) modules are also available, including Advocacy & Mooting, Alternative Dispute Resolution and The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice.
Throughout the four years of the degree, you’ll participate in a specially designed Law and Social Justice Seminar. You may get involved in UCD’s Student Legal Service which offers legal information clinics to students.
You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and preparatory work. A sample timetable can be viewed at
www.ucd.ie/myucd/law.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester examinations, essays and group work projects.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities This degree will provide an ideal platform for careers in: National and international Non- Governmental Organisations as legal advisors or researchers ¬Public policy
Relevant graduate study programmes include:
International Human Rights ¬ Criminology ¬ Equality Studies
International Study Opportunities You can apply to spend third year at one of our partner universities in: Australia ¬ Austria ¬Belgium¬Canada ¬China ¬ Czech Republic ¬ France ¬Germany ¬ India ¬ Italy ¬New Zealand ¬Singapore ¬Spain ¬ Sweden ¬Switzerland ¬ The Netherlands ¬ UK ¬USA
“Choosing to study Law and Social Justice is one of the best decisions I have ever made. My studies in social justice have allowed me develop my critical thinking and broaden my perspective on prominent world issues which have helped me enormously in my study of law. I am a member of the UCD LawSoc and UCD Hockey club. I also play on the Irish Senior Women’s Hockey team and am currently in training to qualify for the 2016 Olympics. I am a member of the UCD Elite Athletes Academy which gives me access to strength and conditioning, nutritional and physio support and allows me to balance my academic study and high performance training.”
Deirdre Duke Student
uglaw@ucd.ie +353 1 716 4110
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