Explore School of Law at UL
What does Law at UL Offer?
Dynamic degrees
Our range of dynamic interdisciplinary programmes, offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level provide a strong foundation for a variety of career pathways.
You will learn from internationally recognised staff who are experts in their field.
You will be supported in pursuing opportunities to enhance your learning experience
Fantastic Facilities
The UL campus is one of the most beautiful university campuses anywhere in the world.
Our law students have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities, from the newly refurbished library to the world class sports complex and expansive student centres across the campus.
In addition, law students will be able gain practical experience in an interactive environment, through use of facilities such as the A & L Goodbody Appellate Court.
Exceptional Student Experience
The School of Law prides itself on providing an innovative, enriching, student-centred learning environment. Our students study on programmes that are interdisciplinary in nature, and undertake pioneering clinical placements with prestigious employers as an integral part of their education. Our sustained commitment to 'law in action' ensures that students have access to opportunities through internships, research projects, intervarsity mooting and debating competitions and engagement with external stakeholders. There are diverse international opportunities available. The School of Law has strong links with universities across the globe, facilitating placements in Canada, the US, China, India, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Spain. We have a vibrant international student body as well as an active Law Society.
Diverse career pathways and high employability
A degree in law equips our graduates with the skill set to pursue a career in a wide range of fields and the interdisciplinary nature of our programmes is very attractive to prospective employers. These are some of the career paths you can pursue after studying law (but don’t limit yourself to these, anything is possible):
Solicitor; Barrister; Conveyancer; Company Secretary; Legal aid advisor; Law Enforcement Officer (Garda, Prison Service); Probation Officer; Banking Manager; Chartered Management Accountant; EU Lawyer; EU lawyer-linguist; EU Cybersecurity, Data & Privacy Associate; Civil Service Administrator; Mediator; Court Clerk; Immigration Officer; Insurance Broker; Patent Attorney; Risk Analyst; Stockbroker; Trading standards Officer; Researcher; Academic; Legal Compliance Officer
Many students who study Law progress directly into employment, applying the legal knowledge, analytical thinking, research, and communication skills developed throughout their studies. Information related to career opportunities associated with individual disciplines can be found on the relevant subject pages.
Law graduates pursue careers in areas such as legal services, public administration, compliance, regulation, human resources, public policy, financial services, insurance, and the corporate sector.
The critical thinking, problem-solving, advocacy, and written communication skills gained through the study of Law also provide an excellent foundation for careers in government, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations, as well as for those wishing to undertake professional legal training or postgraduate study.
Many Arts graduates undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a particular subject or professional area. Information related to the career prospects associated with individual disciplines can be found on the relevant subject pages.
The wide choice of subject areas available in this degree opens pathways to a range of research-based and taught postgraduate programmes, leading to interesting and rewarding careers including:
legal advisors, compliance and regulatory specialists, corporate governance professionals, public policy and public affairs advisors, human rights and advocacy practitioners, researchers and academics, and roles within government, international organisations, NGOs, and the corporate sector.
