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Law (Graduate Entry) - LLB Entry requirements

Are you a graduate from another discipline interested in a legal education or are you looking to change career?

Key information

EU fees per year €5,662
Non-EU fees per year €17,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Two years
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Undergraduate

Requirements

  • Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) in a discipline other than law.  

  • The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.   

Other entry considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students

Checklist of documents

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English language

Guidelines on completing your application 

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you do not need to have finished final exams before applying. 
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