Civil Law (BCL)

About this course

This is a law degree (Bachelor of Civil Law) that looks at how law works in society. It is described as the only DCU law degree approved for King's Inns, the barrister training body.

How long

3 or 4 years

What you study

Year 1 modules are all compulsory and cover areas like constitutional law, torts, criminal law and legal research. Later years add contract, EU, property and company law, moot court and health care law, with more optional choices. In final year you can write a dissertation.

Placement and abroad

You can spend a year abroad at a partner university or do a year long INTRA placement with law firms, companies or public bodies, both competitive and both adding a year.

Where it can lead

The course is a base for becoming a solicitor or barrister, and graduates also work in journalism, politics, public service and business.

Who it suits

Suits students who like reading, arguing a point, thinking critically and writing clearly.

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