LM027 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law Common and Civil Law

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

542

Down 34 points since 2024 (576).

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About this course

A four-year law degree split between Ireland and France. You graduate with both an Irish common law degree and a French civil law degree.

How long
4 years
What you study
You spend the first two years at the University of Limerick and the last two at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur in Besancon, France. You learn both legal systems and build skills in argument and decision making, including in moot court facilities. The course covers the core subjects for the Law Society of Ireland Final Examination, Part 1.
Placement and abroad
Two years are spent studying in France.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared to work in legal settings in Ireland, France and across Europe, and the skills also suit careers outside law.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy solving problems and arguing a case, and want to live and study in France.

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About Law

Courses on legal systems, human rights, and constitutional law

The academic study of legal principles, systems, and practices. Law degrees cover various areas, including constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, human rights, international law, and more. E.g. Law (LLB), Civil Law (BCL), Law and Business.

Points history

2023202457620255182026542

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026542Published after the final round
2025 518518533
2024 576576577
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • French: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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