SE423 · Level 6 · 2 years

Legal Studies

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

215

Up 18 points since 2023 (197).

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About this course

A two-year Level 6 Higher Certificate in Carlow combining law with business and office skills.

How long
2 years
What you study
Year 1 covers accounting, IT, business law and the Irish legal system. Year 2 adds criminal law, tort, property law, legal practice and procedure, and constitutional law.
Where it can lead
Roles include legal executive, law clerk and legal secretary, and others in the Gardai, Defence Forces, banking and insurance. With an overall pass you can apply to Year 2 of the Honours LLB.
Who it suits
Suits students who like the idea of law and office work and want a way into the LLB.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023197202420420252042026215

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026215Published after the final round
2025 204204399
2024 204204347
2023 197214380

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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