TR004 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

578

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About this course

A single honours law degree at Trinity that teaches what laws are, how they work and how they change. You also take some modules from outside the Law School.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years cover foundational and professional law modules. Later you choose from a wide range of options, such as media and intellectual property law, corporate law or human rights law, or keep a general route. You finish with a group-based Capstone research project, and assessment includes essays, mock trials and mock parliaments.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can apply to study abroad through Erasmus or partner universities further afield, and in final year 35 to 40 students do a clinical legal education placement with a legal organisation.
Where it can lead
Graduates become solicitors or barristers after further professional exams, or work in business, journalism, accountancy, banking, politics, foreign affairs and public policy.
Who it suits
Suits students who like debating social issues, solving problems with careful reasoning and writing clear, precise arguments.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026578Published after the final round
2025 578577598
2024 578578590
2023 578566588

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
  • A language except English: 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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