US850 · Level 8 · 4 years

Law

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

320

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About this course

A four-year honours law degree in Athlone covering Irish and EU law. It includes the core subjects needed for Law Society and King's Inns entry, and the programme is accredited by the King's Inns.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with legal skills, the Irish legal system, tort and contract law, plus a legal technology module. Later you study EU and constitutional law and can choose electives such as environmental law, human rights, family law and intellectual property. There is an on-campus moot courtroom for practising advocacy, and lecturers are practising or qualified solicitors and barristers.
Placement and abroad
There is a one-semester work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
The course meets the entry requirements for the Law Society of Ireland and the King's Inns.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy reading, research, argument and building a case, and who like the idea of practising skills like mooting.

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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
2026320Published after the final round
2025 327327390
2024 327327399
2023 328328410

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

  • French: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • German: 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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