undergraduate law brochure 2015/16

UCD Sutherland School of Law

Studying Law at UCDUndergraduate Programmes

2015/16

University College Dublin

Studying Law at UCDFOUNDATIONS OF LEGAL KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIST SUBJECTS

ALL STUDENTS ARE OFFERED CORE LAW MODULES AND PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

CORE LAW MODULES

PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC SUBJECTSIn addition to core Law modules, students take defined subjects in their other area of study, if applicable.

Bachelor Degree in Law (Honours)

DN600 BCLBachelor of

Civil LawDN610

Bachelor ofBusinessand Law

DN600 LHYBCL Law

with History

DN600 LPYBCL Law

withPhilosophy

DN600 LPSBCL Law

with Politics

DN600 LESBCL Law

withEconomics

DN600 LSJBCL Law

with SocialJustice

DN600 LFLBCL Law

withFrench Law

DN600 LCSBCL Law

and ChineseStudies

DN615 BCL/Maítrise

GeneralIntroduction toLegal Studies

ConstitutionalLaw

Tort Law

Contract Law

Law andLegislation

European Union Law*

Property Law**

Criminal Law

Master of Laws (LLM) in

International Commercial LawCriminology and Criminal JusticeEuropean Law and Public Affairs

International Human RightsIntellectual Property and Information Technology

General

LEGAL PROFESSION

Solicitor (Ireland, UK, etc.)

Barrister (Ireland, UK, etc.)

Avocat (France)

Academia

BUSINESS

Corporate Banking

Management

Business Analyst

Administration

Financial Services

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Law

European Law and Governance

Master of Science (MSc)

MSc in International Law and Business

MEDIA AND POLITICS

Broadcasting

Press

Electoral Politics

Professional Diplomas

Arbitration

Employment Law

Adjudication

PUBLIC POLICY

Human Rights Commission

Law Reform Commission

EU Institutions

NGOs

Education

Business Chinese Studies Economics French Law History Philosophy Politics Social Justice

YEARS1 AND 2

FURTHER SPECIALISATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDY

CONTINUE TO DEVELOP YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER WITH UCD

YEARS3 AND 4

*Offered in Year 3 to DN600 LCS **Offered as optional module to DN610 in Year 3

SPECIALISE THROUGH

UCD GRADUATE STUDYSHAPE YOUR CAREER WITH UCD LAW IN IRELAND OR ABROAD

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2015/16 | 3

Law is a transformative force both

nationally and globally. It underpins

many social and economic

opportunities, provides a framework

for international relations and offers

guarantees of minimum standards, for

example, in respect of employment

and human rights, products and

services.

At UCD you will learn how to engage

the transformative potential of law and

also to understand its limits. Teaching

in law is offered in the Sutherland

School of Law building which has both

outstanding teaching spaces and a

Clinical Legal Education Centre. The

range of professional, analytical and

writing skills and the critical way of

thinking you acquire will take you

anywhere in the world. It will also help

you throughout your career and life,

whether you choose legal practice or

the many other career options which a

law degree offers.

The School is ranked amongst the

world's top 100 leading law schools, by

the authoritative QS World University

Rankings. Our four year degree

programmes offer distinctive

opportunities to develop knowledge,

skills and experience. You can choose

to study law alone or to combine the

study of law with other relevant

subjects or languages. Our

international exchange programmes

could see you studying abroad in some

of the world’s leading law schools in

North America, Europe, Asia and

Australasia. Extracurricular

opportunities further extend the

student experience.

Our graduates have made an

unparalleled and enduring

contribution to the legal and political

life of modern Ireland, and many other

countries, and also contribute

significantly to the worlds of business,

media, the arts and charities.

Our commitment to further developing

the conditions for rewarding and

successful study of law will ensure

that our future graduates will be fully

equipped to make equally significant

contributions to society.

Professor Joseph McMahon

Dean and Head of School


Welcome

Student life at UCD 4International opportunities 6Your career: your future 8Our graduates 8

BCL (Hons) 10BBL (Business & Law) 11Law with History 12Law with Philosophy 13Law with Politics 14

Law with Economics 15Law with Social Justice 16Law with French Law 17Law and Chinese Studies 18BCL Maitrise 19

Contents

OUR PROGRAMMES

Scholarships and Prizes

There is a focus on excellence in all that we

undertake at UCD, including recognising

students who excel academically, in sport

and performing arts. Some of the prizes

offered by the School include, the Leman

Student Prize in Sports Law, the

PricewaterhouseCoopers Prize for

Commercial Law, the Mason Hayes and

Curran Prize in Property Law, the Arthur

Cox Contribution to University Life Award,

and the Bank of Ireland Award. For more

information on the wide range of

scholarships that are available, visit:

www.ucd.ie/scholarships.

Student support

UCD provides unparalleled student support in

the form of student advisors, class reps and

Peer Mentors to help you adjust to college life

so that you can fully immerse yourself in the

experience. In your first year, you, and 14 of

your peers, will be linked with an academic

advisor. You will meet with your academic

advisor on a regular basis throughout your

undergraduate study here. You will also be

linked with a peer mentor, who is a current

Law student in the School. You will meet with

your Mentor during the orientation week

when you will exchange contact details to

keep in touch during the year.

Living on campus

Coming to live on campus at UCD as a first-

year student is an exciting and liberating

experience, as for most of you, it will be your

first time living away from home. But it can

also be a challenging time as you get to

grips with your new environment. UCD

Residences give priority to first years, as we

recognise you may need a little more

support to help you get started at UCD. The

allocation of on-campus places for 2015

includes almost 1,000 spaces held

exclusively for first years. UCD Residences

provides accommodation for undergraduates

across all of its locations, in apartments,

halls and catered accommodation. Specially-

adapted facilities are provided for students

with disabilities.

Further information can be found on the UCD

Residences website: www.ucd.ie/residences.

Tel: +353 1 716 1031

Email: [email protected]

4 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2015/16

A great university education is about a lot more thanbooks and classes. It’s about a vibrant environmentwhere you interact with like-minded people to find outhow the law, and life, really work.

And have fun while you’re doing it!

Student life at UCD

Clubs and societies

There are over 100 clubs and societies at UCD,

including Law Soc (see p 18), established over

100 years ago, which runs both debating and

social activities. The Student Legal Service runs

clinics offering legal information to other

students across UCD. Other societies include:

DramSoc; UCD Chamber Choir; Photographic

Society; St Vincent de Paul Society; and, UCD

Volunteers Overseas, to name but a few.

www.ucd.ie/socs.htm

UCD Student Legal Service

The UCD Student Legal Service, now nine

years in existence, is a charitable society that

seeks to provide students in UCD with access

to legal information free of charge. The weekly

clinics are where law students can volunteer

their time to help their fellow UCD students

with any legal issues that they face. The society

specialises in providing legal information in a

clear and uncomplicated manner, as evidenced

by its manual on students’ rights, which

recently won UCD society publication of the

year. The Society also launched “A Civic Guide to

the Constitution” in 2013, which aims to make

the Constitution accessible to all citizens, not

just those already engaging with the law.

Incoming volunteers can look forward to

getting involved in these activities, amongst

others, including: trips to the courts; talks from

those involved in the public interest law sector;

and, the annual ‘Know Your Rights’ week

across the UCD campus.

UCD Law Review

The UCD Law Review is a student-run, peer-

reviewed journal, containing an array of

articles from Irish and international students,

on topics including: human rights; competition

law; intellectual property law; and, land law.

The journal is in its fourteenth year and is

sponsored by leading law firm, Arthur Cox.

Being part of the Law Review gives you the

opportunity to hone your writing and editing

skills, as well as applying your knowledge of

the law. A&L Goodbody also sponsors a prize

for the best student article in the Review. A

launch is held each year to celebrate the latest

volume, where prestigious guests of honour

attend – in 2013, the Director of Public

Prosecutions, Ms. Claire Loftus, addressed the

launch. Many of the former editors of the Law

Review have gone on to have academic careers,

including in the UCD Sutherland School of Law.

Sports facilities

UCD provides the best range of sporting

facilities of any university in Ireland. The

brand-new sports and fitness complex, which

includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool,

opened in June 2012. The centre also includes

a state-of-the-art gym, fitness studios,

debating chamber, theatre and 90-seater

cinema. UCD students can avail of the gym

and swimming pool. www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs/



International OpportunitiesInternational At UCD Sutherland School of Law, we actively encourage our students to travel abroadas part of their education. In a globalised world, it is an opportunity too good to miss.

We offer our students the best

range of opportunities of any Irish

Law School to study abroad. Many of

our graduates go on to practise law

overseas as a result.

Through UCD’s participation in the

ERASMUS/Socrates European

Exchange Programme, and

extensive links with universities in

other parts of the world, you may

have the opportunity to spend a

semester or year at one of our

partner universities. You can find a

full list of our partner institutions at

www.ucd.ie/myucd/law.

In all cases (except the BCL

Maîtrise), you return to UCD to

complete your final year. You don’t

have to decide on studying abroad

until after you have joined us. You

can apply during your second year

and your application will be judged

on your first year results.

Mark DurcanUniversity of Queensland

For those who are in two minds as to

whether they should take the leap, just go

for it! You will have the best year of your

life. I'm well aware that it seems like an

exhausted cliché, but it's the truth. The

University of Queensland is a fantastic

university, but there is so much more to the

experience than that. Everything about the

year in Australia has been nothing short of

incredible and an experience I'll never

forget. To those considering applying for

any exchange programme, as well as those

who aren't; do it, you won't regret it.

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISHCOLUMBIA, CANADA

UNIVERSITYOF MINNESOTA

OSGOODE HALL LAWSCHOOL, YORK UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA, DAVIS

DE PAUL UNIVERSITY,CHICAGO

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI,FLORIDA


Aoife KirraneUniversité Toulouse 1 Capitole

Before I left for Toulouse last January

Erasmus seemed like a daunting prospect –

a new culture, new people and a different

language. Despite being apprehensive at

first, I returned home after a remarkable

semester abroad with a life experience I

will never forget.

Without hesitation, I would recommend

Toulouse to anyone. ERASMUS is more

than an academic experience; it is a

cultural experience too. To make the most

of your time abroad integrate yourself with

the French people and culture.

HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITÄT ZUBERLIN GERMANY

UNIVERSITÉ DE FRIBOURG,SWITZERLAND

UNIVERSITÉ TOULOUSE 1CAPITOLE

UNIVERSITAT POMPEUFABRA BARCELONA

UPPSALA UNIVERSITET,SWEDEN

UNIVERSITÉ CATHOLIQUE DELOUVAIN, BELGIUM

UNIVERSITÉ PANTHEON-ASSAS,PARIS

UNIVERSITY OFCONNECTICUT

UNIVERSITY OF NEWSOUTH WALES, SYDNEY

AUSTRALIAN NATIONALUNIVERSITY, CANBERRA

CHINA UNIVERSITY OFPOLITICAL SCIENCE

AND LAW (CUPL)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITYOF SINGAPORE

Further exchange opportunities are available in these locations

Your career: your future

SHANE KERRShane graduated from UCDwith a Business and Lawdegree in 2006. He completedan MSc in Marketing fromSmurfit School of Business in2008. Shane joined directlyinto the EMEA headquarters ofProcter and Gamble in Genevato work in marketing.

FIONA McENTEEFiona is a BCL (International)graduate from UCD. Duringher time at UCD, she spent ayear at DePaul College of Lawin Chicago. Fiona laterreturned to Chicago andreceived a Juris Doctor fromChicago-Kent College of Law.She runs an immigration lawpractice, McEntee Law Group.

JACK KELLYJack is a BCL (International)graduate from UCD. Havingstudied at DePaul UniversityCollege of Law in Chicago aspart of his undergraduatedegree, he will commence asolicitor traineeship with theinternational corporate lawfirm Davis Polk & Wardwell inLondon after graduation.

IAN DALTONIan graduated in 2010 with aBBL degree. After completinga Master’s in Law and Financeat Oxford, he worked at CreditSuisse in London and theWorld Bank Group inWashington DC. He has taughtat UCL and Oxford and iscurrently a trainee solicitor atLatham & Watkins in London.

As a law graduate from UCD, you are very well placed to pursue various careers in Ireland and abroad.

Our graduatesOur graduates are leaders in law firms, at the bar, in broadcasting and in journalism, inpolitics and public policy, in higher education and the charitable sector, in Ireland andinternationally. They enjoy the opportunities that come with an outstanding legal education.

Our careers support

UCD has a dynamic Career Development

Centre to advise you on your future

career progression.

There are dedicated talks and workshops

on topics such as ‘CV Writing’,

‘Completing Application Forms’ and

‘Interview Preparation’. During the year,

there are various employer recruitment

presentations on campus and leading Irish

and UK law firms (including Arthur Cox,

William Fry and Matheson) attend the

annual Law Careers Fair in O’Reilly Hall.

Your careers advisor

Dr Oonagh Breen, a

senior lecturer in law,

serves as the Law

School’s academic

careers advisor.

Oonagh’s experience,

coupled with UCD Career Development

Centre support, enables her to mentor

students, from first to final year, to take the

next appropriate career step: from further

studies and scholarships at home or

abroad, to law firm recruitment, Irish or

European public institution placements and

other public law and private law options.

Dr Oonagh BreenSenior Lecturer

Work placement opportunities

With increased

competitiveness in the

employment market, UCD

Sutherland School of Law

has introduced a suite of

modules that focus on clinical legal education.

With a core emphasis on developing work

skills and employability, UCD Sutherland

School of Law offers a group of its students

the opportunity to be placed in legal and policy

organisations, while also gaining course credit

over the duration of their placement. Legal

Practice II is one such module where students

undertake a placement with large

practitioners firms, government departments

or non-governmental organisations. This

module provides students with the opportunity

to potentially work alongside Ireland’s most

highly regarded and influential legal

professionals.

Dr Liam ThorntonLecturer in Law and Director ofClinical Legal Education

UCD Sutherland School of Law graduates have a strong reputation in the legal

professional market place. Given their exposure to multidisciplinary studies, it

is no surprise that many have also developed careers outside the law in fields

such as banking, taxation, journalism and broadcasting.

8 | UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2015/2016

For my legal placement, I

interned with the Irish

Penal Reform Trust. They

are a leading non-

governmental

organisation which campaigns for the

protection of human rights in the prison

context. It may be seen as a non-traditional

internship, but as a result of the small size

of their group, I was given a fantastic

opportunity to conduct intensive and high-

quality substantive research on a number

of their key policy issues. I was also given

the chance to work on media briefings,

research on funding opportunities and

attend workshops, conferences and prison-

based events on the Trust’s behalf. It was a

brilliant chance to engage in work that not

only advanced my own skills as a law

student, but also gave me confidence in my

decision to pursue work in a social justice

organisation in the future.

Yvanne KennedyStudent, BCL

MAEVE O’ROURKEMaeve graduated in 2009 witha BCL (International) andobtained her LLM at Harvard.She led the legal campaign for‘Justice for Magdalenes’ andwas named UK Family Law ProBono Lawyer of the Year in2013. She is a practisingbarrister in London and aqualified New York attorney.

MAEVE O’ROURKEMaeve graduated in 2009 witha BCL (International) andobtained her LLM at Harvard.She led the legal campaign for‘Justice for Magdalenes’ andwas named UK Family Law ProBono Lawyer of the Year in2013. She is a practisingbarrister in London and aqualified New York attorney.

PETER DUNNEPeter graduated with a BCL(Law with French Law) in 2011.He completed his LLMat Harvard, and undertookhuman rights advocacy work inNew York. Peter subsequentlyworked at the Court of Justiceof the EU and and as a legalresearcher for Ireland’sFinancial Services Ombudsman.

NOELINE BLACKWELLNoeline graduated from UCDwith a BCL degree and iscurrently the Director of FLAC(Free Legal Advice Centres).She was presented with a UCDhonorary degree of Doctor ofLaws in June 2014.

(Photo: Derek Speirs)

■ Peter Sutherland SC,

Chairman of Goldman Sachs

International

■ Miriam O’Callaghan,

Broadcaster

■ The Hon. Mr Justice Donal

O’Donnell, Justice of the

Supreme Court of Ireland

■ Claire Loftus, Director of

Public Prosecutions

■ Sir Anthony O’Reilly,

Businessman

■ The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary

Laffoy, Justice of the

Supreme Court of Ireland

Other UCDSutherland School of Law Graduatesinclude:

THE LEGAL PROFESSIONYou can go on to qualify as a barrister or a solicitor in Ireland, or in the UK,

or as a lawyer in Australia, the USA, or in Europe.

BUSINESSOur graduates work in corporate banking, management and tax

consultancy in companies throughout the world.

PUBLIC SERVICEWe have graduates in the Human Rights Commission, the Law Reform

Commission, in the Diplomatic Service and in the Oireachtas.

GRADUATE STUDIESYou can go on to specialise at master’s and PhD level.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIESOur graduates are also successful journalists, are employed in the technology

sector and are on the staffs of international organisations in Europe and beyond.




BCL (Hons)Bachelor of Civil Law

DN600 BCL

Why is this course for me?

The BCL is a degree with a long history

and an established reputation at home

and abroad. The BCL degree allows you to

immerse yourself in the study of law, to

engage with a vast range of legal

perspectives and to acquire a profound

understanding of how law works in

theory and in practice.

What will I study?

With a wide choice of law modules you can

tailor your BCL, with modules in:

■ International Human Rights;

■ Environmental Law;

■ Intellectual Property;

■ Family Law; and,

■ Media Law.

You can also choose ‘clinical’ options

focussing on law in practice, e.g.:

■ Advocacy;

■ Competition Law in Practice; and,

■ Alternative Dispute Resolution.

The new Sutherland Building has moot

court and trial rooms, offering you

a virtual courtroom experience.


Develop skills andstrengths that appeal toemployers within andoutside the legalprofessions by studyingnational and internationallegal rules.

STUDENT PROFILE

With so many

famous and

respected Alumni, I

chose to study law

in UCD because of

the many career

paths available to graduates; be it as a

solicitor, barrister or in industry and

commerce. UCD Sutherland School of

Law offers the widest range of subject

choices in Ireland, which allowed me to

tailor my degree to my specific

interests. The ERASMUS programme

was also a strong influence on my

decision to study in UCD. During my

time in UCD, I was fortunate to spend

an unforgettable year studying abroad

in Paris, broadening my academic

horizons and giving me invaluable life

experience. With moot courts, debating

and so many societies and sports on

offer, UCD Law students have the

chance to experience all that Ireland’s

best campus has available, while also

attaining an internationally recognised

education.

Stephen Hannigan (BCL European)Trainee Solicitor, A&L Goodbody

DID YOU KNOW?

In your third year you can avail of work

placements in law firms, NGOs or

government departments.



DN610

Business and Law

is a great degree if

you are still

deciding what your

future career is

going to be. Due to

the nature of this course, it’s possible to

study both the disciplines of Business

and Law in enough detail so as to keep

your options open. The structure of the

degree allows you, in third and fourth

year, to choose modules that suit you

best whether they are in Business, Law

or both. Additionally, there is a vast array

of exchange options to choose from.

Currently, I am on ERASMUS in Spain; it

has given me the opportunity to learn the

Spanish language and to gain an

international understanding of business

and law. UCD as a college offers great

opportunities to be involved in sports,

clubs and societies. I have been a

member of the netball team for three

years now and it’s a great chance to meet

new people, as well as keeping fit.

Nicole CrockfordUCD Business and Law student

BBLBachelor of Business and Law


The BBL combines law and business into

a single degree, providing you with an

ideal skill-set for the commercial world

and offering tremendous career flexibility.

As a BBL graduate, you will be uniquely

equipped with the analytical and advocacy

skills that arise from a legal training,

combined with the numeracy and financial

literacy of a business degree.

What will I study?

First, second and third year

During your first three years, you will

study both business and law equally,

learning how these two disciplines

interrelate.

You will also focus on core law degree

subjects, including:

■ Contract Law;

■ Tort Law; and,

■ EU Law.

You will take a range of modules across

business areas, including:

■ Accountancy;

■ Management;

■ Finance and Economics; and,

■ Marketing.

Fourth year

You will have the option to take more

business or law modules, depending on

your preference and career plans.

The intensive nature of the BBL degree

means that you will not have time to take

extra modules as part of UCD Horizons.


Combines two vitalcomponents of thecommercial world -business and law - toachieve tremendousflexibility in your futurecareer.

STUDENT PROFILE

DID YOU KNOW?

You can study abroad for one semester

in your third year!



Law with History

Why is this course for me?There is a natural affinity between the

disciplines of law and history. Each is

shaped by the other. Important historical

events are often interlinked with

contemporary legal structures, and legal

reform is often prompted by the defining

events of the past. As a consequence,

many lawyers are also keen historians.

This course allows you to acquire a highly

respected degree in Irish Law, whilst also

indulging a passion for history and

acquiring a deeper understanding of past

events which have shaped our legal

system.

What will I study?With a wide choice of Law and History

modules, you can pursue your own areas

of interest. Modules include:

■ Jurisprudence;

■ Legal History;

■ Criminology;

■ Fascism; and,

■ Russian Revolution.


This law degree mergesthe discipline of lawwith a grounding in itsintersection withhistory.

STUDENT PROFILE

When I chose to

study Law with

History in UCD I

knew that I would

be studying in an

excellent

university, under lecturers who are

leaders in their field. However I did

not expect to receive such a broad

and varied education both within my

course and through extra-curricular

activities. Outside of academic work,

there are so many ways to get

involved in UCD life. I have been so

fortunate as to be involved both in

activities related to my legal studies

(such as the Student Legal Service)

and also, in activities outside of law,

for example, helping to organise

charitable events like Relay for Life. I

was given an incredible opportunity to

study in UNSW Sydney in third year.

UCD Sutherland School of Law has

been a great place to develop both

academically and personally.

Danielle HigginsStudent, BCL (Law with History)

DN600 LHY

DID YOU KNOW?

UCD Law students are supported and

advised by a dedicated academic

member of the School on their

prospective career paths. They are also

given access to the School’s legal

careers blog (with information from

former graduates) and are invited to

attend UCD’s Annual Law Careers Fair.



After studying Law

with Philosophy for

four years, I can

safely say that not

only has my

outlook on the law

been changed, but my outlook on life as

well. Studying Law in UCD has given me

the answers to the ‘how’ and ‘what’

legal questions I had as an incoming

undergraduate, but coupling the subject

with Philosophy has opened the door to

asking ‘why’, with invigorating and

intellectually engaging results. UCD is

the only university in Ireland which

offers this unique combination and the

intake of Law with Philosophy students

is usually a very small class with a very

big sense of community. As well as

being a rare breed of Law student, the

critical thinking and unique

perspectives provided by philosophy,

highlight Law with Philosophy students

to potential employers.

Coiré McCrystall4th Year BCL (Law with Philosophy)

Law with Philosophy


Legal systems express and reflect the

prevailing moral, political, social and

economic philosophy of the state. Law and

philosophy are therefore complementary

fields of study and any understanding of

law is fundamentally enhanced by a

knowledge of philosophical theory. This

course allows you to combine a highly

respected degree in Law with an enriched

appreciation of its philosophical

underpinnings.

What will I study?

With a wide choice of Law and Philosophy



■ Jurisprudence;

■ Media Law;

■ Human Rights Law;

■ Philosophy of Law;

■ Critical Theory; and,

■ Medieval Philosophy.

Cicero, a Roman philosopher and lawyer,

tells us “It isn’t enough to possess

wisdom; you should be able to use it too.”

Both disciplines train their graduates to

read texts closely, think independently and

foster an ability to communicate complex

ideas with clarity and accuracy. These

attributes are essential in many

professional occupations, not least the

world of legal practice.


Explore fundamentalquestions about society,knowledge and humanexistence and how theyimpact and influence thelaw.

STUDENT PROFILE

DN600 LPY

DID YOU KNOW?

All final year UCD Law students can

apply for US externships in the federal

courts and the Federal Defenders Office.



Law with Politics

Why is this course for me?Law and politics are inextricably linked by

the legislative process.

Many UCD law graduates have progressed

to political careers in the Dáil, and others

(including Miriam O’Callaghan and Pat

Leahy) have become high profile political

commentators. This course allows you to

obtain a highly respected Law degree

whilst also acquiring a deeper

understanding of political theory and the

political process.

What will I study?With a wide choice of Law and Politics



■ Jurisprudence;

■ Media Law;

■ Human Rights Law;

■ Foreign Policy;

■ Political Economy; and,

■ Middle-East Politics.

You will also take a special module,

entitled "Contemporary issues in Law and

Politics". Each year, this module examines

a small number of topics which are at the

interface of law, politics and social policy.

A key feature of the module is the central

role of invited guest speakers, including

lawyers and former ministers (such as

Michael McDowell SC), experts on

international affairs (such as Dr Paul

Gillespie) and leading journalists (such as

Dr Carol Coulter and Dearbhail

McDonald).


Engage with law in thecontext of internationaland Irish politics, politicalorganisation, governmentand public affairs.

STUDENT PROFILE

UCD’s Law with

Politics degree is a

great choice for

those of you who

are interested not

only in how the

law works in practice, but also in how

our country and continent are

governed. There is a great sense of

collegiality not only between my

classmates but between all the Law

School staff and students. Being a

Bord na Gaeilge Scholar for the past

four years and spending a year as

Vice-Auditor of An Cumann Gaelach,

have helped make my time in UCD a

truly engaging experience. Not many

can say that they have mooted

through Irish in the Supreme Court,

helped organise a 5km run around

campus and even organised an

intervarsity Countdown quiz! I’ve also

welcomed the President of Ireland

and European Commissioner for

Science and Research to speak at An

Cumann Gaelach events.

Peadar Ó LamhnaStudent, BCL (Law with Politics)

DN600 LPS

DID YOU KNOW?

Practical experience gained in clinical

law modules may give you a competitive

edge when applying for internships or

traineeships.



I chose Law with

Economics at UCD

because I was

interested in these

two areas which

seem so integral

to the functioning of society. I also

hoped that this combination would

appeal to many commercial law firms

and broaden future career prospects. I

have enjoyed the educational variety and

the extra-curricular activities that are

on offer at UCD. There really are clubs

and societies to suit every adventurous

interest. I have been involved with

LawSoc mooting, Student Legal Service,

Saint Vincent de Paul, surfing and

hockey. There’s a niche here for

everyone and getting involved has been

a great way to branch out and make new

friends. UCD has also offered me the

opportunity to study internationally next

year; I hope to study in Australia and am

excited about travelling abroad during

my degree.

Emily McMorrowStudent, BCL (Law with Economics)

Law with Economics


This course allows you to acquire a highly

respected degree in Irish law, whilst

simultaneously developing a broad

knowledge of the principles of economics.

Certain areas of law (competition

regulation, intellectual property) are

heavily influenced by economic theory, and

as a BCL (Law with Economics) graduate,

you will be uniquely equipped to

understand these regulatory frameworks

in all of their conceptual complexity. While

on this degree you will embark on a field

of crossdisciplinary study, which is

intellectually very demanding, but also

tremendously enriching, and of immense

practical importance.

What will I study?

With a wide choice of Law and Economics



■ EU Banking Regulation;

■ Revenue Law;

■ Intellectual Property Law;

■ Industrial Relations Law;

■ International Monetary Economics;

and,

■ Game Theory.


Study law within thecontext of economics andexplore the relationshipbetween two of the mostcritical disciplinesaffecting society today.

STUDENT PROFILE

DN600 LES

DID YOU KNOW?

Many leading UK and Irish law firms

(including Arthur Cox, Matheson, Mason

Hayes and Curran, William Fry and

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP)

host recruitment presentations on

campus in UCD.



Law with Social Justice

Why is this course for me?This course (the first of its kind in Ireland)

is intended to allow you to acquire a highly

respected Law degree, whilst also gaining

a detailed understanding of the social

justice issues that are intended to be

addressed by the legal system. While on

this degree, you will be uniquely equipped

to offer a critical perspective on the

adequacy of our criminal justice system,

our family court structure, our social

systems and our industrial relations

frameworks.

What will I study?With a wide choice of Law and Social

Justice modules, you can pursue your own

areas of interest.

Modules include:

■ Criminological Theory;

■ Environmental Law;

■ Public International Law;

■ Family and Child Law;

■ Racism and Anti-Racism; and,

■ Childhood Inequalities.


Are you concerned aboutinjustice in society andinterested in acquiring theskills and knowledge thatwill enable you toadvocate change and totackle social inequality?

STUDENT PROFILE

I chose to study

Law with Social

Justice in UCD as

it is a unique law

degree course

which allows you

to address social justice issues such as

racism, homelessness, modern slavery

and human rights. The two disciplines

of law and social justice overlap and

complement each other in a way which

allows you to understand how the law

can be used to combat these social

injustices, and how in some ways it is

being used to exacerbate them. Beyond

academia, UCD has a lot to offer

through its clubs and societies. I am

involved with the Law Society, the

Student Legal Service, the Film Society

and the L&H. So far it has been an

amazing experience to be part of the

UCD community, and I look forward to

the rest of my time here.

Órlaith Ní Mhadagáin Law with Social Justice student

DN600 LSJ

DID YOU KNOW?

Throughout the four years of the

programme, you will participate in a

specially-designed law and

social justice seminar.



The Law with

French Law

programme at

UCD is the perfect

choice for students

who wish to

improve their fluency in French and gain

a thorough knowledge of a legal system

outside of Ireland. One of my highlights

was the opportunity to study for a year

at France’s leading law school,

Université Panthéon-Assas, in Paris.

Graduates of this course are very

attractive to employers due to their

diverse understanding of different legal

systems and competence in the French

language. Since graduating I have been

completing my solicitor entrance exams

and will shortly join one of Ireland’s

leading law firms, McCann FitzGerald.

Liane EganGraduate

Law with French Law


The BCL (Law with French Law) allows

you to undertake a degree in Irish law,

whilst simultaneously acquiring a broad

knowledge of French law and a very high

level of competence in French language

and French legal terminology. While on

this degree, you will gain comparative

insights which inform an enhanced critical

perspective on Irish law. The third year of

the degree is spent at a leading French

law school.

What will I study?

First and second year

The first year of the course focuses on the

core Irish Law modules of:

■ Constitutional Law;

■ Contract Law; and,

■ Tort Law.

This is combined with intensive French

language training and an introduction to

French public law.

In second year, you will continue to build

your knowledge of the foundations of Irish

Law, covering:

■ EU Law;

■ Property Law; and,

■ Criminal Law.

You will also advance your French

language skills and gain a preliminary

knowledge of French private law.

Third and fourth year

You will spend your third year at a partner

university in Paris, Toulouse or Aix-

Marseilles and will return to UCD for the

last year of the programme. In final year,

you are required to complete a

dissertation on French law and to continue

your French language training (whilst also

taking a wide array of Irish law modules of

your choosing).

You will particularly benefit from studying

in a small class and from studying with

both Irish and French students on the BCL

Maîtrise degree.


Develop the skills andstrengths that come froma thorough grounding inIrish and international lawand combine these with ageneral education inFrench law.

STUDENT PROFILE

DN600 LFL



Law and Chinese Studies

Why is this course for me?The new BCL (Law and Chinese Studies)

degree allows you to undertake a degree

in Irish law, whilst simultaneously

acquiring a broad knowledge of Chinese

law and a very high level of competence in

Mandarin and Chinese legal terminology.

During this degree, you will gain

comparative insights which inform an

enhanced critical perspective on Irish law.

The third year is spent at a leading law

school in China.

What will I study?You will focus on the core Irish Law

modules in first and second year,

including:

■ Constitutional Law;

■ Contract Law;

■ Tort;

■ Property Law; and,

■ Criminal Law.

This is combined with intensive Chinese

language training and an introduction to

Chinese culture and society.

You will spend your third year at a partner

university in China (Renmin University or

the China University of Political Science

and Law (CUPL), both of which are in

Beijing).

On your return to UCD for the last year of

the degree, you will be required to

complete a number of modules in Chinese

law and to continue your Chinese

language training. You will also choose

from a wide range of Irish law modules,

including clinical modules from the

School’s Clinical Legal Education Centre

(CLEC).


Develop an appreciationof law, culture andlanguage in modernChina, combined with athorough understandingof Irish, European andinternational law.

STUDENT PROFILE

LawSoc is one of

the oldest (we’re

103 this year!) and

biggest societies

on campus, and

not just for Law

students. We hold weekly debates on

all sorts of issues, from government

policy to whether Coke is better than

Pepsi. We also send teams all over

the world to speak in intervarsity

debating competitions.

But we’re not only about debating.

LawSoc has brought some of the best

guests to UCD. Ever wanted to spend

an evening with Cristiano Ronaldo?

Chat with Sir Christopher Lee about

what he would have done with the

ring? How about dinner with Judge

Judy? Here at LawSoc we’ve done all

that and so much more.

LawSoc holds some of the best events

on campus. The annual Law Ball is a

staple in any self-respecting student’s

social calendar.

Rachel DuffyAuditor 2012/13, UCD LawSoc

NEWDN600 LCS

DID YOU KNOW?

Students entering this course do not

need prior knowledge of Mandarin.



I am originally

from France, but

decided to study

here in UCD

because the

BCL/Maîtrise

degree is unique. It offers comparative

law, where both common and civil law

are studied, and this will enable me to

continue an international education path

and an international career thereafter.

Studying at University College Dublin

has been one of my best decisions ever. I

knew absolutely no one, so I decided to

get involved in College societies. They

are a major part of my wonderful UCD

experience, they offer a vast array of

opportunities to students of all interests.

I became heavily involved with UCD

Volunteers Overseas and UCD Tennis

Club. I'm lucky enough to be a

committee member of both of these

societies. They are both very active,

there's a lot of stuff going on just about

every day, so I always found it really easy

to make friends.

Victoire PerrinBCL Maitrise

BCL - Maîtrise


This course offers a unique opportunity for

immersion in two of the world’s major

legal cultures, the common law and the

civil law. Over the course of four years, you

obtain two law degrees, one in Irish law

and one in French law. You receive a

Bachelor of Civil Law degree from UCD,

and a French law degree, the Maîtrise en

Droit, from either the Université

Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) or the Université

Toulouse 1 Capitole. The Maîtrise en Droit

is considered to be a master’s level

qualification.

What will I study?

During your first two years of the dual-

degree programme, you will study the

normal range of legal subjects that are

taken in the BCL, and which are required

by the professional legal bodies. These

include: Constitutional Law; Contract Law;

Tort; EU Law; and, Criminal Law. In

addition, you will study both French public

law and French private law.

Third and fourth years are spent in one of

our two partner universities: Université

Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) or Université

Toulouse 1 Capitole.

The BCL/Maîtrise is an intensive

programme aimed at highly motivated and

ambitious students. Graduates of the

programme will have acquired an

exceptional range of legal and linguistic

skills.


Pursue a unique opportunityto take two degrees at thesame time. Acquire thelinguistic and legal skillsand qualifications to pursueexciting national andinternational careeropportunities. Spend twoyears in France.

STUDENT PROFILE

DN615

DID YOU KNOW?

From this programme you can

go on to qualify as an Avocat

and practise law in France.

When choosing which law stream you want to study,you must choose as follows:

Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) DN600 BCLLaw with Economics DN600 LESLaw with History DN600 LHYLaw with Philosophy DN600 LPYLaw with Politics DN600 LPSLaw with Social Justice DN600 LSJLaw with French Law DN600 LFLLaw and Chinese Studies DN600 LCS

Please note that you can only apply for DN600 once - youmust only select ONE of the above courses within theDN600 code.

* CAO first round entry points for DN600 in 2014: 510 points

If you wish to apply for the BBL or BCL Maitrise, youwill use the following codes:

Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) DN610BCL/Maitrise DN615

* CAO first round entry points for 2014: DN610: 520 points DN615: 560 points

The CAO Handbook will provide you with furtherguidelines on the application process.

How to apply

THERE ISONE MAJOR CODEFOR “LAW” AND

“LAW WITH”PROGRAMMES -

DN600

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