The Law (Hons) programme at University College Dublin allows you to immerse yourself in the study of law, to engage with a range of interesting legal perspectives and to acquire a profound understanding of how law works in theory and in practice.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
As a BCL graduate you are well positioned to pursue a variety of careers, including qualifying as a solicitor or barrister who practise law independently, or work in:
- Law firms in Ireland or internationally
- Large corporations as in-house lawyers
- State bodies or Public Service
- Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- EU or other international institutions
- Legal research
- Academia
BCL graduates can also pursue successful careers other than in legal practice (e.g. as diplomats, journalists, broadcasters, authors or researchers) in Ireland or abroad. Graduates can undertake postgraduate law study programmes such as the LLM and/or PhD in their area of interest.
Key Fact: Many leading Irish and UK Law firms (including Arthur Cox, Matheson, A&L Goodbody, William Fry, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP) host recruitment presentations on campus in UCD. Practical experience gained in clinical law modules may give you a competitive edge when applying for internships or traineeships.
