Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B] [Law and Irish] From University College Cork

The LLB (Law and Irish) degree will introduce you to a variety of diverse and stimulating topics combining the best aspects of a law degree together with study of the Irish language. Given the role of the modern law degree, the BCL (Law and Irish) places a growing emphasis on developing not just your knowledge but also your skills base. You are required to take 60 credits in each academic year, combining compulsory and elective modules in law and Irish, and including a skills module. You will also have the opportunity to study some law modules through the medium of Irish. This course involves a combination of lecture hours, tutorials/guided study, language classes, language labs, oral practice sessions and reading hours in the library. Typically, you will have about 12 contact hours during the academic week with further study time in the library. Most of the law classes are delivered in English, with some in Irish, and various Irish-language options combine to give a rounded bilingual legal education. Assessment Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essays, case notes etc. The skills modules are assessed on a pass/fail basis and include group work, presentations and oral advocacy. These are usually undertaken in English, with some options available in Irish.