Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Limerick

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) combines a strong core legal education with the flexibility to explore other academic interests alongside law. It suits students who want to understand how law works in the real world while keeping their career options open beyond traditional legal practice.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

You’ll be introduced to the foundations of legal thinking through core subjects such as Lawyering Skills, Contract Law, and Torts. Alongside this, you can choose elective modules that help you broaden your perspective and ease into university-level study.

Year 2

In second year, your legal knowledge deepens with key areas like Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Land Law. You’ll sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills while continuing to shape your degree through carefully chosen electives.

Year 3

This year focuses on more advanced legal concepts including EU Law and Equity and Trusts. You’ll start applying theory to complex legal problems, building confidence in research, argumentation, and practical legal reasoning.

Year 4

Your final year allows you to specialise through advanced law modules and electives aligned with your career goals. By graduation, you’ll have a well-rounded legal education and strong professional skills valued across many sectors.

Focus areas:

Core legal principles, advocacy and lawyering skills, legal research and writing, critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning

Learning outcomes:

Clear legal reasoning, persuasive communication, strong research skills, ethical awareness, adaptability across legal and non-legal careers

Professional alignment (accreditation):

Covers core subjects required for progression toward qualification as a solicitor or barrister in Ireland

Reputation (employability):

Graduates are well regarded by employers in law firms, public bodies, and international organisations due to UL’s strong practical and skills-based approach

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At University of Limerick, the Law Plus degree is designed to get you out of the textbook mindset and into real legal environments early on. You don’t just learn how law works in theory — you practise it, test it, and experience it through structured placements, advocacy training, and hands-on skills modules that mirror professional legal life. That practical focus continues throughout the degree, giving you confidence, clarity, and a genuine edge when you graduate:

Cooperative Education work placement: A compulsory, paid professional placement lasting several months, where you work in legal offices, public bodies, or corporate environments and apply your legal training in real situations.
Moot court and advocacy training: You’ll take part in simulated court proceedings that build confidence in legal argument, public speaking, and structured reasoning.
Lawyering skills modules: Practical classes focused on legal research, drafting, negotiation, and client communication — skills used daily in legal and policy careers.
Group projects and case-based learning: Collaborative work that reflects how legal professionals operate in teams, helping you develop leadership and problem-solving skills.
Library and research facilities: Access to one of Ireland’s leading university libraries, with extensive legal resources, digital databases, and quiet study spaces tailored for law students.

This strong emphasis on real-world learning means Law Plus graduates leave UL not just with a law degree, but with experience, professional awareness, and the confidence to step straight into the workplace or further legal training.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws (Law Plus) from University of Limerick leave with a versatile legal education that translates smoothly into the workplace. Alumni commonly progress into roles such as Solicitor, Legal Advisor, Policy Analyst, or Compliance Officer, while others move into business, public administration, or advocacy-focused careers where strong legal reasoning is highly valued:

Dedicated career support: UL’s Cooperative Education & Careers Division actively supports students with career planning, CV preparation, interview skills, and employer connections throughout the degree.
Real employer exposure: The compulsory professional placement allows students to work directly within legal firms, public bodies, or corporate organisations, often leading to graduate job offers.
Strong employability profile: Law Plus graduates are recognised for their analytical thinking, research ability, and communication skills — qualities sought after well beyond traditional legal practice.
Long-term accreditation value: The programme covers the core legal subjects required for progression toward professional legal qualification in Ireland, making it a solid foundation for aspiring solicitors and barristers.
Graduate outcomes: Students typically graduate with both a respected law degree and meaningful work experience, positioning them strongly for employment or further study.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing Law Plus, students can progress to postgraduate study such as a Master of Laws (LL.M.) or specialised master’s degrees in areas including International Law, Human Rights, or Commercial Law. Many graduates also move on to professional training routes leading to qualification as a solicitor or barrister, while others pursue postgraduate pathways in business, policy, or international relations.