Bachelors in Law (LLB) with a Language

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Technological University Dublin

Program Overview

The LLB with a Language at TU Dublin combines a full Irish law degree with advanced language study, giving you a genuinely international edge. It’s a great fit for students who enjoy law, languages, and global perspectives — and who see their future working across borders, cultures, or international organisations.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Legal and Language Foundations
You’ll begin by learning how the Irish legal system works through core subjects such as Contract Law and Criminal Law, while also starting structured study in your chosen language (French, German, or Spanish). Alongside legal skills modules, you’ll build confidence in communication and cultural awareness from the very start.

Year 2 – Building Depth and Confidence
In second year, your legal knowledge develops further with subjects like Tort Law and additional core law modules, while your language study moves to a higher level. This year strengthens both analytical thinking and your ability to communicate accurately in another language.

Year 3 – Year Abroad (Erasmus+)
A standout feature of this degree is the mandatory year abroad, where you study at a partner university in Europe. This immersive experience sharpens your language skills, deepens cultural understanding, and gives you real international academic and life experience.

Year 4 – Advanced Law with an International Lens
Back in Dublin, you complete advanced law modules while refining your language skills to a professional level. By the end of the programme, you’re able to think and work confidently across legal systems and cultures.

Focus Areas

Irish law, European and comparative law, professional language proficiency, legal research and writing, cultural and international awareness

Learning Outcomes

Graduates develop strong legal reasoning, clear written and verbal communication, advanced language competence, and the ability to apply law in international and cross-cultural contexts.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This programme is recognised as a qualifying law degree for progression to professional legal training in Ireland, including the Barrister-at-Law pathway at King’s Inns.

Reputation & Employability

Graduating with both law and a European language sets you apart in the job market. TU Dublin’s strong emphasis on employability and international experience means alumni progress into legal practice, EU institutions, multinational companies, policy roles, and postgraduate study.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Technological University Dublin, the LLB with a Language is designed to help you use what you learn, not just study it. You’ll develop practical legal and communication skills while gaining real international experience, supported by modern campus facilities and strong guidance throughout your degree. The standout feature is how naturally classroom learning connects to life beyond Ireland — especially through language immersion and study abroad:

Mandatory year abroad (Erasmus+) – you’ll spend a full academic year studying law and language at a partner university in France, Germany, or Spain, gaining first-hand experience of another legal system and culture.
Practical language development – structured language training helps you build professional-level fluency, with preparation and support before and during your year abroad.
Libraries and research facilities – access to TU Dublin’s city-centre libraries with legal databases, quiet study areas, and collaborative spaces for group work and presentations.
International Office and Erasmus support – dedicated teams guide you through exchange planning, funding, academic requirements, and settling into life abroad.
Group projects and collaborative learning – many modules involve discussion-based classes, presentations, and group assignments that strengthen teamwork, research, and communication skills across languages.

Together, these experiences give you far more than academic knowledge — you graduate as a confident legal thinker with international awareness, cultural fluency, and the ability to work across borders.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the LLB with a Language at Technological University Dublin leave with a rare combination of legal knowledge, language fluency, and international experience. Many go on to become Solicitors or Barristers, while others build careers as international legal advisors, compliance professionals, policy officers, or roles linked to EU and global organisations — especially where cross-border understanding really matters:

Career Development Centre support – you’ll have access to personalised career guidance, CV and interview coaching, employer talks, careers fairs, and help finding internships or graduate roles connected to law, languages, and international work.
Strong graduate outcomes – graduates progress into professional roles across law firms, multinational companies, public service, NGOs, and international institutions, supported by TU Dublin’s employability-focused approach.
International and employer relevance – combining law with a European language makes you especially attractive to employers operating across borders, from global businesses to policy and regulatory bodies.
Long-term professional value – this degree is recognised as a qualifying law degree in Ireland, giving you a solid foundation for professional legal training and long-term career progression.
Graduation pathways – students typically move into professional training, international employment, or further study, using their year abroad and language skills as a key differentiator.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the LLB, you can continue into postgraduate law programmes, including professional or specialist master’s degrees. Many graduates choose to deepen their expertise in areas such as international law, EU law, human rights, business regulation, or policy — or to prepare for professional legal qualification — allowing you to shape a career that’s either practice-focused or globally oriented.