Bachelor of Laws Hons LLB Part time

4 Years Part Time Bachelors Program

Dublin Business School

Program Overview

The Part-Time Bachelor of Laws (Hons) LL.B at Dublin Business School is built for students who want to earn a respected Irish law degree while balancing work or personal commitments. You’ll gain a strong understanding of core legal principles, develop critical thinking and research skills, and learn how law operates in real-world professional settings.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You begin with the foundations of legal study, learning how the Irish legal system works and how lawyers think. Core subjects such as Legal Systems, Contract Law, and Criminal Law introduce you to legal reasoning, case analysis, and structured argument.

Year 2:
In the second year, you expand into key areas of public and commercial law. Modules like Law of Tort, EU Law, and Company Law help you understand how law affects individuals, businesses, and institutions in practice.

Year 3:
By year three, your learning becomes more advanced and analytical. You study subjects such as Equity and Trusts and Administrative Law, while choosing electives like Family Law, Employment Law, or Law of Evidence to align the degree with your interests.

Year 4:
The final year brings everything together through higher-level study and applied legal research. You refine your independent thinking and graduate with the confidence and depth of knowledge expected of an honours law graduate.

Focus Areas (string):

Irish legal system, constitutional and EU law, contract and tort law, commercial and property law, legal research and professional practice.

Learning Outcomes (string):

Strong legal analysis and research skills, clear written and verbal communication, ability to apply law to real scenarios, and readiness for professional legal or law-related careers.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):

The degree provides the academic foundation required to progress toward professional legal training routes in Ireland, including solicitor and barrister pathways.

Reputation (Employability):

DBS law graduates are well regarded across legal, corporate, compliance, and public-sector roles, with the programme recognised for its practical focus and flexibility for working students.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Dublin Business School, the part-time LL.B is designed so that practical learning fits naturally around your work and life commitments. You won’t just study legal theory — you’ll actively build skills in legal research, analysis, and professional communication through structured classes, guided tasks, and collaborative learning. With a blended delivery model combining on-campus sessions and live online classes, you stay connected to lecturers, classmates, and learning resources while maintaining flexibility — and that’s where the real learning comes to life:

DBS Library and dedicated study spaces, offering access to law textbooks, journals, online databases, and bookable group rooms for collaborative study.
Moodle virtual learning environment, where all lecture materials, case law readings, assessments, and discussion forums are available in one place for easy access between classes.
Blended learning format, allowing part-time students to combine evening on-campus teaching with live online sessions for a balanced, flexible study experience.
Mooting and applied legal exercises, embedded across the programme to help you practise legal argument, case analysis, and structured legal writing in realistic scenarios.
Collaborative coursework and group discussions, encouraging debate, teamwork, and professional communication — skills that are essential in legal and corporate environments.
Careers and student support services, providing guidance on career planning, CV development, and progression into legal or law-related roles.

This hands-on approach ensures that even as a part-time student, you graduate with practical confidence — not just legal knowledge.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the part-time Bachelor of Laws (Hons) LL.B at Dublin Business School move forward with a qualification that’s both respected and flexible. Many progress into roles such as Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Advisor, or Compliance Officer, while others use their legal training to grow within business, governance, or public-sector careers — and this programme is built to support that journey step by step:

Career guidance that fits part-time students: DBS’s Careers and Appointments Service supports you with CV reviews, interview preparation, and career planning designed to work around professional commitments.
Strong graduate outcomes: A high proportion of DBS law graduates progress into employment or professional training, reflecting the practical focus and relevance of the programme.
Recognised long-term value: The LL.B provides the academic foundation needed to pursue professional legal training in Ireland, giving the degree lasting credibility if you aim for legal practice.
Wide career flexibility: Graduates are not limited to courtroom roles — many move into compliance, risk, corporate governance, policy, and advisory positions where legal understanding is a major advantage.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the LL.B, you can continue toward qualification as a solicitor or barrister through Ireland’s professional training routes. You may also choose to pursue postgraduate study, such as an LL.M or a related master’s degree, allowing you to specialise further and open doors to senior professional or academic pathways.