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IreLAND’S UCD Sutherland
Number School of Law
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LAW SchooL
TRANSFORMING
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University College Dublin
Undergraduate Programmes 2018/2019
UCD Sutherland School of Law was ranked Number One Law School in Ireland by the QS World University Rankings 2017. Visit the UCD Sutherland School of Law Visiting the School of Law is the best way to find out more about studying law and to tour the unique new building and check out the facilities on offer. Sign up with www.ucd.ie/myucd now to receive notifications for the events below. OCTOBER: Law Open Evening Every year, we host an Open Evening to give students the opportunity to attend talks by lecturers and students and ask questions about studying law. It is also a great chance to see the facilities on offer with a tour of the Sutherland School of Law building. NOVEMBER: UCD Open Day UCD Open Day takes place the first Saturday in November every year and it is another opportunity to meet with law lecturers in the O’Reilly Hall and also to visit the Sutherland School of Law building. You can also attend a series of graduate talks to hear about the diverse careers open to you when you have a law degree. JUNE: Law Summer School In early June, we welcome fifth year students to our Summer School. This is a chance to attend sample lectures to get a feel for what it is like to be a law student in the UCD Sutherland School of Law. It is also a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the student experience in UCD for a day. For further details see: www.ucd.ie/myucd
Welcome
The study of law is the primary focus of the UCD university law school in Ireland with state of the art
Sutherland School of Law for all staff and students – facilities designed around a principle of community.
from our first year undergraduates arriving in With its bright, airy classrooms, lecture theatres and
September with little or no experience of law to our student study areas it provides a focus for all law
PhD students writing up book length theses, to our students and staff. Undergraduate students join
academics whose research and writing informs their either as part of the Bachelor of Business and Law
teaching, is published extensively nationally and (BBL) or the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL). After first
internationally and who contribute to public debates year, the BCL students choose from a broad range of
through social and mainstream media. The School degree programmes discussed in this booklet and
has a vibrant community of scholarship and learning there are opportunities for students to also study
that informs, inspires and challenges our students in abroad at one of our partner Law Schools across the
equal measure. We call on our students to be world. The Law curriculum introduces you to legal
intellectually curious and we help them develop doctrine and analysis, legal writing, the ability to
rigorous analytical skills equipping them for the next read case law, statutes and other sources of law and
stage in their careers as UCD alumni. We welcome to analyse the role of law in society. The first two
new students from Ireland and internationally every years of study introduce you to the diverse world of
year, celebrating the increasing diversity of our law with the opportunity in third and fourth year
student body. We take enormous pride in their to study subjects such as commercial law, human
learning and how as graduates they contribute to rights law, public law, international law, family law,
society in legal practice, public service, business, criminology and regulation.
media and in the cultural and not-for-profit sectors. Law is a challenging, robust and interesting field of
And we take particular pride in those who have gone study. UCD Sutherland School of Law is committed
on to make a mark either in public life (the fourth to learning and innovation with graduates who are
president of India, V.V. Giri, was a law student here leaders in law in Ireland and in business, the arts,
at the time of the 1916 Rising, more recently Peter media and public service in Ireland and
Sutherland is formerly EU Commissioner, Director of internationally. We look forward to welcoming
the WTO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs and you here.
Judge Síofra O’Leary is a judge in the European
Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg).
Graduation is the goal but the learning journey to
that day when your name is called out and you walk Professor Imelda Maher MRIA
up in your robes to get your parchment comes first. Dean and Sutherland Full Professor
The Sutherland School is the only purpose built of European Law
Contents
Our Learning Environment 4 Law with Economics 15
Your Career Path 6 Law with History 16
Work Placement Opportunities 7 Law with Irish 17
International Opportunities 8 Law with Philosophy 18
Studying UCD Law 10 Law with Politics 19
Law with Social Justice 20
OUR PROGRAMMES BBL (Business and Law) 21
BCL (Hons) 11 Student Life at UCD 22
Law with French Law 12 Alternative Routes to Study Law 24
BCL/Maîtrise 13 Clubs and Societies 25
Law with Chinese 14 Our Sutherland School of Law Community 26
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Our Learning
Environment
In 2013, the School of Law
moved to the purpose-built
UCD Sutherland School of
Law building. The teaching
facilities on offer are
unrivalled and include three
large lecture theatres and the
unique Arthur Cox Clinical
Legal Education Centre. This
Centre houses a Moot Court,
Judge’s Chamber,
Negotiation and Arbitration
Suites, as well as Client
Counselling rooms. The
Sutherland School of Law
building creates a modern
and innovative space for the
learning and practising of
legal skills that did not
previously exist in Ireland,
and will benefit students,
academics and legal
professionals.
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2016/17
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 5
Your Career Path
As a law graduate from UCD, you will be very well placed
to pursue various careers in Ireland and abroad.
UCD Sutherland School of Law graduates have a strong
reputation in the legal professional marketplace. Given their
exposure to multidisciplinary studies, it is no surprise that
many have also developed careers outside the law in fields
such as banking, taxation, journalism and broadcasting.
Our careers support Your careers advisor
UCD has a dynamic Career Development Centre to Brian Hutchinson, an associate
advise you on your future career progression. professor in law, serves as the Law
There are dedicated talks and workshops on topics School’s academic careers advisor.
such as ‘CV Writing’, ‘Completing Application Forms’ Brian’s experience, coupled with
and ‘Interview Preparation’. During the year, there are UCD Career Development Centre
various employer recruitment presentations on support, enables him to mentor
campus, and leading Irish and UK law firms (including students, from first to final year, to take the next
Arthur Cox, William Fry and Matheson) attend the appropriate career step: from further studies and
annual Law Careers Fair in O’Reilly Hall. scholarships at home or abroad, to law firm
All students are actively encouraged to engage with recruitment, Irish or European public institution
the career development programme from their first placements and other public law and private
year in UCD. law options.
Brian Hutchinson, Associate Professor,
Head of Career Development
THE LEGAL BUSINESS PUBLIC GRADUATE OTHER
PROFESSION SERVICE STUDIES OPPORTUNITIES
You can go on to Our graduates work in We have graduates UCD Law graduates Our graduates are also
qualify as a barrister corporate banking, in the Human Rights have been admitted to successful journalists,
or a solicitor in management and tax Commission, the study for postgraduate are employed in the
Ireland, or in the UK, consultancy in Law Reform degrees at many technology sector
or as a lawyer in companies throughout Commission, in the prestigious universities and are on the staffs
Australia, the USA, or the world. Diplomatic Service abroad, including of international
in Europe. and in the Oireachtas. Harvard, Oxford, organisations.
Cambridge and the
European University
Institute.
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Work Placement Opportunities
With increased competitiveness in the employment market, UCD Sutherland
School of Law has introduced a suite of modules that focus on clinical legal
education. There is a core emphasis on developing work skills and employability
and, as part of this, every year a group of students is offered the opportunity to be
placed in legal and policy organisations, while also gaining course credit over the
duration of their placement. Legal Placement is one such module where students
undertake a placement with legal firms, public bodies or non-governmental
organisations. This module provides students with the opportunity to work
alongside Ireland’s most highly regarded and influential legal professionals.
Ailbhe Marsh McCann FitzGerald
I decided to apply for the Legal sector. McCann FitzGerald run a comprehensive and
Placement Module because of well formulated training programme, incorporating
extremely positive feedback on its seminars on the various operations within the firm. The
merit and value to a student of working week was broken into periods with our
law. The opportunity to combine my legal education mentors and training sessions on several pertinent
with a clinical experience in a law firm, while also being topics. This included seminars on research
guided through the process by a series of UCD methodology, legal drafting, and interview and
seminars, was invaluable. As a Business and Law presentation skills. Our timetable was varied and
student, whose legal training has predominantly challenging but due to the collegiate atmosphere
entailed passive interaction in an academic which the firm embraces, an enormous effort was
environment, I was keen to gain some practical made to integrate the interns and provide us with
experience in a corporate law firm. I was fortunate to access to staff from trainee to partner level.
be partnered with McCann FitzGerald and assigned to Overall, my experience with McCann FitzGerald was
their Financial Services Regulation division where I hugely fulfilling, and instrumental in the development
gained an insight into clients’ requirements regarding of a positive and confident mindset which I will bring to
compliance with the stringent stipulations within this my future career.
Hannah Tracey KOD Lyons
A legal placement with a human and was charged with a level of responsibility similar to
rights and criminal law firm has that of a trainee. I was afforded the opportunity to
proven instrumental in paving the work with some of Ireland's leading criminal lawyers on
path of my legal career. The a trial, whereby one client was found not guilty of
framework of this module equipped me to overcome impeding a murder investigation; which was gripping.
any obstacles which arose while on placement, through The same professionals offered me clarity and direction
student led seminars and a core emphasis on reflective post-graduation. Witnessing the way in which the
learning. As a ‘Law with Social Justice’ student, a fabric of the criminal law is tightly woven by the
placement with KOD Lyons gave me total exposure to threads of human rights - where access to justice for all
a dynamic working environment, while becoming fully is paramount - has inspired me to pursue a career in
immersed in the law in practice. Spending the majority human rights and criminal law. I would highly
of my time at the Criminal Courts of Justice was very recommend the legal placement module to all
exciting as I got to interact with clients on a daily basis students in their penultimate year of study.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 7
International Opportunities
At UCD Sutherland School of Law, we actively encourage our
students to travel abroad as part of their education. It is an
opportunity not to be missed in today’s globalised world.
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH UNIVERSITY OSGOODE HALL LAW UPPSALA UNIVERSITET,
COLUMBIA, CANADA OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL, YORK UNIVERSITY SWEDEN
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, UNIVERSITY OF
DAVIS FLORIDA CONNECTICUT
Ciaran Sweeney month of arriving, I felt like I knew the city backwards.
Minnesota Making friends was very easy, both with the American
students, and with the other international exchange
In August 2015, I set off students. I got involved with the law school football
for my year-long team and the musical society and found both of these
International Exchange to to be a fantastic way to make friends. Outside of law
the University of school, the chance to travel around America was also an
Minnesota. The year was opportunity not to be missed. As well as travelling to
beyond everything I the states that border Minnesota, I visited Miami and
expected it to be. I knew Chicago and got to see tourist attractions such as the
very little about Sears tower (pictured). Overall, I could not recommend
Minneapolis before I the year-long or semester-long exchange enough, it
headed over but within a really is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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We offer our students the best range of opportunities of has extensive links with universities around the globe.
any Irish Law School to study abroad, including numerous Depending on which particular programme you choose to
partners across Europe, as well as China, Singapore, India, study, you may have the opportunity to spend a semester
the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. or year at one of our partner universities. The widest
Many of our graduates go on to practise law overseas as a range of destinations is offered to BCL students.
result of their positive experience. UCD participates in the You can find a full list of our partner institutions at
ERASMUS/Socrates European Exchange Programme and www.ucd.ie/myucd/law.
UNIVERSITÉ CATHOLIQUE DE UNIVERSITÉ PANTHEON-ASSAS, HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITÄT ZU
LOUVAIN, BELGIUM PARIS BERLIN, GERMANY
UNIVERSITÉ DE FRIBOURG,
SWITZERLAND
UNIVERSITÉ TOULOUSE 1
CAPITOLE
UNIVERSITAT POMPEU
FABRA, BARCELONA
CHINA UNIVERSITY OF
POLITICS AND LAW (CUPL)
THE UNIVERSITY OF
HONG KONG AND
CITY UNIVERSITY OF
HONG KONG
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
OF SINGAPORE
Further exchange
opportunities are
available in these
locations
UNIVERSITY OF NEW AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL
SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, CANBERRA
Kate McCarthy continuing my studies abroad. I chose to complete my
Louvain, Belgium five month Erasmus in Louvain-la-Neuve, a small
university town outside Brussels. It provided the perfect
I am a environment to make new friends, gain a different
final-year perspective on my studies and improve my French, all
Business and while immersing myself in a foreign culture. The
Law student in travelling opportunities were endless – we were
UCD. When I constantly exploring new cities and visiting our other
learned there Erasmus friends. My participation in the Erasmus
was an programme will undoubtedly be one of my best
opportunity of a semester-long Erasmus as part of this memories from my time in UCD and I encourage
degree, I jumped at the idea. It was a perfect everyone to seek out these opportunities and grab them
opportunity to develop practical language skills and if they can.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 9
Studying UCD Law
Years
1&2 Foundations of legal knowledge and specialist subjects
DN600 bcL DN600 LcS DN600 LeS DN600 LFL DN600 LhY
Bachelor of Law with BCL Law with BCL Law with BCL Law with
Civil Law Chinese Economics French Law History
DN600 LPY DN600 LPS DN600 LSJ DN600 LIh DN610
BCL Law with BCL Law with BCL Law with BCL Law Bachelor of
Philosophy Politics Social Justice with Irish Business and Law
All students are offered core law modules and programme-specific subjects
core law modules
DN600 students also take
progamme-specific modules as
appropriate, for example in:
General Introduction Constitutional Contract
Tort Law
to Legal Studies* Law Law
Law History
Chinese Studies Philosophy
General Economics Politics
Introduction to European Property Criminal French Law Social Justice
Legal and Union Law Law** Law Irish
Professional Skills *
Years Further Specialisation and International Study
3&4
bachelor Degree in Law (honours)
*Not offered in DN600 LCS
**Offered as an optional module to DN610 in Year 3
10 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
BCL (Hons)
DN600 BCL Bachelor of Civil Law
By studying national
and international
legal rules, develop
skills and strengths
that appeal to
employers outside
and within the
legal professions.
Why is this course for me? What will I study? STUDENT PROFILE
The BCL is a degree with a long history With a wide choice of law modules you
and an established reputation at home can tailor your BCL, with modules in:
and abroad. The BCL degree allows you ■ International Human Rights; My experience
to immerse yourself in the study of law, ■ Environmental Law; of studying law
to engage with a vast range of legal ■ Intellectual Property Law; in UCD has
perspectives and to acquire a profound ■ Commercial Law; and, been nothing
understanding of how law works in ■ Family and Child Law. but positive. I
theory and in practice. The BCL degree have developed
offers students the widest range of You can also choose ‘clinical’ options a deep
international opportunities in your focussing on law in practice, e.g.: understanding of and appreciation for
third year. ■ Advocacy; law. From day one, the incredible
■ Competition Law in Practice; and, lecturers and tutors at the law school
Many BCL graduates progress to ■ Alternative Dispute Resolution. taught in a way that was engaging and
distinguished careers nationally and enjoyable. UCD also offer a wide range
internationally, including Judge Síofra You may also choose some non-law of choices which meant that I was able
O’Leary, a 1989 BCL graduate, who was modules, including a language (Spanish, to tailor my degree to study things I had
appointed a judge to the European French, Irish or Chinese). a real passion for. I also had a chance to
Court of Human Rights in 2015. get involved in extracurricular activities
The Sutherland School of Law has a such as debating and moot court
moot court and trial rooms, offering you competitions. This was not only a good
a virtual courtroom experience. way to develop some key legal skills
such as independent research and public
NOTE: If you are interested in later speaking, but a way to meet people who
qualifying as a lawyer in the USA, share similar interests. I started in UCD
DID YOU KNOW?
the BCL programme is the without a clear direction for what I
Final year students can apply for US recommended choice. wanted to do with my life, and finished
externships in the federal courts and with a drive to pursue a career in law
the Federal Defender’s Office in Los and all the necessary skills to make that
Angeles and Chicago. Internships in happen. I could not recommend the BCL
the Supreme Court of Ireland are also highly enough.
on offer (pictured is The Hon. Ms Justice
Rory Curtis
Susan Denham with 2017 intern Melissa
Graduate
O’Sullivan).
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 11UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LFL Law with French Law
Develop the skills
and strengths that
come from a
thorough grounding
in Irish and
international law and
combine these with a
general education in
French law.
Why is this course for me? In second year, you will continue to STUDENT PROFILE
This degree allows you to undertake a build your knowledge of the
degree in Irish law, whilst foundations of Irish law, covering:
simultaneously acquiring a broad ■ EU Law; Law with
knowledge of French law and a very ■ Property Law; and, French Law
high level of competence in French ■ Criminal Law. offers the best
language and French legal terminology. You will also advance your French of both
This degree is one of two French Law language skills and continue your study worlds, as not
Programmes offered by the Sutherland of French public law and French private only do you
School of Law, the other being the law. get an in
BCL/Maîtrise on the opposite page. All depth knowledge of Irish law, you
students interested in the French Law Third and fourth year also get the opportunity to study
Programmes enter the BCL (Law with You will spend your third year at a another prominent legal system. The
French Law) in first year. partner university in Paris, Toulouse or small class size meant that I made
Aix-Marseilles and will return to UCD friends instantly and the teaching
What will I study? for the last year of the programme. In staff got to know us from early on.
First and second year final year, you are required to complete The highlight of my degree was
The first year of the course focuses on a dissertation on French law and to spending my Erasmus year in
the core Irish law modules of: continue your French language training Toulouse. Although the prospect of
■ Constitutional Law; (whilst also taking a wide array of Irish living and studying in France is a
■ Contract Law; and, law modules of your choosing). daunting one, the French law
■ Tort Law. You will particularly benefit from modules you take in first and second
This is combined with intensive French studying in a small class and from year will have you well prepared
language training and an introduction to studying with both Irish and French going over. You’ll come home
French public law and French private students on the BCL/Maîtrise degree. speaking and writing French to a very
law. high level and with a confidence you
never thought possible.
DID YOU KNOW?
Elaine Egan
The UCD Sutherland School of Law is Graduate
ranked in the top 1% of Law Schools
in the world and is the Number One
Law School in Ireland (QS World
University Rankings 2017).
12 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LFL BCL/Maîtrise
Pursue a unique
opportunity to take
two degrees at the
same time. Acquire the
linguistic and legal
skills and qualifications
to pursue exciting
national and
international career
opportunities. Spend
two years in France.
Why is this course for me? What will I study? STUDENT PROFILE
This degree is one of two French Law During your first two years of the
Programmes offered by the Sutherland dual-degree programme, you will study
School of Law, the other being the the normal range of legal subjects that The
BCL(Law with French Law) on the are taken in the BCL, and which are BCL/Maîtrise
opposite page. All students interested in required by the professional legal programme is a
the French Law Programmes enter the bodies. These include: Constitutional fantastic
BCL (Law with French Law) in first year. Law; Contract Law; Tort; EU Law; and, opportunity to
In second year, the students who have Criminal Law. In addition, you will study study both
achieved the highest grades in Level I of both French public law and French common law
the BCL (Law with French Law) will have private law. and civil law and improve your French
the option to apply for interview to language skills. It's an intensive degree
enter the BCL/Maîtrise. The major Third and fourth years are spent in one but at the end, you'll have the
difference between the two of our two partner universities: opportunity to qualify in both Ireland
Programmes is that the BCL/Maîtrise Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) or and France. During my time in UCD, I
allows you to undertake two degrees: a Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. was involved in the French Society, the
degree in Irish law and a degree in Peer Mentor Programme, the Student
French law, the Maîtrise en Droit, from The BCL/Maîtrise is an intensive Legal Service, the Law Review and had
either the Université Panthéon-Assas programme aimed at highly motivated the opportunity to visit both London
(Paris II) or the Université Toulouse 1 and ambitious students. Graduates of and The Hague on study trips. Spending
Capitole. Your final two years (third and the programme will have acquired an two years in Toulouse greatly improved
fourth) are spent at either of these exceptional range of legal and my French and allowed me to discover a
universities. The Maîtrise en Droit (or linguistic skills. new culture. I also had the opportunity
Master 1) is considered to be a master’s to specialise in International Law for my
level course. Master 1 and study topics like Aviation
and Space Law and International
Humanitarian Law. This degree is
DID YOU KNOW? extremely rewarding and advantageous
if you want to work at a European or
From this programme you can International level. I have immensely
go on to qualify as an avocat enjoyed this four year programme!
and practise law in France.
Jaymee Cronolly
Graduate
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 13UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LCS Law with Chinese
Develop an
appreciation of law,
culture and
language in modern
China, combined
with a thorough
understanding of
Irish, European and
international law.
Why is this course for me? What will I study? STUDENT PROFILE
The BCL (Law with Chinese) degree You will focus on the core Irish Law
allows you to undertake a degree in Irish modules in first and second year,
law, whilst simultaneously acquiring a including: Having been
broad knowledge of Chinese law and a ■ Constitutional Law; attracted to
very high level of competence in ■ Contract Law; studying law
Mandarin and Chinese legal ■ Tort; in UCD I was
terminology. ■ Property Law; and, eager to pair it
During this degree, you will gain ■ Criminal Law. with a
comparative insights which inform an This is combined with intensive Chinese language and
enhanced critical perspective on Irish language training and an introduction to Chinese, as the most spoken
law. As part of the degree you will take Chinese culture and society. language in the world, seemed like a
modules in Chinese Studies and also great option. The variety of the
classes in Mandarin. Your third year is You will spend your third year at a degree has proven to be what I value
spent at a leading law school in China. partner university in China (Renmin most. Going from a law lecture to a
Law with Chinese is a challenging but University or the China University of Chinese culture class keeps my days
extremely valuable degree for students Politics and Law (CUPL), both of which interesting. The UCD facilities, in
to gain a competitive career advantage are in Beijing). particular Sutherland School of Law,
in the increasingly globalised world. are state of the art and the small
On your return to UCD for the last class sizes in Chinese mixed with the
year of the degree, you will be offered large lecture halls for Law means I
a number of modules in Chinese Studies have the opportunity to learn in
and will continue your Chinese different ways. Having just spent a
language training. month in Beijing attending summer
school, I am now hugely looking
DID YOU KNOW?
You will also choose from a wide range forward to third year when I will
Students entering this course do not of Irish law modules, including clinical spend the year studying in China. This
need prior knowledge of Mandarin. modules from the School’s Clinical Legal degree offers the opportunity to learn
Education Centre (CLEC). about a culture very different to our
own and to also gain a strong law
degree.
Tara Sullivan
Student
14 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LES Law with Economics
Study law within
the context of
economics and
explore the
relationship
between two of the
most critical
disciplines affecting
society today.
Why is this course for me? What will I study? STUDENT PROFILE
This course allows you to acquire a With a wide choice of law and
highly respected degree in Irish law, economics modules, you can pursue
whilst simultaneously developing a your own areas of interest. Modules I came to Law
broad knowledge of the principles of include: with
economics. Certain areas of law ■ Employment Law; Economics
(competition regulation, intellectual ■ Competition Law in Practice; through a love
property) are heavily influenced by ■ Banking Law; of making
economic theory, and as a BCL (Law ■ Intellectual Property Law; arguments,
with Economics) graduate, you will be ■ International Monetary Economics; policy,
uniquely equipped to understand these and, business and generally how the world
regulatory frameworks in all of their ■ Game Theory. works. I chose Law in UCD for the
conceptual complexity. While on this choice of modules, high standards and
degree you will embark on a field of Why economics? an exceptional building. So far, it has
cross-disciplinary study, which is Economics explores how people – more than exceeded my expectations.
intellectually very demanding, but also consumers, business people, public Having two different subjects is not
tremendously enriching, and of servants and politicians – make only really interesting but brings about
immense practical importance. decisions, and how they choose two complementary ways of thinking,
between alternative ways of spending which is useful in every aspect of life.
their money and using their skills, Outside of lectures and tutorials, I
energy and time in a wide range of have debated in Warsaw and The
human endeavour. As well as standard Hague, mooted in front of members of
subjects, economics can throw light on the Irish judiciary and had lunch with
decision-making in many diverse areas the former President of the ECB, all
of life, from love and marriage to sports with the UCD Law Society. I also
DID YOU KNOW?
and crime. travelled to London with the School of
Many leading UK and Irish law firms Law and visited some of the world’s
(including Arthur Cox, Matheson, leading firms.
Mason Hayes & Curran, William Fry I love my degree and everything UCD
and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has to offer; each day is different and is
LLP) host recruitment presentations always equally exciting, challenging
on campus in UCD. and rewarding.
Conor White
Student
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 15UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LHY Law with History
This law degree
merges the
discipline of law
with a grounding
in its intersection
with history.
Why is this course for me? What will I study? STUDENT PROFILE
There is a natural affinity between the With a wide choice of law and history
disciplines of law and history. Each is modules, you can pursue your own
shaped by the other. Important areas of interest. Modules include: Law with
historical events are often interlinked ■ Jurisprudence; History
with contemporary legal structures, and ■ History of Public Law; provides a firm
legal reform is often prompted by the ■ Criminal Justice History; basis in the law,
defining events of the past. As a ■ Juries; as well as
consequence, many lawyers are also ■ Fascism; and, providing a
keen historians. This course allows you ■ Russian Revolution. wider
to acquire a highly respected degree in understanding of world events studied
Irish law, whilst also indulging a passion Why history? through the prism of history. I have
for history and acquiring a deeper Knowing what happened and why is found that studying law complements
understanding of past events which essential in life. Studying history history and visa versa; for example both
have shaped our legal system. provides you with the skills necessary to subjects put an emphasis on developing
understand the world we live in. Explore ideas, and then supporting those ideas
the past, examining a wide range of with evidence which you have
periods and topics that cover many researched. Another strong point of the
parts of the globe. Study controversies course is the wide variety of choice that
and different ways that the past can be you are given. For example, I chose
understood. Learn how to research, use comparative constitutional law and
evidence and think critically. public international law plus Yugoslavian
and Japanese History. I also took up
debating through the main debating
union, the Literary and Historical Society
DID YOU KNOW?
and I was involved in writing for the
UCD Law students are supported and student newspaper, the University
Observer. The Sutherland School of Law
advised by a dedicated academic
also helped me to participate in the
member of the School on their
National and International Negotiation
prospective career paths. They are also competitions. After four years of study,
given access to the School’s legal careers I'm really glad I chose UCD and in
blog (with information from former particular Law with History!
graduates) and are invited to attend Matthew Hanrahan
UCD’s Annual Law Careers Fair. Graduate
16 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LIH Law with Irish
Offers a cohesive
set of Irish language
modules which are
relevant to the study
and practice of law.
Why is this course for me? Why Irish?
The BCL (Law with Irish) is a new This degree offers law students with a
programme starting in 2017/18. This strong interest in the Irish language a
programme offers you the opportunity unique opportunity to pursue a degree Soláthraíonn
to acquire a highly respected BCL that involves interpreting and using
an cúrsa seo
degree whilst additionally deepening legal information in the context of
nasc idir Dlí
your competence in the Irish language either the Irish or English language. The
in the context of law. high level of competence in law and in agus Gaeilge le
Irish achieved will ensure that graduates cur chuige
are well placed to pursue careers in law nuálaíoch,
What will I study? or other related careers such as
ilmheán idir theagasc ranga agus
First and second year lawyer/linguist, legal translation, the
mhodúil ar líne.
In first and second years your studies in diplomatic service, media, legal
law comprise core modules such as: research and academia. Dírítear ar chruinneas teanga agus ar
■ Constitutional Law; chúrsaí litríochta ar dtús. Forbraíonn an
■ Contract Law; cúrsa ansin le hoiliúint in ardscileanna
■ Tort Law;
teanga i gcomhthéacs dlíthiúil. Ag
■ EU Law;
deireadh na céime beidh mic léinn
■ Property Law; and,
■ Criminal Law. eolach ar agus ábalta téacsanna dlíthiúla
i gcomhthéacs náisiúnta/idirnáisiúnta a
Your Irish language modules include aistriú le fócas ar dhlítheangeolaithe/
■ Forbairt na Gaeilge;
aistritheoirí in institiúidí na hEorpa fosta.
■ Acadúla; and,
Más spéis leat cruinneas teanga i
■ Léamh agus Scríobh na Gaeilge.
gcomhthéacs dlíthiúil mar aon le cultúr
agus litríocht na Gaeilge, soláthróidh an
cúrsa rogha fhairsing de dheiseanna
fostaíochta do mhic léinn Dlí agus
Gaeilge.
Dr Regina Uí Chollatáin
Ceann na Scoile, UCD Scoil na Gaeilge,
an Léinn Cheiltigh agus an Bhéaloidis.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 17UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LPY Law with Philosophy
Explore
fundamental
questions about
society, knowledge
and human
existence and how
they impact and
influence the law.
Why is this course for me? STUDENT PROFILE
Legal systems express and reflect the Cicero, a Roman philosopher and
prevailing moral, political, social and lawyer, tells us “It isn’t enough to
economic philosophy of the State. Law and possess wisdom; you should be able to I chose Law
philosophy are therefore complementary use it too.” with
fields of study and any understanding of Philosophy
law is fundamentally enhanced by a Both disciplines train their graduates to because I
knowledge of philosophical theory. This read texts closely, think independently wanted to
course allows you to combine a highly and foster an ability to communicate accompany the
respected degree in law with an enriched complex ideas with clarity and accuracy. academic
appreciation of its philosophical These attributes are essential in many challenge of law with an area that I
underpinnings. professional occupations, not least the knew really interested me. The range of
world of legal practice. choice in UCD is fantastic, and modules
What will I study? like ”Anarchy, Law and the State” were
With a wide choice of law and philosophy Why philosophy? absolutely fascinating. Studying
modules, you can pursue your own areas Are you interested in thinking for philosophy really helped me to critically
of interest. Modules include: yourself? Do you like problem solving? engage with arguments made, to
■ Jurisprudence; Do you want to tackle some of the most identify the analytical links which make
■ Criminology; challenging questions that have up claims, and to coherently respond to
■ Lawyers, Ethics and Legal Practice; fascinated thinkers for centuries, such ideas presented. This made grappling
■ Philosophy of Law; as: How can we know anything? with the concepts and arguments at the
■ Critical Theory; and, Do we have free will? How should we core of academic law far less
■ Medieval Philosophy. live? Does God exist? intimidating, and also added another
The main requirement for studying dimension to studying law.
philosophy is a capacity for clear Studying at UCD is far more than the
DID YOU KNOW?
thinking and methodical argument. academic course you choose. I really
In your third year you can avail of enjoyed debating, and thanks to the
work placements in law firms, NGOs coaching and support from UCD I got
or Government departments. the chance to travel all around Europe
and as far as Israel! The sheer variety of
societies means that I found there was
an event I really wanted to go to almost
every night.
Aodhán Peelo,
Student
18 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LPS Law with Politics
Engage with law
in the context of
international and
Irish politics,
political
organisation,
government and
public affairs.
Why is this course for me? STUDENT PROFILE
Law and politics are inextricably linked You will also take a special module,
by the legislative process. Many UCD entitled ‘Contemporary issues in Law
law graduates have progressed to and Politics’. Each year, this module Law with
political careers in the Dáil, and others examines a small number of topics Politics has
have become high-profile political which are at the interface of law, been an eye
commentators. This course allows you politics and social policy. A key feature opening study
to obtain a highly respected law degree of the module is the central role of into the world
whilst also acquiring a deeper invited guest speakers, including around me for
understanding of political theory and lawyers and former ministers (such as the past two
the political process. Michael McDowell SC), experts on years. The course content is really
international affairs (such as Dr Paul interesting, and both subjects deal with
What will I study? Gillespie) and leading journalists (such both past and contemporary legal and
With a wide choice of law and politics as Dr Carol Coulter and Dearbhail political issues, with overlap between
modules, you can pursue your own McDonald). the two, for example, between
areas of interest. Modules include: Constitutional Rights and Political
■ Industrial Relations Law; Why politics? Theory. The course also offers a broad
■ Media Law; The study of politics examines national legal base of knowledge while also
■ Administrative Law; and international political institutions, allowing for study of both domestic and
■ Public International Law; systems and forces. These include international politics.
■ Foreign Policy; governments, parliaments, parties and The ability to identify similarities
■ Political Economy; and, elections, as well as international between the two, to vocalise opinions
■ Middle-East Politics. alliances and conflicts, human rights, and to make arguments, through
global poverty, war and political activities like mooting has also helped
violence. Studying politics will also help me greatly outside of my studies. I’ve
DID YOU KNOW?
you to develop your analytical skills, been able to use these skills in debating,
Practical experience gained in clinical formulate an argument and express representing UCD LawSoc at a European
law modules may give you a yourself clearly in writing. level, and also winning the Irish Times
competitive edge when applying for Debating Competition. The various
internships or traineeships. societies in UCD have been a great way
to meet new people in UCD. Whatever
your interests, there will always be
something for you in UCD.
Dara Keenan
Student
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
DN600 LSJ Law with Social Justice
Are you concerned
about injustice in
society and interested
in acquiring the skills
and knowledge that
will enable you to
advocate change and
to tackle social
inequality?
Why is this course for me? What will I study? STUDENT PROFILE
This course (the first of its kind in With a wide choice of law and social
Ireland) is intended to allow you to justice modules, you can pursue your
acquire a highly respected law degree, own areas of interest. Studying Law
whilst also gaining a detailed with Social
understanding of the social justice Modules include: Justice in UCD
issues that are intended to be addressed ■ Human Rights Education; has been an
by the legal system. While on this ■ Criminology; incredibly
degree, you will be uniquely equipped to ■ Law, Gender and Sexual rewarding
offer a critical perspective on the Orientation; experience for
adequacy of our criminal justice system, ■ International Human Rights; me. The course itself provides a wealth
our family court structure, our social ■ Racism and Anti-Racism; and, of module choices which allowed me
systems and our industrial relations ■ Childhood Inequalities. to tailor my studies and combine the
frameworks. two disciplines of law and social
Why Social Justice? justice in such a way as to broaden my
The subject areas of equality, diversity perspective on prominent global issues
and disadvantage are increasingly and develop my critical thinking and
topical in Irish society and on the wider social awareness. Social justice and
global stage. This degree is designed for equality issues are prevalent in Irish
students who wish to combine law with and global society, and this course has
an in-depth study of the social context taught me how critical the law can be
in which law operates. Graduates of this in the effort to bring about social
degree often choose to pursue further change. In my third year of study, I
study in Human Rights or Criminology took part in the Legal Placement
with a view to pursuing a career in these module which was an invaluable
DID YOU KNOW?
areas. experience, as it provided an insight
Throughout the four years of the into the contrasting roles of lawyers in
programme, you will participate in a professional workplace environments,
specially-designed law and and gave me the opportunity to
social justice seminar. develop practical legal skills which
subsequently served me well during a
legal internship with one of Ireland’s
top law firms.
Orlaith Ni Mhadagain
Graduate
20 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19UCD Sutherland
School of Law
BBL
DN610 Bachelor of Business and Law
Combines two
vital components
of the commercial
world – business
and law – to
achieve
tremendous
flexibility in your
future career.
Why is this course for me? You will take a range of modules across STUDENT PROFILE
The BBL combines law and business into business areas, including:
a single degree, providing you with an ■ Accountancy;
ideal skill set for the commercial world ■ Management; Business &
and offering tremendous career ■ Finance and Economics; and, Law was the
flexibility. As a BBL graduate, you will be ■ Marketing. perfect choice
uniquely equipped with the analytical for me as it
and advocacy skills that arise from a Fourth year allowed me to
legal training, combined with the You will have the option to take more explore the
numeracy and financial literacy of a business or law modules, depending on key areas of
business degree. your preference and career plans. both disciplines and as such, discover
The intensive nature of the BBL degree a passion for law I never knew I had.
What will I study? means that you will not have time to The dedicated and passionate
First, second and third year take extra modules as part of lecturers along with the support staff
During your first three years, you will UCD Horizons. at UCD, go above and beyond to
study both business and law equally, ensure students are provided with
learning how these two disciplines Why Business everything they need to build the
interrelate. Students with strong numeracy and foundations of their future careers.
mathematical skills will find that The Erasmus programme was a
You will focus on core law degree business is a very complementary definite highlight of Business & Law
subjects, including: subject to study alongside law. The for me, as not only did I get the
■ Contract Law; flexibility of module choices means that chance to study both disciplines from
■ Tort Law; and, during your degree you may choose an international perspective, I met
■ EU Law. subjects that will enable you to pursue a interesting people from all over the
future qualification as a solicitor or world and from various fields of
DID YOU KNOW?
barrister or alternatively in accountancy, study, and of course had the
You can study abroad for one finance, banking or tax. This degree is a opportunity to travel. My experience
semester in your third year! highly regarded by employers in the at UCD has been exceptional due to
fields of both business and law. the incomparable teaching quality,
the vast range of societies and
facilities on campus, and of course,
the opportunity to study abroad.
Rachel Coyle
Student
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 21Student Life at UCD The UCD campus has unrivalled facilities for students including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a full gym and a 90 seater cinema. The university also offers a wide variety of sports clubs and societies for students to really enjoy their college experience. Many law students avail of their time in UCD to pursue other interests and hobbies in addition to their studies. For example, Aly Coyne and James Ahern have made their mark in the Musical Society and UCD Choral Society respectively. The Sutherland School of Law is delighted also to have many leading sports people amongst the student body. For example, Deirdre Duke, captain of the UCD Hockey team and member of the Ireland squad, graduates this year with a Law with Social Justice degree. In the field of rugby, Rory O’Loughlin has successfully combined his Business and Law degree with playing for Leinster, as has his teammate Garry Ringrose who has also been capped many times for Ireland whilst at UCD. Leading amateur golfer, Chloe Ryan and Shane O’Connell of UCD Boat Club are other athletes combining law studies with elite sporting achievements. 22 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 23Alternative Routes to Study Law
UCD Sutherland School of Law is committed to ensuring a diverse student body and therefore welcomes
applications from candidates with a disability, mature students and those who, for socio-economic reasons,
might find the traditional application process difficult. Second-level students who are considering studying
law, and who attend a DEIS school, are invited to attend a four-day summer school to learn more about law,
and how to apply to UCD Sutherland School of Law. Information on alternative routes to study law is
available by contacting:
MATURE
(persons over 23 years who do not already hold a degree) lawmature@ucd.ie www.ucd.ie/maturestudents
HEAR
(Higher Education Access Route for School Leavers) hear@ucd.ie www.accesscollege.ie
DARE
(Disability Access Route to Education for School Leavers) dare@ucd.ie www.accesscollege.ie
ACCESS
Programmes for mature students adult.education@ucd.ie www.ucd.ie/adulted
Neil Coogan Mature student
Before returning to UCD, it had Rome in October this year. I also spent the summer
been twelve years since I had of 2017 in three different law firms getting practical
been in an academic experience. I am now a final year Law with Politics
environment. Returning to BCL (Hons) student and will be graduating in 2018
education as a mature student with a Law degree from Ireland’s top Law School.
undoubtedly has its challenges; we have different The social scene for mature students is very active,
needs and responsibilities than those of our younger both in the Law School and University wide; there is
counterparts. However, these challenges are not no shortage of events. Academically, the content is
insurmountable, and there is a great support challenging and requires dedication, but the quality
network in UCD. I managed to work part-time and accessibility of the lecturers make all the
throughout my degree and maintain a healthy difference.
home life. UCD Law opened doors for me that I Returning to college as a mature student has been
previously thought impossible. I have been lucky one of the best decisions I have made, and I would
enough to travel to London with the Law School encourage anyone who is thinking about enrolling
and will be going to the UNICA Conference in to do so.
Stacey O’Neill Mature Graduate
Having never really been in love the difficulties that may arise whilst caring for a
with my previous career in the family and studying.
insurance industry and already In my experience the most difficult part of returning
studying Law on a part time to education was working up the nerve to actually
basis at FETAC level, under do it. This is a decision I have not regretted once,
employment during the economic downturn in the work is challenging and at times difficult but it
2011-2012 came as an opportunity rather than a is always worthwhile. UCD will give you above all,
setback. I decided to return to education full time else opportunity to engage in real debate of the
and I began studying BCL Law in UCD in 2012 as a subject matter with lecturers and peers, rather than
Mature Student. Returning to education as a simply committing to a memory exercise. Since
mature student brings with it its own set of graduating I have been working in a job that I love
challenges, but also its own rewards. Thankfully I and I intend to return to UCD to complete the LL.M
have always found UCD to be accommodating of in International Commercial Law in September.
24 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19Clubs and Societies
There are over 100 clubs and societies at UCD, including Law
Soc, which runs both debating and social activities. The
Student Legal Service runs clinics offering legal information to
other students across UCD. Other societies include: DramSoc;
UCD Chamber Choir; Photographic Society; St Vincent de Paul
Society; and, UCD Volunteers Overseas, to name but a few.
http://societies.ucd.ie/
UCD Law Society
LawSoc is one of UCD's biggest and most active societies! events the highlight of which being Law Ball as well as
We run weekly house debates and regularly bring in regular nights out! We also send teams all over the world
guests including Judge Judy, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bill from Mexico to Cork to competitive debate and moot. To
Clinton and Noam Chomsky. find out more about what we do and how to become a
We run hundred of events every year including social member visit our Facebook page or our website!
Student Legal Service our weekly legal clinics. Law students from first to final
year can sign up for these clinics at our Fresher's Week
stand. The SLS also runs negotiation and other
competitions throughout the semester and organises
various social nights for all members. We also release an
annual publication, which Is exclusively written by UCD
students. In 2017, the title of our publication was 'The
Legal Effects of the European Union', which tackled an
amalgam of issues relating to how one of the world's
most influential and complex institutions operates. We
host talks and seminars from interesting and prominent
people from the world of Law and beyond, and we also
The UCD Student Legal Service (SLS) is one of the organise one of Ireland's largest student-run events, the
fastest-growing and most vibrant societies in UCD. Our Student Legal Convention, which invites experts to
primary function is to help students who are in need of discuss the legal issues of today. We hope to meet you in
legal information whilst also performing a career September! Please do not hesitate to contact us via
preparation role within the law school. Our volunteers, email or through our Facebook page if you have any
who are drawn from the UCD law student body, aim to questions- we're always looking to bring new people on
assist students with any legal queries they might have at board to help!
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 25Our Sutherland School of Law Community The Sutherland School of Law community is made up made up of leading members of the judiciary, the Bar, of over one thousand students at undergraduate and and practitioners in local and international law firms, graduate level plus a highly engaged group of teaching in addition to politicians, human rights activists and and support staff. In addition to those who study, media personalities. We encourage all law graduates teach and work in the School of Law, we regularly to keep in touch with us when they leave UCD as we welcome many of the wider legal community to the believe it is important to maintain the strong links we building for guest lectures, conferences, recruitment create with you during your time studying here. To fairs, alumni events and receptions. Many are learn more about our alumni activities, please visit members of the UCD law alumni community which is http://www.ucd.ie/law/about/alumni/. TOP: Reunion of BBL class of 2006. RIGHT: Recipients of the Law Alumnus of the Year awards; 2014: Maeve O'Rourke BL (2014), Miriam O'Callaghan (2015), Oscar-winner Benjamin Cleary (2016). BOTTOM: Distinguished Alumni at events in the School of Law (clockwise from left) The Hon. Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, The Hon. Mr Justice Peter Kelly (President of the High Court), The Hon. Mr. Justice Sean Ryan (President of the Court of Appeal), The Hon. Mr Justice Frank Clarke (Chief Justice), The Hon. Mr Justice Gerard Hogan with the Hon. Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell, The Hon. Mr Justice Nial Fennelly. 26 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19
TOP: Award-winning students at the Fortieth Bank of
Ireland Awards. ABOVE: BCL/Maîtrise students at a
reception in the French Ambassador’s Residence. ABOVE
RIGHT: McCann FitzGerald Chair of International Law and
Business, Professor James Devenney (centre) at his
inaugural lecture with Professor Joe McMahon, Professor
Imelda Maher and Barry Devereux, McCann FitzGerald.
RIGHT: Law student, Samantha O’Brien O’Reilly with
former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon after her
address to the United Nations. BELOW: The class of 2017.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018/19 | 27How to apply THERE IS
When choosing which law stream you want to Please note ONE MAJOR CODE
study, you must choose as follows: that you can FOR “LAW” AND
only apply
“LAW WITH”
Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) DN600 BCL for DN600
Law with French Law DN600 LFL once. PROGRAMMES –
BCL Maîtrise
Law with Chinese
DN600 LFL
DN600 LCS
Students
interested in DN600
Law with Economics DN600 LES studying the
Law with History DN600 LHY Dual Degree
Law with Irish DN600 LIH BCL/Maîtrise now apply to study Law with
Law with Philosophy DN600 LPY French Law (DN600 LFL) in first year.
Law with Politics DN600 LPS Subject to achieving sufficiently high grades
Law with Social Justice DN600 LSJ in first year, you may then apply for interview to
enter the BCL/Maîtrise from second
Business and Law (BBL) DN610
year onwards.
CAO first round entry points for DN600
in 2017 were 522 points. The first round
entry points for DN610 (Business and Law) The CAO Handbook will provide you with
were 529. further guidelines on the application process.
Further Information
Programme Office
UCD Sutherland School of Law
Belfield
Dublin 4
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 716 4110
email: uglaw@ucd.ie
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