The Law degree at Griffith College is designed to give you a strong academic foundation, practical legal skills, and flexible career pathways.
You will study core legal subjects while choosing electives that allow you to specialise in areas such as criminal law, human rights law, or corporate law—tailoring your degree to match your interests and career goals.
This degree prepares you for professional qualification and a wide range of careers:
If you want a degree that combines academic excellence, practical experience, and real career outcomes, studying Law at Griffith College gives you the tools to succeed in a competitive and evolving legal landscape.
| Course Location | Ballincollig, Cork |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 8 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Honours Degree |
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Entry Requirements | Entry Requirements 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language). English language Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit here. How to Apply Applicants under 23 years of age: Applicants under 23 years of age on the 1st of January of the year they wish to enter must apply through the CAO. Please consult the CAO website for information on important dates for applications. CAO Code GC403 Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students): If you are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January of the year you want to enter, you may apply as a mature student. Mature students must apply to Griffith College directly online using the Apply Online facility on the website homepage or the button below. Mature applicants will be asked for a copy of their passport. |
| Career Path | Griffith College degrees are acknowledged worldwide for their quality and academic rigour. The Griffith College law degree (LL.B. (Hons)) holders are eligible to sit the Law Society of Ireland, Final Examinations (Part 1). The Griffith College law degree (LL.B. (Hons)) is also a law degree recognised by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns. If you hope to enter a legal profession outside of this jurisdiction (Republic of Ireland), you should check the local requirements for legal practice and admission. It is your responsibility to find out the extent to which they will recognise the Griffith College law degree. Academic Progression Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies either through the completion of a postgraduate studies or by engaging in professional law courses at, for example, Law Society of Ireland or Honorable Society of Kings Inns. The Law Faculty at Griffith College offer a number of postgraduate study options including: LL.M. in International Commercial Law LL.M. in International Law LL.M. in International Human Rights LL.M. in International Criminal Justice While the Professional Law School offers entrance examination preparation courses for both Law Society of Ireland Honorable Society of Kings Inns: Final Examination (Part 1 - FE1) Preparation Course, Law Society of Ireland Entrance Examination Preparation Course, Honorable Society of Kings Inns If you have recently graduated and wish to go on to Kings Inns to become a barrister, we offer stand-alone modules which you can study as a pre-requirement for entry to Kings Inns. Administrative Law (Semester 1, September intake) Jurisprudence (Semester 1, September intake) Law of Evidence (Semester 2, February intake) Equity and Trusts (linear Semester 1 and Semester 2, September intake) You can contact our admissions team to discuss what progression options are available to you. Career Progression Through the LL.B. (Hons), you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of critical analysis and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. The following are a range of career paths that will be open to you: Solicitor Barrister Legal Secretary Banking and Financial Services Counsel Civil and Public Service Non-Governmental, Human Rights and Charitable Sectors Academics and Publishing Commercial Contracts and IT Legal Counsel Corporate Management and Human Resources Arbitration and Mediation Media, Journalism and Public Relations In-House Legal Advisor Pensions Administrator Claims Advisor Litigation Legal Executive |
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