The Law Dual Degree – BCL/Maîtrise at University College Dublin is a distinctive undergraduate programme designed for highly motivated students aiming for a career in international law or cross-border legal practice. This four-year degree uniquely combines Irish and French legal education, equipping you with exceptional legal and linguistic skills essential for navigating complex global legal landscapes. You will explore core principles of both common law and civil law systems, preparing you for diverse legal challenges and opportunities in the international employment marketplace.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, your first two years are based at UCD Sutherland School of Law, where you will study core Irish law modules alongside French Private Law and French Public Law, with all French law modules taught in French. In your third and fourth years, you will immerse yourself in legal studies at a leading French law school, such as Université Panthéon-Assas or Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. You will graduate with a dual qualification, ideally placed for careers as a barrister, solicitor, French avocat, or in international and European law domains.