The Law with French Law undergraduate degree at University College Dublin offers a distinctive pathway for students passionate about understanding both common and civil legal systems. In an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, proficiency in multiple legal frameworks and languages is highly valued by employers. This qualification is designed for ambitious individuals who seek a competitive edge, providing a unique blend of rigorous legal training and advanced French language skills, preparing you for a career with an international focus. You will explore core Irish legal principles alongside the intricacies of French law.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, beginning with intensive French language training and foundational Irish law modules, including Contract Law and Tort Law, alongside French Public Law and French Private Law. You will advance your studies in your second year, before spending your third year immersed in legal studies at a partner university in France. Throughout your degree, you will develop crucial legal reasoning and language skills. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career opportunities in international law firms, European institutions, and multinational corporations, equipped with a valuable dual legal and linguistic expertise.