Course details

The first step in becoming a barrister is entrance into the Honourable Society of King‘s Inns in Dublin to study for a Barrister-at-Law degree. Participation in the Barrister-at-Law degree course is confined to People who have an accredited law degree – like the two on offer at Griffith College – The LLB (Hons) in Irish Law and The BA (Hons) in Law with Business degree or people who have successfully completed the diploma course in legal studies organised by the King‘s Inns. Participants must then pass entrance exams organised by the Society which are usually held in September. The King's Inns preparatory course aims to give you all the knowledge you will need to sit these five exams.

Every year the Griffith College Professional Law School conducts a preparation course for students intending to sit the Honorable Society of King’s Inns’ Entrance Examinations.

About the course

This course was the first entrance exam and client oriented programme in Ireland. Intensive and practical, its delivery is closely aligned to the specific examination papers set by the examiners of the Honorable Society of King’s Inns. With materials, notes and facilities of unequalled quality, underpinned by outstanding, supportive lecturers, you will find a unique learning environment that will direct you towards success.

Highly-intensive tuition is provided for all five entrance examination subjects:

  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Law of Evidence
  • Constitutional Law
  • Law of Tort

In parallel with concise lectures, assignments and class tests remain important elements of course delivery, building your capability to analyse complex problems and to arrive at rational and informed conclusions.

You will receive individual assessment of coursework throughout the programme’s duration, while classwork and homework is set and corrected weekly.

The King’s Inns Preparatory course runs over a 10-week period from June to August each year, with tuition provided in all five subjects.

Course delivery alternatives include:

  • Taught options in Dublin
  • Fully supported online delivery

The course revises the subjects Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Criminal law, Evidence and Tort Law. The purpose of the course is to help students prepare for the King's Inns entrance exams. The course commences on the 8th of June and courses are now enrolling.

Core Subjects

  • Semester 0
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Evidence
  • Tort

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Griffith College Dublin

Griffith Halls of Residence is purpose-built student accommodation located on the grounds of Griffith College Dublin.

About Griffith Halls of Residence

Griffith Halls of Residence is purpose-built student accommodation located on the grounds of Griffith College Dublin. Just 15 minutes' walk from Dublin city centre, Griffith Halls of Residence boasts an enviable central location that makes us ideal not just for Griffith students, but also students attending any of Dublin's universities or other third level institutions.

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