Pre-University Law

Course details

This Course will aim to prepare participants for entrance into Law and Arts programmes in Irish Universities and colleges as well as preparing students to work in a legal environment both in Ireland and abroad. Students have the option of taking a business law option as part f this programme. This course will help those who want to study legal and business courses in IT s or universities.

Course Content:The following modules will be offered in 2014 subject to availability

• Legal Studies
• Communications
• Business Law
• Teamwork
• Criminal Law
• Legal Practice & Procedures
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Safety and Health at work
• And any module as an enrichment course

Certification -FETAC Level 5 in Legal Studies 5M3789

Career Opportunities:
There are now 48 places in First Arts in NUI Maynooth, 25 places in UCD as well as numerous places in DCU, UCC, Mater Dei, and many local IT colleges for students who hold a FETAC qualification in Pre Law/ Culture and Heritage Studies. There are also opportunities in law or Legal studies programmes in third level college all around Ireland and in England. We have a very close link with Bangor University. There are also opportunities in travel and tourism, European administration, local heritage concerns as well as in the business world through insurance, banking, or international trade.

Entry Requirements:

• Leaving Cert,
• LCVP or
• LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification