Law Schools in Ireland

Ireland is considered by many to be one of Europe’s gems. This beautiful country offers stunning scenery and has no shortage of things to see and do. In addition, Ireland has some excellent academic programs in the field of law. Law degrees from Irish universities are globally reputed for their excellence and for gaining legal skills. Planning to pursue a law degree in Ireland. Read through the blog for details about the best Law Schools in Ireland and their requirements.

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Top Schools for Law

The following are the Top Law Schools In Ireland according to Times Higher Education:

University Name	THE Global Rank 2023	Undergraduate Fees	Postgraduate Fees
Trinity College Dublin	161	€20,609 (₹ 17 Lacs)	€20,810 (₹18Lacs)
University College Dublin	201 – 250	€20,500 (₹ 17 Lacs)	€20,500 (₹ 17 Lacs)
National University of Ireland, Galway	301-350	€16,666 (₹ 14 Lacs)	€16,916 (₹14 Lacs)
University College Cork	301-350	€20,130 (₹ 17 Lacs)	€17,130 (₹15 Lacs)
Maynooth University	401-500	€14,000 (₹ 12 Lacs)	€15,000 (₹13 Lacs)
Dublin City University	=471	€15,000 (₹13 Lacs)	€15,000 (₹13 Lacs)
University of Limerick	531-540	€12,514 (₹10 Lacs)	€13,140 (₹ 11 Lacs)

Trinity College Dublin

The oldest Law School in Ireland and one of the top 100 law schools in the world is Trinity’s School of Law. One of the top institutions in Dublin and Ireland to study law is Trinity, whose alumni include successful solicitors, judges, Chief Justices, and Irish Presidents. The Trinity College Law Review and The Dublin University Law Journal are two of Trinity’s internationally read legal journals.

University College Dublin

One of Ireland’s top law schools, The Sutherland School of Law, is renowned internationally and became the first Irish university to receive accreditation from the Bar Council of India. The institution works to cultivate multidisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking in its students, and many of its courses are among the top 100 in the world.

National University of Ireland, Galway

The School of Law at NUI Galway provides numerous undergraduate and postgraduate law programs as well as chances for clinical legal education and is renowned for its cutting-edge legal teaching and top-notch legal research. World leaders in their respective domains include the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Disability Law & Policy.

Student Life in Ireland For Indian Students

Popular Law Courses in Ireland

• MA in Law (Professional)
• MA in Data Protection and Privacy Law
• LLM in International Business Law
• LLM in Global Legal Studies
• MSc in International Law & Business
• MSc in Criminology & Criminal Justice
• LLM
• Master of Common Law
• Master of Laws
• LLM in International and Comparative Law
• LLM/MA in Human Rights in Criminal Justice
• LLM in International Human Rights Law
• LLM in International Law

Admission Requirements

Course Type	General Requirements
Undergraduate	An overall average of 80% and above in class XII (can vary in accordance to state boards and universities)
Postgraduate	A bachelor’s degree in a law-related course with an average score of 60-70% or more. Relevant work experience can act as an additional factor.
IELTS Score	6.5 with no section below 5.5

Documents Required

Some of the basic admission documents you might need at the time of making an application are as follows:

• Language proficiency scores.
• Attested photocopies of the mark sheet from the previous institution.
• At least two academic reference letters from the teachers who have taught you recently.
• A Statement of Purpose (SOP) & Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
• A brief up-to-date resume.
• Four extra certificates of extra-curricular activities.
• If you’re applying for any arts & design programs, you must submit your portfolio.
• Student Visa Copy

Note: English Proficiency scores and required documents might depend upon the course and institution so it is important that you go through the official website before beginning with the application.

Visa Requirements

To study in Ireland, you require a Study Visa (D-Visa). The Visa costs €60(₹5219) and must be applied for 3 months prior to leaving.

Career Scope 

Law in Ireland offers job independence and an exceptional amount of job satisfaction. Masters in Law in Ireland for international students provides a way to create a career as a trial consultant, an attorney, a lawyer, an experimental lawyer, and a detective. The law in Ireland helps Indian students create the necessary foundation to start a startup or run a business.

Job Type	Average Salary (Ireland)
Paralegal	€32,824 (about  ₹28 Lacs)
Solicitor	€49,428 (about  ₹42 Lacs)
Lawyer	€68,402(about  ₹59.5 Lacs)
Barrister	€61,042(about  ₹53 Lacs)
Advocate	€33,843(about  ₹29.4 Lacs)
Real Estate Developer	€37,445(about  ₹32.5 Lacs)
Litigation	€46,400(about  ₹40.3 Lacs)
Legal Executive	€35,549(about  ₹31 Lacs)
Legal Officer	€41,175(about  ₹35 Lacs)

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