2. REASONS
Personal interest
Law is a very good opportunities for me to learn and understand more about my country as
Ireland’s law are similar back in my country. Furthermore, I like writing and this will help me to
improve in my hobby which will extend my knowledge in culture and interest.
This is the module/ course that is closest to my interest
Law could help me to be more factual, realistic and adapt into the world.//
3. UNDERSTANDING
This new dual degree programme provides an opportunity to acquire legal qualifications in both Ireland and France.
Understanding your Degree
This dual degree programme provides an opportunity to acquire legal qualifications in both Ireland and France.
Students who successfully complete this programme will be awarded the Bachelor of Civil Law degree from UCD and a French law
degree, the Maîtrise, from the University of Panthéon-Assas (Paris II). Students will spend the first two stages in UCD studying for the BCL.
The final two stages will be spent in the Faculty of Law at Paris II studying for the Maîtrise. The Maîtrise is a primary law degree
Mapping your Degree
STAGES 1 & 2
During Stages 1 and 2 of the dual degree programme, you will study the normal range of legal subjects that are taken in the BCL and
which are required by the professional legal bodies. In addition, you will take both French Public Law and French Private Law.
STAGES 3 & 4
Stages 3 and 4 are spent in Paris II and subjects are set by Paris II (see www.u-paris2.fr, Formation, LMD, Doubles diplômes).
TEACHING METHODS
At the UCD School of Law, various teaching methods are used including lectures, tutorials, seminars and project work. At least two
4. OPPORTUNITIES
International Study Opportunities
Stages 3 and 4 are spent in Paris II and subjects are set by Paris II (see www.u-paris2.fr, Formation,
LMD, Doubles diplômes).
Career Opportunities
The programme is designed for those who wish to practise as a barrister, solicitor or French avocat.
It is also designed for those who aspire to practise in the domains of International and European Law as
well as those who intend to have a career in governmental or international institutions.
Further information Contact Details
UCD Law Programme Office
Roebuck Castle
Belfield, Dublin 4
5. DETAILS
Degree : Civil Law (BCL)
College : Social Sciences & Law
Level : Undergraduate
Coordinator : Marie-Luce Paris
Credits Required:
Stage 1:60
Stage 2:60
Stage 3:60
Stage 4:60
6. CORE/ OPTIONS
INFORMATION
Core Information
Code Title Semester Credit
LAW20090 Company Law I Semester One 5
LAW20330 EU Constitutional Law Semester One 5
LAW20370 Property Law ISemester One 5
LAW20390 Criminal Liability Semester One 5
LAW20170 Company Law II Semester Two 5
LAW20340 EU Economic Law Semester Two 5
LAW20380 Property Law II Semester Two 5
LAW20400 Criminal Offences and Defences Semester Two 5
Options Information
Select A)2 OF: [Show Rule Details]
7. STAGE 3
Select A)MIN10OF: [Show Rule Details]
Code Title Semester Credit
LAW30010 Banking Law Semester One 5
LAW30060 Equity: History, Doctrines, Remedies Semester One 5
LAW30070 Evidence - Foundations Semester One 5
LAW30190 Media Law Semester One 5
LAW30240 Administrative Law: Grounds of Review Semester One 5
LAW30300 Criminology: Criminal Justice and Penology Semester One 5
LAW30330 Employment Law: Employment Rights Semester One 5
LAW30400 Matrimonial Law and Reliefs Semester One 5
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Semester One 5
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Semester One 5
LAW30690 Advocacy and Mooting Semester One 5
LAW30720 Theory of Court Practice Semester One 5
LAW30740 Intellectual Property Law Semester One 5
LAW37410 Human Rights Education Semester One 5
LAW37450 English Public Law Semester One 5
LAW37480 Law, Gender & Sexual Orientat Semester One 5
8. STAGE 3
LAW37490 Advanced International Law - The Law of the Sea Semester One 5
LAW37530 Financial Law of the EU Semester One 5
LAW37570 Insolvency Law Semester One 5
LAW30090 Revenue Law: Introduction to Revenue Law Semester Two 5
LAW30160 Evidence - Practice and Principles Semester Two 5
LAW30170 Employment Law: the Contract of Employment Semester Two 5
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Semester Two 5
LAW30230 Overview of Law Relating to Creation and Administration of Trusts Semester Two 5
LAW30290 Administrative Law: Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Action Semester Two 5
LAW30310 European Human Rights Law Semester Two 5
LAW30360 Consumer Law Semester Two 5
LAW30380 English Land Law Semester Two 5
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Semester Two 5
LAW30460 Industrial Relations Law Semester Two 5
LAW30530 Criminological Theory Semester Two 5
LAW30610 Commercial Law Semester Two 5
LAW30700 The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice Semester Two 5
LAW30750 Research Module Semester Two 5
LAW30820 Private International Law Semester Two 5
LAW37460 Planning Law Semester Two 5
LAW37510 Sports Law Semester Two 5
9. STAGE 4
Select A)MIN10OF: [Show Rule Details]
Code Title Semester Credit
LAW30010 Banking Law Semester One 5
LAW30060 Equity: History, Doctrines, Remedies Semester One 5
LAW30070 Evidence - Foundations Semester One 5
LAW30190 Media Law Semester One 5
LAW30240 Administrative Law: Grounds of Review Semester One 5
LAW30300 Criminology: Criminal Justice and Penology Semester One 5
LAW30330 Employment Law: Employment Rights Semester One 5
LAW30400 Matrimonial Law and Reliefs Semester One 5
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Semester One 5
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Semester One 5
LAW30640 Competition Law in Practice Semester One 5
LAW30690 Advocacy and Mooting Semester One 5
LAW30720 Theory of Court Practice Semester One 5
LAW30740 Intellectual Property Law Semester One 5
LAW37410 Human Rights Education Semester One 5
LAW37450 English Public Law Semester One 5
LAW37480 Law, Gender & Sexual Orientat Semester One 5
LAW37490 Advanced International Law - The Law of the Sea Semester One 5
LAW37530 Financial Law of the EU Semester One 5
10. STAGE 4
LAW37570 Insolvency Law Semester One 5
LAW30090 Revenue Law: Introduction to Revenue Law Semester Two 5
LAW30160 Evidence - Practice and Principles Semester Two 5
LAW30170 Employment Law: the Contract of Employment Semester Two 5
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Semester Two 5
LAW30230 Overview of Law Relating to Creation and Administration of Trusts Semester Two 5
LAW30290 Administrative Law: Remedies for Unlawful Administrative Action Semester Two 5
LAW30310 European Human Rights Law Semester Two 5
LAW30360 Consumer Law Semester Two 5
LAW30380 English Land Law Semester Two 5
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Semester Two 5
LAW30460 Industrial Relations Law Semester Two 5
LAW30530 Criminological Theory Semester Two 5
LAW30550 Legal History: The History of Public Law Semester Two 5
LAW30570 Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics Semester Two 5
LAW30610 Commercial Law Semester Two 5
LAW30700 The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice Semester Two 5
LAW30750 Research Module Semester Two 5
LAW30820 Private International Law Semester Two 5
LAW37390 Advanced Mooting Semester Two 5
LAW37460 Planning Law Semester Two 5
