Course Description
Pre-University Law
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Law
Legal Studies 5M3789
WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY LAW?
This one-year course will prepares
participants for entrance into Law and
Arts programmes in Irish universities and
colleges. Aswell as preparing students to
work in a legal environment both in Ireland
and abroad. By progressing to a Law degree,
and then on to a post graduate qualification,
students can access the many opportunities
available to those with a legal qualification.
This course lays the foundation for those who
know Law is their first choice and supports
those who are planning to study Law at
degree level. Graduates of this course have
successfully qualified as solicitors.
COURSE CONTENT
• Criminal Law
• Business Law
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Word Processing
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Research and Study Skills
• Criminology
• Family Law
• Conflict Resolution
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Legal Studies 5M3789
| Course Code | 5M3789 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Law, Legal Studies |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 5 in Legal Studies 5M3789 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Cert or LCA Mature Students of all backgrounds Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There are places in UCC, DCU, TU Dublin, Maynooth University incl. St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, Waterford Institute of Technology, Carlow IT, TU Dublin Tallaght, NUIG, DBS, Shannon College, Letterkenny IT on law courses. There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in DCU, UCC, Mater Dei, and many local Institutes of Technology for students who hold a QQI qualification in Pre-Law. There are also many other opportunities in law or legal studies programmes in third level colleges all around Ireland. We also have, a very close link with Bangor University in Wales. In addition, there are opportunities in travel and tourism, European administration, local heritage concerns, the public sector as well as in the business world through insurance, banking, or international trade. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: UCD: DN600 Law (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth: MH101 Arts with Law (Level 8, 3 years) TU Dublin City Campus: TU918 Law (LL.B.) (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC232 Law and Society (BCL) (Level 8, 3 years) |
