LLB in Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ireland

LLB in Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Is this course for me?

Few professions are as rewarding and fulfilling as law, and our LLB degree opens up a world of career opportunities. Successful graduates not only pursue careers in the legal profession but also law enforcement, journalism, social work, advocacy and civil service.

Our LLB is a three-year honours degree with approved status with King’s Inns and qualifying for law degree status with the institute of Professional Legal Studies (Northern Ireland)

Not only will you study the core areas of law, but also new and emerging aspects of the legal world including alternative dispute resolution, human rights, media law and street law.

In third year you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement and other clinical/practical modules based on experiential learning.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Legal Profession
• Law Enforcement
• Journalism
• Social Work
• Advocacy
• Civil Service

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Solicitor or barrister
• Legal Executive
• Civil Service Regulatory Bodies
• Company Secretary
• Legal Advisor
• Researcher
• Journalist
• Banking & Finance Solicitor

Employer Testimonials

-- Ciara McMenamin, Pramerica As the biggest employer in the North West of Ireland partnered with a global Fortune 50 company, Pramerica is always looking for fresh talent. The team here approached LYIT to assess the quality of their legal graduates and, based on the feedback, created a Legal Internship. The course runs from June through to August and has a 100% recruitment rate for LYIT students. We found LYIT Law students to be knowledgeable team players, who were well equipped to transition seamlessly into a busy international Legal Department. As well as having the requisite ‘text-book’ knowledge of the law, LYIT students participated in extra-curricular activities such as Street Law, which gave them clinical legal experience and an understanding of how the law operates in the ‘real world’ before they even reached Pramerica. Our interaction with LYIT staff has been fantastic - we view them as true partners, who are evidently committed to student development. We look forward to continuing this partnership with LYIT into the future.