BCL LAW AND LANGUAGES

Degree Overview
> The BCL (Law and Languages) is a four-year degree in Law combined with French, German, Irish or Spanish, opening up a range of employment prospects within and beyond Ireland.
>Students undertake all of the required modules needed for Law and a full suite of modules in their chosen European language.
>There are additional opportunities to continue the study of other modern languages in first year and/or take up a new language as a beginner in second year.
>Students receive an excellent grounding in core law subjects, while also developing their linguistic competence and intercultural awareness.
>The degree includes modules in French, German and Spanish Law or specialised modules relating to law and the Irish language, as well as classes in legal translation and vocabulary.
>Students will have an opportunity to gain international experience through an integrated study abroad programme at one of our European or international partner institutions.
>Students taking Irish will be expected to combine a Gaeltacht placement or Irish-language work placement of one semester with an Erasmus study placement abroad of one semester in third year.
>Students interested in gaining intersectoral experience will be supported to undertake a work placement in a country where their chosen language is spoken. Students are encouraged to source their own work placements, which are subject to approval and registration with the Careers and Employability Service.
>Graduates of this programme will develop a strong  capacity for analytical and critical thinking as well as strong linguistic skills and a keen sense of cultural awareness.