Bachelor in Law Dual Degree – BCL/Maîtrise

The Bachelor in Law Dual Degree – BCL/Maîtrise at University College Dublin is for students seeking expertise in Irish and French law. This 4-year program offers a unique dual degree, with 2 years spent at UCD and 2 years at a French law school. It helps students develop a strong legal foundation and linguistic skills.

Students learn about Irish law, including Property Law and Criminal Law, and French Private and Public Law. They develop skills to navigate international legal frameworks, preparing them for a dynamic legal landscape. The program includes core modules and hands-on components to equip students with necessary skills.

Graduates can work as Legal Analysts, International Relations Officers, Compliance Consultants, and more. They are competitive in the global job market, with opportunities in Ireland, France, and international law firms, EU institutions, and governmental organizations.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.