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Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Feb 1, 2027. Tuition comes to 22,651 USD per year.

Your Pathway to a Legal Career Starts Here

The Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) empowers you to explore how law shapes the world, from human rights to business regulation. Gain in-demand skills in legal research, writing, and advocacy, while tailoring your degree to your interests. This full law degree sets you on a clear path to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in Ireland.

Why Choose This Course?

• Work Placements: Gain real-world legal experience in top firms, public bodies, or Irish-speaking legal settings.
• Study Abroad: Spend a year in top global law schools, including in Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Practical Training: Develop advocacy skills through mooting (simulated court proceeding) and hands-on legal research, writing, and presentation.
• Scholarships: RDJ Diversity and Terence O’Malley DLA Piper scholarships are available to support students financially.

National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) is a historic university founded in 1845 and located in the vibrant city of Galway on Ireland’s west coast. Serving approximately 19,000 students, including around 4,000 international students, NUI Galway blends a strong research profile with a welcoming campus culture. The university’s location provides a rich cultural backdrop with music, arts, and proximity to scenic landscapes, offering a balanced student lifestyle.

Academic offerings span disciplines with research-led teaching and ample opportunities for international collaboration and mobility. Students benefit from well-resourced libraries, research centers, and dedicated supports for international learners, such as orientation, language assistance, and integration activities. The campus fosters active student societies, volunteer projects, and engagement with local industry, creating practical learning alongside academic rigor.

Graduates from NUI Galway gain credentials respected across Europe and beyond, supported by career services that facilitate internships, placements, and employer connections. Prospective international students should prepare transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and a clear study plan to make the most of available programs. Early engagement with student services and faculty advisors helps customize course choices and research opportunities to individual ambitions within this historic and outward-looking university.