BA in Legal Studies
Course code: WD073
What is the BA in Legal Studies?
This is a one year add-on course for students who wish to seek employment in areas where law plays a prominent role. Students can also proceed to honours degree level studies having attained the required standards in the degree examinations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BA in Legal Studies have found work in the following areas:
- Medium and large firms of Solicitors
- Legal Department of Business Organisations
- Auctioneers
- Property Management Sector
Follow on Study
BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business (subject to availability of places)
Nolan, Farrell and Goff Merit Prize
This prize is awarded annually to the student achieving the highest result in property law. The prize includes a cheque for Euro1,270 and a formal presentation is made attended by senior partners of the Firm and the Director of the Institute.
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Constitutional Law 1 Equity and Trusts 1 Law of Property 1 Tort 1 Criminal Law 1 Succession Law 1 |
Constitutional Law 2 Equity & Trusts 2 Law of Property 2 Tort 2 Criminal Law 2 Successsion Law 2 |
Course Facts
Course Title: BA in Legal Studies
Course Code: WD073
Course Level: 7
Duration: 1 year add-on
Course Entry
Entry to this course will be restricted to students who hold a Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies (subject to availability of places) and candidates with equivalent qualification.
For further inforamtion
Email: appliedarts@wit.ie
But don't just take our word...
“I intially graduated with a BA in Legal Studies from WIT. I went on to complete the BA (Hons) in Legal Studies with Business, graduating with a first class honours degree. I completed the entrance exams for the Honourable Society of Kings Inns. I passed all ten exams and completed the formal training to become a barrister.
My success in exams at the Kings Inns is rooted in my time spent at WIT. I learnt very practical presentation skills which are invaluable to any young barrister. I have also benefited from the research skills which I gathered during my studies which assist me greatly in my chosen profession. Many of the subjects I studied gave me an advantage during my year at the Kings Inns as many of my colleagues, who had obtained their degrees from other institutions, had not studied these subjects. The guidance and advice from my lecturers encouraged me and words cannot express my gratitude towards them”.
Vivienne Matthews O’Neill, BA in Legal Studies
