Legal Studies courses

About Certificate In Legal Studies in Griffith College, Ireland

Certificate in Legal Studies

 The one year level 6 Certificate in Legal Studies aims to equip students with foundation knowledge of the concepts and principles pertaining to the core areas of Irish Law and to cultivate skills that will help them to transfer into either the work place or Year 1 of the LLB

Why Study Legal Studies at Griffith College?

The level 6 Certificate in Legal Studies aims to equip students with foundation knowledge of the concepts and principles pertaining to the core areas of Irish Law and to cultivate skills that will help them to transfer into the workplace in an administrative position within a legal firm or other business, or other office-based roles within law enforcement, or the public sector. The course is delivered over two semesters and includes a one-day-a-week work placement.

• The graduates of this programme will be awarded a Level 6 QQI-validated Certificate in Legal Studies.
• Students will develop skills in a range of legal areas along with a personal and career development programme.
• Students will have a compulsory Work Placement module to place them in a strong position if they move into the workforce.
• All of our lecturers are experienced legislative trainers with many years’ experience in the legal sector.
• The course promotes independent thinking and increased oral and written communication skills through self-directed learning.

Course Highlights

• QQI-validated Level 6 Qualification (NFQ)
• Wide range of practical and academic subjects
• Work Placement module
• Continuously assessed rather than dominated by traditional examination
• Small class sizes
• Provides a strong foundation to study a wide range of areas

Academic Progression 

Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies at Griffith College. We offer a number of options including:

• Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice
• LL.B. (Hons) in Law

You can contact our admissions team to discuss what progression options are available to you.

Career Progression 

Through the Certificate in Legal Studies, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of critical analysis and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Legal Secretary
• Legal Executive
• Legal Researcher
• Legal Advisor
• Claims Advisor

Completed High School - must pass Maths and a language (English or other modern language). Please contact the International Admissions Office at for specific country requirements.

English Language

If English is not your native language, you must show proof of English Language proficiency. We accept the following certifications:

• IELTS
• TOEIC
• TOEFL
• Cambridge
• PTE

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