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Ireland's only four-year BCL (Clinical) program uniquely blends the standard BCL law curriculum with a year-long professional legal placement.
This practical experience bridges the gap between legal theory and real-world application, enhancing your professional, organizational, and interpersonal abilities while becoming a vital component of your legal training for a more holistic education.
The BCL (Clinical) demonstrates UCC's dedication to pioneering skills-focused learning approaches.
Through this program, you'll gain unparalleled access to observe and participate in actual legal operations as an integral part of your studies.
Students acquire thorough knowledge of core Irish and international legal principles, alongside opportunities to specialize in particular legal fields.
The curriculum requires completion of 60 credits annually, mixing mandatory courses with diverse elective options and specialized skills modules.
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate
Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section
IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)