Pre-University Law
Is this course for you?
Do you have an enquiring mind?
Are you methodical and organised with an eye for detail?
Are you interested in legal cases and how the judicial system works?
Would you like to take the first steps to get a law degree?
This course will introduce you to the core principles of law and the Irish legal system.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Progression To Further Studies
Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) or Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie
Bachelor of Laws, LLB Trinity College Dublin - www.tcd.ie
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Law Dublin City University - www.dcu.ie
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), LLB Technological University Dublin [City] - www.tudublin.ie
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), LLB South East Technological University [Waterford] – www.setu.ie*
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) Maynooth University - www.nuimaynooth.ie
Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at https://www.bfei.ie/faqs (under progression)
Job Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Legal Assistant/Researcher
• Legal Researcher
• Paralegal Work
• Administrative Assistant
Further information
Classes will commence in mid-September 2024.
Course Registration takes place in late August.
You will be invited to the College to attend an induction session prior to class commencement.
Non-EU Citizens
If you are a non-EU National, then you should be in compliance with Irish Visa requirements in advance of applying to BFEI.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. It is advisable to apply early as many courses fill up quickly. Other costs (books, kits, optional training etc) vary depending on the course you choose. Specific details regarding costs will be confirmed prior to course commencement
At BFEI, we make every effort to keep charges to a minimum. Information on financial support and eligibility for funding is available from www.studentfinance.ie.
Funding
PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education courses. Applications are made on-line to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) at www.susi.ie.
BTEA (Back to Education Allowance)
If you are in receipt of certain social welfare payments, ten under the BTEA you may be able to keep your payments while doing a full-time course at BFEI.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office.
VTOS (Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme)
If you are unemployed and over 21, then under VTOS, you will be able to do a full-time course at BFEI and retain your social welfare entitlements. VTOS applies to all courses on offer in the Institute, however, early application is advisable as there are a limited number of places which are allocated on a first-come basis. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details on eligibility or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office. VTOS Application Forms are available from the Institute - see www.bfei.ie
Other Funding Sources
Local Partnerships including Southside, Bray, Northside, and Wicklow Working Together may be able to help you out with some funding if you are experiencing financial difficulties. Ask at your Local Partnership Office.
For September 2024 Intake BFEI is open for applications from Wednesday January 10th 2024. All applications must be made via our website (www.bfei.ie). - View Application Weblink above.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. (non-refundable)
You will get the opportunity to study several different branches of law and discover the area that interests you most to pursue at degree level. Alternatively, you could use this qualification to gain employment in areas where a background in law is an asset such as the regulatory bodies, citizens advice and human rights advocacy agencies.
What will I study?
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Business Law
• Family Law
• Libel and Defamation
• Criminal Law
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience
Will I do anything additional on the course?
• You will visit the Courts and also attend a Forensic Science Workshop.
• Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service.
Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams.
5M3789 - Legal Studies.
Learners who successfully complete all 8 subjects will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Legal Studies (5M3789).
Blackrock Further Education Institute BFEI
Main Street
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Tel: 01 288 9717
email: office@bfei.ie
Web: www.bfei.ie