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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageAbout Us
Who we are
Established in 1849, the School of Law at the University of Galway delivers innovative legal education in a dynamic school dedicated to impactful, high quality legal research. With over 1000 students, over 45 staff, a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and exciting clinical legal education opportunities the School emphasises student-focused, research-led teaching delivered in a supportive and intellectually challenging environment.
It hosts the internationally renowned Irish Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Disability Law & Policy; both centres with established reputations as world leaders in their fields. The School is passionate about research that meets the highest standards of scholarship, informs student learning and engages with current societal challenges, impacting public debate and informing government policy.
We strive to foster a strong community of students and graduates through our student Law Society, Alunmi networks and regular events and conferences.
To learn more about our School explore our website, like our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter. Our new Strategic Plan 2022-26 is now available for consultation.
Contact Information
School of Law
Administrative Offices: Room 406, Floor 2, Tower 2, Concourse (Arts/Science Building)
Phone: +353 (0)91 492389
Email: law@universityofgalway.ie
Wonder where to find us? Consult the University of Galway Campus Map
Irish Centre for Human Rights
University of Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 493948; Fax: +353 (0) 91 494575
Email: humanrights@universityofgalway.ie
Centre for Disability Law & Policy
University of Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 495888; SMS/Text: +353 (0)87 6660634, Fax: +353 (0) 91 495569
Email: info.cdlp@universityofgalway.ie
