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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 & LanguageInternships
National & International Internships
Our students are in a unique position to apply for a limited number of high profile legal internships, in Ireland and abroad. The School of Law has established links with various local and national organisations that offer summer internship opportunities.
Examples of internships include:
| Internship | Durations and Dates | Typical number of placements |
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| Chief Justice's Summer Programme | June (4 weeks) | 2 students in 2023 |
| The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | ||
| Los Angeles Federal District Court 2023 Summer Externship Programme | Second week in June to third week in August | 1 student in 2023 |
| Suffolk Law Internships | 8 weeks in the summer | 4 students in 2023 |
| Workplace Relations Commission Internship | 12 weeks | |
| Judicial Internship, United States District Court, Philadelphia | 9 weeks, from mid-May to early September | 2 students in 2023 |
Unless indicated, these internships are unpaid.
How to apply?
You will be advised by the School of Law administration or by the Placement and Study Abroad Officer during the academic year via email. For further information, contact law@universityofgalway.ie.
Suffolk Law Programme
With our partners in Suffolk University Law School
The School of Law is delighted to offer Final Year BCL and LLB students the opportunity to spend a summer in Boston in a variety of prestigious legal internships.
