愛(ài)爾蘭國(guó)立高威大學(xué)

Taxation is a key component of global business in today’s commercial world. Law firms are expanding their practice in the area of taxation, creating an increased demand for law graduates with a knowledge of taxation. This degree will provide students with the knowledge and skills for legal practice, taxation or both.

This distinctive degree allows students to combine the study of a full undergraduate law degree with taxation. Students also have the opportunity to explore related subjects such as Business and Commercial Law, Accountancy, Economics, Digital Business and Management.

Students will have completed all the modules required to support them to undertake the entrance exams for the Law Society of Ireland, should they wish to qualify as a solicitor. Students who wish to qualify as a barrister will have the option of taking all additional modules required by the Honourable Society of King’s Inns, through the Legal Professions specialised stream in the final year.

Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions from the Irish Taxation Institute and other similar professional awarding bodies.

Further Education

Further study can lead to the LLM or PhD degrees. The PhD is undertaken by research and the taught LLM programmes on offer include LLMs in Public Law; International and Comparative Business Law; International Human Rights Law; Peace Operations; International Criminal Law; and Disability Law.

Career Opportunities

Commercial law firms are expanding their expertise in taxation to respond to international markets and the growing demand for legal expertise to support global operations.

Taxation is an emerging career pathway in the area of law and business. Graduates of this programme will have many options to support a successful career in law, taxation or both.

A solicitor working in a tax team would provide expert advice on topics such as commercial transactions, capital markets, financial transactions, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, tax planning and litigation.

Work Placement

Students will have the opportunity to work in law firms that specialise in taxation.

In advance of Professional Work Placement, law students receive one to one CV preparation advice along with interview support and coaching.