Modules
Some modules/groups information are currently under review for 2026/27 and currently being updated. Some details might be inaccurate or subject to change. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Modules List
Freshman Modules
Michaelmas Term (Freshman Modules)
| Module | Single Honours | Joint Honours (including French / German) | Semester |
| Constitutional Law | JF | SF | MT |
| Foundations of Law I | JF | JF | MT |
| Jurisprudence | JF | N/A | MT |
| Torts | JF | JF | MT |
| Land Law | SF | SF Single Honour / Law Major Only | MT |
| Private Law Remedies | SF | N/A | MT |
| Mooting | SF | N/A | MT |
Hilary Term (Freshman Modules)
| Module | Single Honours | Joint Honours (including French / German) | Semester |
| Contract Law | JF | JF | HT |
| Criminal Law | JF | SF | HT |
| Foundations of Law II | JF | JF | HT |
| Legislation and Regulation | JF | N/A | HT |
| Equity | SF | SF Single Honour / Law Major Only | HT |
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This module is delivered in the JS year for all JH students |
SF | N/A | HT |
Sophister Modules
The available modules are organised into distinct groups. You may select only one module from each group.
Michaelmas Term (Sophister Modules)
GROUP 1
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Administrative Law (10) | JS C* | JS C | JS C * | JS O | JS O | JS O |
GROUP 2
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Evidence (10) | JS O/ SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Responsible Business, ESG and Ethics (5) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Public International Law (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Information Technology Law (5) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
GROUP 3
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| European Human Rights (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Commercial Law (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Criminology (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Critical Perspectives on Law** (5) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | N/A | N/A | N/A |
GROUP 4
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Food Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
| Legal Philosophy (5) | SS O* | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
GROUP 5
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Intellectual Property Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Property Law (5) | SS O | SS O | SS O | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Medical Law and Ethics (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
| Medical Law and Ethics (A) (5) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
GROUP 6
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Clinical Legal Education (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | N/A | N/A | N/A |
O = Optional
C = Compulsory
N/A = Not available on pathway
** Module capped at 20
* Only available in SS year if abroad in JS years
Hillary Term (Sophister Modules)
GROUP 7
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| EU Constitutional Law (5) | SS O* | N/A | SS O* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EU Law (10) | SS O* | JS O | JS C* / SS O* | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| EU Substantive Law (5) | SS O* | N/A | SS O* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| International Trade Law (5) | JS O / SS O | N/A | SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
GROUP 8
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Company Law (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Family and Child Law (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Family and Child Law A (5) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Public Interest Law (10) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
| Public Interest Law (A) (5) | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O / SS O | JS O | JS O | JS O |
GROUP 9
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GROUP 10
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| Conflicts of Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Media Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
| Current Issues in Constitutional Law (5) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
GROUP 11
| Name | SH | Law Maj A | Law Maj B | JH | Law Min A | Law Min B |
| AI and the Law (5) | SS O | SS O | SS O | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Advanced EU Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
| Financial Services Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
| International Human Rights Law (10) | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O | SS O |
O = Optional
C = Compulsory
N/A = Not available on pathway
* Only available in SS year if abroad in JS years
Senior Freshman/Junior Sophister Bespoke Open Law Modules (in place of non-Law Open Modules/TE)
Following demand from students for more Law modules, the School is running a two year pilot permitting Single Honours Law students take bespoke open Law modules in their Senior Freshman and Junior Sophister years, in place of non-law open modules from other departments.
- SF Students are required to take 15 ECTs of Open modules and 5 ECTs of Trinity Electives in their Senior Freshman year.
- JF Students are required to take 10 ECTs of Open modules in their Junior Sophister year.
Students may only take one of these modules per semester and are free to take all 20 ECTS of Open modules in other disciplines.
Michaelmas Term Bespoke Open Modules for Single Honours Law
- Law and Literature or Workplace Democracy and the Law
- Workplace Discrimination: Law and Practice
| Name | Code | ECTS | Semester |
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| Law and Literature | LAU22701 | 5 | MT |
| Workplace Discrimination: Law and Practice | LAU22611 | 5 | MT |
| Workplace Democracy and the Law | LAU33191 | 5 | MT |
Hilary Term Bespoke Open Modules for Single Honours Law
- The Housing Crisis and the Law, OR Law and Happiness
- Privacy, Free Speech and the Democratic State OR Sports Law OR Changing Constitutions: Irish and Global Perspectives
| Name | Code | ECTS | Semester |
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| Housing Crisis and the Law | LAU33032 | 5 | HT |
| Law and Happiness | LAU22601 | 5 | HT |
| Changing Constitutions: Irish and Global Perspectives | LAU33042 | 5 |
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| Sports Law | LAU22612 | 5 | HT |
| Privacy, Free Speech and the Democratic State | LAU33031 | 5 | HT |
Open Modules offered under TJH programme for Non-Law Programmes
Please review appropriate course entry on TJH page for information on modules available to your programme.
For detailed descriptions please review modules description Open Modules offered under TJH programme for Non-Law Programmes.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project module are designed to help students develop advanced research, teamwork, and communication skills, while engaging in independent, self-directed study with the support of an academic leader and peers. It provides an opportunity to undertake an in-depth analysis of a legal issue, work collaboratively, and communicate findings effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Visiting Students - Available Modules
If you are a visiting student, you can access the list of modules available to you by checking the
Visiting Students Available Modules
Please note: Law Visiting Students and Non-Law Visiting Students have different module options. Make sure you refer to the correct list that applies to your status to ensure you choose from the right set of modules.