€36,000 Starting salary

1478.1% 5-year ROI

0.4y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €12,000 over 4 years, Law at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 1478.1%, with graduates earning around €65,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN600) was 567 (2025).

Law graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 84%, very good career progression, moderate demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Trainee Solicitor
Legal Assistant
Paralegal
In-House Counsel

Common employers for Law graduates include A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox, Matheson, McCann FitzGerald, William Fry.

One of the best investments in Irish education. Fast payback and excellent returns.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Law graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 24% more than the national average.

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