Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Law at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 130.9%, with graduates earning around €65,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN600) was 556 (2025).
Law graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 80%, 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.
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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