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Masters

MH51J LLM (GLOBAL LEGAL STUDIES) (Part-Time)

Maynooth University
Maynooth , Ireland
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Duration
24 months
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Degree
Masters
Major
International Law | Legal Studies
Area of study
Law
Education type
On campus
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-012024-09-14
About Program

Program Overview

The LLM (Global Legal Studies) masters degree provides law graduates with an advanced and systematic understanding of specialised subject areas, affording an ideal platform for students to acquire expertise and knowledge informed by research-led teaching. The programme is open to all law graduates and graduates of hybrid law degrees, including, for example, Law and French, Law and Business, and Law and Politics. The programme facilitates career pathways in law, business, politics, non-governmental organisations, and policymaking bodies at the national and international levels.

The distinct international focus of the programme reflects the increasingly global nature of legal practice. The modules offered are distinguished by the approach taken, which is to focus not on a national or regional jurisdiction, but to address these issues from the point of view of foundational (global) principles and to illustrate these with examples from jurisdictions all over the world.

In addition, certain modules on the programme are run in partnership with leading law firms, offering students the opportunity to apply for work placements at the end of their studies.

“The international nature of the LLM in Global Legal Studies at Maynooth allowed me to build on my studies of law and politics at undergraduate level and allowed me to pursue my interest in studying at international institutions like the UN at PhD level. The small group teaching at Maynooth meant I developed a great relationship with the lecturers, who were fantastic in helping me find funding to continue my studies.”

Gene Carolan, LLM (Global Legal Studies)

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September

Program Outline

Students must complete 90 credits in total, taking 35 credits in year 1 and 30 credits in year 2.

Professional Development is the only compulsory taught module and is taken by students in the first year.  Students must also complete a 25-credit dissertation in the second year.

Not all modules offered will run every year; offerings are dependent upon demand and other potential constraints.  Students may choose any combination of modules they wish.  Please note that some modules will have prerequisites attached to them.

Students also have the option of graduating with a Postgraduate Diploma instead of an LLM.  The structure of the Postgraduate Diploma follows that of the LLM's structure, but students do not complete a dissertation.

 

Course Duration: 2 years part-time

Career Options

Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology has strong links with law firms, regulators, non-governmental agencies, and the technology sector. Certain modules on the programme are run in partnership with leading law firms, offering students the opportunity to apply for work placements at the end of their studies. Candidates will also have the opportunity to attend recruitment presentations by prospective employers.

The unique perspectives offered by the programme will be relevant to those seeking to work in the increasingly internationalised field of commercial legal practice, as well as those looking to work in international public and private sector organisations. The insights gained from studying law in a global context will also be of benefit to those seeking careers in areas like financial services, policy-making and business.


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Admission Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8) undergraduate degree in law (a ‘licence' an LLB, BCL or equivalent) or in a cognate discipline in the humanities, social and political sciences such as (but not limited to) business, finance, economics, international relations, sociology and political science.  This must be a recognised primary degree that is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.  A personal statement of up to 1,000 words outlining why an applicant is suitable for the programme should be included as part of an application.  This personal statement will form part of the assessment by the Admissions Committee.

These are the minimum entry requirements and meeting these requirements will not guarantee an offer of entry onto the programme.  Admission decisions are at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.  Applications by applicants with other types of diplomas or who do not reach this minimum level of qualifications will be determined by the Admissions Committee in line with the University's policy on recognition of prior experiential learning.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.Minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
  • PTE (Pearson): 62

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

 

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