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The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a 2:2 overall classification in a Level 8 undergraduate degree. This degree must be in law.  

Applicants from certain non-EU countries are required to meet different minimum entrance criteria, which can be found here.

The international office will be able to advise international applications on the compatibility of their degree with these criteria – international.office@mu.ie.

Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency can find the minimum required scores in a variety of accepted tests here.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of entry onto this programme. Decision on admission to the programme are at the discretion of the Admission 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, which can be accessed here.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

The PAC Code for this programme is MH68J.

Applicants for this programme must be eligible to receive Erasmus+ funding.

All applicants should provide a personal statement of maximum 1000 words.

Applicants with an undergraduate degree from Maynooth should provide details of two academic references.

Applicants who have not previously studied at Maynooth should provide certified copies of all official transcripts for non-Maynooth qualifications. They should also provide copies of two academic written references, and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants who are required to submit evidence that they meet the English language requirements should ensure that this is also included in their application.

Information on fees can be found here.

Information on Taught Masters Scholarships can be found here.
 

The Dual LLM programme allows students to choose from a range of postgraduate law modules with a focus on trade, enterprise or corporate activity.

Students must complete 90 credits in total – 30 credits in compulsory modules (taught in UCLy), 30 credits in optional modules (taught in MU), plus the compulsory Dissertation (30 credits).

Not all modules offered will run every year, offerings are dependent upon demand and other potential constraints. Please note that some modules will have prerequisites attached to them.

Students can elect to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma instead of an LLM, if they find that they are unable to complete the Dissertation.

Course duration: 1 year full-time.

More detail in Course Finder.

Duration: 1 year

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW (DUAL DEGREE) LWIBF6 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Credits: 90 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACCOUNTING LAW (LYON) LW658 3 1 ARBITRATION LAW LW6002 10 2 COMPETITION AND STATE AID LAW LW603X 10 2 DIGITAL LAW (LYON) LW659 6 1 FUNDS LAW LW672 10 2 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE LW669 10 2 GLOBAL HEALTH LAW LW666 10 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW LW685 10 2 INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT LAW (LYON) LW662 6 1 INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW (INT) (LYON) LW663 6 1 LAW OF SECURED TRANSACTIONS (LYON) LW660 3 1 LEGAL SKILLS (LYON) LW661 6 1 MASTERS IN LAW DISSERTATION (LYON) LW605 30 Year-Long PLACEMENT LW693 10 2 TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS IN BUSINESS LAW LW6003 10 2

Programme Director Dr Oliver Bartlett

Email ollie.bartlett@mu.ie

Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law
Address: Law Department, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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Holding two Masters degrees that cover two different legal systems puts students on this programme in an excellent position for pursuing any career involving multijurisdictional or comparative work. It is evidence of an ability to appreciate the connections and divergences between legal systems, and demonstrates a high capacity for adaptability and organisation.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site