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Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in law (a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8) degree in law (a ‘licence’, an LLB or equivalent).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. 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. 

Minimum English language requirements:

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

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results and two letters of reference MUST accompany the application.  Failure to do so will delay your application being processed.  Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement not exceeding 1,000 words explaining why they should be considered.

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

PAC Code
MH76J

The following information should be uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results and two letters of reference MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Students complete a total of 60 ECTS over the course of this programme. Students are required to complete the International Investment Law and Information Technology Law modules and then have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules. Students must complete 60 taught credits over two semesters.

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, however, they cannot take more than 30 taught credits per semester.

Please note that some modules will have prerequisits attached to them.

Duration: 1 year Full-time

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 LWIBF5 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ARBITRATION LAW LW6002 10 2 COMPETITION AND STATE AID LAW LW603X 10 2 ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS LW646 10 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 LAW ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT LW643 10 1 PLACEMENT LW693 10 2 TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS IN BUSINESS LAW LW6003 10 2 WHISTLEBLOWING LAW CLINIC LW605X 10 1 WORLD TRADE LAW LW636 10 1

Programme Director Dr Maria Murphy
Email maria.murphy@mu.ie
Website www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law 
Address Department of Law, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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Maynooth University Department of Law has strong links with law firms, regulators, nongovernmental 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 are sufficiently varied to allow students to pursue a range of career opportunities and will be particularly relevant to those seeking to work in the increasingly internationalised field of commercial legal practice. The insights gained from studying law in a global commercial context will also be of benefit to those seeking careers in areas like financial services, policy-making and business.

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