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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 and economics.  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.

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

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

PAC Code
MH53J Part-time

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

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and 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.

Students complete a total of 90 credits over the course of this programme, taking 35 taught credits in year 1 and 30 taught credits in year 2.  Students must complete a 25-credit dissertation in the second year.

Students are required to complete modules in International Law on Foreign Investment, Capital Markets Law, and Professional Development, and then have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules.  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.

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Duration: 2 year part-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 LWIBP6 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Credits: 35 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 PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW LW604X 10 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LW691 5 1 TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS IN BUSINESS LAW LW6003 10 2 WHISTLEBLOWING LAW CLINIC LW605X 10 1 WORLD TRADE LAW LW636 10 1

Year 2

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW LWIBP62 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Credits: 55 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 MASTERS IN LAW DISSERTATION LW690 25 Year-Long PLACEMENT LW693 10 2 PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW LW604X 10 1 TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS IN BUSINESS LAW LW6003 10 2 WHISTLEBLOWING LAW CLINIC LW605X 10 1 WORLD TRADE LAW LW636 10 1

Programme Director Dr Ollie Bartlett
Email ollie.bartlett@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law
Address School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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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 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.

“My masters programme in International Business Law at Maynooth gave me such a great start on the career ladder. The investment funds industry is an area of real opportunity for Irish graduates and it’s great to have taken part in the first funds law course ever taught in an Irish university.”

Andrew Norry, LLM (International Business Law)

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