Law - International Business Law
Our Dual LLM degree, offered in collaboration with the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy), provides students with a unique opportunity to conduct advanced study of international business law across two jurisdictions. Students study a set of compulsory modules in Lyon during Semester 1, and in Semester 2 will study their choice of optional modules in Maynooth (including the possibility to apply for the Placement module).
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry Requirements
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.
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
Funding Opportunities
Erasmus
There is a small amount of funding available to students in the form of an Erasmus Mobility Allowance, even where students have previously availed of Erasmus funding at undergraduate level. The exact amount varies each year, but is likely to be approximately €1,000. As soon as you have accepted a place on the programme, you should complete an Expression of Interest Form and submit this to the International Office.
Maynooth University Scholarships
For details, see the Graduate Studies website.
Closing Date : 30 June 2024
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.
Our Dual LLM degree, offered in collaboration with the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy), provides students with a unique opportunity to conduct advanced study of international business law across two jurisdictions. Students study a set of compulsory modules in Lyon during Semester 1, and in Semester 2 will study their choice of optional modules in Maynooth (including the possibility to apply for the Placement module). All modules on the programme are taught through English. Upon completion of the programme, students will receive the M1 qualification from UCLy and the LLM qualification from Maynooth.
Students complete a total of 90 ECTS over the course of the programme.
The first semester (comprised entirely of mandatory modules) of this programme is taught in Lyon and students are required to be resident there. During the second semester in Maynooth, students choose from a range of modules.
Students complete 30 taught credits in each semester. Students must complete a dissertation (30 ECTS) during the summer, which can be supervised by either university.
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