Course Name |
Law - International Business Law |
Course Provider |
Maynooth University |
Course Code |
MH68J |
Course Type |
Postgraduate |
Qualifications |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
Location (Districts) |
Maynooth |
Qualification Letters |
LLM |
Application Date |
Closing Date : 30 June 2023 |
PAC Application Information |
Expand+Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MH68J
The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifi...
Hide-Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MH68J
The following documents 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 birth certificate or valid passport.
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement not exceeding 1,000 words explaining why they should be considered for a place on this programme.
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Duration |
1 year full-time |
Link to Course Fee |
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Financial Support |
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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...
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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.
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Entry Requirements |
Expand+Candidates should have a minimum 2.2 grade, hours (level 8) undergraduate degree in law (a ‘licence’, an LLB, BCL or equivalent). This must be a recognised primary degree that is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. A...
Hide-Candidates should have a minimum 2.2 grade, hours (level 8) undergraduate degree in law (a ‘licence’, an LLB, BCL 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.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
PTE (Pearson): 62
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850.
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Course Summary |
The LLM International Business Law is a dual masters degree jointly offered by Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology and the Law School at the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy); it enables law graduates to further their legal education by gaining a systematic understanding of the critical issues at the forefront of select areas of international business law. |
Course Content |
Expand+The programme also aims to develop legal research, reasoning, writing, advocacy, and teamwork skills, which are highly sought after by employers. The first semester of the masters is spent at UCLy (from September to December) and the second semester ...
Hide-The programme also aims to develop legal research, reasoning, writing, advocacy, and teamwork skills, which are highly sought after by employers. The first semester of the masters is spent at UCLy (from September to December) and the second semester at Maynooth University, (from January to May). At the end of the two semesters, successful students will be awarded a dual qualification: 1.French Master 1 Degree awarded by UCLy and 2. Master of Laws (LLM) awarded by Maynooth University. The language of instruction is English. However, French language courses can be taken for free at UCLy.
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Subjects Taught |
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. |
Careers or Further Progression |
The unique perspectives offered by this dual degree 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. |
Further Enquiries |
Programme Director: Dr Edana Richardson
Email: edana.richardson@mu.ie
Website: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law
Address School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland |
Course Web Page |
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