Qualification : MASTERS IN LAW
Award Type and NFQ level : TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH52J
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Closing Date : 30 June 2025
The LLM in International Business Law enables law graduates to further their legal education by gaining a systematic understanding of the critical issues at the forefront of key areas of global trade. The programme affords students a wide range of interesting and engaging modules, with an international focus, aimed at encouraging critical thinking and developing specialised, detailed knowledge and understanding of global business. Teaching is delivered by means of small class lectures, in-class simulations, workshops, and master classes. In addition to the modules, The School works with leading academics and practitioners who provide seminars in various fields of law throughout the academic year. We partner with leading international law firms such as Matheson and A&L Goodbody on several initiatives. We also offer students the opportunity to apply for our Postgraduate Placement module, which gives successful applicants the chance to work part-time for one semester at one of our partner organisations. We have partnerships with a broad range of organisations across the public and private sector, including the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Forsa, Privacy Engine, and Alcohol Action Ireland.
What our graduates say:
Coming into my postgraduate studies, I was split between wanting to pursue postgraduate research and entering commercial / business legal practice. I found the LLM in International Business Law struck a perfect balance as a clinically focused programme, giving a hands-on, practical focus to postgraduate study that concurrently allowed me to develop my academic skills and research.
Having studied my undergraduate in law at Maynooth, a key reason as to why I also chose to enrol in this programme was due to the excellent support and resources given by the Schools lecturers and staff, who consistently support and encourage students in engaging with new opportunities and advancing our careers - be that by exploring further into research and academia or pursuing industry practice.
Importantly, the programme offers a number of opportunities to engage beyond traditional academic studies and engage with active issues / practice in the real world. This included virtual internships giving an insight into the day-to-day work of junior lawyers, specific modules being taught by lawyers from Irelands top five law firms giving access and nuanced insight from legal practitioners at the cutting-edge of industry, and a legal-placement opportunity to see how the laws I was studying and researching in class were applied in practice. Overall, the LLM provided me with a comprehensive understanding of global business legal frameworks, equipping me with the ability to navigate complex commercial legal scenarios, in multi-jurisdictional contexts.
David Rattigan, Legal Intern, Matheson LLP
International Business Law, Class of 2022/23
Commences
September
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 or a cognate discipline in the humanities, or social/political sciences (including but not limited to business, finance, economics, international relations, sociology, etc).
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 Universitys policy on recognition of prior experiential learning.
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 Universitys policy on recognition of prior experiential learning, which can be accessed here.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency can find the minimum required scores in a variety of accepted tests here.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
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The International Business Law 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 60 credits from the optional modules, plus the compulsory Professional Development (5 credits) and Dissertation (25 credits) modules. Students should register for 30 credits of optional modules in each semester.
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.
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
- A personal statement
- An academic letter of recommendation (Non-MU students only)
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants