Law - International Business Law

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, PrivacyEngine, and Alcohol Action Ireland.



What our graduates say:



I thoroughly enjoyed my LLM in International Justice in Maynooth. I choose to my Masters in Maynooth as the modules and options offered broader than other LLM's I had researched.



The LLM course is designed to not only encourage academic excellence, but also personal growth in the array of modules and assessments offered. There is a strong emphasis on independent research, collaboration with peers and public-speaking skills - all of which are vital to any industry you proceed to work in. The small class groups harness an atmosphere of support and collegiality.



As part of the programme, I opted to undertake the Research Placement, where over the course of three months, I gained practical insight into daily life as a legal researcher, a profession I am interested in. This opportunity proved invaluable when it came round to writing my own dissertation.



A highlight of my LLM was the International Mooting module, in which, one team enters the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Competition. I was honoured to be part of the Maynooth's first ever team, and to win the national rounds of the competition in 2023. We travelled to Washington DC to represent Ireland during the international rounds of the competition - a truly once in a lifetime opportunity!



Overall, I could not recommend the International Justice LLM in Maynooth enough - it was by far my best academic experience to date! Eimear McCaffrey, Paralegal, Lewis Silkin, LLM International Justice Class of 2022/23

The International Justice programme allows students to choose from a range of postgraduate law modules with a focus on human rights and justice.



Students must complete 90 credits in total – 50 credits from the optional modules, plus the compulsory module Public International Law (10 credits). Students must also complete 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.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) with a minimum of a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) 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).



Applicants who do not hold a primary degree but have relevant experience may apply via Maynooth University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process for Non-Standard Entrants. Eligible candidates may be invited to interview. Please click here.



English Language requirements:

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. Please be advised criteria may differ for EU and Non-EU applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

1 year full-time.

Graduates of our postgraduate programmes have secured roles at a variety of organisations including leading law firms such as Mathesons and A&L Goodbody, commercial organisations such as AIB, public bodies such as the NSAI and the Department of Justice, and non-governmental organisations such as the Peter McVerry Trust and the Organization for Women and Children. Our graduates have also successfully pursued PhD studies in a range of fields.



The School of Law and Criminology supports the career development and employability prospects of our postgraduate students though a range of teaching and extracurricular opportunities.