Law - International Criminal Justice - LLM

Overview

Global Focus for Legal Advancement in today's landscape

A new LL.M. in International Criminal Justice at Griffith College Faculty of Law allows students to study a global perspective on Legal Education in Ireland's number one private college.



The LLM in International Criminal Justice is an internationally recognised postgraduate law degree. The degree is primarily of interest to those who wish to work or progress their career in International Criminal Justice.



The LL.M. in International Criminal Justice is studied over one calendar year. The student will complete six subjects and a dissertation. In the first semester, the student will complete two mandatory subjects (Advanced Legal Research and Writing and Law of International Organisations). In the second semester, students will study International Criminal Law and two elective modules. (Electives run subject to demand and at the discretion of the faculty.)



Why Study International Criminal Justice at Griffith College?

• Griffith College’s LLM in International Criminal Justice offers a specific international focus—a key advantage in today’s globalised legal landscape. Due to the broad range of modules offered, learners may tailor their programmes to suit their particular interests within the field of Criminal Justice.

• The LLM in International Criminal Justice degree benefits learners with learner support and personal attention, relevant and well-designed modules taught by experienced academics and professional practitioners, and career support.

• The small class sizes in postgraduate law programmes allow for more individual attention from lecturers. This fosters a deeper understanding of complex legal concepts and provides opportunities for personalised guidance on your academic journey.

• The Law Faculty offers a rich variety of extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. This allows you to develop essential skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership, all of which are highly sought after by employers in the legal sector.



Course Highlights

• To facilitate the advanced study of legal issues relating to international criminal law and criminal justice.

• To permit graduates to develop a career in law, which specialises in international law.

• To expedite the development of skills required for working in an international, multi-cultural environment.

• To permit graduates to develop the necessary legal knowledge for work in a human rights organisation/NGOs.

• To lay the foundation for further study, most pertinently, PhD, insofar as learners develop a particular interest in an area which they wish to research in even greater depth.

Semester 1

• Advanced Legal Research and Writing

• Law of International Institutions

• International Human Rights Law



Semester 2

• Corporate Governance

• Gender, Sexuality and Human RIghts

• International Asylum and Immigration Law

• Restorative Justice

• Criminology

• Social, Economic and Environmental Rights

• International Privacy and Data Protection Law



Semester 3

• Dissertation

2.2 degree in Law or a related discipline (that has a 50% legal component to the degree)or foreign equivalent or relevant work experience.



English Language

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online uploading a copy of the following:

• Photo I.D. (driving license or passport)

• Degree transcripts from previous studies

• CV outlining experience

1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time

Intake Dates:

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2025 | September 2025

Dublin - Part-Time - February 2025 | September 2025

Completing an LLM in International Criminal Justice provides learners with the skills required to advance their careers in the legal sector, such as:

• Administrators

• Advisors or researchers with government departments

• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or businesses such as:

IHRC, Trócaire, UN and Amnesty International, Law Reform Commission.

• The EU institutions such as:

The Directorate Generals, Prison Services, Legal Aid Boards.