Griffith College Dublin

Overview
An opportunity to specialise in the exciting field of International Law for great career opportunities and further study.

The LL.M. in International Law is available on both a full and part-time basis over a 1 or 2 year period. Please note: The LL.M. in International Law is a cognitive masters. In order to be eligible for the course you will need to possess the following:

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

Relative work experience may also be taken into consideration.

Why Study International Law at Griffith?
The LL.M. in International Law programme aims to develop students' academic capabilities to their fullest, enhance their communication skills and develop their research skills, preparing them for career progression and/or laying the foundations for Ph.D. study.

Graduates of this programme will receive an internationally recognised Master of Law degree.

Students will gain a firm understanding of the key principles of international law such as Public International Law, International Human Rights Law and International Commercial Law (depending on personal choice of modules).

Students will acquire highly transferable skills attractive to a wide range of areas outside law including academia, journalism, media, finance, public administration, industry and commerce.

A strong international focus gives students a key advantage when building a career in today's globalised legal landscape

All of our lecturers are experienced academics who are specialists in their field.

Course Highlights
Unique international law focus
Experienced lecturers - experts in their field
Small class sizes - more individual attention to help you reach your personal potential
Evening time lectures - it is possible to obtain an LL.M. with work or other day time commitments

Course Deatails
The LL.M. in International Law is normally one year in duration but it is possible to split this programme over two years. The student will complete six subjects and a dissertation. In the first semester, the student will complete three mandatory subjects (including a choice of either International Commercial Law or International Human Rights Law). In the second semester, they will choose three electives. (Electives run subject to demand and at the discretion of the faculty.)

Assessment in the taught modules in semesters 1 and 2 is by way of assignments and examinations. A dissertation is completed over the summer months under the guidance of a designated supervisor.