The LLM in European and Comparative Law is a one-year, taught masters programme consisting of eight taught modules and a research dissertation. Its broad aim is to introduce students to the comparative study of the laws and legal systems of the European Union, individual European States (particularly Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and France) and some of the European Union's main trading partners (particularly the USA and Canada).
The emphasis throughout is on a comparative study of common law and civil law approaches to practical issues with a broad business relevance. It is intended that the European, international and business orientation of the programme will enhance the career prospects of graduates in the legal profession, industry, commerce, agriculture and the public sector. It also serves as a solid foundation for the progression to a PhD and an academic career.
The programme is designed primarily for graduates with a second class honours degree. Not only will it enhance their capacity to deal comfortably with the nuances of a range of legal systems, but it will also enhance their understanding of Irish law and legal system. These benefits are particularly valuable for Irish students given the importance of: external trade to Ireland's economy; international relations to Ireland's sense of nationhood and place in the international legal and political orders; and foreign jurisprudence to Ireland's relatively small, indigenous, jurisprudential base.
Course director: Dermot Walsh Dermot.Walsh@ul.ie
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LL.M in International Commerical Law
The course is designed to familiarise the post-graduate student, or practitioner, with more detailed aspects of the commercial law. The emphasis is on the areas of law, such as credit and security, intellectual property and competition law, critical to the management of most businesses. The course is targeted at current and aspiring legal practitioners, rather than academics, and leans more towards being a taught-Masters degree. In some instances, the laws of jurisdictions with which future and current clients are more likely to trade, will be reviewed. This Masters can be done on a full-time basis over one year or part-time over two years.
Course Director: Sinead Eaton Sinead.Eaton@ul.ie
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LLM/MA HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
This programme is designed to emphasise the inter-relationship between what have traditionally been taught as the two distinct disciplines of human rights and criminal justice. Students will be provided with a comprehensive knowledge of this ever developing field of law and encouraged to assess the merit of mainstreaming human rights within the criminal justice system. Covering key areas such as policing and human rights and law of the European Convention on Human Rights, the programme aims to foster general and specific skills with respect to the modern criminal justice system both in Ireland and internationally. Application forms for the programme can be obtained from: Post Graduate Admissions, Graduate School, Foundation Building, University of Limerick.
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LL.M (General)
This programme is designed to give the post-graduate student, or practitioner, a deeper understanding and insights into a variety of subjects across a broad general range. It covers such diverse areas as criminal law, civil obligations, property, human rights, comparative law and legal history. It is suited to those looking for an advanced legal education, without wishing to focus on a single branch of law.
Course Director Sean Donlan Sean.Donlan@ul.ie
For further details on all above courses please contact the School of Law Office on 061 202344/233688
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LLB (Graduate Entry) programme
The 2 year LLB programme is a postgraduate programme that is designed to provide a legal education to graduates in disciplines other than law. It is increasingly the case that graduates in disciplines such as business studies, public administration, arts and engineering wish to supplement their studies with a legal education. Entrants are drawn from two sources: graduates who seek admission immediately on the completion of their primary degrees and mid-career professionals whose career prospects would be enhanced by having a law degree. The core of the programme consists of law modules taken in common with the other specialist law programmes offered by the School of Law. Students are also expected to complete a final year project on a legal topic under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course director: Andrea Ryan Andrea.Ryan@ul.ie
