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During this programme, you will:  

• Design your own legal pathway with a wide range of elective modules across multiple areas of law. 

• Learn through employer-led modules, mooting, and community-based projects that build real-world experience. 

• Develop key skills such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. 

• Engage with Ireland’s top-ranked law school for student experience and support. 

• Benefit from international opportunities including study abroad and work placements. 

• Prepare for diverse legal careers in law firms, government, NGOs, EU bodies, academia, and industry. 

Key information: 

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years 

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Submit dissertation at the end of the summer semester 

• Full-time and part-time students take 1 core module and 3 elective modules each semester 

You will learn through a blend of: 

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities 

• Reflective practice and guided research 

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Autumn Semester 

Core module 

• equips students with the skills to engage in sustained research in law at postgraduate level.
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Electives – choose 3  

Spring Semester 

Core module 

• equips students with the ability to conduct high level research in common and civil law systems. 

Electives – choose 3 

Summer Semester 

• Dissertation (XXXX) 

Module selection for each semester is made in consultation with the Course Director. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in law or a primary degree in which the legal component accounts for at least 50% of the whole programme. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.  

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents: 

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - Full-time: €TBC - Part-time: €4,500 per annum*

Non EU - Full-time: €18,600 - Part-time: €9,900 per annum*

* Year 2 fees are subject to change 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa.  

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Legal practice
• Public sector and government
• Corporate and commercial
• Solicitor / Barrister
• Legal Advisor / In-House Counsel
• Policy Analyst / Legal Researcher 

Damian P. Clancy LL.B, LL.M, Post Grad Dip (Law), Solicitor (Eng & Wales), MCIArb 

I returned to study having spent over twenty years working in the legal profession as a solicitor and arbitrator in family law. It was while attending an online lecture given by a current PhD candidate, as a guest lecturer, that I was introduced to UL.  

I found the LL.M (General) course details online and discovered that it offered an advanced family law module and from that moment I realised, having always wanted to do a master's degree, that this was where I wanted to study. The other modules available on the course were on subjects which were equally diverse and stimulated my interests, especially those involving human rights.   

The breadth of my research, the intellectual dialogues with fellow students on topics I had never explored or discussed and the ability for me to challenge myself was simply awe-inspiring. The course allowed me to take custody of my studies and, in particular, my writing, to delve deeply into topics which piqued and challenged my curiosity and my aptitude as a writer/researcher.   

The support on the course and the amazing facilities ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, especially the library, are world class. I would strongly recommend anyone to consider applying. My studies have encouraged me to pursue a PhD in Family Law ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ where I have not only expanded my research but also my abilities as a teacher, writer, communicator and facilitator. Every day brings new challenges and exciting insights. I am having a fantastic journey ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and would invite anyone who has ever thought about doing it to stop thinking and just do it! 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

 

Online Information Sessions  

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Damian P. Clancy LL.B, LL.M, Post Grad Dip (Law), Solicitor (Eng & Wales), MCIArb

I returned to study having spent over twenty years working in the legal profession as a solicitor and arbitrator in family law.  It was while attending an online lecture given by a current PhD candidate, as a guest lecturer, that I was introduced to UL.  I found the LL.M (General) course details online and discovered that it offered an advanced family law module and from that moment I realised, having always wanted to do a masters degree, that this was where I wanted to study.  The other modules available on the course were on subjects which were equally diverse and stimulated my interests, especially those involving human rights.  

The breadth of my research, the intellectual dialogues with fellow students on topics I had never before explored or discussed and the ability for me to challenge myself was simply awe-inspiring.  The course allowed me to take custody of my studies and in particular my writing, to delve deeply into those topics which piqued and challenged my curiosity and my aptitude as a writer/researcher.  The support on the course and the amazing facilities ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, especially the library, are world class.  I would strongly recommend anyone to consider applying.  My studies have encouraged me to pursue a PhD in Family Law ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ where I have not only expanded my research but also my abilities as a teacher, writer, communicator, facilitator and every day brings new challenges and exciting insights.  I am having a fantastic journey ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and would invite anyone who has ever thought about doing it to stop thinking and just do it! 

Still Curious?

The team from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences host subject webinars and 1:1 calls to support future students on their journey to Stay Curious. If you would like to learn more, or ask questions at an online information session, click below.

Online Information Sessions

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Nawar Asaad, Graduate of LLM Law General, UL – I am a current PhD candidate at the School of Law. I found that studying  postgraduate LL.M General ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ suites my needs. The LLM general enabled me to study modules that developed my lawyering and research skills in a multi-jurisdictional setting. The unique thing about the program is the communication between the lecturers and students. From day one, the lecturers on the programme have been so supportive and are always quick to get back to me if I have any issues or questions. I can say that Master’s Degree from UL has enhanced my confidence to apply for PhD.

 

Still Curious?

The team from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences host subject webinars and 1:1 calls to support future students on their journey to Stay Curious. If you would like to learn more, or ask questions at an online information session, click below.

Online Information Sessions