LL.M (International and Comparative Law)

Entry requirements

Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates who hold a very good Honours Bachelor degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary programme. Applications may also be considered from exceptional graduates in disciplines relevant to the LL.M degree they are applying for where a substantial component of their undergraduate degree(s) is in Law.

The criteria above is the starting point for applications and does not guarantee admission. Admission to Trinity's LL.M. programmes is at the absolute discretion of the School of Law, which will decide on admissions with regard to a range of academic criteria, including the quality of the individual application and the objective of ensuring a diverse LL.M. class of the highest possible academic calibre.

This programme is academically rigorous and requires students to have a high level of English language and legal English competency. Students will be expected to be able to effectively and proficiently participate in classroom discussions from the outset.

Months of entry

September

Course content

In an era of globalisation, it is no longer possible to understand law in a purely national context. As globalisation not only intensifies but also comes under challenge, it has never been more important for lawyers to develop an in-depth understanding of law in its wider international context.

The LL.M. (International and Comparative Law) offers students a valuable opportunity to develop this understanding. The programme offers a rich and diverse array of modules taught by experts in the fields of international and comparative law which can be tailored according to students’ interests. Students develop their legal knowledge and advanced legal skills in these fields but also gain a deeper insight into law and legal practice in its evolving international context. This equips students with the expertise, skills and attributes which are valuable across a wide range of careers, both within and beyond the legal profession, nationally and internationally.

The LL.M. (International and Comparative Law) degree is taught over a period of one academic year, commencing in September. This full-time programme is delivered in-person at Trinity College. Students are required to take three (10 ECTS) modules in each of the programme’s two semesters, including a mandatory module entitled Foundations of International Law during the first semester (60 ECTS in total). In addition, all students must also a complete a research dissertation on an approved theme over the course of the academic year (30 ECTS).

Information for international students

Trinity College Dublin has collated useful information for international students seeking to study with us here

Fees and funding

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