LL.M (International and European Business 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 a global economy where companies of all sizes seek to expand beyond domestic borders, building an awareness of the legal environment in which these companies operate requires us to look beyond our national laws.

The LL.M. (International and European Business Law) offers a comprehensive list of modules exploring the complex legal issues surrounding international business, commercial and financial services law. Academic staff engage in research-led teaching and the modules allow graduates to develop their knowledge and expertise throughout their studies. This programme enables students to gain invaluable specialist knowledge from expert professors. Students will develop skills to critically analyse the interplay between law and social change in a variety of different contexts within international and business law and conduct effective and targeted research in case law, legislation and academic legal commentary in areas pertaining to international and business law.

The LL.M. (International and European Business Law) degree is taught over a period of one academic year, commencing in September. It is a full-time programme is delivered in-person at Trinity College. Students are required to take three modules (10 ECTS) in each of the programme’s two semesters (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

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Fees and funding

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