International Business Law Maynooth University

Overview

The  International Business Law programme from Maynooth University affords students a wide range of interesting and engaging modules, with an international focus, aimed at encouraging critical thinking and developing specialised, detailed knowledge and understanding of global business.

Why choose this programme?

• Teaching is delivered by means of small class lectures, in-class simulations, workshops, and master classes. In addition to the modules, The School works with leading academics and practitioners who provide seminars in various fields of law throughout the academic year. 

• Maynooth University partners with leading international law firms such as Matheson and A&L Goodbody on several initiatives. 

• It also offers students the opportunity to apply for the Postgraduate Placement module, which gives successful applicants the chance to work part-time for one semester at one of the partner organisations. 

• There are partnerships with a broad range of organisations across the public and private sector, including the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Forsa, Privacy Engine, and Alcohol Action Ireland.

Career Options

• The skills learnt during this programme will be beneficial for a wide variety of careers in which law intersects with the business world. Students who undertook this programme have gone on to work for a range of different organisations, including leading law firms, investment companies, and government departments.  

• The LLM in International Business Law is also excellent preparation for undertaking doctoral studies. The School has strong links with several private and public sector organisations, including several leading Irish law firms. Through these relationships we offer students valuable opportunities for professional development and networking, both as part of the degree and outside of it.