Overview

Throughout the Law (General) course from University of Limerick you will benefit from UL’s strong reputation for academic excellence, employer engagement, and graduate success. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a legal professional seeking to broaden your expertise, this LLM offers the opportunity to shape your legal education to suit your interests.

Delivered full-time over one year or part-time over two years, the programme combines academic rigour with practical experience, preparing you for a rewarding career in law and beyond.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law of International Business Associations
Comparative International Protection of Human Rights Law
International Business Transactions'
Global Competition Law
International Labour Law
Comparative & European Criminal Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , National

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EU Applicants: Early application is advisable.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) View 13 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A second class honours in an undergraduate law degree or in another primary degree in which the legal component accounts for at least 50% of the whole programme (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) will be required for enrolment on this Masters programme. In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18600 EUR / year

≈ 18600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7995 EUR / year

≈ 7995 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part Time:

EU - €4,500/year

Non- EU - €9,900/year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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