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Law (General) - LLM

Enhance your legal skills and knowledge to equip yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the legal profession and beyond.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year or two years
Attendance Full-time or Part-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Masters

Advance your legal career with a flexible and enriching Master of Laws (General) at Ireland’s multi-award winning law school. This programme is designed to deepen your understanding of diverse legal subjects from criminal law and human rights to international trade and family law. 

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. 

  • 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. 

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