LLM in Law, Dublin City University

Dublin, Leinster

12 Months

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About this course

The LLM (Master of Laws) at DCU’s School of Law and Government is designed to develop students into outward-looking critical thinkers equipped to excel in the modern world. It emphasizes a socio-legal methodology with a European and International focus, going beyond traditional legal study. The program offers a range of postgraduate modules and pathways, including general law and specialized areas such as European Law, International Human Rights Law, Public Law, and Policing, Crime and Security. Students from Ireland, the EU, and beyond are welcomed to deepen their understanding of law within broader social, political, and global contexts.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program stands out because it prepares students to become adaptable and critical thinkers suited for the 21st-century workplace. Its socio-legal approach and broad international orientation make it relevant for those interested in understanding law within social, political, and global contexts.

Specialisation

Students can choose from five pathways: a general LLM, European Law, International Human Rights Law, Public Law, and Policing, Crime and Security. Each pathway is tailored to provide in-depth knowledge in its respective focus area, allowing students to specialize according to their interests and career goals.

Course fees

Application fees

14.00L

1st year tuition fees

14.00L

Living cost

Degree requirements

The program includes two mandatory modules: Legal and Socio-Legal Research Skills and a research dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words. Depending on the pathway chosen, students will also undertake a mix of compulsory and optional modules in the first and second semesters. The dissertation involves regular supervision and may be drafted partly off-site during the summer.

English language test

PTE

TOEFL

IELTS

6.5

DUOLINGO

120

Career prospects

While specific career opportunities are not explicitly detailed, the program’s focus on critical thinking, legal research, and international perspectives suggests excellent prospects in law practice, legal consultancy, policy development, human rights advocacy, and roles related to European or international legal environments.

FAQs

What are the pathways available in the LLM program?

You can choose from a general LLM or specialised pathways in European Law, International Human Rights Law, Public Law, and Policing, Crime and Security.

Is the program full-time or part-time?

The LLM in Public Law can be studied full-time for one year or part-time over two years.