International Financial Services Law Master's
Master the laws and market practices governing international financial services at University College Dublin.
Best for:Best for law graduates and legal professionals with practical experience in banking, derivatives, or international financial services law.
Overview
This Master's programme at University College Dublin equips students with deep professional knowledge of international financial services law and market practices, which form a vital pillar of the Irish economy. Candidates engage in rigorous coursework examining credit structures, derivatives regulation, securitisation, and financial contract netting. The curriculum is designed for legal professionals and graduates seeking advanced expertise in global financial regulation. Students are expected to demonstrate strong academic foundational knowledge or substantial practical experience in commercial and financial law.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in international financial services law and market regulation
- Analyze complex legal frameworks governing credit, collateral security, and financial contracts
- Examine regulatory compliance requirements for derivatives and securitisation transactions
- Engage in critical discussions concerning set-off and netting arrangements in global finance
- Complete independent research or dissertation components as part of the Master's curriculum
Requirements
Degree required: Law degree or an inter-disciplinary degree with a major law component
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM) / Master's Degree (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; overall IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in reading and writing, no part below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum 22 in reading, 24 in writing, no part below 20)
Instruction: English
- Professional knowledge or practical experience in international financial services law
- Understanding of the law of credit and financial collateral security techniques
- Familiarity with the law and regulation of derivatives
- Knowledge of securitisation principles and practices
- Comprehension of set-off and netting mechanisms in financial contracts
- Applicants must hold an approved primary law degree or relevant inter-disciplinary degree
- Language test results must be less than two years old
- Eligible for exemptions or credit via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on formal, informal, or experiential learning
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Submit your application through the official University College Dublin graduate admissions portal. Ensure you provide all required transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, and supporting documentation regarding relevant professional experience if claiming exemptions.
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- Proof of English proficiency
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