LLM in Global Legal Studies
A transnational legal programme equipping graduates with cross-jurisdictional expertise in law, politics, and interdisciplinary analysis.
Best for:Best for legal professionals or graduates with a law or cognate humanities/social sciences degree seeking interdisciplinary expertise in cross-jurisdictional legal issues.
Overview
The LLM in Global Legal Studies at Maynooth University is designed for legal professionals seeking to understand legal issues beyond national borders. This programme explores international trade, crime, migration, technology, and privacy through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating insights from politics, economics, sociology, and psychology. Students engage with cross-jurisdictional legal challenges, gaining critical analytical skills to navigate complex global legal landscapes. The curriculum emphasizes comparative perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in international law, policy, or academia. Ideal for those with a legal background or related humanities/social sciences degree, this programme offers a unique opportunity to specialize in global legal studies.
What you'll do
- Study and analyze legal issues that transcend national boundaries, including trade, crime, migration, and technology.
- Engage with interdisciplinary perspectives from politics, economics, sociology, and psychology to understand global legal challenges.
- Develop critical insights and analytical skills to navigate complex cross-jurisdictional legal problems.
- Participate in comparative legal studies and interdisciplinary research projects.
- Gain expertise in international legal frameworks and their application in real-world scenarios.
Requirements
Degree required: A minimum of a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) with a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in law or a cognate discipline in the humanities or social/political sciences (e.g., business, finance, economics, international relations, sociology).
Degree offered: LLM (Master of Laws)
Language: English proficiency demonstrated through accepted tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) if English is not the applicant’s first language. Specific scores may vary for EU and non-EU applicants.
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and research skills in legal studies
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary perspectives
- Familiarity with comparative legal frameworks
- Proficiency in legal writing and argumentation
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
- Applicants without a primary degree but with relevant experience may apply via Maynooth University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process for Non-Standard Entrants.
- Eligible candidates may be invited to an interview.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through Maynooth University’s postgraduate application portal. Required documents include a CV, academic transcripts, a personal statement, and proof of English proficiency if applicable. Additional materials may be requested for RPL applicants.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (bachelor’s degree)
- Personal statement
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
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