University of Limerick
Law (General) LLM

Limerick, Ireland

DEGREE TYPE

LLM

DURATION

1 year

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Law (General) LLM is designed for students looking to deepen their understanding of legal principles while developing their critical thinking skills. This program allows flexibility with module choices, empowering you to tailor your studies according to your interests. Students can explore various areas of law, making it suitable for both new graduates and professionals seeking to enhance their qualifications.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles as legal consultants, policy advisors, or practitioners in various legal settings. Opportunities exist in law firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporate legal departments. You could also consider academic positions or further research opportunities in law.

The LLM General is designed to enhance students' legal skills and enrich their knowledge of a variety of legal subjects across a broad spectrum from criminology to competition law, from regulatory crime law to human rights law. It is suited to those looking for an advanced legal education but who do not wish to focus on a single branch of law. The range of choice is designed to facilitate students in developing their own unique profile in combining various branches of the law into which they will develop the deeper knowledge and understanding brought about by postgraduate study. Upon completion candidates will provide added value to their employer and clients, whether in a traditional law firm, as a practicing barrister, in private industry or with governmental agencies. Experts in the relevant areas of law will assist students in developing a deeper understanding of the law on a wide range of specialised and advanced topics.