Program Overview
The International Commercial Law at University of Limerick is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Commercial Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Commercial Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Legal Research Skills
- Law of International Trade Organisations
- International Business Associations
- International Business Transactions
- Dissertation Methodology
- Global Competition Law
- Counter Terrorism Law & International Business
- International Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
- International Labour Law
- Law of Credit and Security
- International Tort Law and Business
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
A second class honours in an undergraduate law degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) will be required for enrolment on this Masters programme. In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.
Documents Required:
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification(s) if English is not your first language
- Certified English translation of your transcripts/certificates where the original transcripts are in a language other than English
- A copy of your birth certificate or passport
English Requirements:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English \xc2\x96Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL \xc2\x96 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
- IELTS \xc2\x96 Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) \xc2\x96 Grade C1
- GCE \xc2\x91O\xc2\x92 level English Language/GCSE English Language \xc2\x96 Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL \xc2\x96Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards \xc2\x96 Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations \xc2\x96 Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate \xc2\x96 School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council \xc2\x96 School Certificate Pass 1-6
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date May 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
