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Course LLM in International Human Rights Law Validation NTU & HETAC Framework Level HETAC Level 9 Requirements 2.2 degree in Law or related discipline or foreign equivalent or relevant work experience. Duration Full time 1 year (evening classes) Apply Directly to GCD online www.gcd.ie/apply
The LL.M. (Master of Laws) is an internationally recognized postgraduate law degree. It is obtained by completing a one-year full-time programme. Many law firms prefer job candidates with an LL.M. degree because it indicates that a lawyer has acquired advanced, specialized legal training, and is qualified to work in a multinational legal environment.
Benefits of an LLM
- An International Student body is selected by highly competitive admission criteria
- The Programme is taught by eminent academics and practitioners, and many offer an interdisciplinary approach
- Courses are taught in a variety of formats, including seminars and small group classes.
- The programme is recognised as enhancing a wide range of career paths.
Course Delivery
Students undertaking the LL.M will attend lectures in each of the subjects for two hours per week between 5.30pm and 8pm. Students are expected to prepare for lectures through reading and analysis of distributed material, readings from the indicative reading list, case material and their own research. This process will develop your knowledge and skills in critical analysis. This preparation will allow an exchange of ideas to develop during seminars in order to delve deeper into the topic and aid the student's broader understanding.LLM in International Commercial Law 7 Subjects and dissertation. 4 Mandatory Human Rights Law Subjects and 3 Electives Mandatory Public International Law Introduction to International Legal Systems Research Methods International Human Rights Law Electives*
*Elective modules are subject to demand.Comparative Freedom of Expression Social and Economic Rights International Asylum and Refugee Law International Criminal Law Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights Dissertation Dissertation (20,000 words) Don't take our word for it, Here's what our past students have to say
Name: Claire Michelle Smyth
Course: LLM in International Human Rights Law
Year: Graduate 2011
Lecturers: I have just completed the LLM in International Human Rights Law at GCD and have found it to be a fantastic experience. The lecturers on this course were all first rate, they encourage students to question existing law and form their own opinions, which makes for a lively exchange of ideas in the classroom. They are always available to speak to students about any queries and are very approachable. The Law Faculty staff and library staff have been fantastic and cannot do enough to help students with any issues.
What advice would you give to others considering this course: The LLM has vastly improved my knowledge of International law and Human Rights Law and I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of doing a Masters in this area.
Where are you now: I am now employed as a Law tutor and the skills which I have learned throughout the LLM are essential to my current role. I am also in the process of applying for a PhD in the University of Ulster in a related discipline to the LLM. The dissertation element of the LLM prepared students who are thinking of undertaking a PhD for the research and discipline that will be needed to complete a PhD.
Other comments: I cannot speak highly enough of GCD, through my time with them they have encouraged me to engage in extra curricular activities, have supported me whenever I have needed it and have given me opportunities which I am very grateful for.
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LLM in International Human Rights Law
