Overview

The Law - General Pathway programme at Dublin City University goes beyond traditional legal studies and uses a socio-legal approach with a focus on Europe and the world.

With the General LLM, you can choose from a variety of courses in different areas of law. You can see more details about the programme structure and course options in the section below.

Careers

The alumni have successfully built careers in various fields, including the legal profession, academia, and research. Many have pursued funded PhD programmes and secured research positions. Additionally, graduates of the programme have found opportunities in NGOs, advocacy, civil service, and public administration.

The LLM programme's strong international focus is ideal for individuals looking to enter or advance in careers within international and European institutions.

The programme is tailored to equip graduates with exceptional problem-solving skills and the confidence to advocate effectively. As a result, it prepares them for roles as in-house lawyers within companies and organisations, as well as higher-level positions within the civil service.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal and Socio-Legal Research Skills

Contemporary Legal Issues in Commercial Practice

Law, Ethics and the Person

EU Institutional Law

European Employment Law

Climate Change Law

EU Banking and Finance Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Master of Laws (LLM) View 13 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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92

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally have achieved a Second Class Honours Grade One (H2.1) in a primary degree (level 8) in law or an interdisciplinary degree which includes law as a significant component.

Applicants who have not achieved a H2.1 may apply but applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.

If an applicant has not yet completed their degree, then a conditional offer may be made on the basis of most recent grades and pending the achievement of no less than a H2.2 degree.

Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16700 EUR / year

≈ 16700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

8100 EUR / year

≈ 8100 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Status Fee Part-time €4,500
Non EU Fee Part time €8,500

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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