International Commercial Law - LLM

During this programme, you will:  

• Specialise in commercial law with a global focus, covering, for example, credit and security, intellectual property, competition law, and international trade.  

• Apply legal knowledge in real-world contexts through initiatives like Moot Court, problem-based learning (pbl), and clinical education.  

• Build transferable skills in legal research, critical thinking, and communication, skills that are essential for careers in law, business, and policymaking.

• Benefit from UL’s strong industry and international links. (last sentence removed) . 

• Join a diverse and supportive learning environment, ranked Ireland’s best for student experience and support. 
   
• Graduate with confidence—over 88% of students secure employment within one year of completing the programme. 

Key Information: 

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years 

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Submit dissertation or complete an internship at the end of the summer semester 

• Full-time students take 1 core module and 3 elective modules in the spring semester 

• Part-time students take 2 modules in the autumn and spring semesters each year, with module selection agreed with the Course Director 

You will learn through a blend of: 

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities 

• Reflective practice and guided research 

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Autumn Semester  

• Advanced Legal Research Skills (LA6001) equips students with the skills to engage in sustained research in law at postgraduate level. 

• Law of International Trade Organisations (LA6031) provides a comprehensive understanding of the global trading environment. 

• Law Of International Business (LA6021) will familiarise students with modern international business structures. 

• Law of International Business Transactions (LA6011) will build on the students' knowledge and understanding of commercial transactions in a cross-border environment. 

Spring Semester  

Core module 

• Dissertation Methodology (LA6002) will provide students with the ability to conduct high level research in both common and civil law systems. 

Electives – choose 3 

• Global Competition Law (LA6032)
• Counter Terrorism Law & International Business (LA6232)
• International Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (LA6112)
• International Labour Law (LA4062)
• Law of Credit and Security (LA6102)
• International Tort Law and Business (LA6072) 

Summer Semester 

• Dissertation (LA6150) or Internship (LA6163) 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules 

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in in law 

• In exceptional circumstances, applicants who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted based on their relevant professional experience. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.  

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

International students: 

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents:     

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV  

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to

EU - Full-time: €7,995 - Part-time: TBC

Non EU - Full-time: €18,600 - Part-time: TBC

* Year 2 fees are subject to change 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa.  

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.   

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work in: 

• Law firms
• NGOs
• Major commercial enterprises
• Government departments
• International organisations 

Hear from our graduates: 

Pierre Sylvestre LLM in International Commercial Law Class of 2017  

"Je recommande ce LLM à tout étudiant passionné par le droit des affaires. J’ai été particulièrement intéressé par l’ensemble des matières enseignées et je me suis senti renforcé par la dimension internationale de ce cursus. C’est une formation complète pour un étudiant étranger souhaitant perfectionner son anglais et s’engager dans une carrière juridique." 

Eimear Cleary LLM in International Commercial Law, Class of 2011  

"I graduated from the LLM in International Commercial Law in 2011. The LLM attracted me because of its focus on the understanding and application of commercial law in international scenarios. I believed that it would enhance my skillset and career profile by strengthening my credentials for prospective employment.  

In my experience, the LLM was beneficial from both an academic and personal perspective. Through a combination of lectures, interactive tutorials, legal research classes, comparative law dissertations and presentations, I developed my analytical, research and presentation skills. My experience at UL prepared me to competently overcome challenges and embrace opportunities in my professional training. I am now an associate in the commercial property department in Arthur Cox.  

Arthur Cox’s reputation of excellence in commercial property impressed me. As an associate, I am engaged in the highest quality legal work. Multiple and diverse learning opportunities are presented on a daily basis. I work in a very stimulating, collaborative and rewarding environment. In my opinion, UL not only facilitates education, it is instrumental in shaping character." 

Killian O’Donnell, Graduate LLM International Commercial Law, Class of 2019  

“I graduated from the LLM in International Commercial Law in 2019. I chose the University of Limerick for my master's because of the emphasis put on getting employment in your chosen field after graduation. I decided on the LLM in International Commercial Law because I had a keen interest in the commercial aspect of Law after doing an internship for a Summer with United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon Technologies).  

This interest was further developed in my master's with modules such as International Business Transactions and the Law of International Business Associations to name a few. 

When doing my master's we were provided with numerous modules to develop our interview skills, through assessment centres, group interviews, and individual interviews. After these practice interview scenarios, we were provided with invaluable feedback that I believe helped me get my first job after graduating in Bank of Ireland. I was in Bank of Ireland for four years while also sitting my Fe1 exams.  

I am now in Ogier Leman, where I have started my traineeship with my first rotation being in the Banking and Finance department. My master's is still helping me to this day, as working in an international Law firm I work alongside colleagues in multiple jurisdictions.  

The multi-jurisdictional experience I gained from my master's has given me a great starting point in my current role and is really helping me in my career. I would highly recommend this course for anybody looking to combine business and law on a national and international level.” 

Thomas Costello, LLM in International Commercial Law, Class of 2015  

"I graduated from the LLM in International Commercial Law in 2015. I was attracted to the LLM because of its focus on the practical application of Commercial Law across a wide variety of jurisdictions. The LLM was both academically challenging and rewarding, with an emphasis on learning through interactive tutorials and presentations.  

It was through the LLM that I was given the opportunity to apply Commercial law to current world market and business scenarios, to step into the shoes of lawyers or businessmen and assess situations from their point of view, all of which has been vital in developing my legal reasoning and analytic skills.  

Currently, I am a trainee in the litigation department of Eversheds Sutherland, having won the Eversheds Sutherland LLM Scholarship and successfully progressed through the Eversheds Sutherland Summer Intern Programme.  

In my opinion, the University of Limerick, and the LLM, have been instrumental in improving my skillset and obtaining my training contract, and I would highly recommend the LLM to any student seeking to further their legal career." 

Still Curious?  

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Thomas Costello,LLM in International Commercial Law, Class of 2015 "I graduated from the LLM in International Commercial Law in 2015. I was attracted to the LLM because of its focus on the practical application of Commercial Law across a wide variety of jurisdictions. The LLM was both academically challenging and rewarding, with an emphasis on learning through interactive tutorials and presentations. It was through the LLM that I was given the opportunity to apply Commercial law to current world market and business scenarios, to step into the shoes of lawyers or businessmen and assess situations from their point of view, all of which has been vital in developing my legal reasoning and analytic skills. Currently, I am a trainee in the litigation department of Eversheds Sutherland, having won the Eversheds Sutherland LLM Scholarship and successfully progressed through the Eversheds Sutherland Summer Intern Programme. In my opinion, the University of Limerick, and the LLM, have been instrumental in improving my skillset and obtaining my training contract, and I would highly recommend the LLM to any student seeking to further their legal career."

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Nancy Lugeye, LLM International Commercial Law, Class of 2020“ I would recommend the LLM International Commercial Law to others. I have enjoyed it and I have learned a lot. I am still looking forward to learning more. I have made a lot of friends. I’ve enjoyed Ireland, Limerick and UL. I would encourage anyone who is interested in LLM International Commercial Law to give UL an opportunity.”

 

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