Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates who hold a very good Honours Bachelors degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary programme. Applications may also be considered from exceptional graduates in disciplines relevant to the LL.M degree they are applying for where: a substantial component of their undergraduate degree(s) is in Law.
The criteria above is the starting point for applications and does not guarantee admission. Admission to Trinity's LL.M. programmes is at the absolute discretion of the School of Law, which will decide on admissions with regard to a range of academic criteria, including the quality of the individual application and the objective of ensuring a diverse LL.M. class of the highest possible academic calibre.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We advise students to apply for the course as early as possible as admission is competitive and the programme is subject to early closure.
This programme is academically rigorous and requires students to have a high level of English language and legal English competency. Students will be expected to be able to effectively and proficiently participate in classroom discussions from the outset.
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet
Band B (Standard Entry)
English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page
In a global economy where companies of all sizes seek to expand beyond domestic borders and penetrate new markets, building an awareness of the legal environment in which these companies operate requires us to look beyond our national laws to grasp the cross-border context in which legal issues arise in business life. The LL.M. in International and European Business Law offers a comprehensive list of modules exploring the complex legal issues surrounding international business, commercial and financial services law. Academic staff engage in research-led teaching and the modules allow graduates to develop their knowledge and expertise throughout their studies. This programme enables students to gain invaluable specialist knowledge from expert professors. Students will develop skills to critically analyse the interplay between law and social change in a variety of different contexts within international and business law and conduct effective and targeted research in case law, legislation and academic legal commentary in areas pertaining to international and business law. Is This Course For Me? The LL.M. (International and European Business Law) is designed for graduates who wish to specialise in business law with a view to pursuing their research interests in this field. Students can study within fields such as financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and investment regulation while also learning about sustainable finance and business and human rights.