International and European Business Law (LL.M.)

Trinity College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

University Rank:#75

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 25,193 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

International and European Business Law (LL.M.)

About

Course Overview

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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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; or applicants have significant professional experience 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.

English Language Requirements

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 here.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

English Program Requirements

Applicants for the Trinity International Foundation Programme require IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and no band below 4.5.

Applicants for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes must present one of the following English language qualifications.

	QUALIFICATIONS	REQUIREMENTS
1	Irish Leaving Certificate	A grade D3 or better in Ordinary Level English
2	GCSE	A grade C or better in English Language
3	European Baccalaureate	English: 6 in your 1st language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign Language
4	French Baccalaureate	Students presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required.
5	International Baccalaureate	English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English)
6	US High School Curriculum	A grade C in English taken in final year
7	TOEFL	Paper based 570 (with a TWE score of 4.5) / Computer based 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay) / Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21) PG: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based
8	University of Cambridge	180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e., Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) PG: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
9	IELTS	(Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6). For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7)
10	Pearson Test of English	(Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).
11	Duolingo English Test	Minimum overall score of 110/160

Career

This programme equips students with expertise, skills and attributes which are valuable for graduates preparing to work in busy international commercial firms, legal practice or in the public and private financial sectors across the globe. Modules are delivered by full-time academics and practitioners to provide a comprehensive learning experience and skill set that can be transferred to future legal careers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

25,193 / year(s)

International and European Business Law (LL.M.)

Trinity College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

Go to Official Website