LLM (Public Law)—full-time and part-time

College of Business, Public Policy, & Law

Key facts

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a degree in Law (Honours 2.1 or higher) or an interdisciplinary degree which includes a substantial law component (Honours 2:1 or equivalent). In exceptional circumstances applicants who hold a degree other than a law degree and who have relevant education and/or professional experience in law may be considered.

Duration: 1 year, full-time 2 years, part-time

Next start date: September 2012

Average intake: 25

Closing date: You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer; see the offer round dates

Mode of study: Taught

Course overview

The LLM in Public Law is designed for graduates who wish to work in the field of Public Law with government and non-governmental organisations at national and international level, as well as in private practice, especially with respect to public interest litigation.

Course outline

The programme aims to provide a solid grounding in the theory, substance and application of Public Law for future practitioners, academics and policy-makers. The programme is designed around two main themes: “the dynamics of law and social change” and “contemporary challenges in public law” and gives students a keen understanding of the most fertile areas and pressing issues for public interest litigation, in both the state and private sectors.

Led by a dynamic team of experts at NUI Galway, with national, European and international teaching and research profiles, students will acquire expertise in their chosen subjects along with an ability to appraise critically the problems which arise for law and policymakers in this extremely important area. They will also be given the training and practice necessary to perfect their research and writing skills which are so important for high achievement and effectiveness in furthering the public interest.

Applications and selections

Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.

Who teaches this course?

Prof. Gerard Quinn
Mr. Tom O'Malley
Ms. Marie McGonagle
Mr. Donncha O'Connell
Dr. Laurent Pech
Dr. Lucy-Ann Buckley
Dr. Mary Keys
Ms. Shivaun Quinlivan
Dr. Padraic Kenna
Mr. Richard Humphries

Requirements and assessment

Assessment in the individual modules comprises a combination of presentations, written assignments and essays. Students are also required to submit a minor thesis.

Find out more

Ms. Marie McGonagle
T +353 91 492 179
E marie.mcgonagle@nuigalway.ie

PAC code

GYL04, full-time GYL05, part-time

Fees for this course

EU (Total): €6,015 (FT); €3,120 (PT)
 - Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250

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