The LLM (International Business Law) is a dual masters degree offered by Maynooth University Department of Law and the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy). The programme will enable law graduates to further their legal education by gaining a systematic understanding of the critical issues at the forefront of select areas of international business law. The first semester (comprised entirely of mandatory modules) of this programme is taught in Lyon. During the second semester in Maynooth, students choose from a range of optional modules. Certain modules on the programme are run in partnership with leading law firms, offering students the opportunity to apply for work placements at the end of their studies. Students must complete a dissertation during the summer, which can be supervised by either University. For the coming year 2015-2016 we have introduced several new optional modules to the LLM (International Business Law). We have also introduced a new separate track to the LLM in International Business Law. In addition to having the option of completing the dual programme, the first semester of which is spent at the Catholic University of Lyon, students will now also have the option of spending the entire year at Maynooth.

Maynooth University Department of Law and the Catholic University of Lyon have strong relationships with law firms, regulatory agencies, businesses, and international organisations. Certain modules on the programme are run in partnership with leading law firms, offering students the opportunity to apply work placements at the end of their studies. Candidates will also have the opportunity to apply for internships and to attend recruitment presentations by prospective employers. The LLM (International Business Law) is highly regarded by employers and many of our graduates have begun to carve out successful careers, both domestically and internationally. As part of the programme, students are given extensive exposure to legal practitioners and officials of trade missions and international organisations. The programme develops legal research, reasoning, writing, advocacy, and teamwork skills, which are highly sought after by employers. The unique perspectives offered by the programme will be relevant to those seeking to work in the increasingly internationalised field of commercial legal practice, as well as those seeking careers in areas like financial services and business.