Course Summary
The Law Society of Ireland’s Diploma Centre offers an innovative LLM Advanced Legal Practice in partnership with the Leeds Law School at Leeds Beckett University. Building upon the solicitor qualification, the programme provides the ideal opportunity for professional development in a specialised area of law. Candidates undertake in-depth study of an agreed legal topic under individual tutor supervision.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for the following:
- Qualified as a solicitor in this jurisdiction, or
- Enrolled on the PPC at the same time as they enrol to the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.
Any student enrolled on the PPC at the same time as the LLM must satisfactorily complete the PPC before they can be awarded the LLM. The award enables students to upgrade their solicitor training to a master’s degree by specialising in a particular area of law and legal practice, with that solicitor training accounting for 120 Master’s level credits and the research-based dissertation making up the remaining 60 credits required. The selection criteria will be based on a combination of when the application was received and whether or not there is sufficient capacity within the Law Society at this time to supervise the proposed topic. Please note the course is in high demand and if your application is not successful for this offering, you will be added to a waiting list for the next offering.
Application Details
Application information:
The closing date for applications for this course is 30th August 2024. To apply, please see "Application Weblink" above.
Uniquely the LLM provides you with the opportunity of using your solicitor qualification as a building block to achieve recognised academic qualifications.
Start Date: Saturday 14th September 2024 at 10:00 AM.
Fees
€3,600. Please note: If the programme is not completed within the timeframe an extension fee will apply. Discounts do not apply to Masters and doctoral level programmes offered in partnership with Leeds Beckett University and fees are due in full on registration.
Please Note: If the programme is not completed within the timeframe an extension fee will apply. Note: Discounts do not apply to Masters and doctoral-level programmes offered in partnership with Leeds Beckett University and fees are due in full on registration.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.