International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy (LLM) (1ML17)
The LLM in International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy is unique in the world as an innovative and internationally focused LLM dealing with the process of law reform in the field of disability. The programme delivers a solid grounding for future practitioners, policymakers and academics in the field of disability reform.
The introduction of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has resulted in significant changes in the area of disability law and policy. Our graduates will be among the first to be skilled in this growing area of law and policy.
Subjects in this course are:-
- Optional LW561: Mental Health Law and Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW484: Law, Regulation & Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW551: Contemporary Challenges in Disability Law and Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW550: Advocacy and Access to Justice - 10 Credits
- Optional LW562: Regional Disability Law and Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW558: Legal Capacity Law and Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW556: Law and Policy on Independent Living - 10 Credits
- Optional LW553: Inclusive Education Law and Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW575: Crime and Disorder - 10 Credits
- Optional LW5115: Medical Device Law and Regulation - 10 Credits
- Optional LW5101: International Disability Human Rights Clinic - 10 Credits
- Optional LW496: Local Government Law - 10 Credits
- Optional LW493: The Criminal Jury - 10 Credits
- Optional LW491: Equality Law: Principles & Thematic Application - 10 Credits
- Optional LW485: Sentencing & Penal Policy - 10 Credits
- Optional LW483: Advanced Legal Research & Method - 10 Credits
- Optional LW488: Processes of Law Reform - 10 Credits
- Optional LW439: Advocacy, Activism and Public Interest Law - 10 Credits
- Optional LW486: Theories of Judicial Activism - 10 Credits
- Required LW552: Foundational Theoretical Framework in Disability Law and Policy - 10 Credits
- Required LW450: Dissertation - 30 Credits
Overview
INSTITUTION
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
Part-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Postgraduate
CATEGORY
Master of Laws (LLM)
Intakes and Duration
September
1 Year (Full-time)
September
2 Years (Part-time)
Fees
Total Fees
€17,240
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree from a recognised institution Minimum of Second Class Honours (Second Division)/2.5/4 CGPA
Second Class Honours (First Division)/3/4 CGPA
1st Class Honours/3.5/4 CGPA
Second Class Honours (First Division)/3/4 CGPA
1st Class Honours/3.5/4 CGPA
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Applicants must hold a Second Class Honours, Grade 1, degree (2.1) in law, or an interdisciplinary degree in which law was a major component. In exceptional circumstances, applicants holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than a 2.1 standard may be considered where they have relevant professional experience in law or disability rights.
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