Law - General Pathway

The Law - General Pathway program atDublin City Universityis designed to prepare students for careers in the 21st century workplace. Employers are looking for people who can think critically, adapt to different situations, and have a global perspective.

The Law - General Pathway program at Dublin City University goes beyond traditional legal studies and uses a socio-legal approach with a focus on Europe and the world.

With the General LLM, you can choose from a variety of courses in different areas of law. You can see more details about the program structure and course options in the section below.

Careers

The alumni have successfully built careers in various fields, including the legal profession, academia, and research. Many have pursued funded PhD programs and secured research positions. Additionally, graduates of the program have found opportunities in NGOs, advocacy, civil service, and public administration.

The LLM program's strong international focus is ideal for individuals looking to enter or advance in careers within international and European institutions.

The program is tailored to equip graduates with exceptional problem-solving skills and the confidence to advocate effectively. As a result, it prepares them for roles as in-house lawyers within companies and organisations, as well as higher-level positions within the civil service.

Courses include:

• Legal and Socio-Legal Research Skills

• Contemporary Legal Issues in Commercial Practice

• Law, Ethics and the Person

• EU Institutional Law

• European Employment Law

• Climate Change Law

• EU Banking and Finance Law