Program Overview

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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.

This programme will be of interest to students who have completed a primary law degree, legal practitioners, public servants, disability and human rights advocates and people working in disability services.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

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Who Teaches this Course

In addition to academic staff from University of Galway, we host international guest speakers such as Ms Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, and Professor Theresia Degener.

Prof Eilionóir Flynn B.C.L., Ph.D Established Professor

School of Law

NUI Galway

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Dr. Shivaun Quinlivan B.A, LL.B, LL.M, B.L, Ph.D Senior Lecturer

Dept. of Law

Tower 2, Arts/Science Building

NUI Galway

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Requirements and Assessment

A range of assessment methods are utilised including essays, projects, reports, presentations and case studies. A dissertation must also be submitted in July.