Program Overview

Law LLM (Alternative Dispute Resolution)

The LLM (Alternative Dispute Resolution) programme is designed to engage students in the practice and policy context of alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation, both nationally and internationally. Taught by leading scholars and mediation practitioners, this course provides a theoretical and practical grounding in dispute resolution, including mediation.

Course Outline

The LLM (Alternative Dispute Resolution) consists of 90 credits, which includes:

• LW6652 Legal Research Methods and Writing (5 credits)
• LW6659 LLM (Taught) Dissertation (25 credits)
• Plus 45 additional credits of core modules and 15 credits of elective modules

Full-time Option

Students take 90 credits over 12 months, completing:

• LW6619 Alternative Dispute Resolution: Processes and Practice (5 credits)
• LW6643 Negotiation and Mediation (10 credits)
• LW6652 Legal Research Methods and Writing (5 credits)
• LW6665 Advanced Mediation Theory and Skills (10 credits)
• LW6666 Introduction to Conflict Resolution (5 credits)
• LW6667 Children's Rights and Family Mediation Processes (5 credits)
• LW6644 Managing Complex Disputes (10 credits)
• LW6659 LLM Dissertation (25 credits)

Part-time Option

Students take 90 credits over 24 months, completing 40 credits in Year 1 and 50 credits in Year 2.

Course Practicalities

• The Degree of LLM (Alternative Dispute Resolution) is 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time.
• Students complete 90 credits, including a research methods module and a dissertation.
• Assessment is through prescribed assessments, role-play simulations, engagement, and participation.

Why Choose This Course

• A world-class education with a cutting-edge curriculum.
• Unique opportunity for professional development, with accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Irish Professional Mediators' Organisation (IPMO).

Requirements

• Applicants must have an NFQ, Level 8 Degree in Law with at least a Second-Class Honours Grade 1.
• Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be given to applicants with relevant professional experience.

Fees and Costs

• The EU fee for this course is LLM - Full-time €9,200 Part-time €5,600; PG Dip - Full-time €5,000 Part-time €2,500.
• The Non-EU fee for this course is LLM - €19,700; PG Dip - €10,900.

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