L.L.M (International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy)

Course Overview
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.

Course Highlights:

• Unique qualification achieved as no other university offers a similar programme.  This LLM is innovative, pioneering and provides specialist education for our students. 
• A Prestigious Internship exclusively available to students on the LLM in International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy. The internship is based in Geneva with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Disability. The student intern will achieve unique access to the United Nations system.
• Expert Lecturers with national, European and international teaching and research profiles deliver the programme.
• The Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) is the only research centre of its kind in Ireland dedicated to producing research that informs the debate on national and international disability law reform and policy.
• Skills development is a key focus of this programme.  Modules develop expertise and an ability to critically appraise issues faced by law and policy-makers in this rapidly changing environment.
• Guest lectures from practitioners and international experts on current challenges around disability policy and reform.  Students are also encouraged to attend the conferences, seminars and events run by the CDLP.
• A Minor Thesis is completed by students on a topic of their choice under close supervision by leading national and international experts.
• Career Support is provided through professional workshops concentrating on students CV and interview skills.  Careers in Law Week also provides an opportunity to meet partners from leading law firms.
• Assessment is primarily through research papers, presentations and minor thesis rather than exams.