Overview
The LLM in Environmental and Natural Resources Law is a full-time programme running for 12 months or a part-time programme running for 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme. A full-time candidate may not, during the currency of the LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law), simultaneously pursue any other form of education, training or employment, without the advance permission of the School of Law.
Presentation of Dissertation/Submission Dates
The dissertation must be submitted for examination at the Winter Board, on a date in September to be specified by the School of Law at the commencement of the programme.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Environmental and Natural Resources Law)
Upon successful completion of modules to the value of 60 credits, registered LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Full-time: Students take 90 credits over one calendar year.
Part-time: Students take 90 credits over two calendar years, completing a total of 40 credits (including a minimum of 25 credits of core modules) in Year 1 and 50 credits in Year 2 (including LW6652and LW6659 and any core modules not already taken in Year 1).
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| LW6652 | Legal Research Methods and Writing | 5 |
| LW6659 | LLM Dissertation | 25 |
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| LW6581 | Method in Environmental Law | 5 |
| LW6617 | International Biodiversity and Ecosystems Law and Policy | 5 |
| LW6618 | Climate Change Law and Policy | 5 |
| LW6627 | International Environmental Law | 5 |
| LW6645 | Marine Environmental and Natural Resources Law | 10 |
| LW6649 | Environmental Law in Practice | 10 |
| 1 | 20 |
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| Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (5) | |
| Introduction to Remote Sensing (5) | |
| Introduction to Planning Law (5) | |
| Law of EU Foreign Policy (5) | |
| Contemporary Issues in International Law (5) | |
| International Human Rights Law (10) | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution: Processes and Practice (5) | |
| Introduction to the Law of the Sea (10) | |
| Global Maritime Security (5) | |
| Port Law (5) | |
| Public International Law (5) | |
| Refugee and Forced Displacement Law (10) | |
| Environmental Law Clinic (10) 2 | |
| Negotiation and Mediation (10) | |
| Managing Complex Disputes (10) | |
| International Law and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (5) | |
| Foundations of International Children's Rights (5) 3 | |
| Business and Human Rights (5) | |
| Children's Rights and Climate Justice (5) 4 | |
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| Principles of Public International Law (5) | |
| Humanitarianism and the Law (5) | |
| Sources and Foundations of Environmental Law (5) | |
| Environmental Law: Contemporary Issues in Governance, Regulation and Enforcement (5) | |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Irish, European and International Environmental and Natural Resources Law;
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Demonstrate an awareness of the particular relevance and significance of EU and International Law in this field;
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3
Critically evaluate primary and secondary legal materials of relevance to Environmental and Natural Resources Law, including legislation, international instruments, case-law and academic commentary;
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Identify and explore interconnections between disparate legal topics in the area of Environmental and Natural Resources Law;
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Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems in Environmental and Natural Resources Law;
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Demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in relation to relevant legal issues;
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7
Connect changing values and sentiments in society with legal developments in respect of Environmental and Natural Resources Law;
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Formulate research questions and develop appropriate research methodologies;
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Undertake scholarly research exploring legal themes;
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Conduct research on a legal topic in the area of Environmental and Natural Resources Law and write a masters-level dissertation on that topic;
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Use information technology appropriately for high-level legal research and writing;
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Develop an ability to identify and evaluate relevant social and socio-legal research in the area of Environmental and Natural Resources Law;
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13
Express complex legal and/or policy analysis in an appropriate legal style, in accordance with legal writing standards.
