Module Code - Title:
LA6163
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INTERNSHIP FOR LLM IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module will provide an alternative to the Dissertation and will be of particular interest to students planning careers as Legal practitioners. The module will allow those students gain experience in the application and practice of commercial law in a commercial environment. International students may also prefer the option of an English-speaking workplace, over the completion of Dissertation.
Syllabus:
Students on this LLM programme will have an opportunity to work in an international commercial law environment and see Commercial law in practice, having taken the taught modules which form part of the programme. Students will work at the
host firm/company for approx fifteen weeks.
The course director will liaise periodically with the student's superviser during the internship and the student will write a reflective and analytical journal of their
internship experience, highlighting the commercial law learnings they have gained and relating those to taught modules where applicable. (approx. 6,000 words) The Internship will also enhance career development and employment opportunities.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate an increased understanding of legal issues and when they apply
- demonstrate greater professional competence,
- reflect on the commercial considerations which also apply where legal issues are concerned,
- manage the learning process independently
- produce a written evidence-based practice report/journal of their time and learnings at the host firm/company
- apply the knowledge, skills and insights acquired in the Masters programme to the demands of professional environments.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, graduates will be able to:
- display heightened awareness of the professional environment,
- demonstrate self - motivation and autonomy,
- display improved self - direction and commitment through the internship
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, graduates will be able to:
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
School of Law faculty or a student will find a firm/company willing to offer them an internship for a minimum of fifteen weeks (an agreement will be made with the course director).
Students will obtain 30 credits for successful completion of the internship and
submission of their written reflective journal(guidelines will specify details for
students and hosts). In the journal, students will reflect on their internship
experience, linking it to the areas of law they have studied.
Graduate attributes of being Articulate, Curious, Agile and Responsible will all be enhanced. Students will be encouraged to be proactive in their internship and will be
expected to coherently articulate their experiences. Responsibility will be a key
attribute to be increased as a result of the placement experience.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MLICLATFA - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Summer
Module Leader:
Sinead.Eaton@ul.ie