European Law
| Degree: | Master of Laws in Law |
|---|---|
| Mode of Study: | Full-time, part-time |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Specialisation of: | Law |
The Master’s specialisation in European Law is an English-taught programme designed primarily for foreign and Dutch law students who wish to specialise during the last phase of their studies in the field of European Law. The specialisation focuses on various areas of European Law – such as Human Rights, the internal market and the Union’s external relations – both from a substantive and institutional law perspective. Thus, it aims to equip the students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a future career as a European Law expert.
The information about this programme is available in the following languages:
The content of the master’s programme is connected with that of the Law Faculty’s research programme: Securing the Rule of Law in a World of Multi-level Jurisdiction. Briefly stated, the research programme addresses the question as to how the rule of law (i.e. democracy, protection of human rights, adequate legal remedies) can be maintained when the law is formed at several levels.
4 Reasons to Choose the Master’s Programme in European Law in Leiden
- The LL.M. specialisation in European law offers an attractive combination of subjects dealing with substantive and institutional EU law as well as economic law and human rights. A number of courses are given in the form of ‘privatissimum’ and ‘practicum’; which means that students write papers and give presentations in class, thereby exchanging ideas, and developing their research, writing and oral skills.
- The number of students selected for the programme is limited, i.e. classes remain small, which allows teaching in a ‘seminar’ style with strong class participation.
- The students selected for this programme come from the Netherlands as well as from countries within and outside the EU. This international environment enables students from different backgrounds to learn from each other.
- Students have the opportunity to experience the workings of the European institutions in practice during a study trip to Strasbourg, Luxembourg and Brussels.
Difference between Master of Laws in Advanced Studies programme and the regular LL.M. programme
There are two major differences between the Advanced Studies programme in European and International Business Law and the regular master’s specialisation in European Law:
Focus
- The Advanced Studies programme focuses on European Law from a business perspective, as seen against the background of international law.
- The regular master’s programme focuses on European Law only and within this field provides a more general perspective (e.g. by including courses on Constitutional Law and Human Rights).
Level of teaching and learning
- The regular programme is part of the standard Dutch law curriculum, and is a required programme for Dutch students wishing to gain the right to legal practice in the Netherlands. The regular programme is also accessible for international students, aimed at those coming in directly after completing their bachelor ‘s programme.
- The Advanced Studies programme is specifically designed for excellent students at an advanced level and for qualified lawyers who wish to enhance their career prospects.
