http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992 en Universiteit van Amsterdam LLM 2009-2010 - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#71992 Guys, need information about LLM in UvA for 2009-2010. the admission officer send me an email, wheter to choose a room in August 25 or July 16? which one better? do wee need several weeks to adapt? do we hav account in facebook or something? THX Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:44:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#71997 It means It is actually possible to rent accommodation prior to the semester start date. For example if you want to travel through Holland or sth. I indicated the 25th Aug option, but bear in mind that UvA won't necessarily find you a room, as they just submit your application to a renting company. Either way, it sux because from what my friends from Holland tell me I understand prices of accommodation are far lower than the one stated in this offer. Besides it's not even a campus we're talking about, just random flats throughout Amsterdam. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:13:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72258 Hello guys, I would like to know if one of you have been granted a room in a student housing? I tought we would get an answer between 10 and 12 june (Cf: The housing timetable on the accomodation form). Thank you for your answer, Bye Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72288 btw I got no email till now, while in the previos email the Amsterdam Law School (ALS) said that the confirmation email should sent in june 12 at the latest. btw where are you come from? and which date do you pick? july 16 , august 2 or august 25? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:16:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72294 Hey, I am french, living in Paris. What about you? I asked for a lease starting from 25th august. What about you? Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72434 Hey! I am Polish. I live in Cracow. I just got an e-mail that they will inform me about housing some time next week, so I guess everybody will have information. I apllied for august 25 too. I will tell You when I get something. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72477 so no one get the result about Housing? I've send two email for confirming the Housing. but get no reply. btw Ms. S, I'm from Jakarta Indonesia. btw do we have facebook? we need to communication buddy. please anybody make UvA LLM 2009 facebook. Hehehe Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72490 hey guys, I applied for European private law program in UVA, I send my application near end of April. Since, I received an email stating that they will answer me soon. And then I only received the gloabl email about the accomadation and other things like that... Is that normal ? I didn't get a personnal notification or something saying that I was admitted. What do you think about it? thanks Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72499 I did not get any e-mail, but I called them, they told me that I am admitted and they sent me papers about housing etc. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72513 I applied in dec 2008, Admitted in January 2009, i got the paper (admission) by post in mid january. in june 4, 2009 I got email below, and after that I sent my housing proposal and got no reply till this day. I confuse coz they told me in attachment that I must send all the copy of passport before July 1, 2009. do you all do the same? send copy of passport, housing etc? This is my last email from Amsterdam: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS MAIL A SECOND TIME IF YOU ALREADY RECEIVED IT. OTHERWISE THIS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE IN YOUR APPLICATION! Dear student, We are happy to welcome you as a student in our school. In order to complete the administrative process both admitted and provisionally admitted students should read this email and its attachments carefully. Housing information and “application for accommodation” form. –> See attachments Authorisation for Temporary Residence (M.V.V.). Deadline 1 Juli 2009. Please do note that Applications for MVV’s will be processed only if the fee of € 438,- is transferred. We will not apply for your visa if you are not yet fully admitted. Please inform us if you cannot hand in all documents before June 1st. –> See attachments Course registration. Deadline 1 August 2009 Students have to choose elective courses within their specialization. These elective courses can be found in the current course catalogue on http://www.studiegids.uva.nl/sgs/WebSite_en For the first semester you register for courses by filling out a course registration form. This form, together with instructions, will be sent to you mid July. If you register after the set deadline, participation in your elective courses can not be guaranteed. Academic Calendar –> see attachment The timetable for the first semester will be available beginning- mid August. You will be informed of this by email. You will receive a course catalogue upon arrival, in which you also find practical information on studying at the Amsterdam Law School. Living Expenses During your stay in Amsterdam you can expect to spend between € 800 and € 1,300 per month on living expenses. This does not include tution fee. See also: http://www.studeren.uva.nl/finance/object.cfm/3F4C3C60-20FF-4D79-939E2173821E961A Please note: Students that require an MVV need to show proof that they have access to € 18.500,--. This is the absolute minimum amount needed for 12 months for both living and tuition fee. Without proof of sufficient finances the Amsterdam law School will not stand surety for you, and will not apply for your MVV. International Office Amsterdam Law School Oudemanhuispoort 4-6 1012 CN Amsterdam P.O.Box 1030 1000 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands email als-fdr@uva.nl tel. +31205253359 www.studeren.uva.nl/law-programmes www.columbiasummerprogram.org Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72540 Well I think we all got that one, the question is: When will they contact us about the housing? Anyway, please guys, let me if any of you hear anything about this! Bye Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:28:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72596 Hey Guys :) I got an email today from the ALS; we will have some news about the housing in the begining of the next week. Bye Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72614 I am confused about MVV (Visa) in the last email stated that deadline for receiving the documents is july 1, 2009. while I still got no answer for my question about Insurance proof. someone please help me? how to make it? couls I send all the documents needed by scanned email? The documents are: 1.Copy of ALL valid Passport; 2. Proof that you have Health and Liability Insurance Coverage; 3. Proof of Your ability to finance ur Study. THX for ur reply buddy... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72759 Hello everyone!!! My name is Grisselle. I'm from Panama and I'll be attending the LLM in International and European Law (PIL). Mr_Jakarta: I'm confused, too. The problem is that tomorrow is the deadline and the haven't replied yet my email. I'm not sure how the health and liability insurance thing works. I thought I can look for something once I'm in Amsterdam. Also, I'm a bit concern about housing. I think I'll start to look for something because if I don't get one with the ALS (in 2 months class will start!) then it'll be problematic. Any suggestions to where I can look (websites etc,)? Btw, it seems that we don't have a facebook group. I was looking for it last time and didn't found anything. Any volunteer? Thanks in advanced. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:34:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72760 About facebook, I'll made it after I got the MVV (Visa) :) after I send my copy of pasport, they sent me an email: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks! This is all for the moment. We ill inform you regarding housing shortly. Kind regards, Sarah Benschop International Office Amsterdam Law School Oudemanhuispoort 4-6 1012 CN Amsterdam P.O.Box 1030 1000 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands email als-fdr@uva.nl tel. +31205253359 www.studeren.uva.nl/law-programmes www.columbiasummerprogram.org Van: XXXXX Verzonden: vr 26-6-2009 12:22 Aan: als-fdr Dear ALS, Yes I have received the MVV Procedures. I have applied housing in 2nd August 2009, with price EUR 1775-2300. but got no reply for my housing result. This morning I have send my copy of ALL Passport to International Office Amsterdam Law school. around 29-30 june will arrived at ALS. and for 1. Proof of Financial Ability 2. Proof of Insurance my sponsor Do I need to do something else? please let me know. Thank you so much, Kind regards, XXXXX From: als-fdr To: XXXXXX Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 4:15:55 PM Subject: RE: XXXXX Fw: StuNed Provisional Award 2009 Dear XXXX, Have you send us the MVV docs yet? We are going to apply for your VISA. Please do not start anything by yourself. We had send an e-mail regarding how to apply for a VISA. Did you receive this? Kind regards, Sarah Benschop International Office Amsterdam Law School Oudemanhuispoort 4-6 1012 CN Amsterdam P.O.Box 1030 1000 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands email als-fdr@uva.nl tel. +31205253359 www.studeren.uva.nl/law-programmes www.columbiasummerprogram.org Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72764 Hey Grisselle27, please, create the group on facebook, we will follow you!! :) Regards Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72765 I think the right name is: Universiteit van Amsterdam LLM Programme class of 2009-2010.. sounds good?? or too long? Ho2 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:19:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72771 anyone got an offer for accommodation yet? also, does anyone know when will we get lists with reading materials for the courses? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72772 Yes, the name sounds good! :) Not any offer yet, but we will probably have some soon! :) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72792 The name is perfect!!! Thanks everyone for the information. Please let keep posted :) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:03:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72849 Oh nooo!!! I didn't get accomodation. Is anyone in the same situation? Just to know if someone wants to join me in the hunt ;) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72850 Me neither... I am on the waiting list. That sucks!! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72853 I know. The funny thing is that I sent my application the same day they sent to us the email. Buh, housing hunting in 2 months before the semester starts :S Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72861 Less than 2 hours before receiving the email stating the "good news", they sent me one telling "You will have an answer before the 15th of august ... it is very hard to find a room in Amsterdam, especially when you are not in the city... bla bla bla". Two months before the start... :S :S :S :( That sucks!! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72862 I am guessing nobody got a housing offer then... How does that work? They assure you that accommodating international students is their highest priority. And with 1000 rooms on offer, they just turn down everyone... Guess I'll meet you all in one of the hostels, come the end August :p Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72864 Wow. That sucks that You guys don't have housing, I don't even have an answer yet and now I am worried. Maybe we shoul start looking for a whole house to rent?? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:19:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72873 Hey, do you think it is possible to rent a whole house? Honestly I am worrying about not finding any housing. I think it is time to create the group on facebook, and try to find out a solution... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72875 It is possible to get a full house. I was looking today for a room and there is plenty of it. You can try this pages: http://amsterdam.craigslist.org/search/roo?query=amsterdam&minAsk=300&maxAsk=550 http://www.clickflatshare.co.uk/Amsterdam http://www.xpatrentals.com/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72877 Hey, I thank you for the tips! There are really nice offers!! Please, could you create the group on facebook? Thanx!! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:10:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72879 Ok I'll try to create it but I'm not good at facebook so don't kill me if i'll mess it up:) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72880 I don't know how to register it, as a firm or private (like normal person)?? Ok I figured it out. just have to create a group Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72881 Ok. I created group on facebook: Universiteit van Amsterdam LLM Programme class of 2009-2010. You are welcome to join. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72890 Hey! Thank you so much for creating the group, and the email adress. I requested to join! Talk to you later, bye! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:24:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72936 Thanks for creating the group!!!! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72959 Hi all, Have any of you received a letter of acceptance to the ALS? I have not received anything besides an email stating that I got accepted into the LL.M. program. I applied in May. The only thing that I received was the international student magazine from the undergraduate university. Based on earlier posts, I suppose that I need to be in Amsterdam by the 25th? Is there any special orientation that we need to attend before classes start? Did they send a book list? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72973 I got the same situation. You need to call them to send You all stuff and You have to register for the courses to end of July at http://www.student.uva.nl/lawstudents/timetables.cfm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#72975 Hey, I received an email stating I have been admitted. If you want an official letter, you need to ask them by mail, and they will send it to you. Bye PS: There is a group on facebook, feel free to join!! :) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73054 Guys...which health insurance??? I thought I can look for something once I was in Amsterdam. Any suggestion? Thanks in advanced!!! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:09:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73183 Hello All, I also did not get any accommodation although I returned the form on the same morning as I received it. I am starting this think the UvA is a but unorganised and I submitted a last minute application to Tilburg (on Tuesday) which was accepted (yesterday) so now I do not know what to do as housing is guarenteed there. I have joined your FB groub BTW; if your thinking of renting an entire house, I'm in!!! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73185 Hello all, Did anyone register for the courses already ? I did, and for the books or manuals we have to buy, they give us an internet adress where (I think) there will be all information. Is anyone in the european private law LLM get an email stating that he or she has to follow the European introduction courses ???? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73186 Hello, I did not register for the courses yet as I am not sure if I'm still going (having no where to live is quite a disadvantage). Furthermore, I am going for the EU Business Law course so cannot help you. Cheers! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73202 Oh yeah, having nowhere to live is quite a disadvantage as you say, and if I knew it would be this way, I would probably have applied for other Uni in the Netherlands!! I didn't register for the courses neither, but I will in a couple of days (EU Business law too!). Ciao Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73230 Indeed Miss S, but this causes me a problem. I would prefer to go to Amsterdam but (again) having nowhere to live is a big negative. On the off chance, I emailed Tilburg on TUESDAY (as they offer an LLM in International Buisness Law), they told me to send my application within one week (by the 14th July) and they would consider it. I FedEx'ed it the next day and they emailed me on THURSDAY to say they has received it. I then got an email on FRIDAY (yesterday) to say Id been accepted and to apply for housing - guarenteed for international students!! Now, although its clearly not Amsterdam, they seem to be more organised and I would have housing. I heard from someome else they they are also on a waiting list for housing in Amsterdam and they would hear back in SEPTEMBER. So now I don't really know what to do...Amsterdam would be my 1st choice, but given the circumstances; I dont really know what to do. What do you think (anyone)? Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73233 All of you make valid points, however I think that I made a good choice with UvA and I'm going to stick with it. At this point I have no desire to deal with more applications, especially since I've already rejected offers from other universities to which I applied. That said, I am concerned with the lack of organization that I've experienced so far with UvA. I still haven't received any official paperwork from the University after calling and emailing several times. I only have an email stating that I've been accepted; nothing else. In any case, I plan to make the most of my time in Amsterdam. It is a wonderful place and I'm sure I'll benefit from being there for a year. Having lived in Europe before, I guess I'm a bit used to this nonchalant attitude. The housing issue is not as big a concern as there are a plethora of agencies and private avenues available. I just hope that is unorganization is not reflective of the LL.M. program as a whole. -KC Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73238 Hey clopus, could you suggest any agency? I'm looking on the internet some websites but most of them are in dutch and I don't know dutch. Thanks! Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73243 Hey Clopus, there is a facebook group for the LLM? Join us!! :) "Universiteit van Amsterdam LLM Programme class of 2009-2010" Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:45:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73245 Hi, You may find the following housing agencies helpful; some of which were offered previously by members of the group. 1. De Key- http://www.dekey.nl/studenten/short-stay-facilities/ 2. Duwo- http://www.duwo.nl/?id=1751&ch=ENG 3. Amsterdam Weekly (Housing) - http://www.amsterdamweekly.nl/content/view/77/145/ 4. Craigslist- amsterdam.craigslist.org/search/roo?query=amsterda… 5. www.clickflatshare.co.uk/Amsterdam 6. Expatrentals- www.xpatrentals.com/ You may also find the following sites helpful in finding a room/housing: 7. Student Union ASVA- www.asva.nl 8. Amsterdam International Student Network- www.isn-amsterdam.nl 9. SRVU (Dutch Only)- www.srvu.org 10. Foreign Student Service- www.foreignstudents.nl 11.Kamernet.nl- www.kamernet.nl 12. www.studentenkamers.nl 13. Students for Students- www.sfshousing.nl 14. Direct Wonen- www.directwonen.nl I plan on arriving around the 20th of August, and I probably won't sign a lease until the first of September. In the meantime, I would suggest that people without housing find a hostel (there are many --do a simple Amsterdam hostels google search) to stay in for the first couple of nights. Amsterdam is a place where you really need to be there, meet the prospective landlord, and see the place for yourself before signing anything. A few days before classes start should be ample time to find a place provided you have a "game plan." That is, start contacting prospective renters at this time and if possible set up meeting times for when you arrive -- It may be a bit early still. Some rentals are through agencies, so you may have to pay a commission/agent fee, while others are directly with the owner. In any event, make sure before signing anything that you will be able to "register" the apartment with the appropriate agency. Registering the apartment makes it legit with the law, so always ask about that possibility (for non-school sponsored housing). I hope this information is helpful. I've joined the Facebook group as well. I look forward to meeting y'all in September! -KC Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73300 Got an email yesterday from UvA saying they received one of my reference letters, but no application! Gah! Been on the phone with admin, and was told I may (or may not) be able to fire off the documents today. I paid the €100 back in April, so that combined with my reference letter should prove I sent the application, but it was lost in the mail. What do you guys think? This has caught my completely by surprise. I was blissfully unaware of any problems with my candidacy, and now I'm scrambling. Anyone else here submitted a late application and been accepted? What is the projected intake for LLM students this September? Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73301 I submitted a late application for Tilburg (Wednesday) and was accepted on Friday - you can join me there. The reason was because Amsterdam seem to be SOOO unorganised. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73306 What does the Tilburg app entail? I haven't had the chance to look and I'm running off for lunch at the moment. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73307 Was very simple... An online application form, 2 reference letters (although I only submitted one), passport copy, motivation letter, copy of diploma and grades verified by the university - pretty standard really. I would advise anyone who is looking for a university last minuite to apply now (as they gave me till the 14th to submit my application). So you contact them today; they may still be able to help you out. PM me if you want the email of the helpful lady I was in contact with. Hope this helps! Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73351 Guys, this ALS last email for me. do you think positively I got Housing? I am confused with their email. if I failed in housing, I will be fail in Scholarship. ======================================= Dear xxxxx, you will receive an housing offer, anywhere between now and August 15th. I have already informed NESO of all necessary dates, so it should be fine. With regards to the birth certificate, you do not need one, please look under practical information on our web site in order to find out whoch documents are needed, kind regards, Jikke Verheij International Office Amsterdam Law School Oudemanhuispoort 4-6 1012 CN Amsterdam P.O.Box 1030 1000 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands email als-fdr@uva.nl tel. +31205253359 www.studeren.uva.nl/law-programmes www.columbiasummerprogram.org Van: [mailto:xxxxxyahoo.com] Verzonden: di 14-7-2009 5:21 Aan: als-fdr Onderwerp: when preparatory course, housing, birth certificate? Dear ALS, How about my Housing? Could I get priority for I am coming from Indonesia far from Amsterdam. about preparatory course, how much its cost? would you please make it in one bill with Tuition fee. and forward it to NESO Indonesia. The Neso just give scholarship in one bill, and if you could, please add the dutch course bill too. my friend who got NESO scholarship in EUR make introductory course & tuition fee in one bill. When the preparatory course started? & when I should arrive in Amsterdam? for the NESO will arrange the departure date. so they need info ASAP. Do you need me to translate the birth certificate for Residence permit? Thank you xxxxxx (Indonesia) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73352 To me it looks like yes!!! Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73353 I got this: Dear Michael, we have also more than 150 law students coming to the law faculty alone each year, dispite the housing situation, all of them finding accomodation. The housing situation in Amsterdam is different than in Tilburg, like New York or London is also more difficult than other places. This is partly beacuse of the attractiveness of these cities. Again, I can't change the situation (by the way, it is the same for Dutch students). Of course I would love to welcome you as a student of the Amsterdam Law School in September, but I cannot at this point guarantee you housing. We will however assist you in finding housing, if the waiting list doesn't get you housing, kind regards, Jikke Verheij International Office Amsterdam Law School Oudemanhuispoort 4-6 1012 CN Amsterdam P.O.Box 1030 1000 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands email als-fdr@uva.nl tel. +31205253359 www.studeren.uva.nl/law-programmes www.columbiasummerprogram.org Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:10:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73354 Henry: It also seems a "yes" to me, congrats!!! Michael: How will they assist us in finding a house? And when? About the waiting list, when are we supposed to get a reply? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73359 So this is what I understand from Michael post: 1. There is a waiting list 2. If waiting list fail, they will help you The question here is (as Shary said) when??? We are supposed to be there for the introduction thing of our faculty-programme (27th of August), that is to say, we have to arrive there the 26th at the latest which means in one month and 11 days!!! In the general email they said: "We will put your name on a waiting list for a room. If we get cancellations we might still be able to offer you a room. In the coming months up to September, you may receive a room offer by e-mail." September?? Come on!!! we have to be there before September. Honestly, they should start classes middle September like other schools. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73368 Although the housing situation is a bit grim, michael's mail gives me a glimmer of hope. I've accepted the fact that I'll have to find a place to stay after my arrival and am looking forward to the dreadful nights at a hostel. In my opinion UvA are not really focused on this quite significant issue. I mean, come on, we're all on the waiting list, the rule is - you have 3 days to respond to a housing offer, or you lose your spot. Do your math and you'll find there's like 1% chance there will be any houses from now on. With the 'lucky' list announced a month ago, in order to get a room, there have to be 10 people that rejected it. And they pretend that's real! My personal feeling is that there were never really any rooms, and they just make up that 'waiting list' every year to keep everyone calm. But I think with their assistance we'll manage. All I ask is that they're honest :))) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73394 Ok, but the thing is when is this so called assistance coming? I'm disappointed in how lightly they are taking care of this issue...and they are so concerned with the fact that some people didn't register yet for the courses...come on!! If I don't find where to stay I won't attend to the courses whether I registered them or not. At this point I'm starting to wonder if the LLM itself (courses, etc.) will be like that :( Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73396 In my previous experience living in the Netherlands, finding private accommodation is sometimes preferable if you want to save money. I wouldn't worry too much about accommodation through the university unless you're coming from so far away it's practical, or if you're unable to arrive early to search yourself. Keep in mind we have this thread. If more than a few of us find ourselves in the same situation we can band together and find a private flat. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73398 Hey Mmcgold! Is it that easy to rent a whole flat to share in Amsterdam? There is a group on facebook, feel free to join if you didn't already! Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73399 I wouldn't say "easy" but it certainly isn't impossible. I had no idea! What is it called? Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:13:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73401 Universiteit van Amsterdam LLM Programme class of 2009-2010 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73415 Guys, about course registration, 1. I'm taking european business law, could I change to International investment law? 2. If I'm takin an european union business law, could I take the investment law courses? or I must choose the same as in european union business law course? 3. where I could find my STUDENT NUMBER? Hehehehe THX for reply mr_jakarta Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73416 hey, I'm EUBL too :) I think you don't need the student number in order to register courses, as there's no " * " next to it. I am very concerned however with the credits; The maximum amount of credits per semester is 40 EC and the compulsory courses for the 1st semester constitute 35 EC. Which means there's only 5 left for electives. While I want to take both european contract and free movement of persons which are 15 EC altogether. So I wrote them a letter yesterday and am still expecting a reply. Hopefully they'll say today. I have to say they haven't been the quickest to reply... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73418 bullok, which courses you take?? my friend told me, take the international law rather than european law, cos International law applicable in Indonesia. while european law good for improving our legal perspectives. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:51:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73419 I'm an EU national, so it kinda works for me. Not that fascinated with the WTO besides. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73421 I thought you could only register for courses once you were accepted and had a student number? Or am I mistaken. Does anyone know what the response timeframe will be? Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:34:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73429 No, I registered without any student number. I am in EUBL too!! :) Yeah, only 5 credit for an elective course. I registered only for the compulsory for the first semester, but I changed my mind, i am thinking taking an elective for the 1st semester. Do you think we can change the registration? I will write them in a couple of minutes to ask... Please join the facebook group guys. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73431 just one question: how quickly do they response to your questions guys? I had to wait close to 3 weeks for my last ones. I'm beginning to think I'm doing my queries in a wrong manner. I send them to als-fdr@uva.nl. @ miss s. - OK then 5 EC for the first semester what were they thinking when they put the 10 EC European contract law and European moot court there; I asked them whether I can skip on some of the compulsory, in order to get elective; let's see what they'll say Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73432 :D Ha ha, it depends... Sometimes i get a reply even in the week end, other times i waited a long time. For instance, the last question I made (almost a month ago) has not been replied till now... I sent a question some minutes ago, Guys let's who will get a reply at first!! :) Abt the credits I don't know, but i am wondering: are 60 the maximum we can take for a whole year, or the minimum (meaning we could take more)? Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73433 60's the minimum 90 (40 + 40 + 10) or 80 (40 + 30 + 10) I think was the maximum there was a pdf document with regulations that I found on their site, but I've lost it you guys have a nice weekend i'm off to the beach :) Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73436 Well even though I'm still waiting on a response I decided to register for my courses. Let's hope they don't get mad at me. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:36:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73477 Ok, I changed my registration. Besides the compulsory courses I took the Contract law (10EC). Which makes 40EC for the first semester! Bye! Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73524 Guys, this is email from officer about courses registration, it been in my spam folder. hahahaha -------------------------------------------------- Dear students, I seems that a lot amongst you think they cannot register for courses because they cannot fill in a studentnumber and password. Please do go to the web page: http://www.student.uva.nl/lawstudents/timetables.cfm and complete the form which is on the top of the page. You do NOT need to fill in your studentnumber or password. Only fields marked with an asterix have to be completed. Registration must be completed before August 1. Failing to register means that you won't be able to attend the classes!! Please remember, you need to register for both compulsory and elective courses!! Kind regards, Martha Oosterom, International Office Amsterdam Law School Oudemanhuispoort 4-6 1012 CN Amsterdam P.O. Box 1030 1000BA Amsterdam The Netherlands www.studeren.uva.nl/law-programmes Email: M.M.Oosterom@uva.nl tel.: +31 20 5253421 ------------------------------------- btw I still wonder, could I change my LLM to International trade & investment law? could I register with trade & investment courses? I've ask to als email, but got no responses in this four days.. :( THX guys Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73565 Received an email yesterday containing MVV steps (which I don't need), Academic Timetables, and a Housing form. Seems to me like they've accepted my application. I think. I'm not even sure into which stream I've been put into. I will basically sort housing out at the eleventh hour - has anyone else decided on private flat hunting? If so, drop me a line. My plan is to arrive as early as I can, stay in a hostel, and try to set myself up as close to the campus as possible for around €300/month. So if anyone's looking for a roommate - holler at your boy. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73566 Hey, I hope you will be admitted, but you have to know that receiving this forms doesn't mean you are. They will email you to tell whether or not you are admitted (Ireceived the forms before the email). Concerning the flat hunting: When do you think going to Amatserdam? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73567 @ mccgold & Miss S. I have the same game plan. Arriving on the 25th and God help me :) I don't want to ruin things for you mccgold, but so far I've asked many people for prices on housing and all said 300/month is the absolute minimum and it's not that close to the center (where the faculty is). I have set a tight housing budget myself :) But I'm sure we'll manage. Besides transport is pretty decent in Amsterdam so distances shouldn't be a problem. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73569 @ Miss S.: Oh, okay. I emailed to check on that since it seemed a bit odd to me. Let's hope they don't find my constant stream of questions too annoying. When do they usually confirm enrolment? @ bullokk: I heard that €300/month was the minimum as well. And like you said, living somewhere like Pijp, Westerpark, Vondelpark, or Noord wouldn't be too bad considering the public transportation choices. Have you had any luck so far finding a private room? Personally, I think some of us should band together and try to find a whole flat for rent - then simply split the cost. We'd have far more leverage with a landlord if there were 3-4 of us viewing together as opposed to a single student looking for a room. We'd get more choice, too. I'll submit my housing application today, but I doubt it'll do any good. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73572 two thumbs up for teaming up :) we have a similar discussion in the facebook group; besides a room on its own is twice more expensive than a room in a shared flat; I saw quite a few decent 3 room flats on different sites, starting from 1100 eur/month; I've been sharing room with mates for more than five years, any single room now would seem like a palace to me :))) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:54:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73583 Bullock, who are you on the facebook group? Mcgold you are now in the group. About the email: they emailed me less than ten days after I sent my application. But how it comes you didn't have a reply yet, wasn't the application deadline on 15th may? If I were you, I would call them (cause like I said I am still waiting for a reply to an email I sent on 30th june...). About the housing, let's continue the discussion in the group! Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73584 Thanks for the add into the group. The reason I haven't heard anything yet is that my application was lost in the mail. All the school received was one of my reference letters and my administration fee; nothing else made it through. I had to quickly prepare and send all my documents a few weeks ago, so they're still reviewing my application. At least I hope so. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:51:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73588 You are welcome! Ok... don't worry, I am sure they will review it. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:02:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73606 i'm the guy with the glasses :PPP Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73611 Ok!! :) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73640 Hi to everyone who has been posting in this forum. I am new to LLM Guide. I have been accepted to UVA to read for the LLM in international and european law; international trade and investment law track. I like most of you am waiting on word from the University on the Housing situation. Has anyone received any email confirming accommodation? I sent an email to the University yesterday seeking a status update but no response has been forthcoming. Generally I find the Administration takes a while to respond to emails. Is this just a problem for me or is this the general consensus. Also, for those who need the MVV, has the University contacted you to say whether the application has been made yet? I sent all the required documents and the fee; the university acknowledged receipt of the same but I've heard nothing since. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/71992/last#73649 Hey CSKC, most of us were on a waiting list for the housing. We are discussing this housing matter on facebook, a group has been created (check the pages before to know the correct name). Bye :)