Europe

“Leiden University (founded in 1575) is the oldest University in the Netherlands. The Faculty of Law, with over 300 full-time teaching staff, is one of the largest in the country. It enjoys an international reputation in a number of fields and now offers various long- and short term Programmes in English available for Study Abroad and Exchange students. Leiden is close to The Hague, which is the Dutch political and administrative centre and the legal capital of the world (hosting the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Tribunal, and the Iran-US Claims Tribunal).”

“The Amsterdam Law School of the Faculty of Law of the Universiteit van Amsterdam has a long standing tradition of offering English taught LL.M. programmes. The programmes draw students from all over the world, which brings a truly international atmosphere to the Law School. The LL.M. programmes are designed to qualify their graduates for international careers in European and international institutions, international business, law firms, government departments and nongovernmental organizations. They also provide a strong writing and research basis for those seeking to write a Ph.D. in the fields of international and European (public or private) law. Full MTEC scholarships are available.”

“Utrecht University ranks 7th on Shanghai’s list of top European universities and is located closely to international legal capital The Hague. Benefiting from the Law School’s connections with the major international legal institutions, students follow the latest legal developments from within. Among our faculty are many much cited researchers and prominent lawyers who combine their academic work with a career in corporate, criminal and international law and will happily introduce students into their network. Our LL M programmes offer excellent value and allow students to take an LLM degree without necessarily having obtained a JD degree.”

“The ILF offers one of the few programs in Europe with a truly international, rather than national or EU focus, for study of law and finance. All teaching is in English. German fluency is not a requirement for admission. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines lectures and seminars in law, business and economics as well as colloquia and prominent international guest lecturers. The ILF is based on an effective public-private partnership concept, with active participation of leading international law practitioners, finance and banking specialists as well as officials of the ECB, German Bundesbank and other bodies. The one-year program is aimed at graduates with first degrees in either law or in business or economics.”

“IE was founded in 1973 by a group of entrepreneurs, and has quickly risen to the top of the international business school rankings, earning itself a reputation for innovation and quality. IE’s unique approach to business education coupled with its dedication to the business world at large have turned IE into an international center of education. Alongside its business Master programs, IE has been providing second-to-none training in the field of international law with the Master of Laws in International Legal Practice for a number of years. More recently, IE has entered into a partnership with Northwestern University School of Law to offer a program geared towards the seasoned executive who requires training in both legal and business studies.”

“The European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) program offers the unique opportunity to study at two or three European universities. It provides students with advanced knowledge on the economic effects of divergent laws and prepares them for a career in public organizations or multinational law firms. Each participating university awards an LL.M. degree or a master degree which is equivalent to an LL.M. The EMLE program has received the Erasmus Mundus label, along with only 18 other masters courses. One of the implications of the Erasmus Mundus label is that the EMLE programme is able to grant student scholarships annually to about 25 third country students, and also scholarships for 10 European students are available.”

“The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) conducts applied research, training and technical co-operation activities in the fields of crime prevention and justice reform. The LL.M., jointly organized by UNICRI and the University of Turin, offers a unique insight into the activities and policies of the United Nations as well as other international organizations and tribunals, providing students with the expertise required for working in the international arena. Located at the UN Campus in Turin, Italy, this program provides a combination of academic training and practical experience in an unparalleled international setting.”

“Erasmus University Rotterdam is an international knowledge workshop for critical thinking and academic training, driven by a strong focus on current social issues. One of the striking characteristics of the Erasmus School of Law is its interdisciplinary emphasis and its business and international orientation. The aim is to make students aware of the way in which the law functions within a socio-economic context. Our LL.M. programs reflect this orientation and therefore attract students from all over the world. We are very happy to greet you as one of them and wish you not only a successful period of study and learning, but also a very pleasant stay in Rotterdam.”

“The common feature of the English masters programmes is their innovative character. They all aim at the integration of European and international features in the study of the law. This international approach is to a great extent combined with an emphasis upon comparative law. For those seeking to work in a transnational environment and with an open eye to ‘Europeanisation’ and globalisation, the faculty of law is the place to be. The masters in this field are closely linked to the emphasis in the faculty research: the faculty staff is particularly strong in the areas covered by the English taught masters.”

“Bucerius Law School and the WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management are jointly offering a one-year, English-language Master in Law and Business (“MLB”) program. The program combines numerous aspects of international business law with issues of international management. Because course participants will be trained systematically in both the legal and economic fields, they will obtain a unique ability to analyze the ever-increasing number of international issues that involve both legal and economic elements. The program draws on the faculty resources of both the Bucerius Law School and the WHU and brings in adjunct professors from the practicing legal community.”