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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Tilburg University is well known for its high standards in education and scientific research as well as its good support facilities. The university has taken top position in national and international rankings for many years now. Independent reviews indicate that the quality of the Tilburg Faculty of Law is very high. Appraisal committees appointed by the Minister for Education rank the faculty as one of the best in the Netherlands. The following LL.M programmes in English are available: LLM International Business Law, LLM in International and European Public Law, LLM in International and European Labour Law, LLM Law and Technology, LLM Advanced Master in European and International Taxation.”

“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.”

“Due to the long European tradition of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as well as the proximity of several European institutions such as the European Court of Justice, the Court of First Instance and the European Court of Auditors, the Master in European Law is strongly oriented towards European and transnational law. The programme is bilingual and taught in both French and English. Students have the choice between a one or a two year programme, specialising in European Litigation or in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law.”

“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.”