European Law
The influence of the European Union on the regulations and rights of its member states is growing. Outside Europe too, the European legislative system is important, as it can be seen as providing an example to the rest of the world. As a lawyer you can no longer ignore European law. Whereas other study programmes have chosen the broad approach, the focus in Nijmegen is on depth. You will receive a thorough education in European law, covering competition law, immigration law, external relations law, judicial protection, peace and safety and public international law. This programme provides a sound basis for an international legal career.
Experts
You will receive lectures and guidance from experts. The Faculty of Law has an international reputation in the field of immigration law, European law and private law. Nijmegen lawyers regularly do research assignments for the European Union and the Dutch government. The Business and Law research institute is known for its expertise in competition law.
Personal approach
The Faculty of Law has deliberately chosen a small-scale approach and this has contributed to its reputation for quality and excellence. There is close contact between lecturers and students and, as a Master’s student, you too will receive personal guidance.
International flavour
The whole Faculty is internationally orientated with an extensive network that includes more than 50 universities in Europe, USA and Australia. It is also a member of the Pallas Consortium – a cooperative initiative involving nine European universities that has developed an advanced inter-university curriculum in European Business Law.
The programme
The programme, which takes one year, is structured as follows:
- Course of European Competition Law (7 EC)
- Course Judicial Protection in the EU (7 EC)
- Course European Immigration Law (7 EC)
- Course EU External Relations Law (7 EC)
- Elective courses (14 EC)
- Master’s thesis (18 EC)
Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be awarded a Master of Laws degree.
Career prospects
This programme provides an excellent basis for an international legal career. Our graduates work all over the world as lawyers with national governments, European agencies, NGOs and international companies.
Admission requirements
- The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in Law and a proven knowledge of International and European Law (as evaluated by the examinations commission)
- Fluency in both written and spoken English. For non native speakers either an IELTS 6.5 is required, or a TOEFL score of at least 550 for the paper test or 213 for the computer test. In September 2005 the Internet-based version of the TOEFL test (TOEFL iBT) was introduced. For this internet based test, the minimum test score an applicant must achieve is 79.
Admission to the programme takes place twice a year in September and February. Registration for students from outside EEA countries closes eight months before the course begins (1 January and 1 July, respectively). For students from within the EEA registration closes five months before the start of the course (1 April and 1 September, respectively).
If you are not from the European Economic Area (EEA) and you apply before 1 March 2009, we can guarantee accommodation as well as help with getting a visa and a residence permit. If you are from the EEA and you apply before 1 May, we can guarantee accommodation during your stay at the University.
If you apply after these dates, we will still consider your application, but unfortunately cannot provide the assistance described above. If you intend to apply for a scholarship, please make sure you send your request for admission well before the closing date of the scholarship programme.
International Programmes Coordinator:
Ms Noëlle Padberg
email: internationaloffice@jur.ru.nl
