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pveralaw

Joined: 11 Jan 2009
Posts: 16
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Wed Feb 25, 2009 07:02 PM
I've been accepted in Groningen and Tilburg and I'm still waiting to hear from Utrecht.

Is there anyone else going to the Netherlands for 2009 - 2010?
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lookingforLLM

Joined: 18 Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Wed Feb 25, 2009 07:10 PM
I am considering Utrecht... but I am not sure yet...
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pveralaw

Joined: 11 Jan 2009
Posts: 16
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Wed Feb 25, 2009 07:46 PM
Hey LookingforLLM:

I am also undecided on which university to go. when did you receive your acceptance notice from Utrecht?, they told me they woud make a decision until april.
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lookingforLLM

Joined: 18 Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Wed Feb 25, 2009 07:50 PM
Hey!!!
I received the response back in December, as I applied for Utrecht very early...
I am still considering other options... I have also been accepted in Nottingham, but I don't know which one is best. I am still waiting LSE too... I havent decided at all...
How about you?
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pveralaw

Joined: 11 Jan 2009
Posts: 16
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Wed Feb 25, 2009 07:57 PM
Hey I only applied to unis in the netherlands, but i still have to make a decision. Good luck with LSEˇ
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sch15m

Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 7
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:56 AM
I've been accepted in Tilburg, still waiting from Utrecht, Leiden and Amsterdam,
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lookingforLLM

Joined: 18 Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:45 AM
Does anyone know which one would have the best LLM Program and is better ranked: Utrecht or Tilburg?
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vicensia

Joined: 25 Feb 2009
Posts: 4
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Thu Feb 26, 2009 02:42 PM
hey i have got the admission in Grongen but i dont have scholarship yet.any clue
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pveralaw

Joined: 11 Jan 2009
Posts: 16
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Thu Feb 26, 2009 07:04 PM
Congratulations to all on your acceptances. Does anyone knows the pros and cons of each university?, I understand that the academic level of all the dutch universities are similar and therefore it's very hard to make a decision.
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vicensia

Joined: 25 Feb 2009
Posts: 4
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Fri Feb 27, 2009 02:41 PM
Thanks.
Yesterday i spoke with one of my professors eho happened to be in Geneva by now as me, that Grongen and Ultrich are best unis for law.
Any help 4 scholarships
regards
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Zathanel

Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Posts: 46
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Fri Feb 27, 2009 06:31 PM
Hello. I found accidentally this topic and read Your posts with great interest, since we face familiar problems. I have been admitted to Nottingham, Newcastle, Leeds (and waiting for Edinburgh) in UK, and Groningen (waiting for Tilburg) in Netherlands. And I'm completely at a loss. Both Unis in Netherlands look very appealing. I read that Tilburg is extremely highly ranked in terms of Economics (best in Europe) and Law (second in whole Europe according to Times). With unbelievably low tuition fees Holland seems a great place. I have two questions and would be grateful if You share Your opinions. First, how long does it take for Tilburg to make a decision? They have received my docs on Jan. 16. Second, do You think LLM degree in one of those Uni can help in my route to PhD degree?
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pveralaw

Joined: 11 Jan 2009
Posts: 16
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Fri Feb 27, 2009 07:51 PM
Hey Zathanel, Tilburg was very fast to give me an answer (about a week after they received my documentation), maybe you should send them an e-mail to check on the status of your application. Good luck

Vicencia, thanks for your references on Groningen and Utrecht, I don't really have any special information on scholarship, but maybe you can find somenthing on www.nuffic.nl they have such kind of information.
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marie sylvie

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 11
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Sat Mar 07, 2009 05:37 PM
I have applied to the LLM in Law and Economics for Utrecht. I didn t apply to any other University, I hope I made a good choice. Anyone applied to the same LLM?

Is there anyone else going to the Netherlands for 2009 - 2010?
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Zathanel

Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Posts: 46
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 06:44 AM
Well, I received an offer from Tilburg few days ago. Fantastic people are working there in my opinion. As I haven't decided yet I think Tilburg is a great option. I ponder about job prospects after completing it's LLM programme, though.

[Edited by Zathanel on 08 Mar 2009]
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Caterinka

Joined: 08 Feb 2009
Posts: 2
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 10, 2009 07:36 AM
Hi All!
I have been conditionally admitted to Amsterdam Law School. Is there anybody who had applied too?
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Nic1746

Joined: 10 Mar 2009
Posts: 43
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Thu Mar 12, 2009 05:14 PM
hi there. I am Filipino lawyer. I applied for a scholarship in Utrecht but havent got a word yet. Anyone here who applied for Oxfam Novib? Anyone here who is a recipient of scholarship at Utrecht?
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mp1983red

Joined: 10 Feb 2008
Posts: 33
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Mon Mar 16, 2009 03:33 PM
Hello,

I have been accepted to Amsterdam on the LLM EU Business Law. I chose this for 2 reasons:

1) Amsterdam is the best ranked university in NL
2) I think job prospects after graduation are higher with an LLM from AMsterdam (prestigious and well know) as oppose to Tilmburg (very good but still lacks a reputation).

Your thoughts? should I also apply to Tilburg?
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wizzard


Joined: 16 Mar 2009
Posts: 9
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 17, 2009 08:22 AM
Hi there,
I've been accepted by Tilburg for the IEPL LLM programme. They've moved fast and according to their website and Dutch ratings, they are among the best in Europe.
My problem resides in the fact that according to some of their LLM students (opinions expressed on student forums) there seems to be a problem with accommodation. I plan to take my family for the duration of the LLM studies. Can anyone help me out with some suggestions on how to find and secure a cheap 2 bedroom studio or apartment for one year? Also, is there somebody who can tell me more about this university from personal experience? I am open to any ideas.



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mp1983red

Joined: 10 Feb 2008
Posts: 33
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 17, 2009 08:49 AM
The problem with Tilburg is; I do not see it on any rankings. Groningen, A'dam, Leiden and Utrecht all appear; but not Tilburg. Due to this, I worry about future employment prospects as if it does not have the renound reputation; employers may not respect the LLM. Any thoughts?
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wizzard


Joined: 16 Mar 2009
Posts: 9
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 17, 2009 09:02 AM
I agree that it might present a problem with potential employers, but I plan to pursue with a PhD in International law, that might not be at UvT. While in the LLM programme I will asses the PhD options offered by the ranked universities and I will apply to the one that will suit my purpose.

Still, on the this link : www.llm-guide.com/university/542/tilburg-universit…, it states:
"Law School
On the international level, the Faculty ranks first in Europe in the Social Science Research Network, and is increasingly successful in obtaining European research grants. Some of the leading Law Faculties in Europe and the US belong to the Faculty’s international network. Its partners include Georgetown, Sorbonne, Science Po, Bocconi, Heidelberg, and Queen Mary and Westfield."
Any opinions on this?

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Mr.Wizzard

[Edited by wizzard on 17 Mar 2009]
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mp1983red

Joined: 10 Feb 2008
Posts: 33
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 17, 2009 09:04 AM
i see; I do not plan to undertake a PHd and wish to move to Belgium upon compleation of my LLM and thus I considered Amsterdam the best option for future employment ect.
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wizzard


Joined: 16 Mar 2009
Posts: 9
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:38 PM
Understood. Well, thanks a lot for the info, and I look forward to continue to exchange useful tips in our mutual fields of interest.
Cheers,

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Mr.Wizzard
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kubrick

Joined: 28 Aug 2008
Posts: 14
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Tue Mar 17, 2009 08:06 PM
Hi guys,
i have been admitted for international business law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Do you know about reputation of this university and also quality of education? especially comparing with Tilburg University.

[Edited by kubrick on 17 Mar 2009]
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marie sylvie

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 11
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Wed Mar 18, 2009 07:15 PM
I am also considering looking for a job in the Netherlands after I complete my LLM, My question is: although I am already trying to learn Dutch, does anyone have any idea if it is possible to find a legal job even if you are not totally fluent in Dutch, but instead are very fluent in English and in other languages?



Well, I received an offer from Tilburg few days ago. Fantastic people are working there in my opinion. As I haven't decided yet I think Tilburg is a great option. I ponder about job prospects after completing it's LLM programme, though.
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pachinko

Joined: 18 Mar 2009
Posts: 9
Nehterlands 2009 - 2010
Thu Mar 19, 2009 03:59 PM
Hi !

I received an offer from Leiden (Europ&Internat Business Law) as well as from Amsterdam (International Trade& Investment law).

Does anybody have an opinion about one of these two LLM ?

Thanks !


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