The Netherlands

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Duisenberg school of finance is a joint initiative of the financial industry, academic institutions and Dutch government. The mission of Duisenberg school of finance is to be one of the world's leading academic institutions in finance, and to prepare students for careers as future leaders in the world of finance. We offer a unique combination of academic theory and professional expertise from the financial market. Applicants with an excellent academic record can be rewarded with a generous scholarship.”

“Located on a green campus in the oldest city in the Netherlands, Radboud University Nijmegen is a welcoming, forward-looking, research-based centre of learning that covers the full range of academic disciplines.The Faculty of Law has a long standing reputation of excellence as is demonstrated by the national rating lists. The Faculty of Law has an extensive experience of teaching in English and in catering for foreign students. It’s also a friendly place to study: students and lecturers know each other by name. The master’s programme European Law provides a sound academic basis for students considering careers in international and European legal practice. ”