Erasmus University Rotterdam

The University

Erasmus University Rotterdam is an international knowledge workshop for critical thinking and academic training, driven by a strong focus on current social issues. The university concentrates its expertise on issues of management, organisation and policy in the public and private sectors on the one hand, as well as on the field of sickness and health care. Erasmus University Rotterdam has bundled its education and research in three domains in which the university has a national and international reputation to maintain:

- Economics and Management;
- Medicine and Health Sciences;
- Law, Culture and Society.

The Law School

Erasmus School of Law is well known for its integrated approach bringing students into contact with the social sciences, economics and management as a part of their law studies. In this way, law graduates at Erasmus School of Law do not only have legal knowledge, but also the social and economic insight and the skills necessary to function successfully as professionals in contemporary society.

The international orientation of Erasmus School of Law is expressed in the participation in more than 70 cooperation agreements with many well-known and reputable universities, such as the University of Copenhagen, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, ITAM Mexico, National University of Singapore, University of Indonesia and China University of Political Science and Law.

The Program

Erasmus School of Law offers four Master's programmes in English:

Master's in Commercial Law

Company law, labour law: shareholders' rights, workers' rights. What's the impact of EU law? What happens in the boardroom? International business contracts are the focus in this top-notch programme.

Master's in International and European Public Law

Assess the impact of these two spheres on national legal orders, and on the promotion, e.g., of rights and accountability. Analyse changes, and go on to a career in public affairs or the academy.

Master's in Business, Corporate and Maritime Law

Globalisation and the increasing integration of world markets places new demands and challenges on law practitioners. Lawyers have to interact between national and international regulatory environments and negotiate and structure business transactions across countries. If you are a lawyer who is interested in this dynamic international world, you can pursue your ambitions with an LL.M. in Business, Corporate and Maritime Law.

European Master of Law and Economics

The European Master of Law and Economics is a joint programme organised by the Erasmus Mundus EMLE Consortium, of wich seven European universities and one non-European university are full-members. For this programme a separate brochure and application form is available. The European Master of Law and Economics is a joint programme organised by the Erasmus Mundus EMLE Consortium, of wich seven European universities and one non-European university are full-members.

The Faculty

The teaching staff consists of professors with a strong international orientation. Due to their professional and educational experiences around the world, the teaching staff at Erasmus School of Law has first hand knowledge on their area of expertise.

Entry Requirements

For Commercial Law and International and European Public Law:
- law degree and TOEFL 90/IELTS 6,5
- letter of motivation and letters of recommendation

For Business, Corporate and Maritime Law:
- law degree that gives access to the judicial profession
- TOEFL 90/IELTS 6.5
- letters of motivation and recommendation

For EMLE:
please see: www.emle.org

Application Procedure

The deadline for application is 1 May of the year of enrollment. N.B. If you are applying for an NFP scholarship, the deadline for application is 1 December of the year of enrolment. Applications submitted after the indicated deadline will only be reviewed after approval of the relevant programme director. After admission, you will have to go through a number of administrative formalities. The LL.M. Office has to collect all required documents to apply for your visa and arrange suitable accommodation. Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

Application forms must be returned to :

Erasmus University Rotterdam
LL.M. Office, Room L5-037
PO Box 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
the Netherlands.

In principle, the LL.M. Office only accepts original (web)forms and documents (or original certified copies), unless the LL.M. Office clearly states otherwise.

Some sections of the application form may not be relevant to all applicants. However, it is requested that candidates complete the form as fully as possible and attach any additional information they feel may be appropriate. Please note that all relevant documents should be attached. You can find a checklist at the end of the application form. We would like all documents to be A4 size (297 x 210 mm). Applications that are not properly completed might have to be returned to the candidates. Please use typescript or block capitals when completing the form.

Along with a completed application form you´ll need to send us copies of various documents.

(1) motivation letter.
(2) copy of passport,
(3) three passport photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
(4) curriculum vitae (resume)
(5) copy of health insurance policy (only if you currently have such insurance).
(6) evidence of English proficiency for non-native speakers (TOEFL/IELTS or a statement from the institution of first or second degree that education was given in English).
(7) original certified (translated) copies of degree(s) and transcript(s), including a list of grades and an official description of the grades.
(8) two letters of recommendation.
(9) financial statement (the content of your financial statement will depend on your financial situation, as mentioned above)

Application forms can be found on our website: www.frg.eur.nl/english/education/law_programmes/ho…

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fee 2010-2011

Commercial Law, International and European Public Law, Research Master:
EU/EEA students: EUR 1620
non EU/EEA students: EUR 8950

Business, Corporate and Maritime Law:
All: EUR 11950

European Master in Law and Economics:
EU/EEA: EUR 4500
Third Country: EUR 8500

Financial Aid

There are several scholarship programmes for students who are not able to (fully) finance the Erasmus LL.M. Programmes from private resources. The European Commission awards special Erasmus Mundus Scholarships to students for the EMLE programme.

For information about scholarships offered in your country, please visit the website www.grantfinder.nl or www.emle.org.

Location

The city offers a wide selection of cafés and restaurants with an international cuisine. As a university city, there are a number of cafés especially for students. Students from all continents come together in these cafés to converse and drink beer. Art lovers know Rotterdam for its museums, like Boymans van Beuningen and de Kunsthal. For those who love modern architecture, Rotterdam has everything to offer. -- including the striking cube houses, the Weena area - with the modern headquarters of an international insurance company - and the Rotterdam library.

Given its unique, central location, Rotterdam has developed into the largest commercial port in the world. It is a centre for trade, industry and services. Many international companies like Shell and Unilever have their headquarters and their branches in Rotterdam. Among them are several of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Rotterdam is an international city par excellence.

With ample public transport, Amsterdam, The Hague and Antwerp are less than an hour away. If you want to see more of Europe - London, Brussels, Berlin and Paris are within a few hours reach. Europe is yours!

Accommodation

Erasmus University Rotterdam has on-site student housing available starting August 2009 (100 rooms). Next to this, Stadswonen (housing agency) has accommodation at its disposal, both purpose-built accommodation and private accommodation.

In addition to the rental fees, many landlords will require a security deposit of one to two months' rent to cover costs of damage by the tenant to the accommodation premises of furnishings, or unpaid rent. The deposit will be returned less any costs incurred at the end of the tenancy.

Student Life

The LL.M. Office of Erasmus School of Law acts as a link between the academic staff, the university’s administrative services and the LL.M. students. You can expect to receive help on anything from information about courses and grades, to getting advice about medical care, visa and housing.

Once you receive your letter of admission to Erasmus School of Law, you will receive practical information to help you prepare for your stay in the Netherlands and your participation on the Programme. On arrival in the Netherlands, we will do all we can to help you settle in to life in Rotterdam and the Erasmus University Rotterdam. You could say that the LL.M. Office is your home base in the Netherlands.

The Erasmus Programmes begin with a one-week orientation introducing you to the campus, faculty, staff and each other. So it won’t take you long to feel right at home at the start of your Rotterdam experience! During your participation in the Programme, you can meet fellow students and lecturers at the social events organised by the Erasmus International Office.

During the Programme, you will have the possibility to go on a study trip, which will take you to the major European institutions. As well as consisting of highly interesting and educational visits, this trip is also an amazing experience to share with your fellow students.