Hello!
I am a 30 years old italian lawyer who wants to apply for a LLM in human rights or PIL.
I was actually looking only for those that are starting in January/February, since I don't want to wait until the beginning of the next academic year to enroll.
After a wide research on the internet and on this website as well, I was thinking to apply for these programmes:
- LLM in PIL at the University of Amsterdam
- LLM in Globalisation and Law at the University of Maastricht
- LLM in Constitutional Justice And Human Rights at the Univeristy of Bologna
- LLM in International Law and Global Governance at the University of Tilburg
- LLM in Human Rights and Migration at the Radboud University of Nijmegen
My goal is to spend a year specializing on this topic and then looking for a job in NGOs, international organizations or in international law firms.
I know that Dutch unversities are becoming the more and more prestigious in the field of human rights and PIL. The Univeristy of Bologna has an excellent reputation in general but I have no idea about this programme. I would actually prefer to move abroad (that is considered to be a "plus" on a CV) and the Netherlands attracts me also in terms of quality of life.
I think I will apply for all of these courses but I would be glad to get some tips or suggestions about the programmes. Which ones would you reccomend me?
Thank you guys :)
LLM in Human Rights or PIL, which one to pick?
Posted Nov 05, 2018 19:13
I am a 30 years old italian lawyer who wants to apply for a LLM in human rights or PIL.
I was actually looking only for those that are starting in January/February, since I don't want to wait until the beginning of the next academic year to enroll.
After a wide research on the internet and on this website as well, I was thinking to apply for these programmes:
- LLM in PIL at the University of Amsterdam
- LLM in Globalisation and Law at the University of Maastricht
- LLM in Constitutional Justice And Human Rights at the Univeristy of Bologna
- LLM in International Law and Global Governance at the University of Tilburg
- LLM in Human Rights and Migration at the Radboud University of Nijmegen
My goal is to spend a year specializing on this topic and then looking for a job in NGOs, international organizations or in international law firms.
I know that Dutch unversities are becoming the more and more prestigious in the field of human rights and PIL. The Univeristy of Bologna has an excellent reputation in general but I have no idea about this programme. I would actually prefer to move abroad (that is considered to be a "plus" on a CV) and the Netherlands attracts me also in terms of quality of life.
I think I will apply for all of these courses but I would be glad to get some tips or suggestions about the programmes. Which ones would you reccomend me?
Thank you guys :)
Posted Nov 06, 2018 04:26
Hey, they are all excellent programmes. I have applied to the PIL programmes at Amsterdam and Tilburg. I just want to warn you however, that it is better if you apply to Fall next year and not Spring. I was initially planning to apply to Spring, but upon mailing Leiden Law School, I received the following reply:
"We urge students to start the programme is September and not in February, since the Sept entry is the actual start of the programme. Students starting in February start half-way and will attend the Sept-Dec term with the introductory courses as their second term. We are obligated to offer this second entry moment , but we have experienced that many students who start in February struggle with the programme."
[Edited by trinityza on Nov 06, 2018]
"We urge students to start the programme is September and not in February, since the Sept entry is the actual start of the programme. Students starting in February start half-way and will attend the Sept-Dec term with the introductory courses as their second term. We are obligated to offer this second entry moment , but we have experienced that many students who start in February struggle with the programme."
Posted Nov 06, 2018 11:08
Hey, they are all excellent programmes. I have applied to the PIL programmes at Amsterdam and Tilburg. I just want to warn you however, that it is better if you apply to Fall next year and not Spring. I was initially planning to apply to Spring, but upon mailing Leiden Law School, I received the following reply:
"We urge students to start the programme is September and not in February, since the Sept entry is the actual start of the programme. Students starting in February start half-way and will attend the Sept-Dec term with the introductory courses as their second term. We are obligated to offer this second entry moment , but we have experienced that many students who start in February struggle with the programme."
Hello trinityza!
Also the University of Amsterdam suggests to start in September but I can't wait 10 months longer. Meanwhile I would search for a job and then forget about the LLM.
Which programme were you applying for in Leiden? Is there any which starts in February?
"We urge students to start the programme is September and not in February, since the Sept entry is the actual start of the programme. Students starting in February start half-way and will attend the Sept-Dec term with the introductory courses as their second term. We are obligated to offer this second entry moment , but we have experienced that many students who start in February struggle with the programme."
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Hello trinityza!
Also the University of Amsterdam suggests to start in September but I can't wait 10 months longer. Meanwhile I would search for a job and then forget about the LLM.
Which programme were you applying for in Leiden? Is there any which starts in February?
Posted Nov 06, 2018 12:01
Hey.
Yeah, it makes sense for you to apply to Spring sem then.
I applied to the Public International Law LLM (Regular) Programme. Yes, it does start in February. You can check the deadlines on their official website.
Yeah, it makes sense for you to apply to Spring sem then.
I applied to the Public International Law LLM (Regular) Programme. Yes, it does start in February. You can check the deadlines on their official website.
Posted Nov 07, 2018 18:57
Thanks again trinityza,
I have been just conditionally accepted at the UvA
But there's a problem: they asked me to send a language certificate in english no older than 2 years within one week. My Cambridge CAE is only 4 months older and the only way to meet their requirements is to take a new language test. Unfortunately there is no chance to do so in such a short time. I hope there are some alternative ways to attest language skills :/
I have been just conditionally accepted at the UvA
But there's a problem: they asked me to send a language certificate in english no older than 2 years within one week. My Cambridge CAE is only 4 months older and the only way to meet their requirements is to take a new language test. Unfortunately there is no chance to do so in such a short time. I hope there are some alternative ways to attest language skills :/
Posted Nov 08, 2018 19:51
Wow, that's a quick turnaround request. Can you ask them for an extension?
Posted Nov 09, 2018 17:46
Wow, that's a quick turnaround request. Can you ask them for an extension?
They just replied that the only way to be accepted is to take a test within the end of November. I just checked the closest one that will take place on December 1st (IELTS).
Let's see whether they would be flexible with this option or not. I really hope so. Admission at the UvA is too precious to be wasted just for an English Certificate 4 months older than they require.
They just replied that the only way to be accepted is to take a test within the end of November. I just checked the closest one that will take place on December 1st (IELTS).
Let's see whether they would be flexible with this option or not. I really hope so. Admission at the UvA is too precious to be wasted just for an English Certificate 4 months older than they require.
Posted Nov 13, 2018 19:39
Well, that's something. Good luck!
Posted Nov 13, 2018 20:36
They accepted my request: within the 15th of December I have to send them a language certificate in english. So, I am about to literally dive into IELTS text books, as the closest test is on 1st of December. Otherwise I can defer the start to September 2019.
Let's see what happen. I'll keep you posted ;)
Let's see what happen. I'll keep you posted ;)
Posted Nov 21, 2018 21:17
I'm just curious why you chose PIL over one of the Human Rights LLM programs you were considering?
I'm in roughly a similar situation and can't decide whether to do my LLM in Human Rights or PIL.
I'm in roughly a similar situation and can't decide whether to do my LLM in Human Rights or PIL.
Posted Nov 27, 2018 19:04
I'm just curious why you chose PIL over one of the Human Rights LLM programs you were considering?
I'm in roughly a similar situation and can't decide whether to do my LLM in Human Rights or PIL.
Well, actually there is more than one reason
The first one is that in the PIL program also human rights classes are provided.
Secondly, I would like to get a broader knowledge on other different subjects such as transitional justice in post-conflict areas or minority rights and I think that PIL course could be more appropriate in this prospect.
Thirdly, but still very important, UvA has a very good reputation and also the city itself attracts me in terms of quality of life, multicultural environment etc.
Did you already apply for February intake or are you waiting for September?
I'm in roughly a similar situation and can't decide whether to do my LLM in Human Rights or PIL.[/quote]
Well, actually there is more than one reason
The first one is that in the PIL program also human rights classes are provided.
Secondly, I would like to get a broader knowledge on other different subjects such as transitional justice in post-conflict areas or minority rights and I think that PIL course could be more appropriate in this prospect.
Thirdly, but still very important, UvA has a very good reputation and also the city itself attracts me in terms of quality of life, multicultural environment etc.
Did you already apply for February intake or are you waiting for September?
Posted Jan 23, 2019 19:38
Even though I achieved an IELTS 7.5 certificate just in time for the february intake, in the end I decided to postopone the start to the next September. I realized that starting in the middle of the academic year wouldn't have been the best option in terms of programme-structure, housing and organizing all the other things for moving to Amsterdam.
I'll keep you posted
I'll keep you posted
Posted Jan 25, 2019 16:28
Did you already apply for February intake or are you waiting for September?
I decided to hold off on applying until next year - I have my sights set on Columbia.
Good luck to you!
I decided to hold off on applying until next year - I have my sights set on Columbia.
Good luck to you!
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