International and European Law: Utrecht University

About the programme

This LLM programme takes an in-depth and strongly comparative approach to European law. During the year, you develop a strong foundation of knowledge in the European Union’s general structures and principles while at the same time pursuing your own individual research interests into a particular country’s legal system, or a specific area of law. You focus on European law, but set it in the context of individual national laws, by examining case studies you learn to understand the way different governments respond to European legislation.

Career Opportunities

Even before you graduate, the LLM in European Law will have given you a good introduction to professional practice through moot courts, visits to major European organisations and the chance to speak with top-ranking professional lawyers. As a result, by the time you graduate from this complex but versatile degree, you will be well prepared for a legal career – either in your home country or internationally.

Entrance Requirements

The LL M European Law is open to:

• Graduates in Law or students who expect to graduate no later than a month before the start of the programme may also apply.
• Students with a Liberal Arts Bachelor’s degree with a good basic knowledge of law.

Proof of profiency in English

All other applicants, including applicants who hold a Dutch HBO diploma (diploma of higher professional education), must provide proof of proficiency in English. To do so, you are required to take one of the following English language tests:

• IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 6.5 overall band, at least 6 for writing. IELTS is the test preferred by Utrecht University.
• TOEFL, Internet based. Minimum score: 93. Institutional scores are not accepted. The TOEFL institution code for Utrecht University is 9062.
• Cambridge Certificates
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English at least a B grade.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at least a C grade.