International and European Law

Does an international treaty take priority over national laws? And if so, is that the case for every state in the world? Can citizens themselves take a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights or the European Court of Justice? Or to the International Court of Justice? If so, under what conditions? These are only a few of the topics dealt with in the International and European Law programme.

The programme is designed to provide students who wish to pursue a professional career in an international environment an academic training in law without taking national legal system as the starting point. The focus will be on teaching international and European Union law on the basis of a more general understanding of what law is and how it functions, rather than on a detailed knowledge of a particular legal system.

The basic aim of the International and European Law programme is to provide the students with an understanding of the content and functioning of international and European law in the context of its development and application in an international public or private economic or policy-making environment. Graduates of the programme will not qualify for legal professions within national legal systems, as this would require further extensive training in domestic law. The programme aims at academic training for careers in international companies, international organizations (governmental and non-governmental), diplomacy or academics.



If you want to find out more about International and European Law, you can make an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.

Applicants are requested to send the following documents to the International Office:
- certified copy of degree certificate/diploma of your pre-university education (or at least a statement from your school that you have fulfilled all requirements for your pre-university degree or will do so soon)
- official transcript of studies of your pre-university education (courses taken/marks; we require a GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100)
- test of proficiency in English* (TOEFL score 580 (paper based)/ 237 (computer based), 92 (internet based), IELTS test 6.5 or a Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or of Proficiency in English (CAE/CPE); all sections of both TOEFL and IELTS have to be sufficient (TOEFL 55, 21 or 20; IELTS 6.0, including a TWE of 4.5 with the TOEFL test!!)
- 1 reference: one academic referee must fill out the reference forms, including his/her signature
- motivation letter (no more than 650 words)
- curriculum vitae (CV)
- 2 passport-photographs
- copy of your passport (the page with your picture on it)
- scholarship award letter (if applicable)

Application:
You can apply online, please go to www.rug.nl/howtoapply
Application deadline: June 1, 2009

The International and European Law programme aims to provide an internationally oriented law programme with a strong multidisciplinary component. Students who have successfully completed the programme will be capable of delivering a legal assessment of complex international and European policy problems on the basis of a sound grasp of legal concepts and principles. They will be capable of communicating at a high level in English, both verbally and in writing, and will master information and communication technology skills relevant for the legal profession. Moreover, they will be able to assist in conducting legal research. Graduates will therefore be internationally oriented jurists who are able to work within various legal systems, political structures and economic settings.

This bachelor programme is of a unique nature, setting it apart from other academic programmes as well as distinguishing it on the job market. The programme is distinguishable from bachelor programmes in International Relations or Political Science because of its primarily legally oriented courses, resulting in the granting of an LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) title. The programme is also different from national law programmes because of its clear interdisciplinary component and greater focus on the European and international rather than national legal context. And thirdly, it distinguishes itself from bachelor programmes on international or European law in Continental Europe, in that it cumulatively offers (a) a combined focus on international and European law, (b) contains a multidisciplinary component in every semester, and (c) gives considerable and sustained weight to the development of English language communication and writing skills in every semester taught in Groningen,

The programme consists of 29 courses (minimum), 3 research courses and a semester abroad.

In order to obtain an LL.B. degree in International and European Law a candidate must successfully complete a total of 180 EC of multidisciplinary courses:
a. 16 Law courses (90 ECTS)
b. 3 language courses (12 ECTS)
c. 3 Economics/Business courses (13 ECTS)
d. 2 Political science courses (10 ECTS)
e. 3 research courses (20 ECTS)
f. 1 semester abroad; various (legal) courses (30 ECTS)
g. One optional course (5 ECTS)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Tuition fees (2009-2010):
For EU/EEA students: EUR 1,600 per year
For non-EU/EEA students: EUR 6,700 per year

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Founded in 1614 the University of Groningen is the 2nd oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an international reputation as one of the leading research universities in Europe. It is a university with a modern, student-oriented vision on education.

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