LLM International and European Union Law
Rotterdam, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Aug 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,530 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EEA students | deadline for non-EEA students: 1 July 2024
** per year for EU/EEA students. €18.800 for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
The study program in a nutshell
Do you want
- A small-class study that focuses on processes of economic integration and its impact on the rule of law, democracy, and European human rights from an International and European legal perspective.
- To develop exceptional legal advisory and cross-cultural communication skills that provide an ideal start for an international career.
- Education by international staff members who are also active in legal practice?
Then this LL.M program is perfect for you!
A choice for International and European Union Law at Erasmus University in Rotterdam is a choice for our small-scale education form and international and European legal perspective. Below you can read the main reasons why other International and European Union Law students preceded you.
- You study the processes of economic integration and its impact on the rule of law, democracy, and human rights from an International and European legal perspective;
- You will develop exceptional legal advisory and cross-cultural communication skills that provide an ideal start for an international career in public organizations at national or international levels, multinational law firms, or consultancy firms;
- You acquire an active working knowledge of the trade rules of the EU and the World Trade Organization (WTO);
- Courses are taught by international staff members who are also active in legal practice;
- We offer small-scale education in an international classroom;
- Benefit from discussions with well-known academic scholars and practitioners, such as judges, politicians, and representatives of international organizations;
- You can participate in study trips to Brussels, Geneva, or Strasbourg.
Ideal Students
Discover the field of International and European Union Law. Explore the processes and consequences of increased economic integration, which are ongoing within the European Union and internationally.
Admissions
Curriculum
Increased economic integration has become part of modern-day life both within the European Union and Internationally. Economic integration often translates into policy and law. It affects our lives in multiple ways and has severe consequences for the rule of law, democracy, and human rights. This LL.M. program allows you to analyze these effects. After completion, you can provide profound legal advice in the field of international and European law and economic integration to both public and private entities.
This one-year intensive LL.M. program offers the following specialization possibilities:
- European Union Law
This track is ideal for students who wish to prepare themselves for a career in EU economic law in the public or private sector.
This specialization offers students the possibility of creating a tailor-made program by choosing from a selection of electives. These electives include, among others: EU Competition Law, The Law of the Euro, and Financial Market Integration and Legal Protection in the European Union
- International Law
The focus of this specialization lies in the fact that public power is now being exercised globally by international and transnational institutions. Students will be able to take courses in different areas of public international law, including human rights in international law, international criminal law and procedure, international economic law, and international law and global governance.
This specialization is particularly attractive for students who are interested in working in international organizations but also in public institutions at the domestic level, such as Ministries. This specialization is equally exciting for students who may work in the private sector (e.g. human rights lawyers; lawyers for international law firms dealing with WTO law, etc.) or in public advocacy.
How is the study program structured?
The content of this program builds on prior courses (Introduction to International and European Union Law, European Union Law, and Public International Law - taught in our LL.B. program). Students who do not possess knowledge in these fields will be assigned specific literature to be read before the start of the program.
This study program is divided into five blocks of between six and eight weeks each. All blocks involve one or two courses. The first block provides you with a general advanced introduction to public international and European Union law at master level studies, as well as with training for the acquisition and development of legal research, writing, and presentation skills; the distinctive feature of this course is the study of law through the interconnectedness (1) between international, EU and national legal orders and (2) between substantive legal knowledge and legal skills. At the beginning of the second block, you choose one of the two specializations (European Union Law or International Law). During the third block, you will deepen your knowledge by studying specific topics or policy areas (e.g. privacy and data protection, environment and climate change, or trade and investment) from a combined international law and European Union law perspective. In the fourth block, you will shape your study by choosing at least two elective courses (one restricted elective depending on your chosen specialization in the second block and one free elective). The fifth block is the ‘stepping stone’ towards your professional life, as you will be confronted with solving real legal questions assigned by various types of organizations from practice.
In parallel, from December until July, you will follow the IEUL master thesis trajectory during which you will write a master thesis on a topic of international law and/or EU law.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will have the skills to critically and constructively analyze contemporary issues in international and European Law. You will also have a deepened insight into the theory and practice of International and European law in an interdisciplinary context.
Our graduates are working in a diverse range of jobs. Some of them are working as legal (policy) advisors or, more generally, as a civil servant for national ministries, European and/or international institutions. In addition, other graduates pursue a career in diplomacy or become active in the European or international consulting and lobbying industry. Equally important, our graduates can also continue their careers in academia or have a position at a non-governmental organization like Amnesty International.