University of Groningen

LLM in Public International Law

“Imagine all the people, Sharing all the world... You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one” (John Lennon). International law is not a dream nor for dreamers.

The program is designed to provide an optimal mix to ensure the realization of our goals in the field of knowledge dissemination and the training of academic, legal, and practical skills. Within these parameters, the program offers some flexibility in the range of courses that can be chosen. The master's thesis allows you to spend considerable time studying a topic of your choice under the supervision of an experienced staff member.

Why study this program in Groningen?

The basic approach of the program is that students learn most from being actively engaged in working on international law topics. Lectures are useful to form of teaching, but much of the work will be done through practical investigation of relevant issues in international law and critical interaction between lecturers and students and among students. The program is suitable for recent law graduates as well as for young professionals working in private practice or in the public sector.

Research

The faculty's research is carried out under the umbrella of the Groningen Centre for Law and Governance, in which all departments of the faculty are participating. Wherever possible teachers will use and involve this research in the courses that are being taught.