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International & Comparative Private Law – (LL.M.)
University of Groningen
Faculty of Law
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| Application Deadline: | June 1; NFP and Huygens scholarships: 1 February | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 9,600 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The world is currently marked by increasing globalization and regional integration. In such a world it is important to have good knowledge of international and comparative private law. Especially if you wish to enter a career in the field of international private law. More specifically when you are planning of becoming a lawyer that works or wants to work in internationally operating private firms or law firms.
This LLM programme in International and Comparative Private Law enables you to specialize in (international) private law in all its aspects, including the solving of (commercial) disputes when needed. A friendly international atmosphere and an international staff offer an excellent basis for a rewarding and stimulating year in an outwardlooking and research-led environment.
The programme is designed to equip its graduates for a legal career within internationally operating firms and law firms.
Contents
The academic year is divided into 2 semesters. Each semester has a total of 15 to 16 weeks of lectures, immediately followed by 5 to 6 weeks of examinations. Each semester is divided in two lecture periods (A and B). Between the two lecture periods there is one week scheduled for mid-term exams. The examination period at the end of the semesters will last 5 to 6 weeks. The lectures of a course can be given in period A, period B, or in period A + B. The first semester usually starts on the first Monday in September.
The course descriptions are categorised according to the schedule of courses:
- Compulsory Courses International and Comparative Private Law
Optional courses:
- International Law courses
- European Law and European Integration courses
- Business Law courses
- Comparative Law courses
- Dutch Law courses
- History of Law courses
- International Relations and Political Science courses
- Philosophy and Sociology of Law courses
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Admission requirements- certified copy of degree certificate/diploma (or a statement from your university that you have fulfilled all requirements for your LLB degree or will do so soon)
- official (grade) transcript (we require a GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100)
- test of proficiency in English* (TOEFL score 580/237/92, 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 21/20; IELTS 6.0, including a TWE of 4.5 with the PBT & CPT-TOEFL test!!)
- 2 academic references (including their signatures, printed on official university paper)
- motivation letter (no more than 650 words)
- curriculum vitae (CV)
- 2 passport-photographs
- copy of your passport (picture page)
- scholarship award letter (if applicable)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by the Dutch Government
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