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Legal Research – (LL.M.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 14,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Utrecht University
The unique LLM in Legal Research gives you the crucial research and analytical skills that are in demand today - whether your ambitions focus on working in academia or in a commercial law firm.
If you have a Bachelor's in law, a curious and analytical mind, and a desire to dig deep into complex legal issues, you'll find the LLM Legal Research to be a programme of unparalleled quality, opportunity, and relevance. Facilitated by Utrecht's Law Faculty- renowned throughout Europe for prolific and excellent legal research- this 2-year prestige Master's gives you the time and support to lay a solid foundation for an academic, commercial, PhD or public policy career. A maximum of 25 participants begin the LLM Legal Research each year. Challenging courses in research methodologies, academic writing, and the dynamics of law in the EU and international context prepare you to take on a variety of research projects, deepening your research skills and knowledge in your preferred legal field. Working with your professors you gain an academic network as well, helpful for future PhD research. 'The LLM has given me the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of my favourite field of law, while developing research skills and being surrounded by great professors. As icing on the cake, my Master Thesis is the foundation of my PhD research. What more do you want?' - Irene Aronstein, alumna
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 40%
- practice: 30%
- self study: 30%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 5%
- The percentage of teachers abroad: 5%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Thesis(30 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Academic Writing and Presentation Skills (7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Methodology of Legal Research I: Internal Perspective(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Dynamics of Law in European and International Context: Part 1(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Dynamics of Law in European and International Context: Part 2(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Law as an Academic Discipline, Science and Humanities(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Methodology of Legal Research II: External Perspective(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Methodology of Legal Research III: Advanced Comparative Law Tutorial(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research Project A(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research Project B(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research Project C(30 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Portfolio (30 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
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
Written request
Assessment interview
Grade average
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Nuffic:
The NFP is for mid-career professionals who are nationals of and working and living in one of the NFP countries. NFPs are fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 60 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members.
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