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International Criminal Law – (LL.M.)
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Law School
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| Application Deadline: | May 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Amsterdam
Columbia University School of Law and the Amsterdam Law School offer a joint LLM programme in International Criminal Law. The Master's programme in International Criminal Law is the first programme to focus on international criminal law as a distinct field of legal study. The central aim of the programme is to train a new style of international criminal lawyers by offering a broad and deep understanding of relevant issues and supporting the development of academic skills through the analysing of such issues. The programme is unique because of the dual perspective it offers on international criminal law: the common law and criminal law-oriented focus from Columbia University and the civil law and criminal law perspective offered by the Amsterdam Law School.
Career prospects
The programme prepares students for a career in international criminal law practice. Graduates will be uniquely prepared to assume leadership roles in the world of international criminal tribunals, such as the ICC, national practice, academia and ministries of foreign affairs, justice and defence.
Contents
The International Criminal Law programme combines the study of theoretical aspects and foundations of international criminal law with its practical application, by offering a workshop in criminal tribunals and providing opportunities to engage in internships.
Amsterdam Law School students and Columbia Law School students complete the programme as a group, spending the first semester at Columbia Law School and the second at the Amsterdam Law School.
The programme consists of both compulsory and elective courses. 30 ECTS credits are obtained at Columbia Law School, for compulsory courses such as Comparative Introduction to American Law, Genocide and Colloquium on War and Crimes.
30 ECTS credits are obtained at Amsterdam Law School, for courses such as International Criminal Law, International Criminal Tribunals: Substantive Aspects, International Criminal Tribunals: Procedural Aspects and International Criminal Tribunals Workshop.
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
The programme is open for 12 students of the Amsterdam Law School. Students who will obtain their LLB before 1 August, and graduate with at least a 7,5 grade average (on a scale of 1-10) can apply for the programme.
Please note, for admission at Columbia Law School a TOEFL-score of 110 is needed.
The LLM programme International Criminal Law, admission Amsterdam Law School, is open to all students (with the exception of US students, who should enroll at Columbia Law School instead).
English language requirements
TOEFL
Students should have a minimum score of 550 for the paper test, 213 for the computer test or 79 for the Internet test. An official copy of the results should be sent directly by ETS (the company that administers the TOEFL) to the programme you are applying for.
The TOEFL reporting numbers for the UvA are as follows:
- Faculty of Science: 8628
- Faculty of Economics and Econometrics: 0398
- International School for Humanities and Social Sciences: 9678
- All other faculties: 9011
IELTS
Students taking the IELTS test should have a a minimum score of 6.5.
Cambridge International Examinations
Students taking one of the Cambridge International Examinations should have the following minimum scores:
- First Certificate in English (FCE): A+
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): A/B+
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): B.
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 A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
The quality of this Master's programme has been positively assessed by the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme students will receive a legally accredited master's degree and the title Master of Laws (LLM).
Funding details
Huygens scholarship
The Dutch government has allocated a vast amount for excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens Programme. The Nuffic is administrating the Huygens scholarship. Please find all all necessary information about application and selection on their website.
! The Faculty deadline for receiving Huygens scholarship requests is: 31 December 2010. On the online application form please mention the Huygens scholarship request by thicking the relevant box.
The International Office will make a first selection of most excellent students. For this students we will write a nomination letter. Applicants that are part of this selection will receive the nomination letter by e-mail before 1 February 2011 which is the Nuffic deadline for application.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
The Faculty of Economics and Business provides a limited number of scholarships for excellent students in the Master's programmes. There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number will be determined by the amount that will be allocated to the Faculty.
Selection procedure
1) Applicants should write an AMS motivation letter (tell us in not more than 300 words your motivation to get the scholarship).
2) Applicants should upload the AMS digital motivation letter to their online application for the MSc programme before March 1st 2011.
3) Before the end of May 2011 we will inform all applicants about the results by e-mail.
Ahold Scholarship Programme
Ahold, an international food retailing group based in the Netherlands offers scholarships for non-EU students in the MSc in Accountancy and Control programme. Applicants should have an outstanding academic record and have special interest in retail and the intention to work and live in the USA or Europe after graduation. All non-EU applicants accepted to the MSc in Accountancy and Control programme will receive supplementary information on this Scholarship.
Colfuturo Scholarship
Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
Ford Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are provided for students from a selection of countries worldwide. For more information see the Nuffic website.
Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
This programme provides funding for women and members of priority groups or marginalized regions. For more information see the Nuffic website.
Other scholarships
Further information on scholarships can be obtained from Nuffic, please refer to their website. Click on the link 'Grantfinder' to search for Dutch scholarships for foreign students.
Studentgrant
In certain cases it is possible for EU students to receive a monthly studentgrant from the Dutch government (i.e. IB Group). Please check their website for further information.
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