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Research Master in Law – (LL.M.)
Tilburg University
Faculty of Law
| Application Deadline: | 15 April for all non-EEA applicants requiring a visa.1 July for non-EEA applicants not requiring a visa. 1 July for EEA appl. | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,519 ≈ € 9,480 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Tilburg / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Tilburg University
The Research Master in Law differs from other research Master's programmes in the Netherlands in the generalised nature of the programme. The aim of the programme is to give talented young researchers the tools they need to conduct methodically sound legal research in different legal fields. There is special focus on comparative law, finding of law, foundations of law, and the interdisciplinary study of law. Because the programme is purposely kept small, students can be closely supervised by experienced researchers. Each student is assigned a mentor, who can provide programme support and focus on the student's progress and ambitions.
Contents
The programme has five types of courses:
Domain courses (48 ECTS, only for students who apply for the two-year programme)
Through the domain courses, you specialise in one or more fields of law. You normally take these courses together with students from other Master of Law programmes. You compose this package in consultation with your mentor. A complete list of domain courses can be found in the electronic prospectus.
Methodical courses (18 ECTS)
In these courses, the methods and techniques of academic (legal) research are studied. Through these courses, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out high-quality research.
Context courses (12 ECTS)
These courses will stimulate the reflection on jurisprudence and the interdisciplinary study of law.
Theme courses (12 ECTS)
The themes addressed in these courses are related to the specialist areas of the Tilburg Faculty's research centers. As a result, you will personally meet the Faculty researchers and have the opportunity to take a close look at the Faculty´s research projects.
Independent research (30 ECTS)
The programme also offers great potential for independent research. You will be supervised by a researcher experienced in your field of interest.
Semester 1:
Domain courses 1, 2 and 3 (18 ECTS)
Theme course (6 ECTS)
Methods of Legal Research (6 ECTS)
Semester 2:
Domain courses 4 and 5 (12 ECTS)
Theme course (6 ECTS)
Interdisciplinary Study of Law(6 ECTS)
Comparative Law(6 ECTS)
Semester 3:
Domain courses 6 and 7 (12 ECTS)
Principles of Law (6 ECTS)
Joint Research Training (6 ECTS)
Individual Research Training(6 ECTS)
Semester 4:
Domain course 8 (6 ECTS)
Judicial Lawmaking (6 ECTS)
Master's Thesis (18 ECTS)
Curriculum abridged one-year programme
Semester 1
Theme course (6 ECTS)
Methods of Legal Research (6 ECTS)
Principles of Law (6 ECTS)
Joint Research Training (6 ECTS)
Semester 2
Theme course (6 ECTS)
Interdisciplinary Study of Law (6 ECTS)
Comparative Law (6 ECTS)
Judicial Lawmaking (6 ECTS)
Master's Thesis (12 ECTS)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Each application is assessed individually by the programme coordinator and the admission committee of the Faculty.
In assessing the applications, the following considerations are decisive:
* Candidates must have a university-level degree in law.
* Candidates must have a strong academic record as evidenced, among other things, by their academic results. Candidates are strongly advised to provide evidence of their standing within their class: top 20%, next 20%, average, etc.
* Strong motivation.
* Candidates must evidence a good command of English (with TOEFL or Academic IELTS results or equivalent).
The minimum score for Academic IELTS is 6.5 (with no component less than 6.0), and TOEFL 577 (233 computer-based test and 90 Internet-based test).
The TOEFL Institutional Code for Tilburg University is 9860.
If you are an English native speaker or an EEA citizen who has studied in an English undergraduate programme, an English proficiency test is not required.
Students can apply for admission at any time. If they apply before the dates mentioned below, they will be able to start their studies in September 2009.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The business programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business have been accredited by the Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Tilburg University, therefore, is proud to be distinguished as one of the very select group of European institutions to acquire AACSB accreditation.
Ask a Question
You can contact Mrs Hanneke Schlejen LLM to ask a question about Research Master in Law at Tilburg University.
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