LL.M. European Private Law
University of Amsterdam
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
This programme provides students with a unique opportunity to specialise in European private law, with a coherent set of courses covering the issues central to the Europeanisation of private law.
This programme provides students with a unique opportunity to specialise in European private law, with a coherent set of courses covering the issues central to the Europeanisation of private law.
Private law in Europe has undergone rapid transformation during the last two decades. Originating from a branch of law that was scarcely affected by EU legislation, it has become the object of a multitude of harmonisation measures. The intervention of the EU legislature has evolved from a sectoral approach to a horizontal approach, to the point that the adoption of a comprehensive European contract law instrument is now high on the political agenda. As a result of this development, there is a growing demand in legal practice, national and EU institutions and academic research for lawyers with a thorough understanding of existing European private law and the ongoing Europeanisation process.
Private law in Europe has undergone rapid transformation during the last two decades. Originating from a branch of law that was scarcely affected by EU legislation, it has become the object of a multitude of harmonisation measures. The intervention of the EU legislature has evolved from a sectoral approach to a horizontal approach, to the point that the adoption of a comprehensive European contract law instrument is now high on the political agenda. As a result of this development, there is a growing demand in legal practice, national and EU institutions and academic research for lawyers with a thorough understanding of existing European private law and the ongoing Europeanisation process.
Contents
The Master's programme in European Private Law offers a variety of courses on European and comparative private law. Students are expected to obtain 60 ECTS credits throughout the course of the degree, including 30 ECTS credits of core courses, 20 ECTS credits of elective courses, and a thesis of 10 ECTS credits. The core courses are European Contract Law, Comparative Law, Private Law and the Internal Market, EU Private International Law and European Company Law.
Detailed course information
Please consult the Course Catalogue for a detailed description of all courses (both core courses and electives) in the Master in European Private Law. Please note that course schedules are subject to change.
Academic calendar
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Requirements
Knowledge minimum: European Union Law
Previous education: universitair juridisch bachelordiploma
Knowledge minimum: Basic knowledge of European law is required.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 7 |
| CAE score: | 80(Grade C) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 600 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 250 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 100 |
Funding
Scholarships / Grants:
European Commission:\r\nErasmus Mundus is a new programme of the European Commission. Its aim is to improve the quality of European higher education through joint master's degree programmes offered by partner institutions in the member states.\r\nFor additional information: Website
The University of Amsterdam:\r\nThe University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast\r\nFor additional information: Website
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Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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