International Laws
Are you ambitious, analytical and eager to learn? Would you like to pursue a legal career at an international organisation? And are you at the top of your class in law, but do you also have a talent for languages? Then you should consider getting a master’s in International Laws. You’ll combine courses on international, European and comparative law with training in French and an additional foreign language other than English. You’ll also broaden your knowledge of different legal systems by spending at least one semester at one of our partner universities abroad. The programme allows you to compile a tailor-made curriculum from courses offered by the European Law School and the Globalisation and Law programme. As a graduate, you will be equipped with a thorough understanding of international, European and/or national law. You’ll also have a fluency in at least one foreign language. This unique skillset will allow you to thrive in whatever area of international or European law you want to work in!
Fast facts
- build your curriculum from courses in the masters European Law School & Globalisation and Law
- 2-year, full-time master’s, taught in English
- starts in September
- weekly: 8 hrs classes, 32 hrs independent study
- you’ll get an LLM in International Law
- dual degree programmes with Universität Zürich and Università Bocconi (Milan)
- possibilities to participate in the CIEL and Themis programmes
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What's it like to study international law with people form all around the world? Find out why students feel so at home in Maastricht and highly value their tailor-made international Law programme.
Master International Laws
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