Master of Laws [L.L.M] [European Law] From Utrecht University

What is the EU banking union, for example? Why do they say that the EU features democratic deficit and how can we enhance democracy and the rule of law in the EU? How is legal protection afforded in cases where decisions are made by both EU and national enforcement authorities??The unique The ?programme offered by??will help you build both substantive and institutional knowledge of European law.?

The flexibility of this programme means that you will be able to focus on areas of your personal interest. As a student European Law you can choose for the default specialisation?General EU Law. Or the specialisation?European Criminal?Law and Human Rights. You can also choose a minor within another Master's programme. During the third period you may choose your Capital Selecta Modules covering different areas of EU law. The modules deepen?your knowledge in a current specialised legal topic.

Learning by doing is key to this programme and, as such, knowledge and understanding gained through theoretical modules is complemented by training in legal analysis, argumentation and research.?

Your professors take a supportive role in this self-created, individualised approach to your studies.?

In the Capita Selecta modules and in your own specialisation, you will be trained in essential skills, such as?quickly deepening your knowledge in a current, specialised legal topic. From the very beginning, you will also take part in the Research and Thesis Training that prepares you to write your master?s thesis, the culmination of your LLM programme.

Careers

Even before you graduate, the LLM in European Law gives you a good introduction to professional practice through moot courts, visits to major European organisations, and the chance to speak with top-ranking professional lawyers. As a result, you will be well prepared for a legal career either in your home country or internationally.In previous years, graduates from this LLM have gone on to do well in a range of areas including:

• corporate and private law practice;

• national public service as a diplomat or civil servant;

• legal or policy analysis with governments, international political organisations, and NGOs; and

• academic or legal research.