Rotterdam - Study Law in Holland

General Information

If you are looking for high-quality education that provides you with the theoretical as well as the practical knowledge necessary to operate in and to understand the global environment in which law is functioning nowadays, we are pleased to invite you to learn more about our programmes.

Our global reputation for teaching (Erasmus School of Law scores high on "academic staff" in the International Student Barometer) and research (11th place in SSRN ranking Top International Law Schools) attracts talented people representing over 45 nationalities. You will attend class with students from many different legal cultures, and thus enjoy a meaningful and enriching experience.

Situated in vibrant and cosmopolitan Rotterdam, home to Europe's largest port, the Erasmus School of Law provides you with ample opportunities to go 'on-site' to see how things work in practice as well. This is the perfect way to boost your career.

We hope you will join our international community!

Programmes

Commercial Law: Company law, labour law: shareholders’ rights, workers’ rights. What’s the impact of EU law? What happens in the boardroom? International business contracts are the focus in this top-notch programme.

Maritime & Transport Law: By focusing on current developments and practical problems from a comparative law perspective, students develop an international outlook on and understanding of the many legal aspects of shipping and the transportation of goods. Based in the port of Rotterdam, this programme educates legal professionals that are well prepared to meet the many problems and challenges that arise from the maritime and transport industry.

International and European Public Law: Assess the impact of these two spheres on national legal orders, and on the promotion, e.g., of rights and accountability. Analyse changes, and go on to a career in public affairs or the academy.
Business, Corporate and Maritime Law: Lawyers have to interact between national and international regulatory environments and negotiate and structure business transactions across countries. If you are a lawyer who is interested in this dynamic international world, you can pursue your ambitions with this postgraduate Master’s programme.
European Master in Law and Economics (Erasmus Mundus programme) : This joint programme organised by the Erasmus Mundus Law and Economics Consortium covers one academic year and is subdivided into three terms. It offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities.

Testimonial

Talent and ambition unite at Erasmus University Rotterdam. The LL.M. Business, Corporate and Maritime Law is a meeting-point for like-minded professionals from around the world. My peers are established lawyers, functioning as legislatures, holding diplomatic posts and managing law firms. We are encouraged to exchange ideas and contribute, which results in profound and fruitful discussions that sometimes persist even after the lectures. Needless to say, the academic strength and encouragement of the university’s world-renowned lecturers is unmatched. Rotterdam scholars stand out due to their hand-on experience. Lecturers hold prestigious posts and occupy honorary positions on boards and committees in their respective fields of interest. Such first-class instruction ensures that this LL.M. programme is second to none.
Raine Pulkkinen (Finland)