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Leiden

Leiden Law School

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Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university’s Law School dates back to this time, which was also the time of Hugo Grotius, who started his studies at Leiden University in 1594, at age 11.

During its history Leiden Law School has continuously managed to build upon its reputation for excellence by combining a high level of academic teaching with acclaimed and innovative research. Leiden Law School currently ranks #27 in the 2019 World Universities Ranking by Subject: Law and offers 13 LL.M. programmes taught in English.

Leiden Law School is located in a beautifully renovated national monument in the historic heart of Leiden. The law school also has teaching and research facilities at its campus in neighbouring The Hague: The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies enables a unique collaboration with The Hague’s international legal institutions.

Leiden is a beautiful and historic city with many 17th Century houses along its cobblestone streets. From Leiden’s old fortress there is an excellent view over the many canals, church spires, narrow alleys, historic buildings and private almshouses that define Leiden. The city has excellent bookstores and museums, a beautiful historic shopping district and a wide range of delightful cafes and restaurants.

Leiden is located in the western part of the Netherlands, about 40 km south of Amsterdam. The cities of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht are all just a short train journey away. Schiphol Airport can be reached in fifteen minutes by train, and Brussels and Paris are only 1,5 and three hours away on the high speed train service.

Programme

Discipline

Specialisation

  • LL.M. Law

    European Law

    European Law

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  • LL.M. Law

    International Law

    Public International Law

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  • MSc Crime and Criminal Justice

    Criminology

    Comparative Criminal Justice

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  • Adv. LL.M. Air and Space Law

    Air and Space Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. European and International Business Law

    Business Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. European and International Human Rights Law

    International Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. Global and European Labour Law

    European Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. International Children`s Rights

    Human rights

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  • Adv. LL.M. International Civil and Commercial Law

    Commercial Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration

    Arbitration Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. Law and Digital Technologies

    Information/ICT Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. Law & Finance

    Law and Finance

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  • Adv. LL.M. Public International Law

    International Law

    International Criminal Law

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  • Adv. LL.M. Public International Law

    International Law

    Peace, Justice and Development

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