European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)

The study program in a nutshell

This joint program covers one academic year and is subdivided into three terms. You will study at renowned universities in an international and stimulating setting. The program is focused on the economic analysis of law in general, followed by specialized courses in three different tracks you can opt for. These are the Public & International track, the Markets, Corporations & Regulators track and the Innovation & Intellectual Property track. You will finish the academic year by writing a thesis.

The EMLE programme allows students the unique chance to study at least at two different European universities, with the option of attending even a third European or a non-European university. This creates an international framework through the universities, scholars and lecturers, and of course, the students themselves. Within one academic year, students come from more than 30 different countries, which creates a global working atmosphere while providing constant opportunities to improve social skills and cultural competencies.

What does this study entail?

This joint program covers one academic year and is subdivided into three terms. It offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at multiple renowned European and non-European universities. Each graduate gets awarded a joint LL.M. degree. Additionally, partner universities not part of the joint degree will award a national LL.M. or an equivalent degree, e.g. MA, MSc. to students attending an EMLE term there. To make law students familiar with basic economic reasoning, some courses are more economic in orientation. Other courses deal with comparative law to internationalise the legal background of the students.

Is this the right programme for you?

The EMLE is a postgraduate program, so students are selected if they have at least 240 ECTS (four years) of prior education before July of the same year the programme starts. Preference will be given to applicants who already have obtained a Master’s degree. Besides graduates in law or economics, students with a first degree in business administration or in other social sciences may also apply. This is under the condition that the completed study programme includes a substantial number of courses in law and/or economics, and/or the student convincingly shows their motivation to study the economic analysis of law. Besides that, this programme is taught in English, so students should be able to provide a proof of English proficiency.

Erasmus School of Law is one of the schools of Erasmus University Rotterdam : a world-class university ranked 71th in the Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking. Our LLM programmes combine academic thinking with practical training. In addition to the regular courses, fieldtrips are organised to law firms, international courts and international companies to experience the (legal) practice: where Law meets Business.

As a student at Erasmus School of Law, you will become part of an international community: our staff and students represent over 45 different nationalities! You will attend classes with people from many different legal cultures and improve your international and intercultural skills that prepare you for an international legal career. Erasmus School of Law is located in Rotterdam.

With the largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is one of the most important drivers of the Dutch economy. As a result of Rotterdam, today is a vibrant cosmopolitan and multicultural city that is home to over 160 nationalities and a host of multinational and local enterprises, like Unilever and Shell.