LLM International and European Union Law

The study program in a nutshell

Do you want

• A small-class study that focuses on processes of economic integration and its impact on the rule of law, democracy, and European human rights from an International and European legal perspective.
• To develop exceptional legal advisory and cross-cultural communication skills that provide an ideal start for an international career.
• Education by international staff members who are also active in legal practice?

Then this LL.M program is perfect for you!

A choice for International and European Union Law at Erasmus University in Rotterdam is a choice for our small-scale education form and international and European legal perspective. Below you can read the main reasons why other International and European Union Law students preceded you.

• You study the processes of economic integration and its impact on the rule of law, democracy, and human rights from an International and European legal perspective;
• You will develop exceptional legal advisory and cross-cultural communication skills that provide an ideal start for an international career in public organizations at national or international levels, multinational law firms, or consultancy firms;
• You acquire an active working knowledge of the trade rules of the EU and the World Trade Organization (WTO);
• Courses are taught by international staff members who are also active in legal practice;
• We offer small-scale education in an international classroom;
• Benefit from discussions with well-known academic scholars and practitioners, such as judges, politicians, and representatives of international organizations;
• You can participate in study trips to Brussels, Geneva, or Strasbourg.

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.