LLM en Droit International

Are you ambitious, analytical, and eager to learn? Would you like to pursue a legal career at an international organization? And are you at the top of your class in law, but do you also have a talent for languages? Then you should consider getting a master’s in International Law. You’ll combine courses on international, European, and comparative law with training in French and an additional foreign language other than English. You’ll also broaden your knowledge of different legal systems by spending at least one semester at one of our partner universities abroad. The program allows you to compile a tailor-made curriculum from courses offered by the European Law School and the Globalisation and Law program. As a graduate, you will be equipped with a thorough understanding of international, European, and/or national law. You’ll also have fluency in at least one foreign language. This unique skillset will allow you to thrive in whatever area of international or European law you want to work in!

Why this program?

Due to globalization and European integration, the legal profession is internationalizing at an astonishing rate. As a result, there is an increasing demand for graduates with a strong academic background, who are fluent in a number of languages and confident in an international environment. By combining international and European law with training in foreign languages, this program prepares you for the challenges of the legal profession in the 21st century.

The Faculty of Law at Maastricht University is a top-quality provider of challenging and rewarding Dutch and European legal education for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD-level. A true pioneer in small-scale teaching and teaching of skills aimed at a broad range of future legal professionals.

The clear focus in research on European and international aspects of the law, Law, and tech, and the empirical setting in which the law operates, provides an exceptionally stimulating environment for both students and staff. The Faculty greatly values its open, diverse, and inclusive community which makes it a pleasant and rewarding place to work and study.