European and International Business Law

(Advanced)
MASTER OF LAWS IN ADVANCED STUDIES IN EUROPEAN
AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW

Degree:

Master of Laws in
Advanced Studies in
European and
International
Business Law

Mode of
study:

Full-time, part-time

Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
Language English
of
instruction:
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat 75025
code:

The Master of Laws in Advanced Studies Programme in European

and International Business Law is a well established programme with
a history of more than 20 years (founded in 1992.)
The programme is a high-level, demanding postgraduate programme
in the field of international and European law.

Introduction
The impact of EU legislation
In this Advanced Studies programme you will study the impact of EU
legislation on government and enterprises in a global economy. In this
way, you will gain insight into its repercussions on, and interaction
with, other international institutions, in particular the World Trade
Organisation. We will focus on the areas where the impact of the EU
is the strongest.
Our programme is unique in its clearly defined focus on the
interaction of international, European and national law. In addition,
we ensure that you develop both academic and professional
competences. Specific attention is paid, therefore, to professional
applications, particularly through assignments and teaching
methods.

For whom?
This programme is aimed towards talented:
law graduates
graduates with a sufficient background in law
The students in the Advanced Studies programme come from
different continents and countries, which contributes to a truly
international study environment.

Programme
The European and International business law Advanced Studies
programme is offered at Leiden Law Facultys Europa Institute.
Courses are taught by expert staff with an international reputation
as well as by guest lecturers who hold senior positions with legal
firms, international courts or organisations.
The Advanced Master of Laws teaching is founded on the Law
Schools excellent research programme Securing the Rule of Law in
a World of Multi-level Jurisdiction.

Courses offered
In the programme, you will be required to complete eight courses, to
do work on the European Law Moot Court, and to write a thesis. The
courses are:
The legal foundations of the European Union
The internal Market and Harmonisation
Corporate and Financial Law
European and International Intellectual Property Law
WTO and Investment Law
European Competition Law
International Arbitration

Special features
As a student of the advanced masters European and International
Business Law, you will benefit from:
the possibility to follow one course from one of the Leiden
Law Schools other Masters of Laws Advanced Studies
programmes (excluding International Tax Law) in addition to
the core curriculum. Consultation with the Programme
Director is required;
the Europa institutes excellent library, as well as the library of
the nearby Peace Palace (The Hague), which houses one of

the worlds largest legal collections;

student counseling, which is an important feature of the
programme;
a study trip to Luxembourg and Brussels to visit the European
Commission, the European Court of Justice and law firms;
the extensive network of our staff, which can facilitate
internships (not part of the programme), or other contacts.

Extra activities
The annual European Law Moot Court Competition, in which
Leiden law teams participate;
the opportunity to become a research fellow with the LEAC
(the Leiden Centre for Legal and Comparative Studies of the
East African Community), which is affiliated with the Europa
Institute;
the ELSA Moot Court, the most renowned competition in the
field of WTO law;
the opportunity to participate in the Winter School in
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A School). This is a 20-hour
intensive course designed to complement the basic course of
EU Company Law.

Full-time or part-time
The programme is offered full-time (one academic year) and parttime (two academic years), both with daytime classes. Part-time
students are offered the same facilities and courses as full-time
students. Each course is concluded with an examination. Students are
expected to make regular contributions throughout the courses and
are required to prepare oral and written presentations. For nonEuropean students, the part-time option is not possible because of
visa requirements.

Detailed programme
For a detailed specialisation programme, see the e-study guide. Please
note that this guide applies to the current academic year, which
means that the curriculum for next year may slightly differ.

Career
The European and International Business Law Advanced Studies
programme is optimally designed to suit requirements for
professional national and international positions.

Career options

The majority of our graduates enter careers in:

European or international departments of law firms;
European or international national courts;
European or international companies;
European or international agencies;
diplomatic service;
the public sector.
Alumni have proven to be well prepared for the fierce competition
for challenging positions, both academically and professionally. For
instance, some of our graduates work in judges cabinets at the
European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, for governments of new
EU Member States, or have been selected for a PhD position at the
prestigious European University Institute in Florence, Italy.

Career guidance
Leiden Law School offers career activities to all its Advanced Studies
students in the form of international CV writing workshops and
seminars on establishing global careers. This faculty-level career
assistance is supported by the student career service of Leiden
University, which offers a wide range of services including
communication training, CV checks and workshops on job
application techniques.
After graduation, non-European students have the opportunity to
stay for an extra year while looking for job. They can apply for a
residence permit the Orientation Year for Graduates Seeking
Employment (Zoekjaar afgestudeerde) scheme.

Staff
The courses at the Advanced Masters European and International
Business Law are taught by lecturers who have earned a national and
international reputation in their field.
In addition to their work at the Europa Institute, they are members
of academic institutes such as the Max Planck Institutes Advisory
Council, the Academic Committee of the European Association of
Tax Law Professors, the Competition Law Group, the Centre for
European Legal Studies, the University of Cambridge, and the Society
for Advanced Legal Studies.
Many of our staff members are affiliated with professional
organisations such as the Fdration Internationale de Droit
Europen, the International Bar Association, the European Law
Organisation and the Nederlandse Vereniging Europees Recht (the

Dutch Association of European Law).

We foster an intensive interaction between students and faculty,
which results in greater involvement and better results.

Programme Board
Professor Dr. Christa Tobler: Professor of European Law;
Programme Director
Ms. Sheena Bruce: Deputy Head BIO, Programme
Administrative Co-ordinator
Mr. Agis Karpetas LL.M.: PhD student in European
Competition Law, Academic Co-ordinator

Further Programme Academic Staff of Leiden University

Professor Dr. Marco Bronckers: Professor of European Law,
World Trade Organisation Law and International Relations
Professor Dr. Stefaan van den Bogaert: Professor of European
Law; Director of the Europa Institute at Leiden Law School
Professor Dr. Dirk Visser: Professor of Intellectual Property
Rights Law
Professor Dr. Tom Ottervanger: Professor of Dutch and
European Competition Law
Professor Dr. Rogier Raas: Professor of Financial Law
Associate Professor Dr. Freya Baetens: Professor of
International Relations
Associate Professor Dr. Jorrit Rijpma: Assistant Professor of
European Institutional Law and European Migration Law
Assistant Professor Dr. Armin Cuyvers: Assistant Professor of
European (Constitutional) Law
Assistant Professor Dr. Pavlos Masouros: Assistant Professor
of Corporate and Financial Law
Mr. Paul van der Kooij: Lecturer of Intellectual Property
Rights Law

Programme External Staff

Mr. Brooks Daly: Deputy Secretary-General and Principle
Legal Counsel of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, The
Hague
Mr. Luc Nijs: Founder and Group CEO of The Talitha Group

Organisation
The Advanced Studies programme European and International
Business Law is offered by the Europa Institute. Established in 1957,
this is the oldest institution of its kind devoted to the study of

European Law. Professor Piet Jan Slot and Professor Christophe

Hillion are the directors of the Institute.
The Europa Institute is not only engaged in research and education,
but also publishes the Common Market Law Review, one of the
worlds leading scholarly social science journals.

Impressive network
The Europa Institute forms an integral part of the Leiden Law
School. It co-operates with many academic institutions, both within
and outside Leiden University. As a student you will benefit from the
Europa Institutes impressive network, which includes relations with
national and international organisations, both private and public,
within and outside Europe.

Leiden Law School

Leiden Law School is located in two beautifully renovated
monuments in the historic heart of Leiden. The Law School also has
teaching and research facilities at its campus in The Hague: The
Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, which allows for a
unique collaboration with The Hagues international legal
institutions.
Throughout its history Leiden Law School has continuously
maintained its reputation for excellence by combining a high level of
academic teaching with acclaimed and innovative research.

Advisory board
The programme enjoys the guidance of a prestigious international
Advisory Board, chaired by Judge Arjen Meij of the Court of First
Instance of the European Communities, Luxembourg. The other
members of the board are:
Judge T.G.M. Simons, President Administrative High Court,
Utrecht;
Professor C. van Raad, Leiden Law School;
Professor P. Boeles, Leiden Law School;
T.R. Ottervanger, Senior Partner, Allen & Overy, Amsterdam;
Professor J. Pirrung, former judge, Court of First Instance,
Luxembourg;
P. Kalbfleisch, President NMa (The Netherlands Competition
Authority);
Professor W. van Gerven, former Advocate General, Court of
Justice, Luxembourg; University of Leuven;
B. Smulders, European Commission, Brussels;
G. Borchardt, Director European Commission, Brussels;
Professor N.J. Schrijver, Leiden Law School

Entry requirements
Notice: This programme is now operating a waiting list. Due to
oversubscription, applicants are now being placed on a waiting list.
Applicants who have applied on or after 28 March 2015 will
automatically be placed on the waiting list. Should places become
available which is possible after scholarships have been announced
then applicants will be notified in order of the waiting list.
In order to be considered for the European and International
Business Law advanced masters programme, you should:
have a full degree in Law (offering access to legal practice in
the country where it was obtained) from a recognised
University / Law School
present two letters of recommendation from current or
previous professors and/or employers
have a keen interest in matters of European and International
Business Law and the (legal) implications thereof, illustrated
by a letter of motivation
show documented evidence of relevant (work) experience, i.e.,
working for a law firm, internships etc. this information
should be include in your curriculum vitae
have proven English-language proficiency, validated through a
TOEFL test (600 paper-based/250 computer-based or 100
Internet-based) or IELTS test (7.0), evidenced by an
appropriate test, occasionally complemented by a telephone
interview. This requirement does not apply if you have:
completed your education in Canada (except Quebec),
USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
an International Baccalaureate
a minimum of 6.0 band score IELTS or 20 band score Toefl is
required in all band scores. Applicants with a lower band score
in one or more areas may be asked to take part in a presessional English programme prior to entry.
Students who want to start in September and do not meet this level
of English but have a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, may
be offered a place on the programme on the condition that they
attend a two-month pre-sessional English course at Leiden
University.
For the February intake no pre-sessional English courses are offered.

Selection of applicants
Due to capacity restrictions, we cannot guarantee placement of

suitable candidates who submit their applications after the maximum

number of students has been accepted into the programme.
However, since not all students who are accepted, take up the offer,
places often became available at a later point in time. Applicants will
be informed when the programme is booked and will be offered the
option of being placed on a waiting list.
In our selection of applicants, we will take into account our goal of
diversity in nationalities in the student body for each programme
year. We believe that interaction between students with different
backgrounds enhances the learning experience in this programme.

Contact
Programme co-ordinator Ms Sheena Bruce
Phone: +31 (0)71 527 78 21
eibl@law.leidenuniv.nl

Application and Admission

It is possible to apply online, more information can you find on the
website about application and admission.
For questions see frequently asked questions.

Website Leiden Law School

For the latest news and more information on our LL.M. programmes
and Leiden Law School, please visit the website of the Leiden Law
School.

How to apply and Tuition Fee

Information about admission procedures and tuition fees can be
found at unileidenmasters.nl, under the relevant programme, under
How to apply and Tuition and application fees.
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Universiteit Leiden, 2015-05-17