Peace, Justice and Development

Specialisatie van: Public International Law (Advanced)
Graad: Master of Laws in Advanced Studies in Public International Law
Onderwijsvorm: Voltijd, deeltijd, losse modules
Duur: 1 jaar
Start: September
Taal: Engels
Vestigingsplaats: Leiden en Den Haag
Croho/isatcode: 75027
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De specialisatie Peace, Justice and Development richt zich op verschillende aspecten van het internationaal publiekrecht. De onderwerpen in deze studie houden nauw verband met ontwikkelingen op het gebied van internationale betrekkingen.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission to the Master of Laws Advanced Studies programme in Public International Law, applicants should posses:

  • Full degree in Law (offering access to legal practice in the country where it was obtained), or equivalent degree from a recognised University/Law School, with evidence of excellent academic performance illustrated by marks on university transcript, and relevant experience related to public international law.

Applicants should submit:

  • academic transcript of relevant prior degree(s) and other documented evidence of relevant experience related to public international law;
  • a letter of motivation illustrating experience and interest in matters of public international law and either of the two specialisation tracks;
  • two letters of recommendation from current or previous professors and/or employers;
  • evidence proving English-language proficiency, validated through a TOEFL test (600 paper-based/250 computer-based or 100 Internet-based) or IELTS test (7.0), occasionally complemented by a telephone interview. This requirement does not apply if you have:
    • completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
    • an International Baccalaureate.

Important Notice

Students who wish to apply for this Master of Laws programme using the online application system, will be asked to select a programme type in step 6. Please select “LL.M. Advanced Studies programmes in” and “Public International Law”. If you choose “LL.M.” and “Public International Law”, you are applying for the regular LL.M. programme and not the Advanced Studies programme.

Advanced Programme

“What is an Advanced Studies programme?”

The LL.M. Advanced Studies programmes differ from regular LL.M. programmes both in their level of teaching and learning. The Advanced Studies programmes are specifically designed for excellent students with legal experience and for qualified lawyers who wish to enhance their career prospects. Regular LL.M. programmes are the final part of the standard Dutch law curriculum, and form a required programme for Dutch students wishing to gain the right to enter legal practice in the Netherlands. The regular programmes the Leiden Law School offers are also accessible for international students (and attract many!), and are aimed at those participating directly after completing a bachelor‘s programme in Law.

In terms of level of study, the Advanced Studies programmes are substantially more in-depth and demanding. In just one academic year they offer a thorough and focused education on a specific area of legal expertise. Advanced Studies students benefit from teaching based on the Socratic method, as well as both a practical and theoretical approach to the subject area. The Advanced Studies programmes are not in the first place research programmes. Whilst they are an excellent vehicle for the further development of research skills and as such also offer entry into PhD research, the programmes are first and foremost professional in their orientation. They cater exclusively for a group of students who benefit from close contact with their professors and with expert practitioners from the relevant legal field. There are very few universities that offer LL.M. programmes at this level.