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International Children's Rights (Advanced)
The International Children's Rights (Advanced) programme from Leiden University provides an advanced study of the field of children’s rights and pays particular attention to its intersections with diverse fields of law, including human rights law international, private international law, and the economic, social, and cultural rights of children.

Governance of Migration and Diversity
Become an expert in migration and diversity law with a multi-disciplinary focus. As societies become increasingly diverse, this Governance of Migration and Diversity programme at Leiden University equips you to address the legal challenges posed by global migration, understanding the law in its political, societal, and historical context.

Law and Society
The Law and Society programme from Leiden University brings together students from law and social sciences to examine the dynamic relationship between legal norms and social reality. Its global orientation, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on social justice make this master’s programme unique in its field.
European Law
The European Law LLM programme is a one-year Master’s specialisation at the internationally renowned Leiden Law School at Leiden University. The programme distinguishes itself by its broad intra-disciplinary approach, covering institutional, constitutional as well as internal market and competition law of the EU in addition to human rights from an EU perspective.
Crime and Criminal Justice
Detecting and combatting crime is becoming increasingly complex. Security is high on the national and international agenda. The Crime and Criminal Justice MSc programme at Leiden University provides the skills to face these challenges.
International Organisation
This International Organisation MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interplay of international rules and institutions, non-governmental organisations, and national governments in light of today’s most pressing issues of security and prosperity.
European and International Human Rights Law (Advanced LL.M.)
When human rights are violated by a particular state or society, is it more effective to use national, regional or international human rights protection mechanisms to address the issue? How do political, social and cultural settings affect these mechanisms? These questions are a main topic at the European and International Human Rights Law (Advanced LL.M.) LL.M. programme at Leiden University.
Democracy and Representation
Do political parties still perform their representational function? This is one of the main questions facing modern democracy. By taking the Democracy and Representation programme from Leiden University you will be addressing this issue both theoretically and empirically.
Law and Finance (Advanced LL.M.)
How and why are international financial markets regulated? What does it take to direct capital flows toward sustainable development goals? Should financial regulation be adapted to crypto currencies and increasing digitalization ? How do banks structure and document international financial transactions?
International Criminal Law (Advanced LL.M)
At the International Criminal Law (Advanced LL.M) LLM programme at Leiden University, you will gain foundational knowledge on international criminal law and international criminal procedure.
Philosophy of Law Governance and Politics
This Philosophy of Law Governance and Politics MA programme at Leiden University introduces the student to the philosophical issues on the intersection of law, politics, and policy. This master’s programme is meant for students who wish to combine an MA in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or an adjacent discipline with an MA in Philosophy Law, Governance, and Politics.
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Which laws govern the commercial use of outer space? Are States responsible for mitigating space debris? Who is liable for accidents that happen onboard an the aircraft? Learn how to deal with questions like these from both an international and a European perspective. Apply to this Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) programme at Leiden University.
European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.)
The European Union is one of the most influential international organisations in the world. But how does it impact on governance, enterprise and innovation within a global economy, in the area of business law? And how does EU law interact with that of other international organisations? Apply to the European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.) programme offered by Leiden University.
Public International Law
The Public International Law is a one-year LLM programme at the internationally acclaimed Leiden Law School at Leiden University. The programme focuses on the legal framework that governs international relations in an increasingly complex global society.
Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.)
The Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.) LLM programme at Leiden University caters to those who are working in or would like to pursue a career in international organisations, governmental institutions, international non-governmental organisations or in academia.
Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M.)
How are war and justice regulated in times of international turmoil? How can the international community develop effective governance mechanisms, including law, to better honour peace as a fundamental human right? Apply to the Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M.) LLM programme at Leiden University.
International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.)
What effects has globalisation had on international trade? What are the essential elements of international business contracts? When there is a dispute concerning a cross-border business transaction, which country's or region's laws apply and which court has jurisdiction? Apply to the International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.) LLM programme at Leiden University.
Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.)
The Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) LLM programme offered by Leiden University will equip you with both theoretical knowledge and professional skills necessary to thrive in an interdisciplinary, global environment.
Comparative Criminal Justice
The Comparative Criminal Justice programme from Leiden University is a one-year master programme at the renowned Leiden Law School of Leiden University. The programme explores contemporary criminal justice developments and challenges from legal and criminological perspectives. It is unique in its cross-national and multidisciplinary scope.
International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced)
Leiden University’s Master of International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced) (LL.M.) is an high-level postgraduate programme on the theory and practice of international dispute settlement and arbitration in international law.