22 Master's degrees in Master of Laws (LLM) in Netherlands

The Master’s programme in Public International Law at Utrecht University will equip you with a broad range of legal tools to address current legal concerns facing the world. PIL is a flexible programme that offers you many options, both during your study period and in your career possibilities post-graduation.

The Master's programme in International and European Law at Radboud University is unique because it not only provides a thorough understanding of international and European law in general, but also allows further specialisation in one of the four tracks.

This programme provides in-depth knowledge of international and European legal instruments that impact the rights and mobility of citizens in the EU. You will explore the role of major international courts in protecting individual rights, while also examining the dynamic relationship between migration law and human rights across national, European, and international contexts.

Do you want to become an expert in European law while also studying the international relations of the European Union from a political science perspective? Then the Master's specialization in European Law and Global Affairs might be for you. 

Master EU law and its connection to international frameworks, preparing you to navigate today’s legal challenges in business. This programme focuses among others on digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability, giving you the expertise to work in multinational corporations or leading law firms.

Develop an elaborate understanding of international and European law. Master the skills needed to tackle pressing international and EU legal challenges - from sustainability and digitalization to migration and international conflicts - through our dynamic and forward-thinking LLM programme.

Explore how legal knowledge and technology converge in the innovative Law and Technology program from Erasmus University Rotterdam and become a tech-savvy legal professional capable of navigating the rapidly digitizing society. 

With the Law LLM programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam under your belt, you will not only be civic-minded and specialised, but you will also fully understand how law works.

The LLM in Advanced European Union Law from University of Groningen provides in-depth graduate study of European Union law.

At Forensics, Criminology and Law from Maastricht University you will dive into the world of criminal justice from different perspectives, combining law with criminology, psychology, physics and more.

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? And how do different political, social and cultural settings affect the workings of these mechanisms? These questions are a main topic in the European and International Human Rights Law programme.

Which organisations have the authority to intervene when violations of human rights occur? Which legal means can be used to combat international terrorism?

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? Discover more with this International Financial Law (Advanced LL.M.) from Leiden University.

 Study topics like international law, criminal justice, and gender equality on Globalisation and Law - Human Rights from Maastricht University.

What did liberalization do for the energy sector? And did it change the relationship between the state and the energy industry? Should energy companies be concerned with climate change? At University of Groningen we offer a master degree in Energy and Climate Law. 

This programme will provide you with a thorough understanding of the fundamental doctrines of public international law, offering various perspectives from theory and practice. The one-year programme - taught in English - focuses on the law that governs international relations.

European Law School - European Public Law from Maastricht University covers public and constitutional law, governance, fundamental rights, and the role of courts, with real-world applications in In relation to different areas of EU law such as internal market, migration, or external relations.

How do banks and states become too big to fail? Why do companies need financial lawyers for self-driving cars? This Law and Finance programme from University of Amsterdam explores these crucial questions. Designed for students aiming to understand the modern financial world, it offers an interdisciplinary approach to master both financial markets regulation and Corporate Finance.

In this advanced master’s programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of the legislation that governs international relations in an increasingly complex global society. You will learn in-depth about a wide range of aspects that affect our world, in addition to getting the opportunity to specialise your area of study.

How can companies and governments make legal decisions that keep pace with a rapidly changing world? Learn about the International Business Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.