European Law School - European Public Law Maastricht University

Overview

European Law School - European Public Law from Maastricht University  is a great choice if you would like to pursue a career in the public sector. Courses mainly focus on public law and constitutional law. You'll look at topics such as decision-making, multilevel governance, interaction between EU law and national law, fundamental rights and enforcement of EU law (with a heavy focus on the specific role of courts). The practical significance of EU institutional law and the institutional functioning of the EU is clarified by the application of such law to special substantive policies of the EU, like environmental policy and the economic and monetary union, and criminal law.  

Careers 

As a graduate of the European Law School, you’ll be equipped with essential legal and linguistic skills to thrive both in an institutional setting and in the world of private practice. You’ll grasp transnational and European legal issues quickly and have no trouble communicating with foreign colleagues. Graduates of the European Law School master’s programme may consider careers in the following areas: 

• international business

• national governments

• European institutions

• policy developments

• private practice

• academia