European Law

Overview

Today’s Europe demands experts who possess a thorough mastery of European law. The European Union increasingly affects all areas of law and the national legal systems of its member states have reached a high level of integration. 

EU law teaches a great deal about the relationship between law and economics, history, politics and international relations. This makes EU law of interest not only to lawyers but also to anyone trying to understand one of the most ambitious attempts to get different States work together.

What is the EU banking union, for example? Why do they say that the EU features democratic deficit and how can we enhance democracy and the rule of law in the EU? How is legal protection afforded in cases where decisions are made by both EU and national enforcement authorities? 

The unique European Law programme at Utrecht University will help you build both substantive and institutional knowledge of European law. 

Learning by doing is key to this programme and, as such, knowledge and understanding gained through theoretical modules is complemented by training in legal analysis, argumentation and research. 

Your professors take a supportive role in this self-created, individualised approach to your studies. In the Capita Selecta modules you will be trained in essential skills, such as quickly deepening your knowledge in a current, specialised legal topic.

Career Prospects

Even before you graduate, the LLM in European Law gives you a good introduction to professional practice through moot courts, visits to major European organisations, and the chance to speak with top-ranking professional lawyers. 

As a result, you will be well prepared for a legal career either in your home country or internationally.In previous years, graduates from this LLM have gone on to do well in a range of areas including:

• corporate and private law practice;
• national public service as a diplomat or civil servant;
• legal or policy analysis with governments, international political organisations, and NGOs; and
• academic or legal research.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.