Program Overview
The Research Master in Law at Tilburg University is a LLM programme in Law over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research Master in Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research Master in Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'A study room within the law faculty equipped with modern ICT facilities.\', \'Access to extensive and specialized legal library collections, also electronically.\', "Supplementary courses specially designed for the Research Master\'s program, for example: End Note, English Presentation skills, and Academic Writing.", \'Possibilities to participate in congresses or workshops in the Netherlands or abroad.\', \'Methods of Legal Research - Autumn & Spring (6 ECTS)\', \'Empirical Legal Research - Autumn (6 ECTS)\', \'Law & Economics - Autumn (6 ECTS)\', \'Methods of Regulation - Autumn (6 ECTS)\', \'Comparative Law - Spring (6 ECTS)\', \'Judicial Lawmaking - Spring (6 ECTS)\', \'Principles of Law - Autumn (6 ECTS)\', \'Interdisciplinary Study of Law - Spring (6 ECTS)\', \'Individual Research Training - Autumn & Spring (6 ECTS)\', \'Joint Research Training 1 & 2 - Autumn & Spring (12 ECTS)\', \'Research Master - Master Thesis - Spring (24 ECTS)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Your application will be assessed by a selection committee chaired by the Coordinator of Studies of the Research Master in Law program.
In assessing your application, the following criteria will be decisive:
- A university-level degree in law
- A strong academic record as evidenced by, among other things, your academic results
- Written article, paper or thesis (in English)
- Evidence of a good command of English
- Motivation
All applications will be assessed individually and an interview (live or via Skype) will be part of the selection procedure.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tilburg University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Tilburg University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months