Program Overview
The Master of Laws at University of Leuven is a LLM programme in Law over 12 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 Master of Laws programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- has in-depth knowledge of universal legal issues, in particular as they are dealt with in the law of the E.U. and international law
- is able to independently identify, analyze and solve complex legal problems
- is able to work in a creative manner with international and national legal sources and techniques
- is able to conduct individual scientific research
- is able to argue a legal argument
- is able to express himself in an adequate and universal legal language
- is able to present both written and oral information in a clear and well-structured form
- knows how to use online legal databases
- conducts legal research to help finding remedies to current social/political issues (eg. to contribute for policy makers/researchers to find the right approach for a complete solution)
- compares legal systems
- works independently (self-management during the writing process of their research work, ending in the final submission of their paper).
- European Union and Economic Law Option
- European Union and Financial Law Option
- International and European Public Law Option
- LL.M. Master Paper
- LL.M. Global Law
- Elective Courses I
- Elective Courses II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
After admission procedure
The basic requirement for admission to the LL.M. programme is the possession of a law degree which entitles the holder to practise law in his/her country of origin.
The decision on the admission is based upon evaluation of a complete application file and on the following elements: results obtained during the applicant\'s university studies, the level of knowledge of the English language, a statement of purpose (with the student\'s expectation of the programme) and three recommendation letters.
The applications are carefully and deeply scrutinized before a decision is taken. The selection is very strict, so as to guarantee both a good functioning of the programme and student satisfaction.
The language requirement consists of a minimum level of knowledge of the English language (Toefl test: minimum score 250 (computer based); minimum score 100 (internet based), I.E.L.T.S.: minimum score of 7.5 or Cambridge-Proficiency level certificate).
Detailed information, see: http://www.law.kuleuven.be/llm
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 University of Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months