International Commercial Law

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.07 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 14.5 k / Year(s)  
80 place StudyQA ranking:2771 Duration:12 months

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Increasing globalization and regional integration creates the need for good knowledge of international commercial law. This knowledge is especially important if you wish to enter a career in the field of international private law and when you are planning of becoming a lawyer working in internationally operating private firms or law firms. This LLM programme covers: -    specialization in (international) commercial law, especially with regard to contracts and subjects of contracts -    including the solving of (commercial) disputes when needed. More detailed information on the programme can be found here. Applications should be made through the ''Admission and application'' tab on this page. The LLM International Commercial Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label International and Comparative Private Law (60603).

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, research, lecture, working group, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100

Other requirements

  1. gemiddeld cijfer GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100
  2. gemiddeld cijfer GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100
  3. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) basic knowledge of private law and elementary knowledge of European Law and public international law
  4. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) basic knowledge of private law and elementary knowledge of European Law and public international law
  5. taaltoets cijfer If you are not a native speaker of English, you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency: * TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) * IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5) * CAE or CPE *For more details about language requirements please check: http://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/admission-requirements
  6. taaltoets cijfer * TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) * IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5) * CAE or CPE
  7. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) LLB or equivalent
  8. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) LLB or equivalent
  9. schriftelijk verzoek Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
  10. schriftelijk verzoek Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.


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  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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