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LEIDEN LAW SCHOOL
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The keys to success
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Foreword Dean Leiden Law School | 3
Leiden University | 5
Leiden Law School | 7
Leiden Law Programmes | 8
Research | 11
Student Life in Leiden | 13
Practical Matters | 15
Connect With Us | 17
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Leiden Law School: The keys to success
Leiden is known as the ‘City of Keys’. Its
coat of arms is two red keys, crossed on a
white background. The keys officially represent
the keys to the gates of heaven held by
St. Peter. At Leiden Law School, you will hold
the keys to a successful legal career.
‘Become part of our international community!’
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‘It is a great pleasure to introduce you to the Leiden Law School’
In 1575, the Netherlands founded its first university in Leiden.
It soon became one of Europe’s leading universities and still is
today. As Dean of Leiden Law School, I consider it an honour
and privilege to be part of this academic tradition.
At Leiden Law School we combine a high level of academic
teaching with acclaimed and innovative research. We are
proud of the fact that during the latest accreditation round
from the NVAO, our advanced master’s programmes received
an ‘Excellent’ accreditation status for all evaluation criteria,
including intended learning outcomes, teaching-learning
environment and end qualifications. We are also proud of our
position in international rankings, such as the Times Higher
Education World University Ranking and QS World University
Rankings. But most importantly, we are very proud of our
graduates who are now distinguished law practitioners around
the world.
‘The study of law is not merely an academic challenge in its own right; it also aims to prepare students for legal
practice. It is the university’s duty to respond to challenges of a changing world and to offer our students the keys
to successful participation in that new legal order.’
Students and staff from all nationalities interact with one
another on a daily basis at Leiden Law School. These meetings of
legal specialists from throughout the world generate friendships
that contribute to a more prosperous, honest, peaceful and –
hopefully – just world.
We warmly invite you to become part of our international
community!
Rick Lawson
Dean, Leiden Law School
Welcome international students
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Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was the first Dutch university
where freedom of belief and religion was practised, which is reflected in the university’s motto, Praesidium
Libertatis, Bastion of Liberty. It was in this atmosphere of openness and free thinking that philosophers like Spinoza
and Descartes were able to develop their ideas.
Leiden University: Free thinking
Europe and the Netherlands
Leiden University has since evolved to become a world-famous
centre of teaching and research. The university boasts seven
faculties and more than 50 bachelor’s (of which 10% taught in
English) and 75 master’s programmes and 250 specialisations
(of which 95% taught in English), many with a strictly
international focus. Its tradition of quality attracts prestigious
professors and professionals from around the world who teach
students in a challenging and supportive atmosphere.
Innovative, multidisciplinary research is also a focus of Leiden
University. This draws in cutting-edge researchers who are
often inspired by the university’s spirit of open collaboration
within its own departments as well as with its international
partners. To further solidify some of its partnerships and to
fulfil its aim of promoting fundamental research, the university
has entered into an alliance with the most prestigious research
universities in Europe to form the League of European
Research Universities (LERU).
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The university’s tradition in law dates back to the time of Hugo Grotius. Often referred to as the ‘Mozart of
International Law’, Grotius started his studies at Leiden University in 1594 at age 11.
International Co-operationLeiden Law School actively seeks international partnerships
to enrich our research and education. Our more than 60
co-operation agreements with excellent international partner
schools give students and staff ample opportunities to
participate in study and research exchanges. The school is also
engaged in many international projects and participates in a
range of international networks and alliances. See law.leiden.edu/
international-cooperation for a list of our partner institutes.
Library FacilitiesIn addition to the facilities of its extensive main law library, the
Law School houses several specialist libraries:
• The Documentation Centre of East European Law
• The European Documentation Centre
• The library collection of the Van Vollenhoven Institute
for Law, Governance and Development
• The United Nations depository library.
Leiden Law students also have access to the Peace Palace
in The Hague, which houses a large library of material
on international law and European law and serves the
International Court of Justice. See library.leiden.edu/law
Moot Court CompetitionsMoot Court practises and competitions allow law students to
hone their skills, along with their peers, in mock courtrooms.
Leiden Law School students enthusiastically accept courtroom
challenges and often take home awards at prestigious national
and international moot court competitions, such as the
European Law Moot Court Competition, the most prestigious
moot court in the field of European Law.
See law.leiden.edu/prizes-and-awards
Leiden Law School
During its history Leiden Law School has continuously
managed to build upon its reputation for excellence by
combining a high level of academic teaching with acclaimed
and innovative research. The Law School has an eminent
reputation in the training of lawyers and diplomats. Our
alumni include members of the Dutch Supreme Court, of
international courts, a former Secretary General of NATO,
prominent lawyers worldwide and chief executives of
multinational companies.
Leiden Law School is housed in two beautiful buildings
(Kamerlingh Onnes Gebouw and Sterrewacht/Observatory) in
the historic heart of Leiden. The school also has teaching and
research facilities at its Grotius Centre for International Legal
Studies in The Hague, which enables unique collaborations
with The Hague’s national and international legal institutions.
Why Leiden Law School?In addition to being located in a picturesque town full of
tradition and culture, Leiden Law School offers many further
advantages:
• Close ties with the professional field
• Many different nationalities and therefore legal
perspectives together in the classroom
• Close ties with national and international legal
institutes in The Hague
• Personal approach
• Field visits to important European institutions
• Interactive education
• Leiden Law School is consistently ranked in the top
regions of the QS Law ranking.
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From undergraduate courses to PhD programmes, Leiden Law School offers excellent training opportunities for law
students at every level. All of the programmes below are taught in English. Please see law.leiden.edu for the most
up-to-date list of programmes, including programmes taught in Dutch.
Leiden Law Programmes
Undergraduate programmes
International Business Law*
Leiden Law Courses
Summer Programmes
LL.M. / MSc
European Law
Public International Law
Public International Law
Postgraduate programmes
European and InternationalBusiness Law
Air and Space Law
International Tax Law
Criminal Justice
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)
Criminal Justice (MSc)
LL.M. in Advanced Studies
Talent Programme
International Civil and Commercial Law
PhD
Coherent Private Law
Limits of Tax Jurisdiction
Reform of Social Regulation
Securing the Rule of Law in a World of Multilevel Jurisdiction
Social Cohesion, Multicul-turalism and Globalisation
European and InternationalHuman Rights Law
European Tax Law
International Children’s Rights
Law and Digital Technologies
* English taught specialisation within the Dutch LL.B. programme
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Leiden Law Courses Leiden Law School has an extensive offering of English-taught
law courses at an undergraduate level. The academic credits
obtained can then be transferred to count towards a student’s
degree at his or her home institution. These courses are open
to exchange and visiting students from around the world, as
well as Dutch students, giving the courses a truly international
flavour. A full list of courses can be found at
law.leiden.edu/leiden-law-courses
LL.M. ProgrammesThe Master of Laws programmes are part of the standard
Dutch law curriculum and form the required elements
for students wishing to qualify for legal practice in the
Netherlands. These programmes are also accessible for
international students. The English-language LL.M.
programmes are offered in European law, and Public
International Law. The Law School also offers an English-
taught Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
See law.leiden.edu/llm-programmes for further information.
LL.M. Programmes in Advanced StudiesAdvanced Studies programmes are substantially more in-depth
and demanding. They are specifically designed for excellent
students with legal experience and for qualified lawyers who
wish to enhance their career prospects. Students are also
involved in the research carried out within their institute. They
are taught by the Law School’s most senior faculty as well as
leading experts in the field, and the number of contact hours
is high. These programmes are highly international, with
students coming from over 50 countries across five continents.
The advanced level LL.M. programmes are offered in Air
and Space Law, European and International Business Law,
European and International Human Rights Law, European Tax
Law, International Civil and Commercial Law, International
Tax Law, International Children’s Rights, Law and Digital
Technologies and Public International Law.
Please visit law.leiden.edu/llm-programmes for details.
Talent ProgrammeThe Talent Programme is an extra-curricular programme
offered to outstanding students in addition to their master’s
degree. Students who have an interest in scientific, legal
research are selected on the basis of academic merit. The aim
is to provide them with advanced research techniques that will
give them a head start in pursuing a PhD or in a profession
requiring excellent research skills. Further information can be
found at law.leiden.edu/talent-programme
Summer ProgrammesSeveral programmes are offered during the summer months in
co-operation with Columbia University in New York, and our
Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies in The Hague.
Visit law.leiden.edu/summerprogrammes for full descriptions.
PhDEarning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Leiden takes about
four years of study and consists of independent and original
research under the supervision of a professor. If you wish to
pursue a doctorate at Leiden University, you can either respond
to an advertised vacancy, if there are no suitable openings,
approach our Graduate School with a detailed research
proposal. See law.leiden.edu/research for further details.
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Leiden Law School has six broad research programmes within
which all of our researchers work, also in collaboration with
international visiting researchers and with partners in our
national and international networks:
• Criminal Justice
• Coherent Private Law
• Limits of Tax Jurisdiction
• Reform of Social Regulation
• Securing the Rule of Law in a World of Multilevel
Jurisdiction
• Social Cohesion, Multiculturalism and Globalisation.
The Law School also has a specific ‘profile area’: Interaction
Between Legal Systems, aiming to understand the complex
interactions between the various levels of jurisdiction and to solve
the resulting problems and questions.
Findings in these research areas are fully integrated into the
curriculum, and many students are encouraged to participate
in group and individual research within this framework,
particularly the advanced master’s students and talent programme
participants.
SARFaL Research NetworkLeiden Law School is the founder and secretary of the SARFaL
network. SARFaL, the Strategic Alliance of Research Faculties
of Law, is an active network of research-intensive law faculties
working together to facilitate and enhance international
research co-operation. It offers opportunities for joint research,
participation in conferences, cross-border reviews of written
material as well as research visits abroad by senior researchers
and PhD candidates. SARFaL consists of the universities of
Aarhus, Barcelona, Bologna, Galway, Geneva, Leiden, Leuven,
Oslo, Oxford, Poitiers, Prague and Vienna.
See sarfal.net
JournalsThe Law School publishes a number of highly regarded
law journals, including The Common Market Law Review,
published by the Europa Institute, the oldest established legal
institution of its kind, and The Leiden Journal of International
Law, which has gained an eminent global reputation in the area
of public international law. See law.leiden.edu/journals
Leiden Law BlogThe Leiden Law Blog is part of the Leiden Law School. The
authors are legal experts or criminologists working at our
faculty. The Leiden Law Blog stands out by reacting to the
latest news while at the same time touching on the research
being performed within our faculty. The authors blog in a
personal capacity. Visit the blog at leidenlawblog.nl
Research Research within the Law School of Leiden University covers a wide range of legal disciplines. Law School facilitates
and supports interdisciplinary approaches in research, it also does this in collaboration with other academic
institutions. We value a combination of innovative legal research and high level academic teaching.
Leiden: a beautiful and historic city
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Due to the small class sizes and close-knit academic community at Leiden Law School, new friendships transfer easily
from the classroom into social life. Not only is Leiden a beautiful city in which to study and live, but there are plenty of
cultural, sports and outdoor activities to enjoy in your free time.
Ideally locatedThe city is ideally located in the western part of the Netherlands,
about 40 km south of Amsterdam. The cities of Amsterdam, The
Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht are all just a short train journey
away, and Schiphol International Airport can be reached in 15
minutes by train. With the high speed Thalys service, Brussels and
Paris can also be quickly reached.
Historic centre Leiden is a beautiful and historic city with many 17th Century
houses along its cobblestone streets. From the Burcht (Leiden’s old
fortress) there is an excellent view over the many canals, church
spires, narrow alleys, historic buildings and private almshouses
that define Leiden. The city has exceptional bookstores and
museums and a wide range of delightful cafés and restaurants.
Leiden University does not have a central campus but is woven
into the city itself, especially the historic centre, and is close to
the Rapenburg, a beautiful canal along the banks of which the
university originated.
Sport facilities The University’s sport centre offers extensive outdoor and indoor
facilities and classes, ranging from football, basketball, tennis
and rugby, to self-defence sports, sailing and ice skating. Full
information is available at uscleiden.com
Student Life in Leiden
HousingLeiden University mediates in finding housing for international
students. The university also advises on private housing
arrangements. Full information on university managed
accommodation, including room descriptions and photos, can be
found at studenthousing.leiden.edu
A perfect place to study
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Application and AdmissionApplications for all programmes can be completed online.
Specific entry requirements per programme, including tuition
fees and required documentation, can be found at
law.leiden.edu/prospectivestudents
The online applications can also be reached directly at the
following locations:
• Law courses and exchange programmes:
students.leiden.edu/apply-online
• Bachelor’s, master’s and advanced master’s
programmes: students.leiden.edu/apply-online
• Summer programmes:
law.leiden.edu/summerprogrammes
• Talent programme:
law.leiden.edu/talent-programme-application
• PhD: law.leiden.edu/phd-application
Practical Matters
Scholarships and FundingThere is a variety of funding opportunities for talented law
students. Leiden University has its own scholarship programme
and also works with a wide range of (external) scholarship and
lending agencies. Please visit prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/
scholarships for current scholarship information.
Personal GuidanceStudents in Leiden can rely on personal attention and guidance
in both their academic and their personal life. The University
provides a wide range of services including student advice and
counselling as well as information services. In addition, our
Office for International Education provides advice and support
for all international programmes of Leiden Law School.
See law.leiden.edu/oie
HousingLeiden University helps arrange housing for international
students. Full information on university managed
accommodation, including room descriptions and photos, can
be found at studenthousing.leiden.edu
We would like you to join our international community.
See you in Leiden!
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