Master of Laws (LL.M) at the University of Antwerp

The Master of Laws (LL.M) is a two-year programme taught in English worth 120 ECTS credits. It offers a number of case-oriented courses in a modular setup within a broad range of legal fields. Specifically, you will experience a law-in-context approach in three chosen modules from a list of five: 1) European Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights; 2) Sustainable Development and Global Justice; 3) Commercial Transactions & Disputes; 4) Commercial Transactions: Rights & Governance; and 5) Diversity and Law. You will also have the opportunity to develop research skills and make use of our partnerships with excellent universities across the globe by spending a semester abroad.

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Master of Laws (LL.M): Study Content

Year one

A common first semester with fixed mandatory courses and methodological research and communication skills. The courses are focused on the foundations of International and European legal disciplines. In the second semester of year one, you choose one of the modules 'Commercial Transactions and Disputes', 'European Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights' or 'Sustainable Development and Global Justice'. You also write the research proposal for the thesis in year two and engage in a legal clinic.

Year two

In the first semester of year two, you choose one of the modules 'Commercial Transactions: Rights and Governance' or 'Diversity and the Law' or opt for a mobility window (semester abroad). In the second semester of year two, you choose one of the modules 'Commercial Transactions and Disputes', 'European Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights' or 'Sustainable Development and Global Justice' or opt for a mobility window (semester abroad).

During the first and or second semester of year two, you take one or two elective courses.
During year two you write and defend the master thesis.

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Master of Laws (LL.M) at University of Antwerp: Career

Our Master of Laws enables you to work in an internationally oriented legal environment, including internationally oriented law firms and ministries, international organisations, multinational companies, non-governmental organisations or in academia.

The programme will assist you in fulfilling your ambition, regardless of whether it is as:

• a practising lawyer
• a legal advisor in an internationally oriented company
• an international or domestic civil servant
• a diplomat or lobbyist
• an educator or researcher

This degree is equivalent to the Flemish degree of ‘Master in de Rechten’. For admission to the legal profession in Belgium (the ‘bar’), a Belgian Bachelor of Laws is required in addition to this Master’s degree. If you hold a non-Belgian law degree you can apply for qualification in certain cases. For more information, go to www.advocaat.be (in Dutch) or
www.avocats.be (in French).

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Master of Laws (LL.M) at University of Antwerp: Admission requirements

Applicants should hold an academic Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) of at least 180 ECTS. 

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside of Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. The following tests are accepted:

• Paper-based TOEFL: minimum 550
• Internet-based TOEFL: minimum 80
• IELTS: minimum total score of 6.5 and minimum score of 6.0 for each individual component
• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): minimum B2
• Interuniversity Test of Academic English (ITACE): minimum B2
• Successfully passed one year of studies in an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in English

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Laws (LL.M) - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading Change by Design (Postgraduate programme)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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