Public International Law
The LLM programme in Public International Law provides students with a strong foundation in most fields of public international law, and is designed to provide an optimal mix of teaching and mentorship, to ensure the realization of our goals in the field of knowledge dissemination and the training of academic, legal, and practical skills.
The LLM programme in Public International Law at the University of Groningen provides students with a strong foundation in most fields of public international law, and is designed to provide an optimal mix of teaching and mentorship, to ensure the realisation of our goals in the field of knowledge dissemination and the training of academic, legal, and practical skills. The programme offers the opportunity for starting or enhancing a professional career in an international legal environment, be it at a national government level, in the United Nations, or at an international non-governmental agency.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The basic requirement for admission is a university Law degree which entitles the holder to practise in their country of origin or signifying completion of the academic stage of legal education (e.g., LLB).
You can find the previous education requirements here: https://www.rug.nl/(...)mes/llm/application/
- 1 academic reference
- Letter of Motivation (Max. 650 words)
- Curriculum Vitae
Job prospects
Please visit Faculty of Law webpages for full information on the programme here.
