K.U.Leuven - Onderwijsaanbod - Master of Laws (LLM)

2011-2012
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	Master of Laws (LLM)
		Master of Laws (LLM) (full-time/part-time)
Language : E Credits : 60

	Prerequisites
	Students having obtained a Master's degree (or equivalent) have gained training in legal principles: they can think critically about the nature and purpose of rules, have the analytical skills needed to assess factual situations and have a general understanding of the operation of law in society. A main prerequisite is a good knowledge on European Institutional Law. Reading materials for self-study are in any case available upon student's request from the beginning of the academic year.
	Admission requirements
	Academiejaar 2011-2012 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. Because of the great variety of systems of legal education, the Board of the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies reserves the right to decide which degrees or diplomas give access to the programme. The following degrees have been accepted in the past: LL.B., LL.M., Erstes Staatsexamen, licentiaat, doctorandus, J.D., S.J.D. 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/cals/llm Academiejaar 2012-2013 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/cals/llm
	Representative path
	Representative Path
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Master of Laws (LLM)

The LL.M. degree is conferred on the basis of 60 ECTS credits. Students have to choose two options among the following ones: European Economic Law, European Financial Law, European Human Rights, The European Union in International Relations. Each option is composed by 3 courses (each counting from 4 to 6 ECTS credits) and one clinic (3 ECTS credits). The clinics are led by visiting professors and are exclusively open to LL.M. students and a limited number of professionals.
Students have to write an LL.M. paper (15 ECTS credits). The content has to be related to one of the courses of the chosen options.
The remaining courses can be freely chosen among all the courses offered in the programme. No course can be taken twice.

The options Intellectual Property Law and European Social Law remain exclusively open to LL.M students already registered in these options in 2010-2011. The programme director will inform them before 10 October 2011 about the courses/clinics that they must take.

Students can also choose the European Master in Human Rights and Democratisation option. This option cannot be combined with the above mentioned options.

European Economic Law: option