LL.M. in International and European Law - Admission Requirements

 

General Requirements Concerning Admission

1. Academic qualifications

Application for selection to attend the Programme may be made by persons who have completed their study of law and have received a law degree which is equivalent to the Belgian "Licentie in de Rechten" (J.D., Licence en Droit). The equivalence of foreign degrees will be decided by the Academic Board of the Program. Students are selected on basis of their academic qualifications as shown by their study results and the recommendations. The size of each promotion is limited to around 40 students.

2. Language of instruction

The language of instruction for the Programme is English (courses, seminars, papers and examinations). Non-native English speakers should provide proof of knowledge of English (e.g. TOEFL-test [min. score 238] or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - CPE (any grade).  The Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - CAE (grade A) is also acceptable for the course.

3. Tuition

The tuition fee (including examination fee) for the academic year 2011-2012 is set at 4000 EUR. The fee includes costs for mimeographed materials, casebooks and expenses for study trip.

Foreign students must make their own arrangements to be covered by health insurance, valid during their stay in Belgium.

4. Financial assistance

The administration of the LL.M. in International and European Law can and will NOT be able to extend any financial support, with the exception of the below noted tuition waiver, to a student, arriving at the Programme without having secured the minimum amount for living expenses necessary for the full period of the academic year. A number of internal and external scholarships might however be available to the master students.

IES scholarship
The program itself offers a limited number of scholarships that take the form of a reduced tuition fee (full or partial waiver). Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and demonstrated need. Students have to apply for the tuition waiver when applying for the program.

University scholarship
The Academic Board of the programme expects the University to be able to award a very limited number of scholarships for candidates from developing countries, covering tuition and part of the living expenses. However, candidates must above all explore the possibilities of obtaining financial assistance in their home countries.

Other scholarships
Other scholarships might be available from following sources:

 

  • Rotary Foundation Fellowships may be available. Candidates should contact the Rotary Foundation within their district.
  • Within the framework of bilateral cultural agreements concluded by Belgium or the Flemish Community, fellowships are offered to students in a number of countries. Interested students should inquire directly with the competent Ministry in their home country or the Belgian Embassy.
  • The Belgian office for Development Co-operation also awards fellowships for students from countries which are included on the list of developing countries as considered by Belgium. For information, contact the Belgian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
  • U.S. students can apply for

     

     

For further financing and scholarship opportunities, please consult the university’s website:




 

5. Administrative requirements

Special forms should be used for application purposes. The full list of documents needed is as follows:

 

  • the application form [download as MS Word (354 Kb) or as Adobe PDF (3Mb) file]
  • two confidential written reference letters [download as MS Word (304 Kb) or Adobe PDF file (520 Kb)] to be supplied separately by the referees
  • an official copy of last academic record and/or final law degree (certified with seal or signature)
  • a certificate of proficiency in English, except when law degree was conferred by an English language University
  • two signed photographs (passport size).
  • Statement Financial Resources (to be completed by non-EU citizens) [download as MS Word (68 Kb) or as Adobe PDF (120 Kb) file]

Do not translate names of schools attended or diplomas received, but reply to other questions in English. The written references should be sent separately to the PILC office by the referees.