Law Research Master

University
University of Groningen
City, country
Groningen, Netherlands
Duration
2 years
Specialties
Law
Price
2695.00 EUR
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Master
Study start
2026-09-01
Deadline
2026-04-28
About
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The Research Master's Programme is specifically designed for passionate researchers who aspire to pursue an academic career or explore research opportunities outside academia.

This two-year programme is organized and coordinated by the Graduate School of Law. The Groningen Graduate School of Law is part of the Faculty of Law. The GGSL is responsible for the Research Master Legal Research and the PhD Training Programme. The GGSL strives to create an environment where master students and PhD students are facilitated to do high quality research, to follow a training programme that is tailored to their needs and to prepare themselves for a future career in a variety of legal professions (in as well as outside academia).

 

English language requirements

Language test

Overall

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

IELTS Academic*

7.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.5

TOEFL iBT**

100

21

21

21

23

Cambridge C1 Advanced
Cambridge C2 Proficiency

All scores

Important requirements

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). Basic knowledge in Law, and an academic attitude, motivation, and talent.

You can find the previous education requirements here: https://www.rug.nl/(...)mes/llm/application/

Other requirements
  • 1 academic reference
  • Letter of Motivation (Max. 650 words)
  • Curriculum Vitae
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