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Education Master's and PhD degree programmes International Commercial Law
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International Commercial Law

Increasing globalization and regional integration creates the need for good knowledge of international commercial law.

And this knowledge is especially important if you wish to enter a career in the field of international private law and when you are planning on becoming a lawyer working in internationally operating private firms or law firms.

This LLM programme covers:

  • Specialization in (international) commercial law, especially with regard to contracts and subjects of contracts.
  • The solving of (commercial) disputes when needed.

Official detailed information on the programme can be found here.

This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages here for further details.

The LLM International Commercial Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label International Commercial Law (60603).

Facts & Figures
Degree
LLM in International Commercial Law
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 ECTS)
Croho code
60603
Language of instruction
English
Start
September
Faculty
Law
Why study this programme in Groningen?

This programme has a focus on private law and international aspects of private (international) law. There is a possibility to write an article for publication within the programme (usually linked to the writing of the Master's thesis).

Programme

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses, a compulsory seminar, and a compulsory law in practice module for this programme. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 12 ECTS.

Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Comparative Property Law (6 EC)
International Contracts Law (6 EC)
Seminar Contracts Law (6 EC)
Comparative Private International Law (6 EC)
International Commercial Dispute Settlement Law (6 EC)
Comparative Tort Law (6 EC)
International Commercial Law in Practice (6 EC)
Master's thesis (12 EC)
Cross-border Commercial Transactions (6 EC)

Curriculum

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses, a compulsory seminar, and a compulsory law in practice module for this programme. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 12 ECTS.

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is optional

More information about studying abroad within this programme can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.

Entry requirements

Transfer options

Transferring from...

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
International and European LawUniversity of GroningenNo additional requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

LLB or equivalent

knowledge minimum

basic knowledge of private law and elementary knowledge of European Law and public international law

grade average

On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).

language test

For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

reference letter

For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

(motivation-) letter

For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

other admission requirements

Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Selection procedure

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202401 September 2024
01 May 202501 September 2025
EU/EEA students01 May 202401 September 2024
01 May 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202401 September 2024
01 May 202501 September 2025

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

LLB or equivalent

knowledge minimum

basic knowledge of private law and elementary knowledge of European Law and public international law

grade average

On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).

language test

For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

reference letter

For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

(motivation-) letter

For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

other admission requirements

Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Selection procedure

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202401 September 2024
01 May 202501 September 2025
EU/EEA students01 May 202401 September 2024
01 May 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202401 September 2024
01 May 202501 September 2025
Tuition fees
NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2023-2024€ 2314full-time
non-EU/EEA2023-2024€ 17800full-time
EU/EEA2024-2025€ 2530full-time
non-EU/EEA2024-2025€ 20800full-time

Practical information for:

After your studies

Job prospects

More specific details about career prospects can be found here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/icl/career-prospects

Research

Research

The faculty's research is carried out under the umbrella of the Groningen Centre for Law and Governance, in which all departments of the faculty are participating. Wherever possible teachers will use and involve this research in the courses that are being taught. Several staff in the International Commercial Law programme are active as well with the Groningen Centre for Liability and Damage (GCAS).

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						Testimonial of Brenda Valencia Bazalar

    International Commercial Law

    – Brenda Valencia Bazalar
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    I consider that the high quality education of the University of Groningen has helped me not only to expand my knowledge but also to develop several skills useful for the field of researching and the analysis of cases.

    When I was searching for a master, I wanted to find a programme in English specialized in Private Law that could give me an international perspective of this area. I decided to study the LLM in International and Comparative Private Law since I consider that the courses covered by this master are interesting and well structured . In addition, this university was highly recommended by a Peruvian friend who lives in the Netherlands .

    I consider that the high quality education of the University of Groningen has helped me not only to expand my knowledge but also to develop several skills useful for the field of researching and the analysis of cases. Furthermore, studying in this university has given me the opportunity to meet international students which whom I had combined personal, professional and academic experiences that have had a positive effect not only in my education but also in my personal formation.

    It is important to highlight that the University of Groningen has all the facilities required to study in a suitable and pleasant environment, such as internet and library services, among others which are not without relevance for the students to achieve all the challenges which imply studying in this university .

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Study support

If you come across questions with regard to your programme, study progress, your way of studying, personal circumstances, etc., you can go to the International Office for guidance. All discussed in these conversations is treated confidentially.