Entry requirements
The English research master is a selection master with an application process. Interested parties can apply until 1 April prior to the following academic year.
A student must, in any case, meet the following admission requirements:
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Possession of a legal WO bachelor degree;
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In the case of a non-legal bachelor's degree, it must be made clear what the affinity is with the legal domain;
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possession of sufficient knowledge, insight, and skills for legal research training.
The admission and selection committee looks at the following selection criteria:
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an appropriate attitude and motivation for attending the program;
interest in doing research; -
talent for pursuing the program.
The above selection criteria are tested on the basis of the following documents:
- attitude: written results of the previously conducted research, such as papers, theses, scientific articles;
- motivation: a letter of motivation to do this program, based on one's own expectations, interests, and ambitions;
- talent: an overview of all study results obtained so far, including examinations that have not been passed.
A student may submit other documents which, in the opinion of the prospective student, may contribute to a clear picture of the suitability for following this program.
Candidates whose native language is not Dutch must provide adequate evidence of proficiency in Dutch. We accept the following tests:
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TOEFL; 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23)
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IELTS; 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing sections needs to be at least 6.5)
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CAE or CPE
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