Entry requirements and Tuition Fee

The Research Master in Law is a selective programme with an application process.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A WO bachelor's degree in law or a demonstrable affinity with the legal domain if holding a non-legal degree.
• Sufficient knowledge, insight, and research skills for legal research training.
• English language proficiency for non-native speakers, proven by one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL iBT (Institutional Code: 7191): Minimum 100, with at least 21 in each section and 23 in writing.
  • IELTS Academic: Minimum 7.0, with at least 6.0 in each section and 6.5 in writing.
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE).

Selection Criteria

The admission committee evaluates applicants based on:

• Motivation & Attitude – Commitment and enthusiasm for the programme.

• Research Interest – A strong inclination towards conducting legal research.
• Academic Talent – The ability to complete the programme.

Required Application Documents

Candidates must submit:

• Academic Writing Samples – Previous research papers, theses, or articles.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter – Explaining expectations, interests, and ambitions.
• Academic Transcript – A complete list of obtained study results, including failed exams.
• Additional Supporting Documents (optional) – Any other materials that demonstrate suitability for the programme.

Interested in applying? Make sure to prepare your documents and submit your application before the deadline!

Tuition fees
For EU/EEA students, tuition fees paid depend on how long it takes a student to complete both programmes*. Here you can find current EU/EEA student tuition fees (/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/study-information/tuition-fee-and-scholarship-possibilities).

For non-EU/EEA students, full fees must be paid for each LLM programme undertaken. Here you can find current non-EU/EEA students tuition fees (/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/study-information/tuition-fee-and-scholarship-possibilities)

* This option of study with fees only to be paid for duration of the combined programmes pursued is only available to EU/EEA students who have not pursued a masters level degree in the Netherlands prior. Applying to our programmes must be the first time you would be registered for masters studies in the Netherlands.