Utrecht University LLM in European Law

About Utrecht University LLM in European Law

Hosted in one of Europe’s most charming and student-friendly cities, the LLM in European Law at Utrecht University stands out for its 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Students can choose the general track or specialise in one of the following four specialisations: 1. 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘸 2. 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵 3. 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 4. 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺

The programme offers a personalised learning experience, including a guided thesis trajectory, a sponsored study tour, and a strong focus on how EU law operates at the national level. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐋𝐌: theoretical knowledge is complemented by training in legal analysis, argumentation, and research. Professors support students in shaping an individualised study path that fits their interests and ambitions. Through the 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬, students choose up to 5 courses where they will develop essential skills, such as negotiation, legislation drafting, case law analysis. From the very start, the students engage in 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, which prepares for writing their master’s thesis, the final milestone of the programme.

Utrecht has a long-standing tradition of excellence in teaching European law. The LLM in European Law has educated generations of professionals who now work in law firms, businesses, ministries, diplomatic services, EU and international institutions, and civil society organisations across Europe and beyond. Its international team of renowned experts looks forward to mentoring tomorrow’s specialists.

Address

• Headquarters

  JanskerkhofUtrechtUtrecht, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 1 public job profiles as of 4 September 2026.

• Research / R&D1