Application Deadline Approaching- Email overload

Note to all applicants. The approaching of the deadline of May 1st generates a lot of (administrative) work at the Amsterdam Law School. Therefore, we are not able to answer all emails within 3 working days. However, if you have sent in your question on your application, or a notification of a malfunctioning of the application form, by email before or on May 1, we will allow you to apply for the LLM programme for coming academic year. Please, do not resend your emails, and, we do prefer email to telephone calls!

Please note: the admission requirements and procedures stated on this page apply to international students only. Admission requirements for Dutch students can be found by following the link below.

Academic calendar

See the academic calendar for an impression of the organisation of the academic year.

Educational background

Entry to the Master's programme depends on your academic background:

Academic background in law:

• An academic level comparable with a Dutch Bachelor of laws diploma.
• Basic knowledge of European law is required. The Amsterdam Law School offers a deficiency course in European Union Law. This course is provided by the Law School in September. Credits earned in this courses are not included in the required 60 ECTS credits.
• A positive assessment by the examination board is also required.

Please note some LLM programmes have extra entry requirements in addition to the general law programme admission requirements listed here. If so, these will be noted in the specific LLM's programme description.

English language proficiency

A good command of the English language is a prerequisite. The Amsterdam Law School accepts the following tests:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum score 100
• Cambridge International Examinations - minimum level C
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System - minimum score 7

The Amsterdam Law School only accepts English language proficiency test results that are no more than one year old at the time of application.  

Please note: Before choosing a specific test, please consult the Dutch immigration authorities in your country for a confirmation concerning the validity of the English language proficiency test. In the case of China, for example, only the IELTS test is valid for immigration purposes.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary according to nationality and programme. Please see the central link below on tuition fees for more detailed information regarding current costs, regulations, definitions and procedures.

The Amsterdam Law School does not assist in finding scholarships and does not have the possibility to waive any fees.

For information about scholarships please read the information on scholarships (link below) or consult the Dutch embassy in your country or check the Nuffic website (select "Grantfinder").

Letters of reference

Please enclose two letters of reference (by a faculty member of your home institution or a (former) employer) in your application file in order for us to completely assess your eligibility for our LLM programmes.

Application

The Amsterdam Law School has been experiencing some technical difficulties with the application form. If you have a problem with filling out the form, please send an email to als-fdr@uva.nl, we will advise you on how to apply.

Thank you for your kind understanding,

The application form must be filled in online. Please prepare your answers, concerning your curriculum vitae (such as working experiences, international exposure and motivation) in a text document (for instance 'word'), before you begin to fill out the form. You must also have a digital copy of your passport, or for EU citizens, a copy of your EU ID card (the page which shows your photograph) ready to upload. The file format may be pdf, jpg or gif.

Applicants are required to pay an administrative fee of €125. The fee should be remitted to:

Amsterdam Law School
Faculty of Law
ABN/AMRO account no. 50.90.95.402
IBAN no. NL30ABNA0509095402
BIC no. ABNANL2A
Include reference number: C.2110.0005, and your name

The address of the ABN/AMRO bank is:
Postbus 3955, 1001 AS, Amsterdam

We do not accept cheques.

Please note that applications will not be reviewed until the fee has been received.

Besides filling out a web form, you must also send a printed copy of this form, together with the two letters of reference and all other requested documents which are:

• Certified copy of university transcript of grades
• Certified copy of university diploma
• Evidence of English proficiency
• Motivation letter
• Two letters of reference
• Curriculum vitae

to:

Amsterdam Law School
Faculty of Law
P. O. Box 1030
1000 BA Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Please note that applications will not be reviewed until all required application materials and documents have been received.

Courses per semester

You can find a course overview per semester (with course descriptions) under 'Curriculum'.  Please note that the course planning is subject to change.

Start of the programme

The programme starts in the first week of September.

Does the ALS offer scholarships?

Several scholarships, offered by several institutions, are available.

See the Scholarships section under Finance in the main navigation of this site, and the link below for more information.

Deadlines

Please send your application form, and all requested documents before:

• 1 May

If you cannot submit your diploma and/or (copy of) English proficiency test before May 1st, please state this in your application form, together with the expected date you can submit these document(s).

For more information about the admission requirements or application procedure, do not hesitate to contact the International Office of the Amsterdam Law School.

Tel: +31 20 525 3359
Email: als-fdr@uva.nl

Visa and residence permit

Please follow the link below to find relevant information on visa and residence permit procedures.

Please note that the ALS will only apply for a visa once all necessary documents for admittance to the Amsterdam Law School are present, and the student is admitted to the programme!

Please also note that students need to provide proof of being able to afford an additional € 12,000for the tuition fee on top of the IND requirements.