Global and European Labour Law (Advanced LL.M.)

Why Leiden University

Studying at Leiden Law School

Leiden Law School offers challenging, top quality education with many opportunities for talent to flourish. The law school is internationally orientated and has many contacts with universities, political bodies and the professional field. Our teaching staff combine a solid academic basis with current knowledge in the professional field. As a result the study programmes offered are versatile, topical and socially relevant. With our additional location in The Hague we are in close proximity to the political and international organisations that operate in the areas of law, justice and policy-making.

Study at a world-class university

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation built up over more than four centuries. Since 1575 we’ve provided sound personal education for hundreds of thousands of students. We’ll do our utmost to give you the best possible support. And if you can and want to do more, we’ll challenge you every step of the way. For many years, we’ve been among the leaders in Dutch university rankings and we are currently to be found in a variety of top international rankings too.

More reasons to choose Leiden University

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10 reasons why you should study Global and European Labour Law

As a student of the Global and European Labour Law Advanced Masters Programme, you will benefit from:

1. Unique in the world: The programme is the only one in the world that combines both global and European labour law, with a comparative element offering a legal degree (LL.M.).
2. International environment: In addition to the global and European focus of the curriculum, the unique blend of students and instructors that represent all continents makes our programme a truly global experience.
3. Expert instructors: The academic staff members are renowned legal experts in global and European labour law. You will also interact with prominent guest lecturers from international organisations, including the ILO, the EU, the UN and the OECD, as well as from trade unions, employers (organisations), and NGO’s.
4. Life-changing work: You will learn which mechanisms exist to promote fundamental social rights and which work best in which situation. This will enable you to become an effective advocate to promote these rights and advisor for employers how to (further) meet standards of social responsibility.
5. Excellent reputation: Leiden Law School has an excellent reputation in labour law research and teaching as well as in internationally oriented advanced law programmes.
6. Trip to Geneva and/or Brussels: You will take a trip to Geneva or Brussels. In Geneva we will attend a session of the International Labour Conference and meet with members of the staff of the ILO and representatives of both sides of the industry. In Brussels we will visit the European Parliament and the ILO office in Brussels and meet with the staff of the European Commission and both sides of industry.
7. Small class sizes: The small class sizes encourage more in-depth interaction between students and the academic staff.
8. Professional skills: You will receive training in professional skills, which will help you develop confidence in handling and presenting complex legal cases concerning Global and European labour law.
9. Build your network: You will have many opportunities to interact with guest lecturers and representatives from organisations such as the ILO, trade unions, employer(s’ associations), NGO’s, the EU, etc. to learn about the latest developments in the field of labour law.
10. Beautiful, convenient location: The Law School is housed in two beautifully restored historic buildings located in the old centre of the typical Dutch town of Leiden with its vivid student life. We also have teaching and research facilities close to international legal institutions in The Hague. ​​​​​​