Why study this programme?
The Master's specialisation in International and European Law Advanced (IELA) equips you with the skills to address the most pressing legal challenges of our time. With a focus on public international law and EU law, this programme prepares you for a career in legal practice, diplomacy, consultancy, academia, and international organisations. By combining a strong academic foundation with practical skills, IELA offers a dynamic learning experience tailored to today’s interconnected world.
Something for you?
- Master international and EU law and their impact on national systems.
- Explore contemporary issues connected to international conflicts, digital markets, migration, rule of law, sustainability and the environment.
- Customise your studies to fit your career goals in international or EU law.
- Connect law with politics, society and economics through multidisciplinary courses.
- Gain hands-on experience in legal research, drafting legal texts and advocacy.
- Learn from leading and internationally recognized scholars and practitioners.
- Radboud students with a bachelor’s degree from European Law School or Rechtsgeleerdheid obtain "Civiel effect"; Radboud students with a bachelor’s degree in Notarial Law, having completed Strafrecht I and II obtain “Civiel effect”.
- Students with a bachelor's degree in law from a Dutch research university and a "Civiel effect" progress statement can obtain "Civiel effect”.
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With International and European Law Advanced, you
- Understand international and European law.
- Will tackle pressing international legal challenges.
- Learn about EU external relations and legal frameworks.